MKMJAA. Mitsugi M. Kasai Memorial Japanese American Archives

Record Group

Identifier: MKMJAA

Staff Only

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:

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections