CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

GLENVIEW, IL

Credit: Seth Tisue

The Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Japanese Americans in the Chicago area. Founded in 1989, the CJAHS is based in Glenview, Illinois and serves as a resource for individuals and groups interested in learning about the Japanese American experience.

The CJAHS operates a museum and resource center that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the Japanese American community in Chicago. The museum features exhibits on various aspects of Japanese American history, including the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the contributions of Japanese Americans to the arts, sciences, and business.

In addition to its museum and resource center, the CJAHS sponsors educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and cultural celebrations. The organization also maintains a library of books and other materials related to Japanese American history and culture.

The CJAHS is committed to promoting greater understanding and appreciation of the Japanese American community and its contributions to the Chicago area and beyond. Its work is an important part of preserving the rich and diverse history of Japanese Americans in the United States.

CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GLENVIEW IL. US MID #8401700783

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
745 BEAVER RD
GLENVIEW
IL
60025

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MID # 8401700783
Name CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363943468
NTEECC A23
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.068024, -87.769044
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 801400
US Census Block: 2006