Japanese Language School of Oklahoma A&M College Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2017-006
Scope and Contents
Collection contains one issue of This Land magazine. Issue contains article titled "Ensigns and Sensei" by R.E. Graalman, Jr., which provides a history of the Japanese Language School that was set up at Oklahoma A & M College during WWII.
Dates
- February 15, 2015
Creator
- Graalman, R.E., Jr. (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.
Conditions Governing Use
The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.
Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.
Finding aid © 2020 Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.
Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.
Finding aid © 2020 Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.
Administrative History
During WWII, the U.S. Navy set up schools at university campuses to teach naval officers Japanese to assist in the war efforts. The Japanese Language School was established in June 1945 at Oklahoma A&M College and was closed in June of 1946.
Extent
2 Linear feet (1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged into one series.
Location
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.
Processing Information
Processed by Sarah Coates, January 2017.
Creator
- Graalman, R.E., Jr. (Author, Person)
- Title
- Japanese Language School of Oklahoma A&M College Collection Collection Number 2017-006
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sarah Coates
- Date
- January 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository
Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA
libscua@okstate.edu
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA
libscua@okstate.edu