Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Historical overview and primary source documentation of the Japanese American Internment during WWII.

Visit the JKM LIbrary's webpage for East Asian primary sources, compiled by Archivist & Public Services Librarian Molly Tighe.

Compiled by the American Historical Association as a response to the increase of racial violence in the US. This is a list of educational, academic, and news resources on the history of racist violence. From the website: "Teachers can use them in classrooms to help students understand the history of the present; journalists can draw on them to provide historical context for current events; researchers can draw on them to inform future scholarship. Due to the nature of this history, many of the resources contain references to violence and assault."

The CU Japanese & Japanese American Community History Project documents the history of Japanese and Japanese American students, faculty, and staff at the University of Colorado. The project began in 2019 to celebrate the long and vibrant history of this university community and to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of Japanese American incarceration in the United States. This collection contains documents, photos, audio and video recordings, and other materials from the University Libraries’ Archives, as well as oral history interviews conducted by CU Boulder students working on the project. This project is generously supported by the CU Boulder Outreach Committee.

The Johnson Museum began to collect Asian art in the 1950s; now the collection contains more than eight thousand works of Asian art, most acquired through the generosity of Cornell alumni, faculty, parents, and friends.

SAADA creates a more inclusive society by giving voice to South Asian Americans through documenting, preserving, and sharing stories that represent their unique and diverse experiences. Users can access nearly 4,000 items relating to South Asian American history.

This UCLA Center aims to expand scholarly capabilities and deepen the public understanding of Asian American and Pacific Islander lives towards a healthy, just, democratic, and compassionate society for all. Webpage includes lots of academic resources for researchers and the public.

Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 awe-inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the past and spark questions about the future. Offering an online experience during COVID-19 related closure.

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success. Offers access to exhibits and collections, audio and video, resources for teachers, images, events, and more.

The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, authentic interpretation, and sharing of historical information of the Japanese American experience. NJAHS plays a significant role in the health and vibrancy of San Francisco’s Japantown and its programs. Their work includes ground-breaking exhibitions and educational events for the public, historical research, and development of educational resources for teachers and students.

To know a people, know their stories. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May and every day with a special PBS collection of stories that explores the history, traditions and culture of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center brings history, art and culture to you through innovative museum experiences and digital initiatives.

Established in 1971, the museum is one of few U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, serving the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Southern California region. The museum’s mission is to further intercultural understanding through the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands.

As a National Park Service Affiliated Area and the first Smithsonian affiliate in the Pacific Northwest, the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience offers an authentic and unique perspective on the American story. Nationally recognized for work in creating dynamic, community-driven exhibitions and programs, they put the community at the heart of each exhibition they create. From the struggles of early Asian pioneers to accomplished works by national Asian Pacific American artists, their contributions give us a look at what it means to be uniquely American.