Tacoma Japanese Language School Oral History Collection

Language conveys values, and it can communicate more than the literal meaning of a word. We have been very intentional in the language that we choose to use in this exhibit and in the metadata for these oral histories. Our metadata guidelines were created in consultation with members of the Japanese American community, including descendents of individuals featured in these oral histories. Whenever possible, we use terminology and language outlined in the Densho Encyclopedia. We are thankful for the labor and care that our community has put into these resources. If you have a recommendation for changes or additions to our descriptions, please reach out to the UW Tacoma Library.