Inventory of the Collection of the Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai SPC.2018.046
Yoko Okunishi
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2023
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Business Number: 310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai Collection
Creator:
Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai. 南加福島県人会
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.046
Physical Description:
2.42 Linear Feet
3 boxes.
Date (inclusive): 1908-2014
Abstract: This collection documents activties of Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai. Materials include: photographs, books, booklets, news clippings,
DVDs and CD recordings.
Language of Material: In English and Japanese.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
[title of item] Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai Collection, Courtesy of the Gerth Archives and Special Collections. University Library.
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Scope and Contents
The Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai Collection contains materials depicting activities of the members of Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai.
Materials included are photographs from 1908-2010, membership directories, Rafu Shimpo newspaper articles by Hiroko Aihara,
a DVD of a Japanese television program about Fukushima immigrants and Okei, the first Japanese woman to immigrate to the United
States, a book by Yasuji Sato, entitled "加州と福島縣人" [= California and the immigrants from Fukushima].
Biographical / Historical
Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai is one of Japanese American community associations organized by Japanese prefectures in Southern
California. The Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai's members consist of Japanese immigrants and American citizens of Japanese descent
from Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The Kenjinkai provided aid and assistance especially for early Japanese immigrants and is
still active today.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History
Japanese Americans -- California, Southern
box 1
Photographs of the Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai members: histories, group meetings, events, awards, and performances, Los Angeles,
California
1908-1980
Language of Material: English.
box 2
Photographs of the Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai members: group meetings, events, awards, and performances, Los Angeles, California
1980-2010
Language of Material: English.
box 3, folder 1
福島県農業経営者海外派遣研修 [= Fukushima agricultural management overseas training program]
1972
Language of Material: Japanese.
box 3, folder 2
Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai members' directories
1958-1977
Language of Material: Japanese.
box 3, folder 3
Collection of Rafu Shimpo newspaper articles by Hiroko Aihara, entitled "南カリフォルニア移民の軌跡: 波濤の向こうに" [= Southern California immigrants'
path: over the wind wave]
2007 April-October
Language of Material: Japanese.
box 3, folder 4
Booklet copy: Collection of Rafu Shimpo newspaper articles by Hiroko Aihara, entitled "南カリフォルニア移民の軌跡: 波濤の向こうに" [= Southern
California immigrants' path: over the wind wave]
2007 April-October
Language of Material: Japanese.
box 3, folder 5
Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai's 100th anniversary, 1908-2008
2008 June
Language of Material: Japanese.
box 3, folder 6
CD recordings of the Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai's 100th anniversary celebration party
2008
Language of Material: Japanese.
box 3, folder 7
CD recordings of the Nanka Fukushima Kenjinkai 100th anniversary celebration party
2008
Language of Material: Japanese.
box 3, folder 8
DVD recording of a Japanese television program about Fukushima and Okei, the first Japanese woman to immigrate to the United
States
undated
Language of Material: Japanese.
box 3, folder 9
加州と福島縣人 [= California and the immigrants from Fukushima] by Yasuji Sato
1929
Language of Material: Japanese.
