Gardena (Calif.)
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
City of Gardena Japanese Cultural Show Photograph Albums
Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-032
Abstract
This collection includes five photograph albums from the City of Gardena Japanese Cultural Show sponsored by the Gardena Valley Gardeners Association. The albums contain newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and invitation letters for the event. Topics include Japanese American gardeners, bonsai, ikebana, Japanese gardens, martial arts, and other topics related to the event and the Nikkei (Japanese American) community.
Dates:
1980-1986
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
City of Gardena
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-015
Abstract
This collection contains photographs; scrapbooks; newspaper articles and clippings; certificates; booklets; plaques; event programs; flyers; pamphlets; reports; and issues of Gardena Valley News regarding the City of Gardena. A majority of the material relates to Sister City visits from the sister city program with Ichikawa City, Japan, and Huatabampo Mexico; the Gardena High School art collection, and CSUDH Painted Light exhibit; employee recognition banquets;...
Dates:
1900-2013; undated; Majority of material found within 1980-2000
Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2015-003
Abstract
The collection consists of scrapbooks, documents, publications, photographs, videotapes, and other material related to the history and activities of the Gardena, California, Chamber of Commerce.
Dates:
1888-2004; undated; Majority of material found within 1960-1990
Gardena Valley News Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SPC-2018-024
Abstract
This collection contains issues of the "Gardena Valley News" from 2009-2013.
Dates:
August 14, 2009-October 17, 2013
Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-062
Abstract
The Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve Collection (1973-2018, undated) contains articles, committee notes, and records regarding the Gardena Willows Wetlands as well as the material related to committees that actively worked on the restoration and preservation of the Gardena Willows Wetlands.
Dates:
1973-2018; undated; Majority of material found within 1990s-2010s
Gerber and Lucidarme Family Photograph Album Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SPC-2023-027
Scope and Contents
The Gerber and Lucidarme Family Photograph Album Collection (1929-1989; undated) contains one box and one linear foot of photograph albums and loose songbooks. Photograph albums #1 and #2 contains photos of Elfrieda Gerber; her mother, Lydia Konrad; and her father, Albert Konrad of Detroit, Michigan. Additionally, there are photos of a bar opening in 1971 named “Berry’s,” a fishing trip in Lake Michigan, a Christmas card, house photos, a baby shower photo, baby photos of Billy in Gardena,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1929-1989; undated; Majority of material found within 1955-1970
Donald Greaton Gardena Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2014-002
Abstract
The Donald Greaton Gardena Collection consists of yearbooks, plats, and various related school publications from Gardena High School. The yearbooks included in this collection range from 1907 until 1955 and consists of original and scanned photocopies versions. The collection also includes plat maps surrounding the Gardena High School; school-related publications, commencement and reunion programs, clippings, and other documents related to Gardena school history; and material related to...
Dates:
1890-2004; undated
Kaji Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-016
Abstract
The Kaji Family Collection (1890-2017) contains materials related to the life and family of Bruce Teruo Kaji (1926-2017) as well as his wife, Frances Midori Kaji (1928-2016). Topics include Bruce's incarceation at Manzanar including records of camp and Manzanar High School reunions, his time in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during WWII, his time as Gardena City Treasurer, his involvement in the establishment of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), his involvement in Little...
Dates:
1890-2017; Majority of material found in 1940s-1960s
Dale Ann Sato Collection
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2016-011
Abstract
The Dale Ann Sato Collection documents the progression of research and preparation for four projects to which oral historian and educator Dale Ann Sato contributed. Initial research and interviews were recorded for community Nisei oral histories, which led to her contribution to the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program (CCLPEP). The findings of the initial research also led to the Japanese American Historical Mapping Project (JAHMP), which paved the way for an Arcadia...
Dates:
1800-2012; undated; Majority of material found within 1930-2008