Description
This collection contains 1 oversized scrapbook created by and documenting the history of the Orange County Japanese American
Youths organization (OC JAYs). It also includes a folder of loose materials that were found inside the scrapbook.
Background
This collection's scrapbook was compiled by members of the Orange County Japanese American Youths (OC JAYs) organization that
was prominent from the 1950s to the early 1970s. The first OC JAYs event took place in July 1954 when Janet Fukuda and Jun
Nishino invited other young Japanese Americans living in the Santa Ana area (Orange County, CA) to a picnic and baseball game.
OC JAYs was founded that year under the organizational umbrella of the Orange County chapter of the Japanese American Citizens
League (JACL).
Extent
2 Linear Feet
1 custom box (21 x 5 x 26 inches)
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Availability
This collection is open for research.