Japanese American archival collection ImageBase ca. 1880-2003 (bulk ca. 1910-1955)

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Japanese American archival collection ImageBase ca. 1880-2003 (bulk ca. 1910-1955)

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The Japanese American Archival Collection is comprised of approximately 2,100 original items, including letters and other textual documents, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks, newsletters, art work, clothing and artifacts. The collection provides valuable insights into the history of Japanese American communities in northern California, particularly in the town of Florin, California from the late 19th century and into the 20th century. The collection contains significant documentation related to the internment of Japanese born and Japanese American individuals during World War II.

ca. 2,100 items (180 lin. ft.); 1,357 online items

jpn,

eng,

Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives. California State University, Sacramento.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6651209

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