2600th Anniversary of the Japanese Empire collection, 1940

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Summary

Abstract:
Celebration in 1940 of the founding of the Japanese empire. Scrapbooks, pamphlets, postcards, and published material relating to the 2600th Anniversary celebrations.
Extent:
1 manuscript box, 3 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder (4.6 Linear Feet)
Language:
In Japanese
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], 2600th Anniversary of the Japanese Empire collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Scrapbooks, pamphlets, posters, newspapers, stamps, postcards, and published materials related to the celebration of the 2600th symbolic anniversary of the Japanese Empire.

Biographical / historical:

Celebrated in 1940, the 2600th Anniversary of the Japanese Empire marked the symbolic founding of Japan in 660 BCE, according to Japanese mythology. The event, organized as a national propaganda campaign, involved the Japanese government, commercial companies, and shrines to celebrate and reinforce Japan's imperial heritage and historical legacy.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2024.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Box 4 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], 2600th Anniversary of the Japanese Empire collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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