Japanese Americans
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
Ted and Yeiko Nagata papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2035
Abstract
The Ted and Yeiko Nagata papers (1934-2002) contain financial records for a local fish market and design sheets and posters related to the career of the graphic artist, Ted Nagata. Theodore Genichi Nagata relocated to the Topaz internment camp with his family in the 1940s. He founded Ted Nagata Graphic Design, Inc. Yeiko Nagasawa Nagata is a native of Salt Lake City, where her family operated the New Sunrise Fish Market for many years.
Dates:
1934-2002
Ted and Yeiko Nagata photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1087
Abstract
The Ted and Yeiko Nagata photograph collection primarily contains materials related to the family and Japanese internment at Topaz, Utah.
Dates:
1940-1990
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
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
Chieko N. Okazaki papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2839
Abstract
The Chieko N. Okazaki papers (1924-2012) consist of correspondence, administrative documents, and memorabilia from her teaching career, the Japan-Okinawa and Japan Central Missions, her term as the first woman of color to serve as a Relief Society General Presidency member, as well as speeches and manuscripts from her time as an author and speaker. Click here to view the digitized journals from the...
Dates:
1924-2012
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
Salt Lake County Grower's Association records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2652
Abstract
The Salt Lake County Grower's Association records (1955-1991) consist of bylaws, articles of incorporation, meeting minutes, financial records, and meeting announcements. The Salt Lake County Grower's Association was created to promote and encourage the principles and practices of cooperative buying and marketing to the farmers in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Dates:
1955-1991
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
Kenji and Helen Shiratori Shiozawa papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3171
Abstract
The Kenji and Helen Shiratori Shiozawa papers (1925-2017) consist of photos, diaries, school documents, personal and professional certificates, yearbooks, and correspondence primarily by Kenji Shiozawa with additional materials relating to Helen Shiozawa. Materials cover Kenji’s schooling and career as a landscape architect and environmental planner, Kenji and Helen’s involvement in the Japanese American Citizens League, and Kenji’s personal life events.
Dates:
1925-2017
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