University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections3686Japan America Society of SeattleJapan America Society of Seattle
records1923-199827.00 cubic feet (including 8
sound cassettes and 34 videocassettes)Collection materials are in
English.Records of a
Seattle group organized to promote knowledge of and friendly relations with
JapanEstablished on July 24, 1923, the Japan-America Society's name was
changed in 1965 to Japan America Society of Seattle. Between 1975 and 1984 the
name was again changed to Japan-America Society of the State of Washington. Its
purpose was to further friendly relations and trade between Japan and America,
and to encourage understanding by the American populace of Japanese culture,
civilization, and economic gains. The Society is a non-profit organization
supported by corporate and private members throughout the state. Its activities
include a variety of programs about Japan and the Japan-US/Washington State
relationship, featuring cultural, public affairs, hospitality and educational
programs. The Society publishes an annual report, bi-monthly newsletter,
bilingual guide for Japanese newcomers and selected program proceedings.
Organized into 6 accessions.
- Accession No. 3686-001, Japan America Society of Seattle records,
1923-1985
- Accession No. 3686-002, Japan America Society of Seattle records,
1972-1985
- Accession No. 3686-003, Japan America Society of Seattle records,
1962-1982
- Accession No. 3686-004, Japan America Society of Seattle records,
circa 1983-1985
- Accession No. 3686-005, Japan America Society of Seattle records,
1986-1989
- Accession No. 3686-006, Japan-America Society of the State of
Washington records, 1960-1998
Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes, annual
reports, photographs, clippings, financial records, newsletters, ephemera,
committee files, speeches, board of directors files, directories, and other
records. Includes materials collected during the Society's 60th anniversary in
1983.
Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is
restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Request at UW
Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for
details.
The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington website has been
regularly captured by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine since 2016 . The
snapshots can be viewed here
https://wayback.archive-it.org/4224/*/http://jassw.org/
.
Mockford, R. JamesJapan America Society of Seattle--ArchivesSeattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival CommitteePersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Japanese AmericansSeattleClubs and SocietiesPhotographsInternational Relations
Accession No. 3686-001: Japan America Society of Seattle records, 1923-19851.28 cubic feetScope and Content: Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes,
annual reports, photographs, clippings.
Items were collected during the Society's 60th anniversary in
1983. A 60th anniversary booklet giving the history of the Society and detailed
organizational features is pesent in this accession.
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Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for
details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Japan-America Society, 9/18/1985.
Japan America Society of Seattle recordsAccession No. 3686-002: Japan America Society of Seattle records, 1972-19853.00 cubic feetScope and Content: Historical/organizational features, correspondence, minutes,
financial records, annual reports, newsletters, clippings, ephemera.
Files in this accession are a continuation of subjects covered in
the previous installment.
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Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for
details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Japan-America Society, 5/9/1986.
Japan America Society of Seattle recordsAccession No. 3686-003: Japan America Society of Seattle records, 1962-1982.03 cubic footScope and Content: Oversize package of ephemera; one color photograph, n.d.
Ephemera includes certificate of appreciation, proclamation,
commemorative stamp honoring Japan-America Society.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for
details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Japan-America Society, 7/21/1986.
Japan America Society of Seattle recordsAccession No. 3686-004: Japan America Society of Seattle records, circa
1983-19853.36 cubic feetScope and Content: Correspondence, programs, financial records, reports, newsletters,
committee files, subject series, photographs.
Program files include many from the Breakfast Briefing Program of
the Society. Also included is correspondence of Executive Director James
Mockford.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for
details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Japan-America Society, 3/30/1988.
Japan America Society of Seattle recordsAccession No. 3686-005: Japan America Society of Seattle records, 1986-19893.33 cubic feetScope and Content: General files (mostly subject series) including correspondence,
speeches, receptions, conferences and conventions, lists, ephemera.
The files are chronological by year, but not alphabetized within
each year.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for
details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Amy Starr, 1/15/1992.
Japan America Society of Seattle recordsAccession No. 3686-006: Japan-America Society of the State of Washington records, 1960-199816.00 cubic feet (16
boxes)8 sound cassettes34 videocassettesScope and Content: Historical features, Board of Directors and committee records,
program files, fundraising records, sound cassettes, videocassettes,
photographs, questionnaires, directories, announcements, newsletters,
publications.
View inventory/container list for this accession
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers
restricted. Contact repository for details.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for
details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Japan-America Society of the State of Washington,
9/28/1998.
Japan-America Society of the State of Washington
records