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Sub-Series d: 40 Families Project, 1930-2005; undated

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

this sub-series contains material related to the 40 Families project which was a project affiliated with Peninsula Center Palos Verdes Library. The purpose of this project was to document, trace, and preserve the life experiences of Japanese American families who lived or worked on the Palos Verdes peninsula between 1900 and 1942 and experienced wartime incarceration, military service, college or employment, and/or in post WWII resettled in the surrounding South Bay Los Angeles area. Included in this sub-series are interviews; clippings; worksheets; interview questions; consent forms; and other research material. For more related material see Sub-Series E.

Dates

  • 1930-2005; undated

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection material is in English and Japanese.

Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 27 boxes (16 document boxes; 2 record storage boxes; 1 photograph box; 7 media boxes; 1 oversized box)

From the Collection: 16.34 Linear Feet

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895