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Karl G. Yoneda papers, 1868-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Yoneda, Karl G., 1906-
Title
Karl G. Yoneda papers
Dates
1868-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
.03 cubic foot
Collection Number
1273 (Accession No. 1273-001)
Summary
Papers of a Japanese American labor activist and union organizer; Papers regarding the history of Japanese labor in the United States
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Karl Gozo Yoneda (July 15, 1906 - May 9, 1999) was a Japanese American labor activist and union organizer. He was prominent in the 1930s with helping workers unionize in California and Washington, helping to organize and participate in the 1934 Pacific Coast Maritime Strike in San Francisco. After he and his family were interned at Manzanar, he went on to serve in World War II as a Japanese language specialist for the U.S. Army. His later years were spent opposing the Vietnam War and nuclear proliferation as well as serving with other socially progressive causes.

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Content Description

Reports, speeches, and newspaper clippings.

Regarding the history of Japanese labor in the United States and reprints of articles by Yoneda.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Karl G. Yoneda, 1/1/1969.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Karl G. Yoneda Papers, 1868-1969

    Container: Box/Folder 1/1-8

    • Description: A Brief History of U.S. Asian Labor, Karl Yoneda. Reprinted from the September 1976 issue of Political Affairs, monthly theoretical journal of the Communist Party, USA
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box/Folder 1/1
    • Description: "The Heritage of Sen Katayama," Karl G. Yoneda. Reprinted from the March 1975 issue of Political Affairs, monthly theoretical journal of the Communist Party, USA
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box/Folder 1/2
    • Description: Outline for “100 Years of Japanese Labor in U.S.A.” Prepared by Karl G. Yoneda. 1868-1969 (10 pages)
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box/Folder 1/3
    • Description: Outline for “History of Japanese Farm Labor in California” Prepared by Karl G. Yoneda. 1869-1969 (9 pages)
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box/Folder 1/4
    • Description: Text of Speech for “100 Years of Japanese Labor in U.S.A.” Prepared by Karl G. Yoneda. 1868-1969. Given for the Asian American Concern Class, U.C. Davis campus 4/24/1969 (14 pages)
      Dates: 1969
      Container: Box/Folder 1/5
    • Description: Bibliographical notes. Probably for speech, but text of speech has no citations. (4 pages)
      Dates: circa 1969
      Container: Box/Folder 1/6
    • Description: Three-page Appendix featuring references on the history of Japanese Labor in US.
      Dates: circa 1969
      Container: Box/Folder 1/7