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in 1948, Chinese women sought election to the board of the Ching Wa Benevolent Association, an umbrella organization of the Chinese associations in Washington state. They were the first women in the country to achieve these positions. Back row, from left: June Eng, Alma Lew, Rose Lew, and Ruby Chow. Front row, Nancy Jang, Ruth Chinn and Ruby Chinn.

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