The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of Barbara Kawakami, a respected researcher, writer, and consultant for numerous projects about the first generation of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii.
Born in Okkogamura of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, in 1921, Kawakami came to Hawaii with her family at two months old. Her father worked for the Oahu Sugar Company, and as a young child Kawakami grew interested in the different kinds of clothing worn by the diverse workers in the sugar cane fields.
She earned a dressmaking certificate from Kiester’s Tailoring College in Honolulu at the age of 15, and after decades operating a dressmaking shop and educating her children, returned to college at the age of 53 and began her long and influential career as a scholar of textiles and clothing.
She is author of the award-winning books “Japanese Immigrant Clothing in Hawaii, 1885-1941” (1993) and “Picture Bride Stories” (2016).
In 2004, Kawakami donated her personal collection, including 350 kimono and other rare items of clothing, to JANM, highlighted in the exhibition “Textured Lives: Japanese Immigrant Clothing from the Plantations of Hawai‘i” in 2010.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Barbara Kawakami, who leaves a powerful legacy of scholarship and generosity,” said Ann Burroughs, JANM president and CEO. “Her important collection of textiles and clothing is a cherished part of JANM’s collection, and her donation to the museum ensured it will be an important historical resource for the public and researchers for generations to come.
“Her scholarship on the everyday — and often unsung — experiences of Japanese immigrants and farm laborers, particularly women, remains influential to this day. She will be greatly missed.”
‘Nikkei Samurai’ Exhibition on View at Go For Broke
Ireland vs. Fiji 2024 livestream: Watch Autumn Internationals for free
Best Black Friday PS5 headset deal: Save $20 on Pulse Elite wireless headset
Get $165 off adjustable dumbbells during Prime Day
APIDC Celebrates Youth Leadership Institute Graduation
How to find your celebrity look
Lovehoney's sex toy Advent calendars: 24 days of fun, $302 off
Shark Stick vacuum Prime Day deal: Save $50 on this popular model
Gardena Buddhist Church Honors 2018 Graduates
Best Black Friday TV Deal: Save $500 on a Sony 85
Chu to Outline People’s Platform at Multimedia Program at JACCC
No one had seen a close
Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2: How are they different?
Best Black Friday Beats deal: Get $70 off Powerbeats Pro
Kizuna Interns Help NVN Gather Resources for Nisei Soldier Exhibit
Those showstopping 'Wicked' cameos: Everything you need to know
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons 2024 livestream: Watch NBA for free
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons 2024 livestream: Watch NBA for free
Bush Eulogized by APA Members of Congress
Those showstopping 'Wicked' cameos: Everything you need to know
Zoom is laying off 1,300 employees, CEO taking 98 percent pay cutWordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 5'You' Season 4 Part 1 is an Agatha ChristieWhich eBay auction is selling Tom Brady’s actual retirement sand? Probably none.6 nightmareMatthew Mercer reveals his favorite dragon moment from 'The Legend of Vox Machina''Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for February 4Scientists just found a fascinating EarthScientists just found a fascinating EarthSam Riegel unpacks Scanlan's hero's journey in 'The Legend of Vox Machina' Best portable air conditioner deals —?June 2024 Men are switching sexualities on dating apps to game the algorithm Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics 2024 livestream: Watch NBA online Air purifier deals: Save 20% on Coway and Dyson purifiers Apple's iOS 18.2 is here, with a ton of Apple Intelligence features Arsenal vs. Monaco 2024 livestream: Watch Champions League for free YouTube Kids app now actually looks like YouTube Tinder adds Pride stickers to promote LGBTQ connections Best AirPods deal: Save $170 on Apple AirPods Max (Lightning) NYT mini crossword answers for December 11
0.1428s , 14349.59375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【rafia aunty sex videos】Enter to watch online.JANM Mourns the Passing of Barbara Kawakami,Global Hot Topic Analysis
