The New Canadian

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 British Columbia Archives

From this fonds, LOI has digitized 38 textual records or images.

This fonds is a collection of newspaper articles from The New Canadian newspaper from 1940-1942. The articles discuss the experiences of Japanese Canadians in Canada, referencing stereotypes placed upon this community, relationships between Japanese Canadians and other Canadians, and the forced registration of Japanese Canadians in Vancouver, British Columbia. The New Canadian was the only newspaper for Japanese Canadians that continued to be published during World War Two.

BC Archives collected this archive or newspapers created by Japanese Canadians before, during, and after World War II.

The digital copies of the records were acquired by the Landscapes of Injustice Research Collective between 2014 and 2018.

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 LOI Navigation Taxonomy Taxonomy for site navigation CollectionsOther Archival Files LOI Document Type Taxonomy Taxonomy of document types DatasetsA created or derived dataset.Archival DatasetsArchival Dataset: FondsRAD taxonomyDescriptions have been lifted verbatim from the "Rules of Archival Description." Ottawa: Bureau of Canadian Archivists, 1990. Revised version, July 2008. http://www.cdncouncilarchives.ca/RAD/RADComplete_July2008.pdf1.7D. Scope and content.At the fonds, series, and collection levels of description, and when necessary at the file and the item levels of description, indicate the level being described and give information about the scope and the internal structure of or arrangement of the records, and about their contents. 1.1B. Title proper. At all levels of description, always give the title proper. When appropriate, indicate the source of a title proper in a note (see 1.8B2). 3.1C. General material designation. At all levels of description, immediately following the title proper, give the general material designation textual record, as instructed in 1.1C. 1.7B. Administrative history/Biographical sketch.1.7B1. Administrative history: At the highest level of description give information about the history of the corporate body responsible for the creation and/or accumulation and use of the unit being described as a whole. At subordinate levels, give information about the history of the corporate body responsible for the creation and/or accumulation and use of the unit being described. 1.7B2. Biographical sketch: At the highest level of description give information about the history of the person(s) or family(ies) responsible for the creation and/or accumulation and use of the unit being described as a whole. At subordinate levels give the information about the history of the person(s) or family(ies) responsible for the creation and/or accumulation and use of the unit being described. 1.8B12. Immediate source of acquisition.Record the donor or source (i.e., the immediate prior custodian) from whom the unit being described was acquired, and the date and method of acquisition, as well as the source/donor's relationship to the material, if any or all of this information is not confidential. If the source/donor is unknown, record that information. 1.8B16a. Restrictions on access.Give information about any restrictions placed on access to the unit (or parts of the unit) being described. Specify the details of the restriction, including the date when it will be lifted. Additional information may be recorded regarding the jurisdiction (i.e., the person, institution, or position or function through which the terms governing access are imposed, enforced, and may be appealed), physical access provisions, etc. Alternatively, simply indicate the fact of restriction.1.8B16c. Terms governing use and reproduction. Give information on legal or donor restrictions that may affect use or reproduction of the material.Created file.
DescriptionTitle ProperThe New CanadianDate(s) of material from this resource digitizedselections from 1940 to 1942General material designation

From this fonds, LOI has digitized 38 textual records or images.

Scope and content

This fonds is a collection of newspaper articles from The New Canadian newspaper from 1940-1942. The articles discuss the experiences of Japanese Canadians in Canada, referencing stereotypes placed upon this community, relationships between Japanese Canadians and other Canadians, and the forced registration of Japanese Canadians in Vancouver, British Columbia. The New Canadian was the only newspaper for Japanese Canadians that continued to be published during World War Two.

Name of creator

BC Archives collected this archive or newspapers created by Japanese Canadians before, during, and after World War II.

Immediate source of acquisition

The digital copies of the records were acquired by the Landscapes of Injustice Research Collective between 2014 and 2018.

StructureRepositoryBritish Columbia Archives
Digital Objects (38)Social Assimilation a RealityFacsimile: Social Assimilation a RealityThe Sane Just ApproachFacsimile: The Sane Just ApproachRound the Registration BoothsFacsimile: Round the Registration BoothsThe Nisei and the New OrderFacsimile: The Nisei and the New OrderProtection for Japanese CanadiansFacsimile: Protection for Japanese CanadiansNisei Optometrist Announces OpeningFacsimile: Nisei Optometrist Announces OpeningGovernment Report Finds Japanese Canadians LoyalFacsimile: Government Report Finds Japanese Canadians LoyalFor National UnityFacsimile: For National UnityCity West End Registration to Begin March 4Facsimile: City West End Registration to Begin March 4We Shall Get Their LoyaltyFacsimile: We Shall Get Their LoyaltyLanguage Schools Seek Government ApprovalFacsimile: Language Schools Seek Government Approval1000 Per Week RegisteredFacsimile: 1000 Per Week RegisteredEncourage Loyal Japanese CanadiansFacsimile: Encourage Loyal Japanese CanadiansConsul Donates Large Sum for JCCL LibraryFacsimile: Consul Donates Large Sum for JCCL LibraryThe Strain of Language SchoolsFacsimile: The Strain of Language SchoolsA Bridge for UnderstandingFacsimile: A Bridge for UnderstandingA Past Record of Loyalty the Japanese Canadians Will UpholdFacsimile: A Past Record of Loyalty the Japanese Canadians Will UpholdA Plea for Sincerity and ToleranceFacsimile: A Plea for Sincerity and ToleranceLoss of Language Papers Severe Blow but Kids Delight in School ClosureFacsimile: Loss of Language Papers Severe Blow but Kids Delight in School ClosureRe-affirm Loyalty as War Flares over PacificFacsimile: Re-affirm Loyalty as War Flares over PacificOur Fishermen Face an Uncertain FutureFacsimile: Our Fishermen Face an Uncertain FutureNavy to Protect Fishing BoatsFacsimile: Navy to Protect Fishing BoatsChemainus Co Assures Workers of Fair TreatmentFacsimile: Chemainus Co Assures Workers of Fair TreatmentPrejudice and PersonalityFacsimile: Prejudice and PersonalityRace Prejudice in the OkanaganFacsimile: Race Prejudice in the OkanaganThe Saga of an Embattled StreetFacsimile: The Saga of an Embattled StreetSpecial Japanese Registration CompulsoryFacsimile: Special Japanese Registration CompulsorySweeping Steps to Restrict All Japanese on CoastFacsimile: Sweeping Steps to Restrict All Japanese on CoastJapanese Committee to Assist in EvacuationFacsimile: Japanese Committee to Assist in EvacuationCars Radios Cameras to be Turned in from MondayFacsimile: Cars Radios Cameras to be Turned in from MondayMen OK in Rocky Road CampsFacsimile: Men OK in Rocky Road CampsNo Get Even Action in Canada Warns Prime Minister in HouseFacsimile: No Get Even Action in Canada Warns Prime Minister in HouseRights of CitizenshipFacsimile: Rights of CitizenshipMake Application Custodian to Take Control of Property of EvacueesFacsimile: Make Application Custodian to Take Control of Property of EvacueesAll Island Cars in but Locals LaggingFacsimile: All Island Cars in but Locals LaggingA Letter to the SunFacsimile: A Letter to the SunWork Pushed to Prepare Fourth Ghost TownFacsimile: Work Pushed to Prepare Fourth Ghost TownPolicy Tightened as End of Evacuation NearsFacsimile: Policy Tightened as End of Evacuation Nears