Perspectives from the Kogamata Maru and the Anti-Asian Riots of 1907

Journals are incredibly important historical tools that provide us with a specific insight to a time period or a point of view. Just imagine if we had a record of the thoughts and feelings of the passengers from the Kogamata Maru or from the victims of the Anti-Asian Riots in 1907. I believe that they would have a lot to say to us.

While we may not have access to these resources (or perhaps they may not even exist) we do have enough information and have spent time exploring the idea of perspective in writing to write through their eyes. Similarly, we have spent some time on exploring the missing voices, perspective and bias and this writing assignment is an opportunity to for you explore that in depth.

As we discussed in our criteria, I am looking for a journal that is revealing and captures the perspective historical character’s point of view. It should have considerable historical detail and offer a revealing account that helps in understanding the event.

As usual, we need to approach our writing through multiple stages where we must first develop and organize our ideas, draft our information and edit and revise our final copies. The due date for this journal entry will be on Tuesday, December 17.