Guide to the Photograph Album Depicting Several Japanese-American Organizations' Participation in Civic Parades and the Family Life of the Kayitani Family in Fresno, California MC355

Michelle Trujillo
University of California, Davis Library, Dept. of Special Collections
2023
1st Floor, Shields Library, University of California
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292
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Contributing Institution: University of California, Davis Library, Dept. of Special Collections
Title: Photograph Album Depicting Several Japanese-American Organizations' Participation in Civic Parades and the Family Life of the Kayitani Family in Fresno, California
Creator: Kayitani Family
Identifier/Call Number: MC355
Physical Description: 1 item Photograph album measuring 11 x 7 ¼ inches containing 114 pictures and one collage postcard.
Date: 1930s
Abstract: A collection of photographs documenting Japanese American civic life in California in the 1930s as well as family life in Fresno.
Physical Location: Researchers should contact Archives and Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Language of Material: English .

Scope and Contents

This collection of photographs documents Japanese American civic and family life in Fresno, California in the 1930s. Believed to have been assembled by the Kayitani family, photos capture parades and civic groups including the Selma Japanese Association, Selma Lodge no. 309 Odd Fellows Club, and Sanger Japanese Association. The family is shown in recreational and ceremonial settings.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Processing Information

Michelle Trujillo created this finding aid with information supplied by the seller.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in 2023.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Photograph Album Depicting Several Japanese-American Organizations' Participation in Civic Parades and the Family Life of the Kayitani Family in Fresno, California, MC355, Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library, University of California, Davis.

Conditions Governing Use

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

California -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
Fresno (Calif.) -- History
Japanese Americans -- California -- Pictorial works
Independent Order of Odd Fellows--Charities