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...

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Collection contains a lacquered plate and a Japanese fan branded with the "J. Toguri Mercantile Co." logo. Materials were likely given to customers as promotional items.

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The collection includes War Ration Books for the Oda family, a camp directory of Amache, magazines, newsletters, and redress related documents.

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Collection contains reports and board minutes generated by the Chicago Resettlers Committee (ca. 1947-1948) and letters of condolence related to Yasutake’s passing (1953-1954).

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The Jack Tono Papers consist of documents, testimonies, and statements taken at the "Heart Mountain 63” and Tule Lake trials and the Redress hearings; a copy of the Lim Report commissioned by the Japanese American Citizens' League to study the role of JACL in the evacuation and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; and Jack Tono’s speeches and personal interviews.

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Collection contains leave card issued by the War Relocation Authority (1943), a publication entitled “Nisei in Uniform” (ca. 1944), one issue of the Turlock Daily Journal newspaper (1942), and correspondence from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) (1986).

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Collection contains a photo album that documents Mayeda's service in the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion, Battery A.

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Collection contains wartime correspondence between James Ohanis and his family (1943-1944) and war souvenirs from his military service in Japan (1943-1944).

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The Japanese American Cookbook collection consists of cookbooks published by Japanese American churches, temples, and community organizations in Chicago and elsewehere in the United States.

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Collection contains documents and letterhead related to Japanese American organizations (ca. 1960s).