The Guidebook; Chicago 1950, 1950
Scope and Contents
The Gene J. Wakabayashi collection primarily consists of journals and scrapbooks that reflect his personal pursuits and his interest in the Japanese American community at large. Clippings include evacuation news, assembly center and internment camp newsletters and news related to the Nisei community. Military scrip and Army photographs are present. The collection also contains bound, incomplete series of “Scene” magazine (1950-1955), Japanese publications, textbooks related to WWII interment and the history of the Japanese American community, booklets, programs, the “Guidebook Chicago” (1949-1950), internment directories, and an incomplete run of Pacific Citizen newspaper (1948-1980). Japanese and English languages present throughout.
Dates
- 1950
Extent
From the Collection: 6 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Japanese
General
Soft cover publication includes historical overview of Chicago and Nisei presence in various industries throughout the city; directory of Japanese American families living in the city of Chicago; some Japanese language
Repository Details
Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository