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 98 Collections and/or Records:
Boy Scouts of America Troop 84 records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2581
Abstract
The Boy Scouts of America Troop 84 records (1940-1941, 1998) consist of photocopied news clippings, a letter, two Court of Honor and Banquet programs, and a tribute to Tamae Sauki. Troop 84 was an all Japanese group located in Salt Lake City, Utah and sponsored by the Japanese Church of Christ.
Dates:
1940-1998
Maria Elena Cellino story and screenplay research materials
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3097
Abstract
The Maria Elena Cellino story and screenplay research materials (1986-1998) deals with the production titled, "U.S. on Trial." The bound materials present endoresements, press and commited cast. Produced by Inner Circle Productions Corporation, the story is about the internment of Japanese Americans within the United States during World War II.
Dates:
1986-1998
Klancy Clark De Nevers papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2285
Abstract
The Klancy Clark De Nevers papers (1960-2008) contain World War II research gathered by de Nevers in preparation for the writing or editing of three different books. De Nevers research focuses on World War II, Japanese internment, and Aberdeen, Washington (her hometown). The publications resulting from this research include; The Colonel and the Pacifist, and The Cohasset Beach Chronicles that are a compilation of newspaper...
Dates:
1900-2015
Wallace and Mary Doi digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0884
Abstract
The Wallace and Mary Doi digital photograph collection reflects Wallace Doi's participation in the 100th and 442nd Divisions, and the time he spent recovering from his war injuries at the Bushnell Hospital in Brigham City, Utah. The six scrapbooks that make up this collection also contain many images from Wallace and Mary Doi's courtship, friends and family of the Doi's, and images of the Aloha Fountain Cafe. The...
Dates:
early 1900s-1970s
Mitsuhiro Endo papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2454
Abstract
The Mitsuhiro Endo papers (1927-1947) consist of a report card, graduation program, correspondence, and a life insurance policy.
Dates:
1927-1947
Gerald R. Ford proclamation
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2607
Abstract
The Gerald R. Ford proclamation titled "An American Promise" declares the Executive Order No. 9066 be formally terminated. This executive order was issued in 1942 sending Japanese-Americans to war relocation camps.
Dates:
1976
Mitsuru Fujinami photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1430
Abstract
Mitsuru “Mits” Fujinami (1924-2019) was a veteran of the United States Army who served during World War II. This collection contains one portrait photograph of Fujinami during his military service.
Dates:
1943-1946
Jessica Furman scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2372
Abstract
The Jessica Furman scrapbook (2007) contains the handmade book of a class trip to Topaz, the Japanese-American internment camp in Utah.
Dates:
2007
Granada Relocation Center (Camp Amache) records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1984
Abstract
This collection consists of a booklet on Granada Relocation Center, also known as Camp Amache, prepared by Robert Y. Fuchigami in association with the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program (CCLPEP). The collection also includes a scrapbook containing copies of photographs taken from the final report of James G. Lindley, director of the Granada Colorado Relocation Center from 1942 to 1945.
Dates:
2000
George Hata digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1444
Abstract
The George Hata digital photograph collection consists of one digital-only photograph of Donald Higa, Ken Nishima, Herbert Elliott and George Hata in Naples, Italy during their service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II.
Dates:
circa 1943-1945