Sat, Mar 22
|Virtual Event
NikkeiGen: Linda Harms Okazaki
Join the NikkeiGen online meeting on Saturday, March 22, as they host Linda Harms Okazaki, who will present "The Picture Bride Era: The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907-1908 Between the U.S. and Japan."
Time & Details
Mar 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Virtual Event
About the Event
NikkeiGen is excited to host a free virtual presentation on Saturday, March 22, 2024, at 1 p.m. PST, presented by Linda Harms Okazaki. In addition to being a NikkeiGen co-founder, Linda is a genealogist specializing in Japanese American records, a past President of the California Genealogical Society, and a former board member of the Nichi Bei Foundation.
The Picture Bride Era: The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907-1908 Between the U.S. and Japan
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907 was an agreement between the U.S. and Japan that restricted the immigration of Japanese laborers. Wives and children of laborers were permitted to immigrate. This led to what is informally called “The Picture Bride Era.” Learn about the history leading up to this policy, how the agreement impacted immigrants, what records were created, and why the policy expired in 1924.
How to Register
Attendees must register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email…