Jami Ogata collection

Collection

Identifier: 2015.038

Staff Only

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

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

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into 3 series alphabetically: [1] Audio-visual materials; [2] Correspondence and mailings; [3] Journals and newspaper clippings.

Bibliography

Jami Ogata was most likely employed by Asian Americans for Fair Media, an organization started in the 1970s to combat racially offensive representations of Asian Americans in the media.