Paul Q. Chow: Champion of Angel Island’s Legacy Paul Q. Chow (1929 – 1998) transcended the role of mere photographer; he became a fervent advocate for remembrance and preservation, dedicating his entire life to safeguarding the poignant history of Angel Island Immigration Station—a site often referred to as “Ellis Island of the West Coast.” Born in San Francisco during the optimistic surge of American idealism, Chow’s formative years instilled within him an unwavering appreciation for cultural diversity and a resolute conviction that acknowledging narratives sidelined by mainstream historica…