Image Gallery

This page is a storehouse of images that are used to supplement my father's journey in the book, as well as my journey of discovery as I created this Google Lit Trip. Each image can be clicked on to view a larger version, and are referenced from the GLT .kmz file if you are following our journeys in Google Earth.

My father - author Michael David Kwan

(Photo by Russel Kwan)

David Kwan in his school boy's uniform (approximate age 5-6)

My father David, with his father (John YL Kwan)

My grandfather's journals

(Photo by Russel Kwan)

Grandfather's journals

Telegram to my grandmother Ellen (Peggy)

Tianjin Lion's club banquet

John YL Kwan and Ellen

Tianjin Evening Journal in English

January 1, 1948

Letter on behalf of my grandfather

Letter on behalf of my grandfather

Letter on behalf of my grandfather

German Beach, Qingdao

Qingdao House?

Qingdao House?

St Michael's School for Boys, Qingdao

Plaque outside of St Michael's Cathedral

St Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao

My son on the

Choir Boy Risers

St Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao

St Michael's, Qingdao

Inside St Michael's, Qingdao

Qingdao Shipyards

Qingdao Harbour

View over German Beach

Number 1 Bathing Beach, Qingdao