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Shigezo and Sonoko Iwata papers, 1942-1991

Extent:: 0.6 linear feet (0.6 linear feet, 2 boxes)
Abstract:: Shigezo Iwata was born in Japan and immigrated to the United States in 1924. Sonoko U. Iwata was born in Los Angeles. The couple made their home in Thermal, California where they farmed and Shigezo was secretary of the Thermal Farmers' Cooperative Association. Separated in the initial part of World War II when Shigezo was arrested and detained by the FBI at the Lordsburg Internment Camp (New Mexico), the Iwatas were reunited in 1943 at the Colorado River Relocation Center near Poston, Arizona. The collection contains letters between the Iwatas and their friends detailing life in the relocation center and the internment camp. There are also personal documents and biographical materials.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Records of Carbogel, Incorporated, 1958-1990 (inclusive) 1984-1987 (bulk)

Extent:: 15.2 linear feet (11 boxes)
Abstract:: Administrative and research and development records of Carbogel, Incorporated, a United States subsidiary of AB Carbogel, a Swedish alternative fuels firm. Specifically, these records deal with attempts to develop coal water slurry fuels.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Addenda to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Records, 1919-2000 (inclusive) 1973-1995 (bulk)

Extent:: 130.0 linear feet (226 boxes)
Abstract:: Organizational records of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, which mainly cover the period from 1973 to 1995.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Masao Horiba Collection, 2004-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.10 linear feet (1 folder)
Abstract:: Newspaper articles, product catalog, seating chart, photograph, and DVD video recordings pertaining to Japanese businessman, corporate executive, and HORIBA, Limited founder Masao Horiba.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Kokka Magazine collection, c. 1904-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.0 cubic feet
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a series of oversized, handmade books on the history of Japanese art. In addition to text and notations, the books contain both color and black-and-white full-page illustrations by numerous Japanese artists. The books seem to run in a number of separate series within the collection, and are written entirely in Japanese.

Held at: Drexel University: Archives and Special Collections [Contact Us]

Asao Shimura correspondence with Gilbert Beale regarding Japanese papermaking, 1978-1980, 1999 (inclusive)

Extent:: 53 item
Abstract:: Asao Shimura (born 1950) is a papermaker and authority on papermaking techniques and historical papermaking processes. He has published over twenty-five miniature handmade books documenting the history of papermaking and natural dyeing processes. Shimura exchanged letters and various paper samples with English printer Gilbert A. Beale between 1978 and 1980.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Alan Kaufman papers, circa 19th century, 1952-2007 (inclusive) 1952-2007 (bulk)

Extent:: 11.3 linear foot (28 boxes) and 16 oversize box
Abstract:: The papers of Alan Kaufman--an American Jewish author, editor, performer, artist, and impresario--include drafts of his memoir Jew Boy, his novel Matches, editorial material related to volumes in his Outlaw Bible series, and the magazine Davka: Jewish Cultural Revolution. There are numerous notebooks with notes, observations, lists, and drafts of poetry and writing, as well as original artwork. The collection also includes publishing and personal correspondence, and material documenting Kaufman's involvement in the San Francisco Spoken Word poetry movement and other creative activities.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Ships’ bills of health, 1894-1932 and undated (inclusive)

Extent:: .33 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection consists of bills of health from ships traveling from ports in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean between 1894 and 1932.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Japanese Army aviator photograph album, circa 1936

Extent:: .2 linear feet (1 volume.)
Abstract:: This album contains photographs taken by an aviator of the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War, during deployment in Manchuria and northeastern China. The photos are a mixture of posed, formal shots and candid photos of soldiers in military action and in camp within the steppes of Manchura, including local peoples with horses, yurts, and Bactrian camels. There are also shots of friends and family on the home front; the names of photographic studios suggest that the aviator came from somewhere near Ueno.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Japanese aviator photograph album, 1931-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear feet (i volume)
Abstract:: During the early 20th century, the Imperial Japanese Navy was responsible for training pilots. During World War II, wartime attrition contributed to reductions in selectiveness for pilot training, as well as the length of the training sessions. This scrapbook contains photographs collected by a Japanese fighter pilot during World War II. It catalogs his graduation as a "Hikou-renshuusei" (enlistee/NCO pilot trainee) and his subsequent deployment as a fighter pilot.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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