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Western History and Genealogy Department and Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Denver Public Library

Archive-It Partner Since: Oct, 2017

Organization Type: Public Libraries & Local Governments

Organization URL: https://www.denverlibrary.org/   

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The Denver Public Library connects people with information, ideas and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen our community.

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Title: Stories of Solidarity: The JA Experience in Five Points

URL: https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Denver-Stories-of-Solidarity%3A-The-JA-Experience-in-Five-Points-7135/

Collection: Western History

Description: The “Japanese Americans in Five Points neighborhood” mapping project and exhibit document the impact and lives of Japanese Americans in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver. In the wake of WWII, following the closing of America’s Japanese incarceration camps, the area surrounding and within the “Larimer Corridor” just north of downtown saw a surge of Japanese-American culture and businesses. Japanese arrivals joined other communities of color who also inhabited and owned businesses in this historic area. This app-based self-guided walking tour features 28 different locations in the community.

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Subject:   Society & Culture BIPOC Arts & Humanities Japanese Americans,  Denver (Colo.) -- Tours. ,  Maps Oral history.

Title: STORIES OF SOLIDARITY: The Japanese Americans in Five Points

URL: https://www.ja-ne.org/sos/

Collection: Western History

Description: The “Japanese Americans in Five Points neighborhood” mapping project and exhibit document the impact and lives of Japanese Americans in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver. In the wake of WWII, following the closing of America’s Japanese incarceration camps, the area surrounding and within the “Larimer Corridor” just north of downtown saw a surge of Japanese-American culture and businesses. Japanese arrivals joined other communities of color who also inhabited and owned businesses in this historic area. Using research and oral history interviews, the mapping project documents 28 different locations of importance to the community, and is also available as an app-based self-guided walking tour.

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Subject:   Society & Culture BIPOC Japanese Americans,  Denver (Colo.) -- Tours. ,  Arts & Humanities Exhibitions Business history

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