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Jefferson County School District R-1, Denver, CO. – 1994
This book was written by 94 students, aged 8-14, at Westridge Elementary School (Littleton, Colorado) during a summer enrichment class. The book was written for anyone who wants to learn about Japanese-American culture and heritage. Chapter 1 gives an overview of Japanese history before American contact, the immigration of Japanese to America, the…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Activities
Download full textNational Japanese American Historical Society, Inc., San Francisco, CA. – 1990
This study guide was created to accompany the special exhibit "Strength and Diversity: Japanese American Women, 1885 to 1990" at The Oakland (California) Museum, February 17-May 13, 1990. The guide provides a supplement for studying the history of Japanese American women, their immigration, and acculturation. The guide touches upon important…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Asian Studies, Elementary Education, Ethnic Groups
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC. – 1994
This document is a study guide to "The Face of War," an exhibition of documents and photographs from the vast World War II holdings of the National Archives. This brochure contains reproductions of selected documents from the exhibit as well as discussion questions. The guide can be used by individuals, families, or school groups while…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, History Instruction
Lillich, Geoff – 1999
On February 19, 1942, at the height of U.S. involvement in World War II, President Roosevelt authorized military leaders within the War Department to place all Japanese Americans residing on the West Coast in detention camps. The following months saw the relocation of some 120,000 Japanese Americans, of whom 77,000 were U.S. citizens. The decision…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Civil Liberties, Court Litigation, Government Role
Peer reviewedAllen, Ray; Groce, Nancy, Ed. – New York Folklore, 1988
This special journal issue is designed to draw attention to the varied musical traditions of cultural groups living in New York State. Recent research by folklorists and musicologists also is examined. Articles include: (1) "Introduction: Folk and Traditional Music in New York State" (Ray Allen; Nancy Groce); (2) "African-American…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Anthropology, Black Culture, Chinese Americans
