New Japanese American Museum Presents Local HistoryThe new Japanese American Museum has opened its doors at535 N. 5 th Street in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong>. The museum’s mission is to preserveand share Japanese American art, history, and culture,with a focus on the Greater Bay Area. Although the building isnew, it contains much history <strong>of</strong> the local Japanese Americansfrom the late 19 th century through the 20 th century. The Museumwas made possible through monies received from theCalifornia Cultural and Historical Endowment, appropriationsfunding, community contributions, and numerous volunteersled by Jimi Yamaichi, the curator, general contractor and museumdirector.For more information call 408-294-3138 or go to jamsj.org.The museum is open Thursdays through Sundays from12-4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/ studentsand members are free. Exhibitions <strong>of</strong> local Japanese American history include a travelingexhibition, “Camp Days” 1942-1945” by artist Chizuko JudySugita de Queiroz (running until April 30 th , 2011), a farmingexhibit, Pioneers <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong> Japantown, World War II AssemblyCenters and Internment Camps, Japanese service in militaryunits and the intelligence service, Post World War II Resettlement,the local Japanese American baseball team and muchmore.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong>’s Japantown is one <strong>of</strong> only three surviving Japantownsin the United States and the only one in its original location.This museum is one <strong>of</strong> two in California, the second being inLos Angeles.Japanese American Museum at 535 N. 5th St.(Photo/text: G. Frank)End <strong>of</strong> Summer Sale Yields $3000 for PAC*SJ Education FundIt was an unusual weekend sale that started Friday morning,Sept. 24th. PAC*SJ members and neighbors had donated thetypical mundane or weird items that are found in anyPAC*SJ sale. What was unusual was that shoppers couldn'tpark. The City was conducting extensive street cleaning thatmorning so parking was prohibited on 13 th street. andparked cars could be towed. Our amazing volunteers begandirecting shoppers to safe parking zones and keeping alleyes peeled for tow trucks, meter maids and street sweepingvehicles. We endured the chaos until 1:00pm when the Citycrews removed the no parking signs.Many shoppers look for this sale because <strong>of</strong> its large assortment<strong>of</strong> items. However, neighbors also like to see what isrecycled to another Naglee Park home. One family donated acustom made fir entertainment center purchased at the salethree years ago. It was re-sold to a woman who lives aroundthe block. Another donation was handed to Patt Curia whorecognized it as something PAC*SJ had given to History <strong>San</strong><strong>Jose</strong> for its summer fund raiser. The donor didn't even knowit was originally from PAC*SJ.Our stellar list <strong>of</strong> volunteers includes: Ellen Garboske, LeslieMasunaga, Rene Coca, Lucille Boone, Sally Beste, Bob Johnson,Patti Phillips, <strong>San</strong>dra Soellner, Judy Stabile, GayleFrank, John Frolli, Sheik Alli, Tom Aldridge, Natalie Alexander,Lynda Sereno, John Mitchell, Linda Faulkner, JimNorvell, Elizabeth Figueroa, Barbara Kempczinski, PattiCunningham and, <strong>of</strong> course, shoppers pitched in to helpmove things during the sale. Thanks, as always, to the Salasand Wangsness-Liesentfelt families for the use <strong>of</strong> their frontyards.Our next sale will be in Spring 2011 so please add “simplifyand clean up” to your New Year's resolutions. If you startsooner, and have some wonderful things to donate, contactPatt Curia (408) 294-3599 or pcuria@sbcglobal.net. We areinterested in gathering antiques, collectibles, local memorabiliaand useful items that PAC*SJ can sell at future events.Page 10Continuity, <strong>Winter</strong>, <strong>2010</strong> PAC*SJ PO Box 2287, <strong>San</strong> José CA 95109-2287www.preservation.org
PAC*SJ Calendar <strong>2010</strong>-2011Dec. 13 Monday, PAC*SJ Board Meeting & Potluck, 6-8:30 pm, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong> Woman’s Club, 75 So. 11thJan. 10 Monday, PAC*SJ Board Meeting, 6 - 8 pm. History <strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong>, FirehouseFeb. 7 Monday, PAC*SJ Board Meeting, 6 - 8 pm. History <strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong>, FirehouseMar. 21 Monday, PAC*SJ Board Meeting, 6 - 8 pm. History <strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong>, FirehouseApr. 18 Monday, PAC*SJ Board Meeting, 6 - 8 pm. History <strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong>, FirehouseMay 16 Monday, PAC*SJ Board Meeting, 6 - 8 pm. History <strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong>, FirehouseThe LandmarkBallroom <strong>of</strong> the<strong>San</strong> <strong>Jose</strong>Woman’s Clubat the PAC*SJ20thAnniversaryCelebration thatwas held onNov. 12th.(Photo: Luis Castello)ADVERTISE IN CONTINUITY!Continuity is distributed to over 600 <strong>San</strong> José preservationists, homeowners and decision-makers. It’s a great wayto get your message out to your best potential customers! For ads larger than the business card, you must supplycamera-ready artwork, or PAC*SJ can provide it at an additional charge.Buy ads in 4 issues and SAVE! Plus, all multiple-issue ads come with a free membership!Business Card1/4 Page1/2 PageFull PageSingle issue $504 issues $120Single issue $1004 issues $250Single issue $2004 issues $450Single issue $3754 issues $700Continuity, <strong>Winter</strong>, <strong>2010</strong> PAC*SJ PO Box 2287, <strong>San</strong> José, CA 95109-2287 www.preservation.org Page 11
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