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:
Topaz oral histories photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0726
Abstract
The Topaz oral histories photograph collection contains one black and white candid shot of a young typist at Topaz. There are also four color photographs of various Japanese political figures in Washington D.C., during 1988.
Dates:
1940s-1988
Topaz oral history project collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1002
Abstract
The Topaz oral history project collection interviews (1987-1993) were conducted by Sandra Taylor, of the University of Utah's Department of History. The interviews were part of her research for Jewel of the desert: Japanese American internment at Topaz (1993). Also included are correspondence, news clippings, published and unpublished articles, and research files.
Dates:
1987-1993
Topaz, Utah and Hispanics in Utah films photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0318
Abstract
The majority of The Topaz, Utah and Hispanics in Utah films photograph collection contains copy work of materials from Topaz during the 1940s. The filming took place in the 1990s and was generated for a Univerisy of Utah history professor, Dirk Raat, who spearheaded the project and the scripts and photo files were donated to Special Collections. The films were generated for the class "Understanding History."
Dates:
1940-1990
Satoye Tsujimoto photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1240
Abstract
The Satoye Tsujimoto photograph collection contains color photographs of members, events, and trips associated with the Salt Lake Issei Center dating from 1972 to 1993. The Salt Lake Issei Center was opened in 1970 to provide support and entertainment for aging Japanese American first-generation immigrants in Utah.
Dates:
1972-1993
Harry Tsutsui photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1436
Abstract
Harry Toshio Tsutsui (1922-2002) was a veteran of the United States Army who served in World War II. This collection contains a black-and-white photograph of Tsutsui in his Army uniform with an unidentified woman, perhaps his first wife, dating from approximately 1944-1946.
Dates:
1944-1946
Roy and Wuta Terazawa Tsuya papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2826
Abstract
The Roy and Wuta Terazawa Tsuya papers (1906-2013) contains correspondence among family and friends, records from their work with the LDS church, as well as memorabilia from Roy's membership with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Boy Scouts. The collection also contains one box pertaining to Chiye Terazawa, Wuta's sister.
Dates:
1906-2013
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