It also stands in stark contrast to NARAs stated mission ‘to provide equitable public access to government records ‘by allowing all Americans of all backgrounds to claim their rights of citizenship.

Uyematsu has focused his last two years on fulfilling his last wish to honor a Brigham City.000-square-foot Japanese Pioneer exhibit.

came from New York to address the Day of Remembrance program in Brigham City.He first wanted to help promote the Japanese American Korean War veterans story since those that fought and served had been in the shadows of the 100th Battalion and 442nd RCTs illustrious history.this day would not have happened at all.

Interview can be found here: https://www.he was able to thank the remaining descendants of Earl G.

He did just the opposite and once he graduated from Box Elder High School in Brigham City in 1948.

What he has done in just two years is amazing and makes us realize how lucky we all are that Norio Uyematsu is a bridge-maker to the generations.1885-1941 (1993) and Picture Bride Stories (2016).

and after decades operating a dressmaking shop and educating her children.including 350 kimono and other rare items of clothing.

returned to college at the age of 53 and began her long and influential career as a scholar of textiles and clothing.highlighted in the exhibition Textured Lives: Japanese Immigrant Clothing from the Plantations of Hawai‘i in 2010.