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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).

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Collection contains five scrapbooks (1948-1966) that chronicle the early days of the Chicago Resettlers Committee and its metamorphosis into the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC). Clippings, in Japanese and English, document organizational and personnel changes, the explosive growth of the Japanese American community in Chicago, noteworthy achievements, biographical profiles, obituaries, cultural and social events.

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This is a collection of newsletters called JCCC News Chicago from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC) dating from 2000 - 2007.

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Collection contains academic paper about Iva Toguri written by eighth grade student Jenna Jacobson. A handwritten thank you letter from Jacobson to the JASC archivist is also included.

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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.

Scope and Contents The Jerry Jiro Katayama Photograph Collection consists of photographs taken of his parents, Frank Ryotaro and Hisa Sato Katayama, prior to their immigration to the United States and when they first settled into life on the West Coast (ca. 1910s-1930s). Early photographs of Jerry and his siblings are present as well. The majority of the collection consists photos taken by Jerry during his military experience (1943-1947) and photos of his friends and family. Also included are photos related to...