Biwa 1, undated

Item — Box: 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

undated

Extent

From the Collection: 4 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Japanese

Additional Description

General

Biwa is housed in a handmade green, fabric bag; the biwa is constructed of wood and has ivory or bone inlays; two yellow strings and two cream colored strings present; five frets; two ivory or bone crescent moons function as “soundholes”