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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

America First Committee Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2024-004
Scope and Contents The America First Committee Colleciton (1940-1941) contains one box and 0.21 ft. of material regarding the America First Committee. The majority of the collection contains brochures such as: “Address by Charles A. Lindbergh, “I Hate War” with an application to apply for membership and quotes from Franklin Delano Roosevelt, “Are We on the Road to War?” with the committee’s principles and objectives and the speech made by Wisconsin United States Senator, Robert M. LaFollette, “Uncle Sam a...
Dates: October 1940-October 1941

Aviation Magazine Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SPC-1900-001
Scope and Contents

Collection of World War II era aviation periodicals. Includes Flying(1941-1945), Air News(1944-1945) and Air Trails Pictorial(1944-1945).

Dates: 1941-1946

Corporal Alger E. Brown Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-030
Abstract

This collection consits of approximately 60 letters, V-mail, and invitations from Corporal A. (Alger) E. Brown during his time in World War Two to M. J.(Mary Jane) Fishbaugh.

Dates: January 1944- March 1945

Mike J. Chavez World War Two Letters

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-043
Abstract

This collection contains letters that were mostly sent by D-Day veteran, Mike J Chavez to his wife Stella Chavez during his tour in World War II. Also included in this collection are letters from Percy Chavez to Mrs. Mike Joe Chavez; a draft of a eulogy for Mike Chavez written by one of his children; a copy of a program for the "Jubilee of Liberty, Normany Beach 1944" award ceremony; one copy of "Stars and Stripes" Vol. 5, No. 195; and empty War Department envelopes.

Dates: 1944-2001; Majority of material found within 1944-1945

Civil Defense Literature Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2017-010
Abstract

This collection includes booklets, advertisements, pamphlets, leaflets, and ephemera related to civil defense. Subjects include advertisements on blackout products, civil defense literature and decal products, and World War Two ephemera. Also included is material related to radioactive, nuclear, and atomic attacks; and fallout shelters.

Dates: 1941-1960

Warren Furutani Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2012-001
Abstract The Warren Furutani Collection documents the breadth and duration of Warren Furutani’s four year service as a member of the California State Assembly for the 55th District. Furutani was elected to the California State Assembly on a special primary Election in 2007, replacing fellow Democrat Laura Richardson. He served the 55th District from February 7, 2008 until November 30, 2012. He was the last representative of the 55th district to represent the South Bay, Gardena, Carson, Lakewood, and...
Dates: 2008-2012

Winston Hewitt Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-043
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, photographs, 35mm slides, newspapers, memorandums, programs, and other material belonging to Winston Hewitt, an artist and CSUDH emeritus faculty.

Dates: 1909-2004; undated; Majority of material found within 1940-1990

Ikemoto, (Henry) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2014-006
Abstract The Henry Ikemoto collection includes materials on the Japanese American soldiers of the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, as well as Japanese-American evacuation and incarceration in camps during WWII. The materials are in the forms of correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, booklets, programs, newspaper and magazine clippings, photobooks, books, essays, and newsletters. Of special note are letters from American Red Cross volunteer Shirley Cobb to soldier...
Dates: 1942-2013

Japanese American History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2019-035
Abstract

This collection contains books, pamphlets, flyers, photographs, booklets, correspondence, periodicals, and oversized material related to Japanese Americans. Subjects in the collection include incarceration camps, Southbay local history, World War II propaganda, Japanese American families, incarceration camp pilgrimages, and other topics.

Dates: circa 1900-2014

Ted Kihara Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2016-003
Abstract

This collection contains one box of photographic images taken by Ted Kahara, a World War II Japanese-American Infantryman and Intelligence Officer. Materials include: 35 mm slides and negatives, and photographs.

Dates: 1945-1964