Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs records, 1980-1998 Overview of the Collection Creator Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs Title Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs records Dates 1980-1998 (inclusive) 1980 1998 Quantity 8.25 linear feet Collection Number RG 33 Summary This collection includes administrative files, published materials, and audio-visual media produced by the Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs. The Center was founded to encourage strong understanding and improved relations between the western United States and the nations of the Pacific Rim and is located at the University of Montana in Missoula. Repository University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections Archives and Special Collections Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library University of Montana 32 Campus Dr. #9936 59812-9936 Missoula, MT Telephone: 406-243-2053 Fax: 406-243-4067 library.archives@umontana.edu Access Restrictions Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula. Languages English Historical Note The Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs was founded in 1980 to encourage strong understanding and improved relations between the western United States and the nations of the Pacific Rim, in recognition of the outstanding work of Mike Mansfield in international relations in the Pacific. Like the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center, it is funded by the Mansfield Foundation. The Center maintains offices at University of Montana s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, in Washington, DC, and in Tokyo. It planned an administrative and conference facility on Flathead Lake in western Montana, but was unable to construct this facility. It sponsors the Mike Mansfield Fellowship program, publications, and symposia on contemporary issues, and focuses programs on public affairs and commerce, the humanities, and the arts. http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 1
Content Description This collection contains correspondence, financial records, and subject files that document the operations of the Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs from 1980-1996 as well as a few published materials detailing the history of the Center and its activities. In addition to the Center's administrative files, this collection also contains masters and copies of media produced by the Center. The audiovisual media contained in this collection include video and audio masters for a documentary about Asian immigrants in the western United States titled From the Far East to the Old West: Chinese and Japanese Settlers in Montana. The collection also includes audio recordings of oral histories and their corresponding transcripts, edit logs, photographs, and artwork. Copies of the oral history audio cassettes and the transcripts comprise Oral History collection 436. Use of the Collection Restrictions on Use Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Master material from Subgroup Two can only be used with permission from the Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs. Photo component use requires permission from the respective institutions. Preferred Citation The Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula. Administrative Information Arrangement This collection is divided into two subgroups: Administrative Records and From the Far East to the Old West: Chinese and Japanese Settlers in Montana, production components. Subgroup I, Administrative Records, consists of four series: Series I: Correspondence, 1980-1987, 0.9 linear feet Series II: Financial Records, 1985-1989, four folders Series III: Subject Files, 1980-1994, 2.1 linear feet Series IV: Published Materials, 1993-1996, 1 folder Subgroup II, From the Far East to the Old West: Chinese and Japanese Settlers in Montana, production components consists of four series: Series I: Video and Audio Masters, undated, 3.5 linear feet Series II: Oral History Interviews, audio cassettes, 1998 and undated, 0.2 linear feet http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 2
Series III: Edit logs and Oral History Transcripts, undated, 0.2 linear feet Series IV: Production Artwork, Photographs, and Other Images, 1998 and undated, 1.2 linear feet Custodial History The collection was in the possession of the Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs until donation to the Archives. Acquisition Information Most of the administrative records were donated in 1991. The bulk of the production components for From the Far East to the Old West: Chinese and Japanese Settlers in Montana were donated in 2002 but the photos, zip disks and photo logs were donated in 2005. Processing Note The actions taken to process this collection were unrecorded. Prior to 2017, copies of the the oral history transcripts and cassette tapes were created and are now part of Oral History Collection 436. In 2018, a few published materials, subject files, and a financial report were added to this collection. Bibliography From the Far East to the Old West: Chinese and Japanese Settlers in Montana. Videorecording. Missoula, Mont.: Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs, c1999. Detailed Description of the Collection Subgroup I: Administrative records, 1980-1996 3.25 linear feet Container(s) Description Dates Series I: Correspondence 0.9 linear feet This series contains correspondence produced by the Center. The materials were arranged chronologically by subject. 1980-1987 Box/Folder 1/1 1980-1982 1/2 1983-1985 1/3 July 1986 1/4 August 1986 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 3
1/5 September 1986 1/6 October 1986 1/7 November 1986 1/8 December 1986 2/1 January 1987 2/2 February 1987 2/3 Conference August 1985 2/4 Mike Mansfield 1980-1983 2/5 Presidential search 1985 2/6 Site selection 1984 2/7 Site selection 1985 2/8 Site selection January- February 1986 2/9 Site selection March- December 1986 Series II: Financial records 4 folders 1985-1989 Box/Folder 2/10 Audit 1985 7/1 Financial Report 1985 2/11 Balance sheet March 1988 2/12 Budget 1988-1989 Series III: Subject files 1980-1994 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 4
2.1 linear feet Box/Folder 3/1 Committee, foreign advisory 1980-1985 3/2 Committee, founding 1982 3/3 Committee, nominating 1985-1986 3/4 Feasibility study, Marts & Lundy 1985-1986 3/5 Feasibility study, Marts & Lundy 1986 3/6 Final report, Old West Regional Commission September 1981 3/7 History undated 3/8 Meeting June 1982 3/9 Reorganization 1986 3/10 Reorganization 1986 3/11 Flathead Lake Conference Center, architect 1986 4/1 Flathead Lake Conference Center, architect 1986 7/2 Flathead Lake Conference Center, architect 1986 4/2 Flathead Lake Conference Center, engineering services 1986 4/3 Flathead Lake Conference Center, preservation of Native American sites 1986 4/4 Flathead Lake Conference Center, site programming 1986 4/5 Flathead Lake Conference Center, site selection 1985-1988 4/6 Flathead Lake Conference Center, site selection 1985-1986 4/7 Flathead Lake Conference Center, clippings 1984-1986 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 5
4/8 Flathead Lake Conference Center, feasibility study 1982 5/1 Flathead Lake Conference Center, feasibility study 1985-1986 5/2 Flathead Lake Conference Center, minutes December 1985 5/3 Flathead Lake Conference Center, Piercy land gift 1985-1989 5/4 Flathead Lake Conference Center, Zelezny/Murphy property 1984-1991 5/5 Flathead Lake Conference Center, Zelezny/Murphy property 1984-1991 5/6 Flathead Lake Conference Center, Painted Rocks May-June 1985 5/7 Flathead Lake Conference Center, Painted Rocks, legal opinion 1989 5/8 Flathead Lake Conference Center, reports 1984-1986 5/9 Flathead Lake Conference Center, reports 1982-1984 6/1 Flathead Lake Conference Center, reports 1984 6/2 Flathead Lake Conference Center, reports 1985 6/3 Flathead Lake Conference Center, reports 1986 6/4 Flathead Lake Conference Center, negotiations 1986 6/5 Flathead Lake Conference Center, site marketing survey 1986-1987 6/6 Flathead Lake Conference Center, Sale of Zelezny/Murphy property 6/7 Flathead Lake Conference Center, Sale of Zelezny/Murphy property Series IV: Published Materials 1 folder This series contains materials published by the Center about its history and activities. Most relate to events hosted by the Center. The materials were arranged chronologically. 1993-1994 1993-1994 1993-1996 and undated http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 6
Box/Folder 7/3 Miscellaneous publications 1993-1996 and undated Subgroup II: From the Far East to the Old West: Chinese and Japanese Settlers in Montana, production components, 1998 and undated 5.0 linear feet Container(s) Description Dates Series I: Video and audio masters 3.5 linear feet Materials in this series include several audio-visual formats, including Beta and VHS videotapes, CDs, and DV video. undated Box 1 Beta original #1 1 Beta original #2 1 Beta original #3 1 Beta original #4 1 Beta original #5 1 Beta original #5 1 Beta original #6 1 Beta original #7 1 Beta original #8 1 Beta original #9 1 Beta original #10 1 Beta original #11 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 7
1 Beta original #12 1 Beta original #13 1 Beta original #14 1 Beta original #15 1 Beta original #16 1 Beta original #17 1 Beta original #18 1 Beta original #19 1 Beta original #20 1 Beta original #21 1 Beta original #22 1 Beta original #23 1 Beta original #24 1 Beta original #25 1 Beta original #26 1 Beta original #27 1 Beta original #28 1 Beta original #29 1 Beta original #30 1 Beta original #31 1 Beta original #32 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 8
1 Beta original #33 1 Beta original #34 1 Beta original #35 1 Beta original #36 1 Beta original #37 1 Beta original #38 2 Beta original #39 2 Beta original #40 2 Beta original #41 2 Beta original #42 Box 2 DV Train and Bannock Box 2 NCMG Matt Hocevar, Japan Globe 2 NCMG Matt Hocevar, China Globe 2 NCMG Matt Hocevar 2 NCMG Matt Hocevar 2 Asian beta offline edit (From Far East to Old West offline edit) 2 Asian VHS offline edit (From Far East to Old West offline edit) 2 Graphic sample 2 VHS copy of film purchased from Archives Films http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 9
2 Voiceover CD 2 Voiceover CD 2 Voiceover audiocassette 2 Narration - All takes CD 2 Narration - All takes DAT tape 2 Joyce Chinn, Railroad tracks CD 2 CD ROM of after-effects movies, Photoshop pics, Targa files, etc. 2 CD soundtrack, From Far East to Old West 2 Betacam SP master, From Far East to Old West 2 Archives films beta cassette of stock footage of "Asian settlers," viewing only 2 Footage filmed by Polar Bear Co., VHS #1, viewing only 2 Footage filmed by Polar Bear Co., VHS #2, viewing only 2 Footage filmed by Polar Bear Co., VHS #3, viewing only 2 Footage filmed by Polar Bear Co., VHS #4, viewing only 2 Footage filmed by Polar Bear Co., VHS #5, viewing only Series II: Oral history interviews, audio cassettes 0.2 linear feet This series consists of audio recordings of interviews with individuals named below. Copies of these tapes are available as Oral History collection 436. 1998, undated Box 2 Linda Tamura interview September 26, 1998 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 10
2 Ding Tam interview and Losh Kusumoto interview 1998 2 Losh Kusumoto interview August 13, 1998 2 Bob Swartout interview July 21, 1998 2 Bob Swartout interview July 21, 1998 2 Liping Zhu interview and Henry Muneta interview July 22, 1998 2 Liping Zhu interview and Henry Muneta interview July 22, 1998 2 Henry Muneta interview and Robert Koyama interview July, 1998 2 Robert Koyama interview and Chrystal Shors interview July, 1998 2 Jim Kurokawa interview and Ben Harada interview July, 1998 2 Joyce Chinn interview, tape #1 January 22, 1998 2 Joyce Chinn interview, tape #2 January 22, 1998 2 Mr. Watanabe interview undated Series III: Edit logs and oral history transcripts 0.2 linear feet This series contains transcripts of the oral history interviews with the individuals named below. Copies of these transcripts are available as Oral History collection 436. undated Box/Folder 3/1 Edit logs 3/2 Transcript list 3/3 Transcript of Joyce Chinn interview, January 22, 1998 3/4 Transcript of Ben Harada interview, July 9, 1998 3/5 Transcript of Rick Harda interview, July 8, 1998 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 11
3/6 Transcript of Robert Koyama interview, July 23, 1998 3/7 Transcript of Jim Kurokawa interview, July 10, 1998 3/8 Transcript of Heloshi Kusumoto interview, August 13, 1998 3/9 Transcript of Henry Muneta interview, July 22, 1998 3/10 Transcript of Chrystal Shors interview, July 21, 1998 3/11 Transcript of Bob Swartout interview, July 21, 1998 3/12 Transcript of Ding Tam interview, July 27, 1998 3/13 Transcript of Linda Tamura interview, September 26, 1998 3/14 Transcript of Liping Zhu interview, July 22, 1998 Series IV: Production artwork, photographs and other images 1.2 linear feet In addition to photos and images, this series also includes photo logs and computer disks. 1898, undated Box/Folder 3/15 Montana map title page artwork 3/16 Color copy of charcoal of Asian miners, artwork 3/17 Copies from Butte Archives 3/18 Photos and copies from National Archives 3/19 Photo and letter from Stumptown Historical Society 3/20 Photo and copies from Library of Congress 3/21 Photo from World Museum of Mining 3/22 Photos from Beaverhead County Museum Archives http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 12
3/23 Photos and copies from Montana Historical Society 3/24 Photo from Roger-Viollet 1898 3/25 Photos and copies from unidentified source 3/26 Picture log OS 5 OS 5 Charcoal of Asian miners, original artwork Montana Historical Society photo of card game in King s Saloon Box 4 Three boxes of zip disks 4 Log book for photos and other images with zip disk reference numbers Names and Subjects Subject Terms : Chinese--Montana--History Japanese Americans--Montana--History Pacific Area cooperation Corporate Names : Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs--Archives Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program Geographical Names : Montana--Emigration and immigration--history Montana--History Pacific Area--Relations--West (U.S.) West (U.S.)--Relations--Pacific Area Form or Genre Terms : Audiovisual materials Interviews Oral histories Photographs Original author unknown 2002 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22894 13
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