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Traditional Classical Japanese Dancers in Chicago
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Created by: intrepidmouse
Early photos of traditional classical Japanese dance in Chicago beginning in the 1970's. Dancers continue to train at the JASC under the guidance of Fujima Shunojo.
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Organized Sports Leagues and Teams in Chicago
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Created by: intrepidmouse
The Chicago Nisei Athletics Association was founded in the 1940's and was as an important part of the Japanese American community through the 1980's. Although the group was eventually dissolved, ...
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Japanese American Picnic Groups in Chicago
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Created by: intrepidmouse
The Resettlers Picnic was founded in the 1950's. Traditional games, prizes and activities for kids are still enjoyed today.
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Japan Festival Daley Center Plaza Chicago 1988
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Created by: intrepidmouse
The Japan Festival held at the Daley Center Plaza in downtown Chicago in 1988, was part of the annual Asian / Pacific Awareness Month, held each May. This early ...
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Pre- and Post- World War II Picnic Jackson Park Chicago
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Created by: intrepidmouse
Jackson Park, located on the south side of Chicago, houses the only Japanese garden in the city. In 1890, it was the site of the World's Columbian Exposition. The ...
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CJAHS Cultural Connections Events
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Created by: intrepidmouse
The Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) is proud to be in partnership with the Field Museum's Cultural Connections Program. This partnership provides CJAHS with opportunities every year to pursue ...
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JASC Japanese American Sevice Committe of Chicago's Mural Project
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Created by: intrepidmouse
The Community Mural Project began with workshops in January 2007 as part of the Japanese American Service Committee's 60th Anniversary Celebration. The project honors the legacy of the ...
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Osaka Sister City Chicago Garden Festival
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Created by: intrepidmouse
The 35th Annual People to People celebration in Chicago aimed at strengthening the ties between Chicago and its sister city, Osaka.
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Mochi Day Chicago
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Created by: intrepidmouse
Various Mochi Day Celebrations around Chicago
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Chicago Day of Remembrance
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Created by: intrepidmouse
here are a few of the past annual Chicago DOR events co-hosted with the CJAHS, JASC and JACL. The events have been open to the public free of charge. ...
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Japan Days Chicago Botanic Garden
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Created by: intrepidmouse
Japan Days is an annual celebration of of Japanese heritage and culture consisting of numerous events and performances such as dancing, taiko, martial arts demonstrations, and even some tea. It ...
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Chicago Obon and Japanese Folk Dance
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Created by: intrepidmouse
Various organizations around Chicago including the Midwest Buddhist Temple, the Buddhist Temple of Chicago, and the Mitsuwa Shopping Center formerly known as the Yaohan hold annual folk dancing Obon Festivals. ...
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Miss Nikkei Chicago
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Created by: intrepidmouse
Miss Nikkei beauty contests were held in Chicago during the late 70's and 80's.
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Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival
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Created by: intrepidmouse
Founded in 1996 by Japanese musician, filmmaker, producer, and Chicago resident Tatsu Aoki, the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival brings together Asian American Jazz musicians from all over the country ...
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Origins of Now: ReBuilding Community, An Excerpt from an Exhibit on the Resettlement of ...
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Created by: D Burns
This collection is an excerpt from a larger exhibit at the Japanese American Service Committee in Chicago from March-November 2007. All rights reserved. For re-use of any text ...
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Chicago Japanese American Postwar Resettlement
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Created by: intrepidmouse
A selection of photographs depicting the building of a Japanese American community in Chicago after World War Ii, taken from a timeline developed by the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society.
http://www.cjahs.org/index.htm
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Japanese Garden postcards
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Created by: cstengan
Vintage postcards from Japanese gardens across the United States.
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Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 Audience
Contributed Item
Uploaded by: intrepidmouse
There was a large turnout despite the flash flood in Chicago. Here is the audience in the auditorium waiting for the film and Linda Hattendorf's presentation.
Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
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Part of these collections:
Chicago Day of Remembrance
(Item 7 of 22, “Chicago history Museum Theater Dor 2008”)
Collected by: intrepidmouse
There was a large turnout despite the flash flood in Chicago. Here is the audience in the auditorium waiting for the film and Linda Hattendorf's presentation.
Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
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Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008
Contributed Item
Uploaded by: intrepidmouse
Audience in the lobby.
Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
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Part of these collections:
Chicago Day of Remembrance
(Item 9 of 22, “2008 Chicago DOR”)
Collected by: intrepidmouse
Attendees at the DOR 2008
Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
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Welcome DOR Chicago
Contributed Item
Uploaded by: intrepidmouse
DOR Chicago 2008 at the Chicago History Museum.
Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
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Part of these collections:
Chicago Day of Remembrance
(Item 1 of 22, “DOR Chicago”)
Collected by: intrepidmouse
Welcome sign for the DOR Chicago.
Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou
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