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Book Signing with Kazuko Nakane
Saturday, May 2, 2009
2:00-3:30pm
National Japanese American Historical Society's Gallery
Admission is Free!
The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) is pleased to announce that Kazuko Nakane, author of Nothing Left in My Hands will be in the NJAHS Gallery and Gift Shop for a reading and booksigning on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The Gallery and Gift Shop is at 1684 Post St. (between Laguna and Webster) in San Francisco Japantown. Admission to the event and to the Gallery is free.
For more info visit:
http://www.heydaybooks.com/new/nothing-left-in-my-hands-the-i.html.
Community Campfire:
Unmatched Courage: Japanese
American Experience in the Presidio
during WW II
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Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 640 Mason St., Presidio of San Francisco
Admission: Free
Join the National Park Service, Crissy Field Center, and the National Japanese American Historical Society as we gather around the campfire to hear inspiring stories about Nisei solders and those Japanese Americans interned during WWII. Featured performer will be actor/director/writer Lane Nishikawa of Only The Brave. Bring a picnic supper or roast marshmallows as well as experience the stylings of the minzoku-geino Japanese folk performing ensemble Ensohza and enjoy your beautiful national park next door.
For more info visit:
http://www.crissyfield.org/calendar/index.asp?event=1282.
Upcoming!
First Class: Nisei Linguists in World War II, Origins of the Military Intelligence Service Language Program
First Class starts where it all began -back to the school's very first member-to capture the story that history nearly forgot. Through oral histories, memoirs and rare photographs, David W. Swift, Jr. (whose Caucasian father was among these men) traces the story of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) first class. They made vital contributions to America's war effort, helped to shorten the war in the Pacific and helped to effect the transition to peace during the Occupation of Japan. This book threads together an intricate tale of patriotism in times of war-as told by those who lived it.
Published by the National Japanese American Historical Society
$26.95 Paperback
$39.95 Hardbound
Alert!
The National Japanese American Historical Society has been notified that public funding for the MIS Historic Learning Center in Fiscal Year 2009 has been awarded $1 million dollars! That's a total of $2.8 million in support for this facility dedicated to preserving the legacy of the MIS!
Thank you for making it happen!
For donor or other opportunities, click here. See "DONATE"
Thank you for letting your voices heard and expressing your support from the grassroots! YOU HAVE MADE a difference and we are grateful to the support of our sponsoring Senator and Representatives:
Senator Daniel Akaka
United States Senate
141 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1102
Phone: (202) 224-6361
Fax: (202) 224-2126
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House
US House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. Office
235 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4965
The Honorable Michael Honda
US House of Representatives
1713 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2631
...and support from:
Senator Daniel Inouye
United States Senate
722 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1102
Phone: 202-224-3934
Fax: 202-224-6747
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Shop
Aprons and Pillows by Karen Mori
In the NJAHS Gallery Shop, located at 1684 Post St. (between Laguna and Webster), we now feature a selection of books, videos and DVDs about Japanese American experiences as well as gift items created by local Nikkei and Asian American craft artists. On sale are the work of artists such as Sharon Ito, Mary Masuno, Mischa Matsunami, Karen Mori, Leslie Yee Murata, Leona Nakagawa, Mikio Sakuma, Frances Tojo, Gaye Tsudama, Leland Wong w/J-Town Arts, Rachael Wong, Betty J. Yamamoto, Jane Yamato and Myrna Yee.
12pm - 5pm Monday through Friday
and the 1st Saturday of the month
Gift items include contemporary unique handmade designs from Furoshiki Bags, Scented Soy Candles, Aprons & Pillows, Jewelry, Pincushions, Cards, Accessory Pouches & Bags, Notepads, Baby Items and Kitchenware Items to T-shirts and Ornaments.
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Exhibits
The Many Faces of Manga
In the NJAHS Peace Gallery
Saturday, Jan. 10 through Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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The National Japanese American Historical Society, in collaboration with the Nichi Bei Times, presents an exhibit and public event series on the evolving artform of manga and anime.
Curated by Kenji G. Taguma/Nichi Bei Times and Deb Aoki, with contributions by the Napa Valley Museum.
FEATURING:
OSAMU TEZUKA
("Astro Boy") •WILLIE ITO
(Disney, "Hello Maggie") •STAN SAKAI
("Usagi Yojimbo") •TAK TOYOSHIMA
(nationally-syndicated "Secret Asian Man") •DEB AOKI
(Honolulu Advertiser's "Bento Box") •ADRIAN TOMINE
("Optic Nerve") •BOB KUWAHARA
("Miki") •LELA LEE
("Angry Little Girls") • other artists •MANGA ART CONTEST WINNERS
•ANIME GOES HOLLYWOOD
•ORIGINAL ENGLISH MANGA
•TOKYO ANIME TOUR
•GHIBLI Museum
Opening Reception: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, 2 p.m.
Cherry Blossom Festival Event featuring Willie Ito, others: Saturday, April 18, 2009
Children's Day Event: Saturday, May 2, 2009
All events are in the NJAHS Peace Gallery, 1684 Post St., San Francisco (between Laguna and Webster). Admission to the gallery and all events are free to the public.