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:
Kadsuo and Riu Hata Nishijima papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2399
Abstract
The Kadsuo "Harry" and Riu Hata Nishijima papers (1942-1998) consist of photocopies of materials regarding the Japanese American internment camp known as Amache, located at the Granada War Relocation Center in Colorado.
Dates:
1942-1998
Willis Carl and Pearl Graul Nugent papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2471
Abstract
The Willis Carl and Pearl Graul Nugent papers (1940-2009) contain biographical information, a sermon, publications, and drawings of the Topaz Relocation Center.
Dates:
1940-2009
Noel Okamoto digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1664
Abstract
Noel Okamoto (1922-2017) was a Japanese American educator who served in the United States Army During World War II as a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. This collection contains 30 digital images related to Okamoto's military service. It also includes several images of Okamoto, his friends, and his family.
Dates:
1940-2009
Chieko N. Okazaki papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2839
Abstract
The Chieko N. Okazaki papers (1924-2012) consist of correspondence, administrative documents, and memorabilia from her teaching career, the Japan-Okinawa and Japan Central Missions, her term as the first woman of color to serve as a Relief Society General Presidency member, as well as speeches and manuscripts from her time as an author and speaker. Click here to view the digitized journals from the...
Dates:
1924-2012
John M. Owada papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2414
Abstract
The John M. Owada papers (1969-2001) contain news clippings, award certificates, and memorabilia related to Owada's service in World War II and subsequent activities with the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Dates:
1969-2001
George and Jane Beppu Sakashita digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1260
Abstract
The George and Jane Beppu Sakashita digital photograph collection contains digital only images of the Shakashita family, including George Shakashita's World War II service, Jane Sakashita's participation in choir and bowling, and their son's involvement in the Road Agents Band.
Dates:
1942-2005
Salt Lake Buddhist Church dedication program and scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1499
Abstract
The Salt Lake Buddhist Church dedication program (1962) is titled, "Dedication Ceremony of the Golden Anniversary Memorial Service" (March 17, 18, and 24, 1962) of the new church building of the Salt Lake Buddhist congregation. The scrapbook (1962-1963) is titled, "Special Articles for New Buddhist Temple Building" and consists of various newspapers and a drawing.
Dates:
1962-1963
Takasaburo and Lillian Sakaye Sekino papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042320285]
Identifier: ACCN 2158
Abstract
The Takasaburo and Lillian Sakaye Sekino papers (1940s-1950s) contain documents related to the Sekino family's internment at Topaz during World War II.
Dates:
1940-1949
Saburo Shimomura papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042301103]
Identifier: ACCN 2355
Abstract
The Saburo Shimomura papers (1951-2006) consist of photocopies of military service documents. The majority of the documents discuss Shimomura's captivity by Chinese forces in 1950.
Dates:
1951-2006
George and Susan Matsumura Sunada papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3131
Abstract
The George and Susan Matsumura Sunada papers (1935-2001) consist primarily of Susan Sunada's research materials related to Japanese Americans in Utah and the West. George worked as a commercial artist for Sears. Susan was the Foreign Student Advisor for Utah State University, a secretary for Baugh Real Estate, executive secretary to the mayor, and a photo-journalist for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
1935-2002