Jami Ogata collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials mostly related to the work of Asian Americans for Fair Media. These materials include audio-visual materials (a photograph album and two filmstrips); correspondence and mailings (including posters and brochures); and full issues of journals and newspaper clippings. Most items are dated between 1969-1974, although the photograph album is from 1989. The majority of the materials deal with the racist portrayal of Asian Americans in the media and how to combat these images. Objects are also searchable via PastPerfect Online System at http://mocanyc.pastperfectonline.com/randomimages.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1969-1974
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
For reference use only; not for reproduction, distribution, or deposit in another collection. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Director of Collections. If publishing, cite: Jami Ogata Collection, Museum of Chinese in America.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (2 document-size archival boxes) : 1 linear foot of paper documents (correspondence, mailings, newspaper and magazine clippings), journals, and audio-visual materials
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged into 3 series alphabetically: [1] Audio-visual materials; [2] Correspondence and mailings; [3] Journals and newspaper clippings.
Bibliography
General
This finding aid was created with grant support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Function
Topical
Uniform Title
- Title
- Jami Ogata Collection
- Author
- Lauren Stark
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository