Drawing from 18,900+ American and global news sources, this primary source collection offers an expansive window into centuries of Asian American history and daily life – as well as the ways popular culture has portrayed and perceived people of Asian descent. This collection spans from the early 18th century to the early 21st century – from the Manila galleon trade with Spanish Mexico to the modern era – and covers many topics, including arts and entertainment, civil rights and activism, immigration and citizenship, sports, labor, religion, science and technology, and society and culture.