JASC Scrapbook, 1952-1953
Scope and Contents
Collection contains five scrapbooks (1948-1966) that chronicle the early days of the Chicago Resettlers Committee and its metamorphosis into the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC). Clippings, in Japanese and English, document organizational and personnel changes, the explosive growth of the Japanese American community in Chicago, noteworthy achievements, biographical profiles, obituaries, cultural and social events.
Dates
- 1952-1953
Extent
From the Collection: 5 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Japanese
General
Scrapbook contains clippings in Japanese; good condition; black cover with decorative tooling and “Scrap Book” de-bossed in gold
Japanese
Stacks 2, 5C
Repository Details
Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository