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Gardena (Calif.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 17 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
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / City of Gardena Japanese Cultural Show Photograph Albums

Warren Furutani Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2012-001
Abstract

This collection includes legislative bills, constituent correspondence, awards, articles, plaques, media, and photographs related to Warren Furutani's service as a California Assembly Member for the 55th District.

Dates: 2008-2014
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Warren Furutani Collection

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
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / City of Gardena

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
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Collection

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
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Gardena Valley News Collection

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
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve

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
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Gerber and Lucidarme Family Photograph Album Collection

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
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Donald Greaton Gardena Collection

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
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Kaji Family Collection

Paul T. Bannai Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2021-038
Abstract

The Paul T. Bannai Papers (1946-2016) contain materials related to the life of Paul T. Bannai (1920-2019). Topics include his service in WWII, time as a California legislator, work with veterans, community service, and events with various Japanese-American organizations.

Dates: 1946-2016
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Paul T. Bannai Papers

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