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:
Sandra C. Taylor papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1808
Abstract
The Sandra C. Taylor papers (1942-1999) contain research files, notes, material related to Vietnam and the Vietnam War, and photocopies of documents produced by the War Relocation Authority Board relative to the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. There is also material primarily relating to the conflict in Indochina, and its repercussions in American society. Also included are manuscript drafts written by Taylor and by others whose research she consulted. Taylor is a...
Dates:
1942-1999
Sandra C. Taylor photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0898
Abstract
The Sandra C. Taylor photograph collection contains images related to Vietnam and the Vietnam War and images produced by the War Relocation Authority Board depicting the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Dates:
1945-1987
Faith Terasawa papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1473
Abstract
The Faith Terasawa papers (1942-1955) contain documents resulting from the internment of her family at the Central Utah Relocation Center ("Topaz") from 1942-1945. These include personal records, especially those surrounding the death of her father, Rev. B. H. Terasawa; camp administrative documents; educational documents; and camp publications.
Dates:
1942-1955
Topaz Museum interviews
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2465
Abstract
Transcripts of interviews (2008) conducted with individuals associated with internees at the Topaz internment camp in Utah.
Dates:
2008
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