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As far as the study of Chinese Americans history is concerned, Professor Him Mark Lai should never be neglected. Though self-educated and successful in his later years, Professor Him Mark Lai is regarded as one of the pioneers and founders in the study of Chinese American history in the United States. He has not only devoted himself to the subject, but also cherished a deep feeling of humanity as a historian, ready to serve the society with all his knowledge of Chinese American history.