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Kokusai Shashin Joho (the International Graphic)

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-014

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of nineteen issues of Kokusai Shashin Joho – “The International Graphic” Magazine from 1927-1931. Kokusai Shashin Joho, first published in 1922, documents current event photography in Japan and around the world. Each issue consists of photography, art prints, and larger fold-out prints. Included in one of the issues is the “Enthronement Pictorial Special Number” documenting Emperor Hirohito’s ascension to the throne. Collection is mostly in Japanese, with some English captions.

Dates

  • 1927-1932

Creator

Language of Materials

Magazines are mostly in Japanese, but do contain some English captions.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (14 issues)

2 boxes

Creator

Title
Inventory of the Kokusai Shashin Joho (the International Graphic) Collection
Status
Completed
Date
2020-04
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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