The Claremont Colleges Special Collections Japanese American Incarceration Collection
Abstract
This collection was created by Special Collections to house materials relating to the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Materials include correspondence, artifacts, photo albums, family papers, and materials relating to the running of the relocation centers. Items of note include a collection of war correspondence written by a Japanese-American soldier in the U.S. Army, camp governance papers from the Heart Mountain Relocation Center, and a softball signed by Tule Lake internee team members.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1993
Language of Materials
Languages represented in the collection: English, Japanese, German.
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (1 records box, 1 document box, 1 shoe box, 1 flat box)
Physical Location
Please consult repository.
Provenance / Source of Acquisition
Materials purchased by Special Collections, 2018; 2019.
Accruals
Additions to the collection are anticipated.
Processing Information
Materials were housed in archival, acid-free folders and boxes. Staples and other metal fasteners were removed. Photographs were placed in protective mylar sleeves.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu