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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 103 Collections and/or Records:

Japanese Church of Christ records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2182
Abstract

The Japanese Church of Christ records (1951-2004, 2024) contains church newsletters that were sent out from the 1960s and 1999-2004. Also included are some service programs and a letter written to the congregation from Rev. George Hanabusa and other general materials.

Dates: 1951-2004

George and Yasuko Yasuda papers [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042321507]
Identifier: ACCN 2235
Abstract

The George and Yasuko Yasuda papers (1909-1941) contain photocopies of a biographical sketch, a letter and some photographs. The Yasudas were immigrants from Japan to the United States.

Dates: 1909-1990

Gerald R. Ford proclamation

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2607
Abstract

The Gerald R. Ford proclamation titled "An American Promise" declares the Executive Order No. 9066 be formally terminated. This executive order was issued in 1942 sending Japanese-Americans to war relocation camps.

Dates: 1976

S. Floyd Mori papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2203
Abstract The S. Floyd Mori papers (1962-2005) contain correspondence, scrapbooks, student papers, meeting minutes, reports, memoranda, brochures, pamphlets, and memorabilia related to Mori's activities with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). Also included are documents related to his tenure as a California State Assemblyman. Mori attended schools in Utah and California and received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Brigham Young University. He started an international consulting...
Dates: 1962-2005

Tomoko Ogi Moses screenplay

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2625
Abstract

The Tomoko Ogi Moses screenplay (2010) consist of the English translation of Living Japanese DNA: Japanese Emigrants produced and released throughout Japan by BS 11.

Dates: 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

Alice Kasai papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1091
Abstract The Alice Kasai papers (1911-2007) contain correspondence, reports, news clippings, articles, pamphlets, brochures, programs, awards, and newsletters related to the public life of this Utah writer and community activist. Alice Kasai (1916-2007), raised in a small town in rural Utah, saw her husband taken away by the FBI and incarcerated in an internment camp in the early days of World War II. She has been active in community affairs for more than 50 years. She has been affiliated with the...
Dates: 1911-2007

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...
Dates: 1987-1993

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,...
Dates: 1931-1991

David Hisato and Tamaki Tsubokura Yamate papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0680
Abstract

The David Hisato and Tamaki Tsubokura Yamate papers (1942-1968) contain correspondence, business and personal documents, photographs and other miscellaneous materials. The correspondence relate to the life of the Yamates inside and outside of the Central Utah Relocation Center, Topaz, Utah. The documents concern the actions taken by the War Relocation Authority in regards to the relocation of David Yamate and his family.

Dates: 1942-1968

Japanese in Utah collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0514
Abstract

This collection (1971-1985) consists of various items relating to the history of Japanese Americans in Utah. Included are issues of The Lotus, the newsletter of the Japanese Buddist Temple in Salt Lake City, an issue of the newspaper Pacific Citizen (1977), and a typewritten essay titled "History of the Japanese in Utah" by Alice Kasai.

Dates: 1971-1985

Japanese oral histories

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0806
Abstract

The Japanese oral histories (1964-1969) consist of transcripts of a number of interviews conducted between 1964 and 1969 by members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) in Los Angeles, California, as part of the Japanese American Research Project. The original reel-to-reel tapes are housed at the University of California at Los Angeles. Topics discussed include immigration, social life and customs, adaptation to life in the United States, and the effects of World War II.

Dates: 1964-1969

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

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

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Utah Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1852
Abstract

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Utah Chapter records (1927-2012) contain organizational materials for both the National JACL and local chapters as well as materials from other Japanese American events and organizations.

Dates: 1927-2012

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

Courtney Yamada digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0912
Abstract

The Courtney Yamada digital photograph collection consists of scans of images of Courtney Yamada competing in the U.S. Ski Team Giant Slalom Super Series and the Skeleton

Dates: 2000s

Ida Shimizu Tateoka photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0923
Abstract

The Ida Shimizu Tateoka photograph collection consists of images of ice skaters during competitions.

Dates: 1940-2002

Sumi (Sue) Niiya Takemoto digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1018
Abstract The Sumi Niiya Takemoto digital photograph collection contains images of Takemoto and her acquaintances during their teenage and early adulthood years (late 1930s - early 1950s). The images range in subject matter and location from groups of friends playing baseball to formal portraits, and from Oregon to Idaho and Utah. The photographs reflect the life of a typical Japanese-American teenager during and after World...
Dates: Late 1930s-early 1950s

David Hisato and Tamaki Tsubokura Yamate photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0851
Abstract

The David Hisato and Tamaki Tsubokura Yamate photograph collection (1945-1947) contains images related to the life of the Yamates inside and outside of the Central Utah Relocation Center, Topaz, Utah.

Dates: 1945-1947