Fukuhara (Hachirō) diaries, 1927-1935

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Summary

Title:
Fukuhara Hachirō diaries
Dates:
1927-1935
Creators:
Fukuhara, Hachirō
Abstract:
Fukuhara Hachirō (福原八郎, pen name Hassenrō Jūnin) was a prominent figure in the operations of Nanbei Takushoku Kabushiki Kaisha (南米拓殖株式会社, South American Development Company), an organization founded to facilitate Japanese immigration to South America and promote agricultural development in South America, particularly in Brazil. The collection consists of the diaries of Fukuhara Hachirō, documenting his research and activities in the Amazon region, and printed material.
Extent:
2 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize boxes (3.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
In Japanese
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Fukuhara Hachirō diaries, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the diaries of Fukuhara Hachirō, written between February 11- June 30, 1935, and documenting his research and activities in the Amazon region, and printed material. The diaries include personal observations of individuals and events, as well as accounts of interactions with the local Ministry of Colonial Affairs.

Biographical / historical:

Fukuhara Hachirō (福原八郎, pen name Hassenrō Jūnin) was a prominent figure in the operations of Nanbei Takushoku Kabushiki Kaisha (南米拓殖株式会社, South American Development Company), an organization founded to facilitate Japanese immigration to South America and promote agricultural development in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2024 and 2025.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-23 14:58:58.692409

Access and use

Restrictions:

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], Fukuhara Hachirō diaries, [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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