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Sho and Toshi Yamada Higashi digital photograph collection, circa 1943-1949
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kent, Amanda Kumiko, 1981-
- Title
- Sho and Toshi Yamada Higashi digital photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1943-1949 (bulk)19431949
- Quantity
- 3 digital files266 KB
- Collection Number
- P1532
- Summary
- The This collection Sho and Toshi Yamada Higashi digital photograph collection consists of 3 digital-only images of Ken Higashi, Ted Higashi, Sho Higashi, Akira Higashi, Japanese Americans who served in the United States military during World War II, circa 1940s.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Sho and Toshi Yamada Higashi digital photograph collection consists of photographs of Sho Higashi and brothers during their service in the United States army during World War II. Sho Higashi was born on August 13, 1917 in Wenatchee, Washington to Yuki Imafuku and Matsutaro Higashi. He was raised in Pocatello, Idaho. When the United States entered World War II, the Higashi family was living in Seattle, Washington. They were imprisoned in Minidoka War Relocation Center in Idaho. Sho Higashi joined the United States Army and fought in World War II; during this time, he was exposed to mustard gas through military experimentation (World War II Secret Mustard Gas Testing Database, NPR, November 3, 2015). Toshiko "Toshi" Yamada was born on February 26, 1924 in McCammon, Idaho to Isotoro and Misao Yamada. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1941. Toshiko Yamada met the Higashi family while visiting Minidoka, where they were imprisoned. Toshi Yamada and Sho Higashi married on January 28, 1950; together, they had three children. Sho Higashi died on May 6, 1992. Toshi Higashi died on July 13, 2016.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Sho and Toshi Yamada Higashi digital photograph collection consists of 3 digital reproductions of black-and-white photographs depicting Sho Higashi and other Japanese American World War II veterans. These images were sent to the library digitally (emailed, on CD, flash drive, hard drive). The files are available in jpeg format only.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Amanda Kumiko Kent in 2008.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
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Related Materials
Forms part of the Mitsugi M. Kasai Memorial Japanese American Archives.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Sho Higashi
These images were sent to the library digitally (emailed, on CD, flash drive, hard drive). Proof sheets with thumbnails of the images have been printed and placed in the folder for research purposes. The image files can be requested, but the library did not create the scan and does not have the original images.
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circa 1943-1949 |
| 1 | 2 | World War II Veterans
These images were sent to the library digitally (emailed, on CD, flash drive, hard drive). Proof sheets with thumbnails of the images have been printed and placed in the folder for research purposes. The image files can be requested, but the library did not create the scan and does not have the original images.
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circa 1943-1949 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Japanese American soldiers--Photographs
Personal Names
- Higashi, Sho, 1917-1992
Form or Genre Terms
- digital images
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Kent, Amanda Kumiko, 1981- (fmo)
Finding aid written by Special Collections Staff.
March 28, 2024
