The amazing and tragic life of Harry Hom Dow, Massachusetts' first Asian-American lawyer

About this episode

Fred Dow discusses his efforts to preserve the story of his father, Harry Hom Dow, the first Asian-American lawyer in Massachusetts.

Fred Dow, Harry's son, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss his work to preserve his father's story.

People in this episode

Host: WBUR

Guest: Fred Dow

Topics covered

• Asian-American history
• law
• family legacy
• interview
• Massachusetts

Keywords

• Harry Hom Dow
• Fred Dow
• Asian-American lawyer
• Massachusetts
• family history

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