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Esther Klotz collection on Miné Okubo
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Series 1. Japanese-American life 1943-1979, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains press clippings, publications, and other material regarding Japanese American life in the United States. Topics include the World War II internment of Japanese Americans, Miné Okubo's experiences at war relocation camps during World War II, and the history of Japanese Americans in Riverside, California.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 1

Press clippings, publications, and other material regarding Japanese American life in the United States (includes photocopies). 1943-1978, undated.

Box 1, Folder 2

Thesis titled Miné Okubo, Artist by Edna Ikeda from the University of California, Riverside (photocopy). 1979.

 

Series 2. Personal correspondence 1941-1977, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence, artwork, and other material sent from Miné Okubo to Clifford Wurfel and Esther and Leo Klotz. Includes material that was mailed with the original correspondence such as artwork and sketches by Okubo and brochures for art exhibits. The original mailing envelopes are also included.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 3

Correspondence, artwork, and other material sent from Miné Okubo to Clifford Wurfel. 1976-1977.

Box 1, Folder 4

Correspondence, artwork, and other material sent from Miné Okubo to Esther and Leo Klotz. 1941-1977, undated.

 

Series 3. Professional career 1932-2009, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains press clippings, artwork, and other material regarding Miné Okubo's professional career as an artist. Includes material related to Okubo's book Citizen 13660, the Miné Okubo: An American Experience art exhibit, and other aspects of her career. Original artwork by Miné Okubo is also included.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 5

Artwork by Miné Okubo. 1976, undated.

Box 1, Folder 6

Exhibit catalog and press clippings regarding the Miné Okubo: An American Experienceexhibit (includes photocopies). 1972, undated.

Box 1, Folder 7

Press clippings, brochures, and other material regarding Miné Okubo's book Citizen 13660 (includes photocopies). 1946-1974, undated.

Box 1, Folder 8

Press clippings, brochures, and other material regarding Miné Okubo's involvement with Riverside City College in Riverside, California (includes photocopies). 1932-1974.

Box 1, Folder 9

Press clippings regarding Miné Okubo and her career as an artist (includes photocopies). 1968-2009, undated.

Flat-File-Folder 1

Artwork (oversize) by Miné Okubo. 1948-1966, undated.