Joseph Ishikawa Collection ddr-densho-468
552 items
552 items

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Letter from Claude Canaday to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-226)
Canady politely declines the invitation to run for office

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Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Claude Canaday (ddr-densho-468-227)
Thank you for letter of August 17 with expression of disappointment, concerns that the loss of American prosperity may lead to totalitarianism, and invitation to attend campaign rally for Norman Thomas on August 22.

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Letter from David Fleming, John O'Hare, Wayne Wheeler, and Joseph Ishikawa to Ray McConnell Jr. (ddr-densho-468-228)
Discussion of shortcomings of two-party system and necessity of Socialist Party.

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Press release draft for Nebraskans for Norman Thomas (ddr-densho-468-229)
Draft of a press release for the Nebraskans for Norman Thomas convention on August 22, 1948, with handwritten notes

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To Lose One's Identity Is to Gain It (ddr-densho-468-230)
Transcript of speech (or essay) commemorating the 25th anniversary of Kashu Mainichi, dated 1956

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Letter concerning the development of the author's children (ddr-densho-468-231)
Typed draft describing the Ishikawa children's accomplishments


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Letter from David Archie to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-233)
Thank you for reviews of the art shows.

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Letter to Dave (ddr-densho-468-234)
Cover letter for submission of manuscript of art show reviews


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Draft: The University as Tastemaker (ddr-densho-468-236)
Typed draft of essay on the role of university galleries and museums in the proliferation and trade of art (later printed in The Palette 1957-1958 issue)

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The Palette: "The University as Tastemaker" (ddr-densho-468-237)
Printed essay on the role of the university's role in the proliferation and trade of art

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Newspaper clipping: "New Art Center Director Here Sees Character, Identity in Every Painting" (ddr-densho-468-238)
News clipping of profile on Joseph Ishikawa, the new director of the Sioux Falls Art Center (author, publication, and date unknown) [Note: item is heavily water damaged]

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Newspaper clipping: Reception at Art Center for Director (ddr-densho-468-239)
News clipping of an art reception to be held in honor of Joseph Ishikawa and his wife at the Sioux City Art Center (author, publication, and date unknown)

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Letter on Delta Phi Delta stationery (ddr-densho-468-240)
Heavily water damaged letter on Joseph Ishikawa's stationery (Delta Phi Delta, Palette Editor, Des Moines Art Center)

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Instant Pudding and Predigested Brains (ddr-densho-468-241)
Treatise on the psychological impact of slogans and advertisement. Possibly a speech delivered at the Interprofessional Institute.

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The Cresset: "Toward A Reunion of Religion and art" (ddr-densho-468-242)
Published essay, heavily water damaged

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Des Moines Tribune: "What Has Happened To Them?" (ddr-densho-468-243)
Profile on Ishikawa focusing on his work as art curator in Des Moines, Sioux Falls, and Beloit, Wisconsin.

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Letter from Joe Ishikawa to Sioux City Art Center Board of Directors, Trustees, et al (ddr-densho-468-244)
Letter of resignation from directorship at Sioux City Art Center

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Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Alice or Johnny (ddr-densho-468-245)
First page of a letter describing acceptance of new job at Beloit, Wisconsin

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Does the World Need Drinking Judges? (ddr-densho-468-246)
Typed manuscript of story from the Milwaukee Journal with handwritten notes and corrections

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Christmas Card from the Ishikawa family (ddr-densho-468-247)
Hand-drawn card by Jesse Ishikawa with photo of the four Ishikawa children (no date)

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Letter from the Ishikawas to Ejohn (ddr-densho-468-248)
Letter discussing reunion trip with updates on the family [note: heavy water damage]

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letter from Theodore Sorensen to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-249)
Thank you declining invitation to speak at convocation at Beloit College

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Letter from Theodore Sorensen to Dean Bentsen (ddr-densho-468-250)
Thank you declining invitation to speak at convocation at Beloit College this semester. Request to schedule speech at next winter's convocation.