Yoshihiro Hattori papers, 1992-1997.

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Yoshihiro Hattori papers, 1992-1997.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/252028658

The collection chronicles both the events surrounding the shooting of Yoshihiro Hattori and the repercussions that followed, including the Haymakers' activism efforts, their trip to Japan, and President Clinton's meeting with the Hattori family. It consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, civil trial papers, videotapes, audiotapes, CD's, books, magazines, and records of various groups formed in the wake of the killing.

10 linear ft.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7141971

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Hattori, Yoshihiro, 1975-1992

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Haymaker, Richard Webb 1940-

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Yoshihiro Hattori was a Japanese exchange student living with the Haymaker family of Baton Rouge. In October 1992, Yoshi, confused about the address of a party, mistakenly knocked on the door of the Peairs family. Rodney Peairs shot and killed Yoshi. This event sparked an international incident and triggered a push for greater gun control, including a petition drive in both the U.S. and Japan. The killing of his host-son spurred Richard Haymaker to become a l...