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Ikemura Family Papers
2014.8, 96.478, 2007.69
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Description
This collection contains the materials related to the Ikemura family dating from 1915 to 2003. The contents are primarily
official documents (birth, marriage, and death certificates), army documents, photographs, films, and mementos.
Background
Maruo Ikemura (4/5/1915-7/10/1965) was born in Los Angeles, to parents Tojiro and Tsuru Ikemura. He had three siblings (Tsutomo,
Toshiko, and Teruko), and picked up carpentry skills from his father. Maruo attended Marshall High School and drove trucks
before the war.
Extent
5.2 linear feet (4 boxes, 10 film reels, 1 flag)
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from materials in this collection must be submitted to the Collections
Management and Access Unit at the Japanese American National Museum (collections@janm.org).
Availability
By appointment only. Please contact the Collections Management and Access Unit (collections@janm.org). Advanced notice is
required.