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  • Tanaka Photo Studio: Family, Tradition, Business, and Community Before WWII—Info Form

    Thank you for your interest in the Tanaka Photo Studio Collection. We are trying to learn as much as possible about the people in these photos. If you recognize anyone please fill out the following form. This will help preserve the life stories and rich heritage of Japanese Americans living in prewar Southern California.

  • Tanaka Photo Studio: Family, Tradition, Business, and Community Before WWII—Resources

    Explore the resources below to see more photographs from the Tanaka Photo Studio Collection and to hear from the curator of this exhibition.

  • Tanaka Studio Collection

    (2007.61) This collection includes over 1,000 photographic negatives from Issei photographer Chikashi Tanaka (1888–1977). These photographs, taken for hundreds of clients, document the vibrant and deeply-rooted Japanese American community in Southern California during the prewar era. The original envelopes that stored each negative are also a part of this collection and provide additional information, including the n...

  • Henry Sugimoto’s Artistic Evolution—Map

    Explore the geographical locations of Sugimoto’s artworks and visualize the breadth and range of styles and places throughout his sixty-year career. Click on location pins to view a curated selection of artworks created at each location.

  • Henry Sugimoto’s Artistic Evolution—Timeline

    Survey the evolution of Sugimoto’s work throughout his prolific career by exploring curated selections of pieces from five time periods of his life. 1930–1932 1932–1942 1942–1945 1945–1962 1962–1990 Unknown

  • Henry Sugimoto’s Artistic Evolution—Resources

    Browse the related resources below to learn more about Henry Sugimoto and view additional artwork.

  • The Bias Inside Us—Events

    To see a complete listing of JANM’s programs, check out our Events Calendar.

  • The Bias Inside Us - Resources

    Explore The Bias Inside Us educator toolkit, scientific research materials, and learning lab that include posters, discussion questions, activities, articles, and collections to understand, contextualize, and challenge implicit bias.

  • The Bias Inside Us—Press

    For press inquiries, email mediarelations@janm.org or call 213.625.0414. Press Image Gallery (Password Access Only—contact mediarelations@janm.org for access.)

  • Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo—Artists

    Learn about these trailblazing Japanese American artists whose artwork illuminates the beauty, connections, turmoil, and resilience of their remarkable lives through the exhibition and accompanying catalog.