History

The Archives contains six documents created or collected by people or organizations that played an important role in the effort to enact the Constitution of Japan. Documents that concern the series of events related to the enactment of the Constitution - not only those created by the Japanese officials but also those by the Allied nations - are presented here. Certain papers included in the documents (d) and (e) are exhibited in "Documents with Commentaries" as well as here in "Archives."

Digitized ephemeral collection of very rare 30 block prints from 1911-14 including color prints with a minimum of text, black and white illustrated sheets, some of which include current news.

Mass education materials published in Hong Kong and in Mainland China, particularly Shanghai, in the years 1947-1954. These cartoon books, pamphlets, postcards and magazines, on topics such as foreign threats to Chinese security, Chinese relations with the Soviet Union, industrial and agricultural production, and marriage reform, were produced by both Kuomintang (Nationalist) and Gongchantang (Communist) supporters.

Chinese propaganda posters and biographical notes of poster artists, resources.

CIA China collection of over 70 National Intelligence Estimates on China

The Wason Pamphlet Collection is a collection of pamphlets related to Charles W. Wason, a Cornell alumnus and an idealist who devoted his later years in life to the mission of building a Chinese collection in North America for the purpose of promoting understanding between China and the United States. Approximately 244 digitized manuscripts and counting.

Hear the story of the Japanese American incarceration experience from those who lived it, and find thousands of historic photographs, documents, newspapers, letters and other primary source materials from immigration to the WWII incarceration and its aftermath.

Photographs taken by anthropologist John W. Bennett in occupied Japan, 1948-1951, (a few were made in the 1960's during his term at Waseda University), with comments on the photos by Bennett. Also included are extensive selections from Bennett's professional journal of the period, and other documents.

Photographs taken by anthropologist John W. Bennett in occupied Japan, 1948-1951, (a few were made in the 1960's during his term at Waseda University), with comments on the photos by Bennett. Also included are extensive selections from Bennett's professional journal of the period, and other documents.

an open-access archive of digitized photographs, negatives, postcards, and slides of imperial Japan (1868-1945), its Asian empire (1895-1945) and occupied Japan (1947-52). Images of Taiwan, Japan, China, Korea, Manchuria, and Indonesia are included.

The USC East Asian Library owns many rare and unique collections including historic photographs, rare books, manuscripts, videocassettes, archives, and maps. Our archives have strengths in 17-19th century western maps depicting “Sea of Korea”, Korean American history, Peace Corps volunteers in Korea, Chinese diaspora, and Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal transcripts.

The Arnold Arboretum’s collection of eastern Asian photographs represents the work of intrepid plant explorers who traveled to exotic lands in the early years of the twentieth century and returned to the Arboretum with not only seeds, live plants, and dried herbarium specimens, but also with remarkable images of plants, people, and landscapes.

This collection focuses on the decision to drop the atomic bomb. It includes 76 documents totaling 632 pages covering the years 1945 through 1964. Supporting materials include an online version of “Truman and the Bomb: A Documentary History,” edited by Robert H. Ferrell.

Digitized resources within the public domain that have primary source materials on US and China relations during the Cold War era.

The Harvard-Yenching Library holds some 5,000 photographs and 10,000 negatives taken by Hedda Hammer Morrison (1908–1991) while resident in Beijing from 1933 to 1946.

A collaboration between scholars at the University of Bristol, University of Lincoln, the Institut d'Asie Orientale and TGE-Adonis, this project aims to locate, archive, and disseminate photographs from the substantial holdings of images of modern China held mostly in private hands overseas. These are often of even greater historic interest than might ordinarily be the case, as the destruction of materials inside China in war and revolution in the twentieth century, and especially during the 1966-69 Cultural Revolution, means that there is a relative dearth today of accessible photographic records in China itself

An index database of translations of books of all disciplines from 1979 to the present published in UNESCO member countries.

An institution of the National Archives of Japan documenting Asia-related records dating from the early Meiji era to the end of the Pacific War digitized by their holding institutions: the National Archives of Japan, Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and National Institute for Defense Studies of the Ministry of Defense which possess the originals of these records.

Personal and official photographs, letters and diaries, transcribed oral histories, and art which document the experience of Japanese American interned during World War II.

UBC Library's Rare Books and Special Collections holds one of the world's largest collections of maps and guidebooks of the Japanese Tokugawa period, ca. 1600-1867.

Nagasaki University Library collection of old photographs, approximately 7,000, taken all over Japan from the Bakumatsu through to the Meiji period.

The national library of Japan's online digital collections of books, periodicals, images, sound, and moving image recordings. Most items have English metadata, but not all items are translated into English.

The Joseph Berry Keenan Digital Collection—comprising manuscript materials and photographs—offers researchers invaluable insight into the Japanese War Crimes Trial—one of the most important trials of the twentieth century.

Published in Shanghai from 1931 to 1937, it was popular during a time of dramatic material, social, and political change in China. Today, the magazine offers researchers a unique glimpse into women's lives in Republican-era (1911-49) Shanghai.

Founded in 1938 and published semiannually by Sophia University, Monumenta Nipponica is one of the oldest English-language academic journals in the field of Asian studies. As a peer-reviewed international forum for researchers across the globe, it carries original scholarly contributions on premodern and modern history, literature, art history, religion, and thought; translations of important Japanese literary and historical sources; and authoritative reviews of recent books on Japan.

Photographs of Nagasaki from August 1945, in the immediate aftermath of the atomic bomb.

The National Archives of Japan preserves government documents and records of importance as historical materials received by the Prime Minister from various government ministries and agencies.

Digitized hand-painted reproductions of printed propaganda posters.

This bibliography covers texts written in Japan before the year 1600. The focus is on literary prose and poetry, but the bibliography also attempts to cover writings of importance for the study of Japanese religion, history, or culture generally. It began as a database of translations into English and other Western languages, but now includes entries for works not yet translated as well as some information about electronic texts, ebooks, and scholarly studies. The bibliography consists of a single, large webpage, equivalent to some 170 pages printed, arranged in the alphabetical order of the Japanese titles. There are also some entries for genres (e.g. kōwakamai) and other types of writings (e.g. kanshi, medieval historical writing). Information about nō plays translations can be found elsewhere on this site. In a few cases, it was found easiest to gather works under the name of the author (e.g. Kūkai, Zeami). For further explanation, a list of abbreviations, and acknowledgements, see the editor's notes.

Domestic news and events from Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, North Korea, Tibet, Uyghur, and Vietnam. A private nonprofit organization funded by a U.S. government grant bestowed to the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

Substantial collection of personal and official papers of Sir Robert Hart (1835-1911), Inspector General of the Imperial Customs, Peking, 1863-1908. The collection contains a range of interesting and insightful material relating to Hart’s official duties and experiences in Peking during his long career in charge of the Chinese Customs Service. Significant in this regard is the long series of 77 personal journals which Hart kept during this time.

Translated digital texts of the successive reign annals of the emperors of Ming China (1368-1644).

The Taiwan Documents Project (TDP) contains the largest collection of documents on the Internet relating to the legal status and international relations of Taiwan. TDP seeks to promote a better understanding of the legal issues surrounding the Taiwan Strait Situation by providing researchers and other interested persons a comprehensive source of primary material, as well as objective analysis and commentary on related issues. TDP is a private undertaking, not connected with any other entity.

More than 6000 photographs spanning 30 years of Tibet's history. These extraordinary photographs are a unique record of people long gone and places changed beyond all recognition. They also document the ways that British visitors encountered Tibet and Tibetans.

This digital collection from Princeton University highlights some outstanding, rare, and unique items, including books, manuscripts, maps, and albums from many eras.

The East Asian Collection includes historical images that present a visual archive of 20th century East Asian cultural heritage. Currently, the collection consists of images that document early 20th century China including the the Sino-Japanese Conflict (1937-1945), a visual history of Buddhist practices and temples in China, and other images of daily life in both rural and urban China. The completed project will be a valuable resource for research into this region and its history.

Transcripts of eye-witness accounts of the bombing of Hiroshima, from the video Hiroshima Witness produced by Hiroshima Peace Cultural Center and NHK.

The Digital Archive contains once-secret documents from governments all across the globe, uncovering new sources and providing fresh insights into the history of international relations and diplomacy. The Digital Archive is overseen by the Wilson Center's History and Public Policy Program and focuses on the interrelated histories of the Cold War, Korea, and Nuclear Proliferation.

The Chinese Foreign Policy Database enhances the ability of contemporary observers and historians to gain broader perspectives on Chinese policies. Curating 1000s of documents from Chinese and international archives, it offers insights into China’s foreign policy since 1949 and its relationship to ideology, revolution, the economy, and traditional Chinese culture.

Documents and images from East Asia from 8000BCE to the present.

This collection contains photographs and other documents from Americans who spent important parts of their lives in Korea.