[Matakichi Izui Scrapbook], 1917-1976
Scope and Contents
The Izui Family Papers consists of Mikisaburo Izui’s hand-painted stones (1942) and handmade journals with botanical notes and sketches (1942-1962). Also present is a scrapbook created by Matakichi Izui that includes government documents related to his naturalization as a U.S. citizen, his internment experience, his jobs and photographs and itineraries related to his travels throughout the U.S (1917-1976). The collection includes Suzu Izui’s instruments and musical composition booklets (early 1900s), articles related to Victor Izui’s service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (2003) and prints of “Scene: the pictorial magazine” (1949) collected by George and Ruby Izui.
Dates
- 1917-1976
Extent
From the Collection: 4 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Japanese
General
Photo album bound with a fabric tie; Loose items have been re-housed in folders; Clippings include passport application, Naturalization certificate (Matakichi Baker Izui b. January 1, 1886); government documents; evacuee identification card for Manzanar Relocation Center; Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen Membership Card (1917); Handmade Christmas cards and small watercolor paintings; membership books; stamps; travel information; War Ration Books; Luggage tag with thumb print and Certificate of Identification booklet (Folder 4 -1942); photographs of Mt. Rainier, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite; personal correspondence in folder discussed camp life (1942-1945); tax documents; personal photographs for identification purposes; health certificates; ticket stubs; telegrams; loose items housed in folders located on top of the scrapbook; photocopied and removed post-it notes that were adhered to two pages
Repository Details
Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository