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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 102 Collections and/or Records:

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

Topaz Museum interviews

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2465
Abstract

Transcripts of interviews (2008) conducted with individuals associated with internees at the Topaz internment camp in Utah.

Dates: 2008

Mitsuhiro Endo papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2454
Abstract

The Mitsuhiro Endo papers (1927-1947) consist of a report card, graduation program, correspondence, and a life insurance policy.

Dates: 1927-1947

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