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| Japanese Canadian National Museum | ||
| identifier | JCN | |
|---|---|---|
| authorized form of name | Japanese Canadian National Museum | |
| type | Museum;Ethnic Organization | |
| Contact information |
#120 - 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, B.C. V5E 4M7
Burnaby British Columbia Canada telephone: (604) 777-7000 fax: (604) 777-7001 http://www.jcnm.ca contact person: Reiko Tagami | |
| records management and collecting policies | The holdings relate to the development and settlement of the Japanese Canadian community in Canada, predominantly including Japanese Canadians living in the Lower Mainland up until the time of their internment during World War II, and shifting to their resettlement in the interior of B.C. and Alberta. The more recent holdings of the Archives include the growth and development of Japanese Canadian organizations and institutions primarily in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland area. Holdings include: extensive photograph collection, manuscript collection (letters, diaries, minutes, etc.), extensive oral history collection, clipping files, a reference library, and miscellaneous archival materials. | |
| holdings |
Total Volume: ca. 150 metres Inclusive Dates: ca. 1890 to present Predominant Dates: 1942-1945 | |
| finding aids, guides and publications | Website provides information on the functions and activities of the JCNM, along with information on Society membership, a Newsletter, and a "Japanese Canadian Timeline." | |
| opening times | Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00-5:00 (Appointment advisable.) | |
