MKMJAA. Mitsugi M. Kasai Memorial Japanese American Archives
Record Group
Identifier: MKMJAA
Named in honor of Mr. Kasai for his dedication to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans and for a generous bequest he made through his estate.
The story told by this archive begins with the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants who came here to work in the railroad, mining, and agricultural industries. Included are records, photographs, journals, oral histories, and films from their settlement. Salt Lake City’s Japantown, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and other U. S. military involvement, relocation to internment camps, and the establishment of Japanese Buddhist and Christian churches are included in the archive.
Found in 102 Collections and/or Records:
Raymond Uno papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3253
Abstract
The Raymond Uno Papers (1950-2019) consist primarily of materials related to the Japanese American Citizens' League and Uno's appointment books. Judge Uno was the first ethnic minority judge in Utah and a civil rights advocate.
Dates:
1950-2019
Utah Cherry Blossom Princesses photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1556
Abstract
Photographs of Cherry Blossom Princesses who represented Utah in the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. between about 1981 and 2007. The collection contains 7 photographs of Ann Higgenbotham, who was chosen from 55 state and territory princesses to be Cherry Blossom Queen in 1992.
Dates:
1981-2007
Utah Cherry Blossom Princesses records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2377
Abstract
The Utah Cherry Blossom Princesses records (1974-2007) contains listings and information regarding princesses who represented Utah at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. from 1974-2004.
Dates:
1974-2007
Barbara Yamada photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0947
Abstract
Barbara Yamada (1946-) is a former ski instructor known for preserving and promoting Utah's ski industry through involvement in the boards of the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the J. Willard Marriott Library's Utah Ski Archives. The Barbara Yamada photograph collection contains prints and digital-only items depicting Yamada's family, her life, and her involvement in organizations related to winter sports as well as other...
Dates:
1940-2010
Courtney Yamada digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0912
Abstract
The
Courtney Yamada digital photograph collection
consists of scans of images of Courtney Yamada competing in the U.S. Ski Team Giant Slalom Super Series and the Skeleton
Dates:
2000s
Yamashiro family photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2284
Abstract
Shoichi Yamashiro and Tsuruyo Nakanishi Yamashiro emigrated to Utah from Japan in the early 20th century and raised their five children in Devil's Slide and Kaysville, Utah before the family relocated to California in the 1950s. This collection consists of photograph ablums and prints collected and created by members of the Yamashiro family and depicting their experiences
Dates:
1900-2018; Majority of material found within 1940-1965
David Hisato and Tamaki Tsubokura Yamate papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0680
Abstract
The David Hisato and Tamaki Tsubokura Yamate papers (1942-1968) contain correspondence, business and personal documents, photographs and other miscellaneous materials. The correspondence relate to the life of the Yamates inside and outside of the Central Utah Relocation Center, Topaz, Utah. The documents concern the actions taken by the War Relocation Authority in regards to the relocation of David Yamate and his family.
Dates:
1942-1968
David Hisato and Tamaki Tsubokura Yamate photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0851
Abstract
The David Hisato and Tamaki Tsubokura Yamate photograph collection (1945-1947) contains images related to the life of the Yamates inside and outside of the Central Utah Relocation Center, Topaz, Utah.
Dates:
1945-1947
George and Yasuko Yasuda digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1198
Abstract
The George and Yasuko Yasuda digital photograph collection contains images of Yasuda's wedding and of George in the ROTC at Salt Lake High School. Image descriptions were taken directly from the originals.
Dates:
1909-1916
George and Yasuko Yasuda papers [photocopies]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042321507]
Identifier: ACCN 2235
Abstract
The George and Yasuko Yasuda papers (1909-1941) contain photocopies of a biographical sketch, a letter and some photographs. The Yasudas were immigrants from Japan to the United States.
Dates:
1909-1990