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:
George Kimura digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1716
Abstract
George Kimura (1920-2000) was a Utah photographer and educator who served in the Military Intelligence Service during World war II. This collection contains 10 digitaly-only images of Kimura during his military service in the 1940s.
These images were sent to the library digitally (emailed, on CD, flash drive, hard drive). These images are available online. The image files can be requested, but the library...
Dates:
circa 1940-1949
Kunio Yamada digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1457
Abstract
Isotaro and Misao Hashimoto Yamada were immigrants from Japan who settled in the area of Pocatello, Idaho in the early twentieth century. Kunio Yamada digital photograph collection contains digitized black-and-white photographs of the Yamada family at work on a farm and participating in Japanese dancing.
Dates:
1920-1940
Mike M. Masaoka papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0656
Abstract
Mike M. Masaoka served as National Secretary (1941-1943) and Washington lobbyist (1945-1953) for the Japanese American Citizens' League. He was a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II and served as president of the Japan-America Society. He was active in issues of immigration reform and compensation for victims of wartime internment. The collection includes scrapbooks, yearbooks, correspondence, court and congressional documents, articles, oral history transcripts, and...
Dates:
1931-1991
Mike M. Masaoka photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0544
Abstract
The Mike M. Masaoka photograph collection contains images collected by Mr. Masaoka resulting from his personal and professional life, his involvement with the Japanese American community and Japanese American issues, and his association with politicians and diplomats.
Dates:
circa 1945-1986
Shigeru Matsukawa papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1956
Abstract
The Shigeru Matsukawa papers (1940s) contain material related to Matsukawa's service in the 442nd combat team during World War II. The collection includes material printed by the U. S. Army and news clippings.
Dates:
1945
Shigeru Matsukawa digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1019
Abstract
The Shigeru Matsukawa digital photograph collection reflects Matsukawa's military service in southern Italy after the ending of the war. Photos include images of camp life, tourism and a celebration parade during the summer of 1945. The Shigeru Matsukawa collection contains digital scans only, originals were retained by the owner.
Dates:
1945
Amy Toda Meeker papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042330912]
Identifier: ACCN 2764
Abstract
The Amy Toda Meeker papers (1946-1949, 2007) consist of news clippings, a biographical sketch, and ski racing programs. Meeker was a former student and ski racer for the University of Utah.
Dates:
1946-2007
Leslie G. and Lutie Marshal Miller papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2381
Abstract
The Leslie G. and Lutie Marshal Miller papers (1943-1960s) consist of a biographical sketch detailing the experiences of the family when they moved to the Gila River Indian Reservation, home of the Pima Indian Tribe; the Japanese Relocation Center in Poston, Arizona; and to the Tooele Army Depot in Tooele, Utah.
Dates:
1943-1960s
Wataru "Wat" Misaka papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2761
Abstract
The Wataru "Wat" Misaka papers (1947, 2010) consist of two articles about the basketball career of Misaka.
Dates:
1947-2010
Tsutomu (Stormy) Mitsui papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2644
Abstract
The Tsutomu (Stormy) Mitsui papers (1940-1984) contain scrapbooks, greeting cards, notebooks, calendars, and personal memorabilia. Mitsui served in the United States Army in World War II. After the war he returned to Salt Lake City and operated the City Cafe.
Dates:
1940-1984