Alice Kasai

File — Box: 1, Folder: 13-14

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Kasai (b. 1916) reminisces about her birth in Seattle, and being taken to Japan to live with her grandparents until the age of five. She recalls life in the mining camp of Latuda, Utah, Boishakunin (arranged) marriage, and the circumstances of her marriage to Henry Kasai. She gives biographical information about Henry and discusses the early years of the JACL, as well as her personal experience of discrimination prior to World War II, reaction to the war in Utah, and the formation of the 442nd. Mrs. Kasai also talks about post-war JACL activities, Mike Masaoka, civil rights, the Asian-American movement, the Japanese Peace Garden, and various projects of Henry Kasai.

Dates

1964-1969

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.