Accession 2023.08 - Hide Shimizu Papers

Identity area

Reference code

CA EAL F007-2023.08

Title

Hide Shimizu Papers

Date(s)

  • 1898 - 1999 (Creation)

Level of description

Accession

Extent and medium

2.68 m of textual and visual records (14 boxes)

Context area

Name of creator

(1908-1999)

Archival history

Material was previously under the custody of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. With the creation of the East Asian Library archive, the decision was made to transfer the material as it better suited the East Asian Library's mandate. 14 boxes were transferred to the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library May 8, 2023. Arrangement of the material has been kept.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Gift of Mary McCracken, 2014.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Contains official documents, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, photographs and other biographical material related to the life of Japanese Canadian Hide Shimizu and her family members. Includes material related to Shimizu's awards from the Order of Canada, the Order of the Precious Crown (Government of Japan) and the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC).

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

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Language of material

  • English
  • Japanese

Script of material

    Language and script notes

    Physical characteristics and technical requirements

    Earlier photo albums are in fragile condition.

    Finding aids

    Original finding aid available upon request.

    Uploaded finding aid

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    Alternative identifier(s)

    Thomas Fisher Rare Book legacy number

    MS COLL 00701

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    Description control area

    Description identifier

    CA OTUTF MS COLL00701

    Institution identifier

    Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library

    Rules and/or conventions used

    Dates of creation revision deletion

    Repository updated May 8, 2023 by E Carroll.
    Accession number updated May 30, 2023 by E Carroll.

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