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The International Operating Engineer: A Magazine of Technical Progress, Vol. 151, No. 4
Vol. 151, No. 4 issue of "The International Operating Engineer". Includes articles entitled "IUOE GVPs, Trustees Elected", "Code of Ethics now Available Online", "CLAC Exposed as Anti-Worker Organization", and others
February 16, 2008, Day of Remembrance
Postcard for a Day of Remembrance event held at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM).The Jim Matsuoka Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress Collection includes brochures, meeting notes and agendas, publications, booklets, and other material related to the Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR), formally known as the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations. The National Coalition for Redress/Reparations was officially formed on July 12, 1980, and included members of the Los Angeles Community Coalition for Redress/Reparations (LACCRR), Japanese Community Progressive Alliance (JCPA), Tule Lake Committee, Nihonmachi Outreach Committee, the Asian/Pacific Student Union, and other members of the community. The material was collected by Jim Matsuoka, a founding member of the organization. Matsuoka also served on the board and was the treasurer. In addition to the NCRR material, the collection also contains event flyers and Day of Remembrance material. For issues of the Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress newsletter "Banner" published after 2007, visit the NCRR website at https://ncrr-la.org/
From the commission hearings to the Civil Liberties Act and beyond.. the power of grassroots activism: unleashing community voices
Poster from the 2008 Day of Remembrance event organized by the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR), and Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Southwest District.The Kay Ochi Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress Collection includes press releases, flyers, programs, clippings, and other material related to the Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR), formally known as the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations, and Day of Remembrance events. The National Coalition for Redress/Reparations was officially formed on July 12, 1980 and included members of the Los Angeles Community Coalition for Redress/Reparations (LACCR), Japanese Community progressive Alliance (JCPA), Tule Lake Committee, Nihonmachi Outreach Committee, the Asian/Pacific Student Union, and other members of the community. The material was collected by Kay Ochi, a former president of the organization who joined in 1981
68th annual Nisei Week Japanese festival
A program for the 68th annual Nisei Week Japanese festival. Includes an article featuring the Japanese American redress campaign in 1988.This collections includes programs from the Nisei Week Japanese Festival in Little Tokyo, California. The programs are dated from August 1949 - August 2002 and include images from events at the festival, such as the Coronation ball, tea ceremony, fashion show, talent show, and the Nisei Week Queens. Also included are letters, greetings, and introductions from Nisei Week Queens, mayors, volunteers, and others
On Equal Terms [poster]
Poster for reception celebrating 'On Equal Terms,' a mixed-media installation by Susan Eisenberg
The International Operating Engineer: A Magazine of Technical Progress, Vol. 151, No. 3
Vol. 151, No. 3 issue of "The International Operating Engineer" entitled "2008 Election: We Can't Afford to Sit it Out...the Stakes are Too High!
Pride and a Paycheck, Vol. 10, No. 4
Vol. 10, No. 4 issue of Pride and a Paycheck. This issue contains a report on the 2008 Women Building California Conference by Sue Doro, an article titled "How Do I Find the Best Training Program?" (part 4 of 6), and Blue Jean Pocket Writers Workshop poems by Kim Thorpe, Rosalee Ojeda, and Laurie Martinez. This issue also contains a column by Jeanne Park titled "Dear Sisters" and an article by Raequel (Papillon) Smith about the Blue Jean Pocket Writers Workshop. Photos featured in this issue came from Vicky Hamlin.
Pride and a Paycheck is a free publication for tradeswomen and women who are thinking about entering blue collar trades. Started by Madeline Mixer in 1999, Pride and a Paycheck was initially funded through the San Francisco Foundation from funds created to support tradeswomen projects. Pride and a Paycheck includes photographs, stories, and poetry by tradeswomen themselves as well as tips from advocates who have been working to recruit women into careers. Pride and a Paycheck is edited by Sue Doro, retired Machinist, and author of “Blue Collar Goodbyes” , “Sugar String”, "Heart Home and Hard Hats", "Of Birds and Factories", and other books
2008 annual installation program event
A photograph of attendees at the 2008 annual installation program event.The Southern California Gardeners' Federation Records includes “Gadena no tomo = The gardener's monthly; Turf and garden,” fliers and pamphlets circulated among the members, photographs, scrapbooks compiled by the SCGF member chapters, and other collected materials, such as, membership cards and business licenses. Photographs include prewar Japanese gardeners, SCGF headquarter building groundbreaking ceremony, gardeners associations’ conventions, anniversary events, annual installation programs, commercial booth exhibits, Co-op sale, Japanese-style gardens which received prizes numerous times, social clubs and activities, and volunteer activities. Scrapbooks were complied by SCGF member chapters, such as the Los Angeles Southwest Gardeners Association, Inc. and Women's Auxiliary of Los Angeles Southwest Gardeners Association, Inc., including photographs, newsletters, and clippings
Letters to the little tokyo community council members
These are two letters by the Board of Directors and Chris Aihara, the chair to the Little Tokyo Community Council members and associates. The letters were regarding to an agenda plan for the monthly community meeting and an outline to meeting minutes.The Kaji Family Papers (1890-2017) contains materials related to the life and family of Bruce Teruo Kaji (1926-2017) as well as his wife, Frances Midori Kaji (1928-2016). Materials include correspondence, photographs, programs, pamphlets, official government documents, and ephemera. Materials relate to Bruce's incarceation at Manzanar including records of camp and Manzanar High School reunions, his time in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during WWII, his time as Gardena City Treasurer, his involvement in the establishment of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), his involvement in Little Tokyo Redevelopment, and other general materials about his life in Los Angeles and involvement in the Japanese American community in California. Other materials related to Frances Midori Kaji concern her incarceration at Poston during WWII, as well as materials related to her family including her father Kikuwo Tashiro, one of the founders of the Japanese Hospital of Los Angeles
Little Tokyo seeks to build back Japanese vibes
This is an article by the Associated Press Business News called "Little Tokyo seeks to build back Japanese vibe" by Jacob Adelman. The article is regarding to bring Japanese culture in America.The Kaji Family Papers (1890-2017) contains materials related to the life and family of Bruce Teruo Kaji (1926-2017) as well as his wife, Frances Midori Kaji (1928-2016). Materials include correspondence, photographs, programs, pamphlets, official government documents, and ephemera. Materials relate to Bruce's incarceation at Manzanar including records of camp and Manzanar High School reunions, his time in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during WWII, his time as Gardena City Treasurer, his involvement in the establishment of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), his involvement in Little Tokyo Redevelopment, and other general materials about his life in Los Angeles and involvement in the Japanese American community in California. Other materials related to Frances Midori Kaji concern her incarceration at Poston during WWII, as well as materials related to her family including her father Kikuwo Tashiro, one of the founders of the Japanese Hospital of Los Angeles