Japanese American Community Publications, 1960-2014

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Summary

Abstract:
This collection consists of booklets and newsletters published by Japanese American community-based organizations in Southern California, including Japanese cultural institutes, Japanese women's society, religious organizations, Aikido Center of Los Angeles and United States Aikido Federation, Japanese American Republicans, Radio Little Tokyo, Southern California Gardeners' Federation, INC., and National Bonsai Foundation. These organizations have published newsletters and compiled commemorative publications to celebrate their major anniversary milestones, and those publications are not widely known about but distributed among the members only. Anniversary booklets include an overview of their history, historical images, biographical information on the members, information about events and activities, and local businesses' advertisements.
Extent:
2 boxes (2 document boxes) and 0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language:
Japanese , English .
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Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of booklets and newsletters published by Japanese American community-based organizations in Southern California, Hollywood Japanese Cultural Institute, Orange County Japanese American Association, San Fernando Valley Japanese Community Center, Japanese Community Pioneer Center, Japanese Women's Society, Troop 379 Boy Scouts of America Troop, Gardena Buddhist Church and Japanese Language School, Koyasan Los Angeles Mission, Japanese Christian Mission in North America, Phoenix Japanese Free Methodist Church, Maryknoll School Los Angeles, Aikido Center of Los Angeles, United States Aikido Federation, Japanese American Republicans, Radio Little Tokyo, Southern California Gardeners' Federation, INC., and National Bonsai Foundation. These organizations have published newsletters and compiled commemorative publications to celebrate their major anniversary milestones, and those publications are not widely known about but distributed among the members only. Anniversary booklets document an overview of the community's history, historical images, and biographical information on the members, information about events and activities, and local businesses' advertisements.

Acquisition information:
Materials have been donated by the local community members. The Gerth Archives has actively collected booklets and newsletters published by the local community-based organizations, which are not widely known about but distributed among the community members only.
Processing information:

The collection was processed by Yoko Okunishi in 2023.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

For information about citing archival material, see the Citations for Archival Material guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.

Location of this collection:
University Library, 5th Flr (5039)
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747, US
Contact:
(310) 243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
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