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Descriptive Summary
Title: Oki family papers
Dates: 1952-1980
Collection Number: GC 1391
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Extent: (Boxes: 1 letter; 1 flat)
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
Abstract: Correspondence, publications, manuscripts, and two albums. The collection reflects the family's lifelong appreciation for
the visual arts and the natural world of rocks and minerals. Some items in Japanese. 1952-1980, undated
Language of Material: English
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Research is by appointment only
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item]. Oki family papers. Collection Number: GC 1391. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural
History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
Kazuichi "Jack" Oki, his wife Yayoi, and their daughter Lily (Tsurumaki) and son Kazuto, resided in the Silverlake district
of Los Angeles, California. The attack on Pearl Harbor led to their incarceration at Heart Mountain, Wyoming.
Scope and Content of Collection
Correspondence, publications, manuscripts, and two albums. The collection reflects the family's lifelong appreciation for
the visual arts and the natural world of rocks and minerals. Papers indicate Jack Oki's involvement in the gardener profession.
But mostly the papers show Oki's activities as president of the Southern California Japanese Rock Society and their 1964 nature
study tour of various national parks. Also the Oki's trip with the Lapidary Society to Mexico in 1978. Also publications
on the Hollywood Independent Church and the Union Church of Los Angeles. Albums show Japanese design and batik samples. Some
items in Japanese. 1952-1980, undated
