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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 104 Collections and/or Records:

Saburo Shimomura papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042301103]
Identifier: ACCN 2355
Abstract

The Saburo Shimomura papers (1951-2006) consist of photocopies of military service documents. The majority of the documents discuss Shimomura's captivity by Chinese forces in 1950.

Dates: 1951-2006

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

Leslie G. and Lutie Marshal Miller papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2381
Abstract

The Leslie G. and Lutie Marshal Miller papers (1943-1960s) consist of a biographical sketch detailing the experiences of the family when they moved to the Gila River Indian Reservation, home of the Pima Indian Tribe; the Japanese Relocation Center in Poston, Arizona; and to the Tooele Army Depot in Tooele, Utah.

Dates: 1943-1960s

Kadsuo and Riu Hata Nishijima papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2399
Abstract

The Kadsuo "Harry" and Riu Hata Nishijima papers (1942-1998) consist of photocopies of materials regarding the Japanese American internment camp known as Amache, located at the Granada War Relocation Center in Colorado.

Dates: 1942-1998

Willis Carl and Pearl Graul Nugent papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2471
Abstract

The Willis Carl and Pearl Graul Nugent papers (1940-2009) contain biographical information, a sermon, publications, and drawings of the Topaz Relocation Center.

Dates: 1940-2009

John M. Owada papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2414
Abstract

The John M. Owada papers (1969-2001) contain news clippings, award certificates, and memorabilia related to Owada's service in World War II and subsequent activities with the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Dates: 1969-2001

Mitsugi M. Kasai papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2550
Abstract

The Mitsugi M. Kasai papers (1918-2013) contain assorted documents related to Mr. Kasai's early life, his career in the United States Army and his participation in various Japanese-American organizations following his retirement.

Dates: 1927-2013

Boy Scouts of America Troop 84 records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2581
Abstract

The Boy Scouts of America Troop 84 records (1940-1941, 1998) consist of photocopied news clippings, a letter, two Court of Honor and Banquet programs, and a tribute to Tamae Sauki. Troop 84 was an all Japanese group located in Salt Lake City, Utah and sponsored by the Japanese Church of Christ.

Dates: 1940-1998

Nihon Matsuri Japan Festival records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2750
Abstract

The Nihon Matsuri Japan Festival records (2001-2013) consists of materials regarding the planning and promotion of the annual Nihon Matsuri festival held in 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 2001-2013

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

Kevin Tatsugawa digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1254
Abstract

Kevin Tatsugawa is a mountaineer and guide who received a Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism from the University of Utah in 2000. This collection contains 4 digital only images of Tatsugawa on mountains and in Nepal.

Dates: 1990-2005

George and Jane Beppu Sakashita digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1260
Abstract

The George and Jane Beppu Sakashita digital photograph collection contains digital only images of the Shakashita family, including George Shakashita's World War II service, Jane Sakashita's participation in choir and bowling, and their son's involvement in the Road Agents Band.

Dates: 1942-2005

George and Yasuko Yasuda digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1198
Abstract

The George and Yasuko Yasuda digital photograph collection contains images of Yasuda's wedding and of George in the ROTC at Salt Lake High School. Image descriptions were taken directly from the originals.

Dates: 1909-1916

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

Hachiro P. Aoki papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3242
Abstract

The Hachiro P. Aoki papers (1944-2008) consist primarily of military records, programs, and school yearbooks related to Aoki and his wife, Barbara (Okuda) Aoki. Hachiro Aoki was a real estate broker with JGM and Associates.

Dates: 1944-2008

George and Susan Matsumura Sunada papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3131
Abstract

The George and Susan Matsumura Sunada papers (1935-2001) consist primarily of Susan Sunada's research materials related to Japanese Americans in Utah and the West. George worked as a commercial artist for Sears. Susan was the Foreign Student Advisor for Utah State University, a secretary for Baugh Real Estate, executive secretary to the mayor, and a photo-journalist for the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1935-2002

Robert C. Anderton report

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0217
Abstract

The Robert C. Anderton report (1969) consist of Anderton's University of Utah class project paper on Topaz as a relocation center for Japanese Americans during World War II.

Dates: 1969

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, 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...
Dates: 1940-1990

Alice Kasai photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0442
Abstract

The Alice Kasai photograph collection contain photographs of the Kasai family, photographs of various Japanese-American activities in Utah, including photographs of Governors Rampton and Bangerter signing documents. The collection also contains slides of buildings taken during a visit to Kyoto, Japan.

Dates: 1930s-1990s