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Japanese American Museum of San JoseMay 2011
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Japantown History Book Presentation
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Japantown History Book Presentation
May 4, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Library
Room 225, 2nd Floor
150 East San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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The authors of a book that covers the history of San Jose's Japantown will discuss their research and progress on May 4, 2011. Admission is free, but seating is limited. The book, with the working title, The San Jose Japantown History Book Project, is the result of many years of research on the history of San Jose's Japantown. The project team consists of Curt Fukuda, Ralph Pearce, Jim Nagareda, Janice Oda, Monica Smith, June Hayashi, and Ward Shimizu. Proceeds from the book will be donated to JAMsj. For more information, click on these links: Book website Book Facebook page
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JAMsj Docent Training
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JAMsj Docent Training
May 21, 2011
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Japanese American Museum of San Jose 535 N. Fifth Street San Jose, CA 95112 
What is a docent?
Docents are volunteer educators who interpret and communicate our educational message to the public during museum tours. There are no prerequisites to be a JAMsj docent. All we want are dependable and enthusiastic people who are willing to learn.
Why become a docent?
In addition to the satisfaction of providing a valuable community service, you'll receive continuing education with expert instruction, a broad assortment of instructional materials, access to our research library, and special invitations to docent events.
Register for a docent training workshop
If you have questions or wish to register for a workshop, contact Aggie Idemoto, Education Director, at aggieidemoto@gmail.com or (408) 268-4440. If you would like to become a JAMsj volunteer, submit the online volunteer registration form or request a hard copy of the form by contacting the JAMsj office at (408) 294-3138.
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JAMsj/Yu-Ai Kai Book Club
Vanished: Lompoc's Japanese
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JAMsj/Yu-Ai Kai Book Club Vanished: Lompoc's Japanese by John V. Reynolds
June 3, 2011
1:00 pm Japanese American Museum of San Jose 535 N. Fifth Street San Jose, CA 95112 Vanished: Lompoc's Japanese website "I have just been told that there are threats about burning my house if I have any more Japanese in my home... I led many of these Japanese in the Scouts, taught many of them the value of Christian life of love and forgiveness. Can I so forget?" George Kimbel, May 14, 1945 What happened to Lompoc's prewar Nikkei community? Only 2 out of 100 families returned. This is the story of tiny Lompoc, California, where a vibrant and varied Nikkei community, whose members had been living there for 40 years, was dispossessed and denied return. Vanished: Lompoc's Japanese is based on interviews with more than 80 survivors, uncommonly candid reports by a War Relocation agent on the scene, and local newspaper accounts. The book is illustrated with 40 pages of photographs that have never before been published. The book club meets the first Friday of every other month and is always open to new members. Selections are chosen collaboratively at the end of each meeting and align with the JAMsj mission: the celebration of Japanese American art, history, and culture. Books are available for purchase in the JAMsj museum store. If you have questions, please contact Aggie Idemoto at aggie@jamsj.org or (408) 268-4440. |
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Open Passage Poetry Reading
|  Open Passage Poetry Reading and Book Signing May 6, 2011 7:00 to 8:30 p.m National Steinbeck Center One Main Street Salinas, CA 93901 If you missed Ann Muto's poetry reading and book signing at JAMsj in February, you have another chance. Ann will be at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California, as part of their "Meet the Author" series on May 6, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.The author reception will start at 7:00 p.m. with the reading beginning at 7:30 p.m. The book signing will follow. The poems in Open Passage capture the confusion and frustration of the author's quest into how the internment experience impacted her family as well as the welcome relief she finds in her favorite wild places: Yosemite National Park and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Ann is a JAMsj volunteer and a former JAMsj board member. Ann spent her early years in Salinas, California. Her book talk coincides with the current exhibition, "NIHONMACHI: Japanese History in Salinas Chinatown," at the National Steinbeck Center. The exhibition runs from April 30 to July 17.
For more information, click on the following link: National Steinbeck Center Meet The Author Series website |
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Volunteer Opportunities
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"The Japanese American Museum of San Jose
is perhaps the most solidified organization that documents the history of the East-West experience in San Jose." - San Jose Metro "Best of 2011"
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to work in our new museum store. There are no skills required besides having a great attitude and a passion for telling the Japanese American story. If you are interested in helping out at the museum store, please contact laujeanette@gmail.com.
Remember that volunteering for the museum is a great way to add valuable work experience to your resume when you are between jobs.
Help is desired in many exciting areas. We have immediate openings, as follows:
- Museum store staff
- Docents
- Volunteer coordinator
- Event coordinators and assistants
- Online communication developers
Join the JAMsj family by becoming a volunteer! Submit the online volunteer form from our website or call our office at (408) 294-3138 to request a hard copy of the application form.
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JAMsj Calendar
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May 4, 2011: San Jose's Japantown: A History Book Project, MLK Jr. Library, San Jose, CAMay 6, 2011: Open Passage Poetry Reading, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CAMay 26, 2011: Sake San Jose, San Jose, CAUntil June 29, 2011: From Our Land Exhibition, MLK Jr. Library, San Jose, CA |
Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)535 N. Fifth StreetSan Jose, CA 95112Tel: (408) 294-3138Email: mail@jamsj.orgwww.jamsj.org |
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