Personal Correspondence, circa 1990s-2000s
Scope and Contents
The Jerry Katayama Papers contain correspondence between Jerry and his family and friends during his military service (ca. 1943-1947), items such as binoculars and a camera that he carried during his tour of duty, military scrip issued during the Allied occupation of Japan, a clock issued by the Schwinn Bicycle Company to celebrate Jerry’s 25 years of service (1977) and awards related to Jerry’s participation in the American Bowling Congress.
Dates
- circa 1990s-2000s
Extent
From the Collection: 9 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Japanese
General
In Japanese and English; correspondence from family, friends and some general mail; correspondence and photographs from Lt. Col. Frank K. Inami with photocopies of a publication in which a photograph of Jerry appears; personal correspondence and autobiography of Frank Manaka dated July 18, 2006 included
Repository Details
Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository