3/19/18

VENDORS AT THE 2018 POSTON PILGRIMAGE



Asian American Curriculum Project, Inc.
A nonprofit since 1970
Books for sale



Hatsuko Mary Higuchi, Artist
(Poston 318-10-B) 


Hanako Wakatsuki
Chief of Interpretation, National Park Service, 
Minidoka National Historic Site  



Scheuber Darden Architects, LLC
(see pages 3-4)


Shane Sato. The Go For Broke Spirit
Over 18 years in the making, photographer Shane Sato has been shooting moving portraits of Nisei soldiers to create a one of a kind coffee table book. Poignant images of men who fought for America while America put their families and loved ones in prison. This 184-page 12x12 hardcover book contains portraits of over 80 Japanese American WWII veterans.  His book unveils the wide range of feelings the Japanese Americans must have experienced after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Sato artistically captures these men’s emotions—expressively photographed in a way not many have seen. His ability to bring out personality in what are usually stoic subjects is touching. The story of the Nisei is inspiring… and each portrait is accompanied by candid photos and a short story—usually a personal one, whenever possible.  Without writing a history book, Sato “talks story” to share the lives of the Nisei to future generations so that their accomplishments and history are not forgotten. This portrait book is not just a glimpse into Japanese American history, but a triumphant story of American history. Shane will be at the event to sell and sign his books


Poston Community Alliance

"For the Sake of the Children" 
documentary DVD for sale
Poston Block Book series
 pre-sale order form  
Personally inscribed Poston Brick 
order form
Book on Gene Sogioka's Poston paintings 
by Jean La Spina. pre-sale order form

3/17/18

FINAL CALL: POSTON PILGRIMAGE RSVP + PAYMENTS


FINAL DEADLINE
RSVP + PAYMENT to attend the 2018 Poston Pilgrimage is coming up! For details, click below.



3/14/18


Click here to see the Poston NISEI VETERANS blog

3/6/18

OLD POSTON FILM FOUND!!!!!!

UPDATE: 3/9/18

Thank you ALL for your offer to donate for digitizing our old film. 

We were fortunate to have a number of donations that exceeded the expense for digitizing the film, however, we are in dire need of "Matching Funds" to preserve our historic school library constructed by our people while incarcerated. This historic adobe structure will serve as our future VISITOR CENTER

We received National Park Service grant of $77,000 and need to match it with 1/2 of this amount. 

We need donations to our "Matching Funds" Campaign.

PayPal: email to postonalliance1(at)gmail(dot)com

Checks payable to "Poston Community Alliance"
Send to: Poston Community Alliance 
956 Hawthorne Drive
Lafayette, CA.  94549

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Can you see IT?


We can not see IT either. 


IT is an old "home" movie made by one of the former Poston school teachers.  

Too bad we cannot see IT.  




WHY?

Old movies use reel-to-reel projectors, which are nearly obsolete in today's world. 

Not many people know how to use one if there is one found.


IS THERE A SOLUTION??

....We *could* have the film digitized for viewing.......
....Only problem is $$, of course.....
Estimated cost: $85-$100......


...ANYONE interested in helping us get this done in time for viewing at the April 7th Poston Pilgrimage????? 

....It takes at least 3 weeks to get it done.... 
.......We need to act quickly......


"Together We Can" digitize this film for viewing! 

If you are interested in helping, contact us.
Make a $ pledge (tax-deductible).