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 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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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

Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections