Description
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Redress Video Collection, 1988-1991, undated
, consists of interviews conducted by Visual Communications,
writer and director John Esaki, and producer Amy Kato. The collection consists of ¾”
U-matic tapes, the majority of which are digitized.
Background
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is a civil rights organization founded by and for Japanese Americans in 1929.
At the time of its founding, JACL addressed civil rights concerns that affected Japanese Americans. Currently, JACL focuses
its
attention on any segment of the American population that faces human and civil rights discrimination, with a particular
focus on
the Asian Pacific Islander American community. The JACL led legislative campaigns to combat bigotry and discrimination,
such
as the campaign for redress for former internees during World War II that led to the passage of the Civil Liberties Act
of 1988.
Restrictions
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Availability
This collection is open for research use. Advance notice required for access. Contact repository for appointment.