Certificates and Papers, circa 1980s
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a variety of materials that Tohoru Miyashita acquired throughout his lifetime. Miyashita kept brochures, postcards, and matchbooks from his travels. He also collected reports and newsletters from the various Japanese organizations in Chicago, Illinois, which include Heiwa Terrace, the Japanese American Citizens League and the Japanese American Service Committee. Miyashita saved the financial booklet and tanomoshi charts from his time on the board at the Buddhist Temple of Chicago. Miyashita kept the personal letters in Japanese that were sent to him from 1979 to 1999.
Dates
- circa 1980s
Extent
From the Collection: 5 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Japanese
General
Includes various documents including a filled-out Lottery Winner Claim form and Volunteer certificates from the Japanese American Service Committee.
Repository Details
Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository