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Ted Sato photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1435

Scope and Contents

The Ted Sato photograph collection contains 2 black-and-white copy prints of Sato in uniform while serving in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II, dating from approximately 1943 to 1945. These images were collected in conjunction with an exhibit on Japanese American veterans.

Dates

  • 1943-1945

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Ted Sato photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Ted Satomi Sato (1922-2009) was born on February 24, 1922 in St. Johns, Idaho to Tora and Ushizo Sato. He attended Bear River High School. Soon after graduation, Sato joined the United States Army, where he was a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a unit made primarily of Japanese American soldiers. The 442nd helped to liberate France from Nazi control; they were also among the United States troops who liberated Dachau concentration camp in Poland. Ted Sato was married to Yaeko Okamoto. Ted Sato died on February 14, 2009.

Extent

2 Items (1 box)

Abstract

Ted Satomi Sato (1922-2009) was a United States Army veteran who served in World War II. This collection contains 2 photographs of Ted Sato in uniform while serving in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team dating from approximately 1943 to 1945.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Mitsugi M. Kasai in 2007.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the Mitsugi M. Kasai Memorial Japanese American Archive.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Ted Sato photograph collection, 1943-1945
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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