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Analyses of Documentary Evidence 1946-1948

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of 15 bound volumes containing analyses and descriptions of documents presented by both counsels. Volume 1 includes a summary of the entire set of volumes as well as an explanation for missing document ranges. Not all documents included in this series were accepted by the court and presented during the trial. For items that were accepted as evidence, see the Exhibits series.
volume 1

Documents 1-499 1946, 1948 January 15

volume 2

Documents 500-730 1946

volume 3

Documents 731-949 1946

volume 4

Documents 950-1149 1946

volume 5

Documents 1150-1375 1946

volume 6

Documents 1376-1575 1946

volume 7

Documents 1576-1829 1946

volume 8

Documents 1830-2194 1946

volume 9

Documents 2195-2475 1946

volume 10

Documents 2476-2701 1946

volume 11

Documents 2702-3004 1946-1947

volume 12

Documents 3005-3318 1947

volume 13

Documents 3500-3517 1947

volume 14

Documents 4001-4059 1946

volume 15

Documents 4060-4097 1946-1948

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Decisions of Conferences 1947 June 16

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of one bound volume containing a report by assistant prosecutor Joseph F. English titled "Decisions of Imperial Conferences, Liaison Conferences, Privy Council Meetings, Cabinet Meetings, Four Ministers' Conferences, Five Ministers' Conferences, Senior Statesmen's Meetings, Supreme War Plans Council, Joint Conferences and Miscellaneous Conferences, as Found in the Prosecution's Evidence." The report is a chronological account of various meetings between Japanese government and military officials. The first section of the report is an index organized by name and lists all meetings attended by each individual. The second section of the report describes the meetings themselves, as well as resolutions and policies discussed during the meetings.
 

Defense Documents undated

Scope and Contents note

Contains various documents presented by the defense. Includes complete opening statements on behalf of each defendant and for the defense team as a whole.
box 114, folder 5

"Comparative Study on Wang-Tao and Pa-Tao" (Defense Doc 3054), undated

box 114, folder 6

Defense opening statements, undated

Scope and Contents note

Contains opening statements from the defense council framing responses to arguments introduced by the prosecution, including Japanese aggression in various geographic regions.
box 114, folder 7

Defense opening statements, by defendant name, undated

Scope and Contents note

Contains opening statements on behalf of each defendant except Matsui Iwane and Oka Takazumi.
box 115, folder 1

Defense opening statements, by defendant name, undated

Scope and Contents

Contains opening statements on behalf of each defendant except Matsui Iwane and Oka Takazumi.
box 115, folder 2

Defense summation on personal responsibility (Defense Doc. 3037) undated

 

Exhibits 1889-1947

Scope and Contents note

Contains telegrams, diaries, books, excerpts, maps, treaties, photographs, and other documents presented as evidence by both councils. Exhibits 1-2282 are documents from the prosecution; exhibits 2283-3915 are documents from the defense.
The exhibits are arranged numerically. See index for document titles. Missing exhibits are noted with either circles on the left-hand margin of the Index or in a scope and contents note at the appropriate box level of this guide.
box 1

Exhibits 1-22 1899-1947, undated

box 2

Exhibits 23-52 1919-1943

box 3

Exhibits 53-63 1932-1938, undated

box 4

Exhibits 64-100 1889, 1933-1947, undated

box 5

Exhibits 102-129 1946-1947

box 6

Exhibits 130-163 1897, 1931-1947, undated

box 6, folder 16

Exhibit 145

box 6, folder 19

Exhibit 148

box 6, folder 21

Exhibit 151

box 7

Exhibits 164-193 1927-1947, undated

box 8

Exhibits 194-236 1932-1937

box 9

Exhibits 237-271 1932-1947, undated

box 10

Exhibits 272-314 1931, 1939, 1947, undated

box 11

Exhibits 315-370 1938-1947, undated

box 12

Exhibits 371-415 1934-1947, undated

box 13

Exhibits 416-446 1934-1947

box 14

Exhibits 447-473 1938-1947

box 15

Exhibits 474-497 1937-1939, 1947, undated

box 16

Exhibits 498-548 1939-1940

Scope and Contents note

Missing Exhibit 540.
box 17

Exhibits 549-592 1938-1941

box 18

Exhibits 593-630 1932-1947

box 19

Exhibits 631-674 1931, 1937, 1940-1947

box 20

Exhibits 675-710 1931-1945, undated

box 21

Exhibits 711-743 1931-1947

Scope and Contents note

Missing Exhibit 722.
box 22

Exhibits 744-793 1931-1947

box 23

Exhibits 794-838 1941-1947

box 24

Exhibits 839-857 1925-1941

Scope and Contents note

Missing Exhibits 843-848, 858.
box 25

Exhibits 859-881 1931-1942

box 26

Exhibits 882-942 1931-1947, undated

box 27

Exhibits 943-1021 1936-1941

box 28

Exhibits 1022-1076 1938-1941

box 29

Exhibits 1077-1139 1941, 1946

box 30

Exhibits 1140-1209 1940-1941, 1947

box 31

Exhibits 1210-1251 1931-1941, 1947, undated

Scope and Contents note

Missing Exhibit 1245-B, contains unlisted Exhibits 1245-L, 1245-M.
box 32

Exhibits 1252-1274 1941-1945, undated

box 33

Exhibits 1275-1326 1938-1945

box 34

Exhibits 1327-1374 1935-1945

box 35

Exhibits 1375-1493 1942-1945

box 36

Exhibits 1494-1564 1942, 1947, undated

box 37

Exhibits 1565-1632 1945-1946

box 38

Exhibits 1633-1686 1942-1946

box 39

Exhibits 1687-1744 1944-1946

box 40

Exhibits 1745-1792 1946, undated

box 41

Exhibits 1793-1840 1945-1946, undated

box 42

Exhibits 1841-1909 1944-1946

box 43

Exhibits 1910-1965 1942-1946

box 44

Exhibits 1966-2016 1942-1946, undated

box 45

Exhibits 2017-2055 1939-1945, undated

box 46

Exhibits 2056-2112 1942-1946

box 47

Exhibits 2113-2174 1942-1946

box 48

Exhibits 2175-2209 1925-1943, undated

box 49

Exhibits 2210-2250 1936-1946

Scope and Contents note

Missing Exhibit 2243.
box 50

Exhibits 2251-2315 1895-1925, 1932-1940

box 51

Exhibits 2317-2344 1915-1922, 1939-1947

box 52

Exhibits 2347-2398 1889-1946

box 53

Exhibits 2399-2437 1931-1937, 1946, undated

box 54

Exhibits 2438-2472 1912, 1930-1943, undated

box 55

Exhibits 2473-2506 1913, 1934-1937, undated

box 56

Exhibits 2507-2547 1928-1939, 1946

box 57

Exhibits 2548-2592 1938-1939, 1944-1946, undated

box 58

Exhibits 2593-2647 1860, 1936-1942

box 59

Exhibits 2649-2694 1931-1947

box 60

Exhibits 2695-2729 1911, 1926, 1933-1941, undated

box 61

Exhibits 2730-2771C 1938-1946

box 62

Exhibits 2772A-2832 1931-1941

box 63

Exhibits 2833-2907 1931-1941, 1946, undated

box 64

Exhibits 2908-2975A 1941, 1945-1946

box 65

Exhibits 2976-3011 1923, 1940-1946

box 66

Exhibits 3012A-3057 1903, 1931-1946, undated

box 67

Exhibits 3058-3103 1941-1947, undated

box 68

Exhibits 3104-3145 1942-1945, undated

box 69

Exhibits 3146-3189 1932-1937, 1946, undated

Scope and Contents note

Missing Exhibit 3160.
box 70

Exhibits 3190-3241 1893, 1929-1938, 1943-1946

box 71

Exhibits 3242-3301 1934-1938, 1941

box 72

Exhibits 3302-3339A 1939-1946

box 73

Exhibits 3340-3346 1938, 1946

box 74

Exhibits 3347-3391 1898, 1931-1946, undated

box 75

Exhibits 3392-3439 1931-1947

Scope and Contents note

Missing Exhibit 3440.
box 76

Exhibits 3441-3479 1927, 1931-1942, undated

box 77

Exhibits 3480-3529 1892, 1935-1947

box 78

Exhibits 3530-3575 1931-1947

box 79

Exhibits 3576-3609A 1898, 1933-1939, undated

box 80

Exhibits 3610-3651 1932-1941, 1947

box 81

Exhibits 3652-3665 1939-1942, undated

box 82

Exhibits 3666-3709 1919-1947

box 83

Exhibits 3710-3714 (A28) undated

box 84

Exhibits 3714 (A29)-3748 1931-1942

box 85

Exhibits 3749-3839 1919-1920, 1937-1946

box 86

Exhibits 3840-3893 1933-1948, undated

box 87

Exhibits 3894-3915 1943-1945, undated

 

Judgments, Opinions, and Verdicts 1948, undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes official judgement of the tribunal, as well as individual and dissenting opinions from the justices.
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Judgments 1948 November 4-12

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of six bound volumes. Contains the full text and transcript of the tribunal judgment, organized chronologically.
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Annexes 1948 November

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of one bound volume. Annex of documents and treaties cited directly or indirectly in the tribunal judgment.
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Judgment of Henri Bernald [Bernard] 1948 November 12

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of one bound volume. Dissenting opinion from Judge Henri Bernard, the French representative to the bench.
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Judgment of Justice Pal undated

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of three bound volumes. Dissenting opinion from Radhabinod Pal, the Indian representative to the bench.
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Opinion of Justice Jaranilla 1948 November 1

Scope and Contents notes

Comprised of one bound volume. Dissenting opinion from Delfin Jaranilla, the Filipino representative to the bench.
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Opinion of Justice Röling 1948 November 12

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of one bound volume. Dissenting opinion from Bert Röling, the Dutch representative to the bench.
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Separate Opinion of the President 1948 November 1

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of one bound volume. Dissenting opinion from William Webb, the Tribunal President and Australian representative to the bench.
box 115, folder 5

"Summary of the Final Judgment. International Military Tribunal for the Far East. Press Release. Summary No. 1," undated

box 115, folder 6

"Verdict Pronounced by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East on the 25 Japanese War Crimes Suspects on Nov 12, 1948 (Excerpt)," 1948 November 12

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Narrative Summary of the Records 1946 June 14 - 1948 February 10

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of 16 bound volumes organized by date. Contains a full summary of the trial proceedings, with an emphasis on the introduction of exhibits, witness testimonies, and cross-examinations. Events or documents referenced in this summary include a parenthetical citation noting their location in the full trial record (Proceedings).
 

1946

volume 1

June 14-August 5

volume 2

August 5-September 13

volume 3

September 13-October 21

volume 4

October 21-November 13

volume 5

November 13-December 12

volume 6

December 12-1947 January 15

 

1947

volume 7

January 15-March 18

volume 8

March 18-April 22

volume 9

April 22-May 22

volume 10

May 22-August 14

volume 11

August 14-September 10

volume 12

September 10-October 6

volume 13

October 6-29

volume 14

October 29-November 19

volume 15

November 19-December 17

volume 16

December 17-1948 February 10

 

Proceedings 1946-1948, undated

Scope and Contents note

Contains the full transcript and record of the trial proceedings. An abridged descriptive summary, with significant trial events such as documents introduced and motions made, can be found in the Narrative Summary of the Records. Documents in this series include cross-references to documents located in the Narrative Summary of the Records.
box 87, folder 11-12

Proceedings and pleadings 1946-1948 undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes a docket and chronology.
box 88

Proceedings and pleadings 1946-1948 undated

Scope and Contents

Includes a docket and chronology.
box 89

Proceedings in chambers 1946 May 4 - 1948 April 30

box 90, folder 1-3

Proceedings in chambers 1946 May 4 - 1948 April 30

box 90, folder 4

Proceedings in conference room 1946 July 1-16

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Proceedings in courtroom 1946 April 22 - 1948 November 12

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of 166 bound volumes organized by date. To request materials, indicate the date or dates you would like to see, and the corresponding volumes will be retrieved. Please note, gaps exist in the date range which represent days that the tribunal did not meet.
box 90, folder 5

Unnumbered proceedings and pleadings undated

 

Prosecution Documents 1938, 1946, 1947

Scope and Contents note

Contains various documents presented by the prosecution.
box 115, folder 3

Prosecution documents 1685C, 2075, 2152 1938 1946

box 115, folder 4

Psychiatric examination of Okawa, Shumei 1947 January 30 March 13

 

Rejected Defense Documents 1896-1947, undated

Scope and Contents note

Documents are arranged numerically. See index for document titles.
box 90, folder 6-11

Documents 54-70 1935-1941, undated

box 91

Documents 77-199 1905, 1924-1943, undated

box 92

Documents 202-262 1898-1919, 1926-1945, undated

box 93

Documents 267-426 1896-1947, undated

box 94

Documents 428-626 1924-1947

box 95

Documents 629-919 1925-1947, undated

box 96

Documents 953-1035 1931-1947, undated

box 97

Documents 1066-1213 1932-1947, undated

box 98

Documents 1223-1444 1901, 1937-1945, undated

box 99

Documents 1447-1660 1935-1947, undated

box 100

Documents 1664-1885 1920-1946, undated

box 101

Documents 1895-1961 1929-1947, undated

box 102

Documents 1964-2251 1921-1946, undated

box 103

Documents 2253-2525 1931-1946, undated

box 104

Documents 2528-2871 1931-1947, undated

box 105, folder 1-27

Documents 2876-3088 1932-1948, undated

box 111, folder 11-12

Duplicate rejected defense documents 1898-1947, undated

box 114, folder 1-4

Duplicate rejected defense documents 1898-1947, undated

box 112

Duplicate rejected defense documents 1898-1947, undated

box 113

Duplicate rejected defense documents 1898-1947, undated

 

Rejected Prosecution Documents 1904-1947

Scope and Contents note

Documents arranged numerically. See index for document titles.
box 105, folder 28-37

Documents 15-465 1933-1941, undated

box 106

Documents 472-1204F 1926-1945, undated

box 107

Documents 1217-1634 1928-1946, undated

box 108

Documents 1676-2534 1931-1946, undated

box 109

Documents 2542-3332 1904, 1921-1947, undated

box 110

Documents 3334-6910 1934-1946, undated

box 111, folder 1-10

Documents 6911-9563 1941-1946, undated

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Summation for the Defense circa 1948

Scope and Contents note

Contains the final review of the defense. Comprised of 24 bound volumes, organized by subject.
 

Volume 1

Scope and Contents note

Analyses of the trial within the scope of international law. Contains defense documents 3054, 2987, 3098, 3097 and 3094.
 

Volume 2

Scope and Contents note

Discusses Japanese foreign relations with Manchuria, China, Russia, Germany, and Italy. Contains defense documents 3071, 3034, 3099, and 3104.
 

Volume 3

Scope and Contents note

Summarizes the defense's case regarding Japanese military aggression. The bulk of this volume is comprised of a section titled "Japan Was Provoked into a War of Self-Defense." Contains defense documents 3095, 3100, 3102, and 3093.
 

Summations of defendants circa 1948

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of 19 bound volumes, organized by defendant's last name. Some volumes contain summations for multiple defendants.
 

Araki, Sadao

 

Dohihara [Doihara], Kenji

 

Hashimoto, Kingorō

 

Hata, Shunroku

 

Hiranuma, Kiichirō and Hoshino, Naoki

 

Hirota, Kōki

 

Itagaki, Seishirō

 

Kaya, Okinori

 

Kido, Kōichi

 

Kimura, Heitaro and Koiso, Kuniaki

 

Mutō, Akira and Minami, Jirō

 

Ōshima, Hiroshi

 

Satō, Kenryō; Matsui, Iwane; and Oka, Takazumi

 

Shigemitsu, Mamoru and Shimada, Shigetarō

 

Shiratori, Toshio

 

Suzuki, Teiichi and Umezu, Yoshijirō

 

Tōgō, Shigenori, 2 volumes

 

Tōjō, Hideki

 

POW [Prisoner of War] Summation circa 1948

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of one bound volume. Contains the defense's response to the prosecution's charges of Japanese military aggression and mistreatment of POWs. Includes excerpts from and references to witness testimonies.
 

Reply of Prosecution to Defense Summation circa 1948

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of one bound volume divided into three sections: the USSR, China, and other topics, including the defense team's case regarding provocation and self-defense within the context of international law.
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Summation of the Prosecution circa 1948

Scope and Contents note

Comprised of six bound volumes. Contains sections titled "Japanese Aggression in Manchuria, Russia and against the Western Powers" and "Crimes Against Peace," as well as summaries of the prosecution's case against each defendant. Volume 1 includes a table of contents.
box 115, folder 7

Photographs 1945 October

Scope and Contents note

Contains four prints depicting activities of the IMTFE in Japan, including photos of the trial and seated defendants.
box 115, folder 8

Miscellaneous undated

Scope and Contents note

Contains a number of unidentifiable loose documents, including possible excerpts from judges' opinions.