Taylor Anderson Memorial Collection, 2004-2023

Access and use

Location of collection:
Randolph-Macon College
McGraw-Page Library
Randolph Macon College
P.O. Box 5005
305 Henry Street
Ashland, VA 23005
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Laurie Preston
Phone: (804) 752-4718
Phone: (804) 752-3203
Fax: (804) 752-7345
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research; appointments to view materials can be scheduled via the appointment request form on the Special Collections and Archives webpage of the library website https://library.rmc.edu/specialcollections

Preferred citation:

[item identification] Collection Name, Flavia Reed Owen Special Collections and Archives, McGraw-Page Library, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA

Summary

Extent:
1.34 Linear Feet 1 box and 1 oversize folder
Language:
English , Japanese .
Preferred citation:

[item identification] Collection Name, Flavia Reed Owen Special Collections and Archives, McGraw-Page Library, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA

Background

Scope and content:

The book includes artwork from Fukushima elementary school students regarding their emotions following the 3.11 Triple Disaster. It is divided into sections: how they saw the sea, what it would look like to play with friends again, what a safe, peaceful hometown looks like, what their hometown would look like if they had magical powers, and what the future of their hometown looks like. Most of these sections are separated by narrative context about the incident, shared testimonies of the children, and information about how the images were collected.

The book contains images and information about the more than 150 art pieces contained within the Embassy's Residences and Chancery. The sections include: architecture, ceramics, paintings and prints, calligraphy, and sculpture. The text is predominantly in English with Japanese translations in smaller font adjacent or below the English.

The book itself contains no text and is a collection of numbered photographs of rainbows captured across the country. The back of the book has a list of the numbers associated with the images and indicates where and when the photograph was taken, followed by a note from the photographer. The photographs span the years of 1994-2013.

The book is a collection of blog posts organized by year and season from spring 2011 to winter 2012/2013. The entries include photographs, mostly of nature, taken by the author. The last section of the book also contains a merchandise catalogue of the organization 'Unite Together'.

This book is in memory and honor of the life of 愛梨 (Airi), a 6 year old who died when her bus was washed away during the tsunami on 3.11. The book includes children's artwork.

This book is a compilation of poems expressing gratitude for the support received after the 3.11 Triple Disaster from 50 residents of Miyagi prefecture. The accompanying CD includes 8 of these poems set to music by 8 different musicians with ties to Miyagi.

This book is a compilation of poems written by the author through observing and interacting with the evacuees at a Buddhist temple-turned-shelter after the 3.11 Triple Disaster.

This CD accompanies the print poetry book. It includes all of the poems from the book set to piano instrumentals.

This book contains images of sculptures made by children from the debris and rubble found after the 3.11 Triple Disaster. Most display smiling faces drawn or otherwise affixed to the creations.

This picture book tells the story of a child that saves his family from the earthquake and tsunami in Hokkaido in 1993. The story is attempting to teach children about the importance of quick action in emergency situations.

This book is a bilingual book written in Japanese and English and tells the story of the recovery of a boat that was washed away during the tsunami in 2011.

This book is a compilation of accounts from Ishinomaki citizens in various written forms including essays and poetry regarding their experiences with the 3.11 Triple Disaster. Photographs relevant to the stories being shared are also included.

A historical fiction coming-of-age novel about Japanese exchange students in the United States following the Meiji Restoration.

This book is a nonfiction account of "Operation Tomodachi" and the relief effort in areas affected by the 3.11 Triple Disaster as told by the Marine in charge of the operation.

This book is the translated copy of "蒼翼の獅子たち" to English. It is a historical fiction coming-of-age novel about Japanese exchange students in the United States following the Meiji Restoration.

This book is an edited collection of the accounts of 100 people from the Ishinomaki region following the 3.11 Triple Disaster. Maps and aerial photographs are also included, along with relevant photographs accompanying the testimonies.

In this magazine, the accounts of firefighters from Ishinomaki are recorded a year after the tragedy. It is divided into 7 sections: an overview of Ishinomaki before the disaster, an overview of the earthquake and tsunami, the damage situation broken down by type, the area-wide fire department activities report, activities reports from each fire brigade, the records from the emergency fire rescue squad, a look back at the disaster, and materials relating to the disaster like photographs and a staff list from the time of the disaster. 6 firefighters were killed while responding to the disaster.

The book contains numerous photographs of the orphans over the 10 year period that Rainbow House had been operating, as well as a detailed history of the organization and why they opened. Further, the book tells of the lives and experiences of the orphans as they grew up attending events at Rainbow House.

Lesson 9 of the textbook includes the story of Taylor Anderson.

This nonfiction book is the telling of how a couple coped with their grief after the loss of their 3 children in the 3/11 triple disaster.

The book contains short articles from dozens of individuals in both English and Japanese. Many of the stories relate to Taylor's impact either personally or through her legacy.

This book takes a look at the purported failure of the DPJ. The policies enacted by the DPJ are examined, as well as the subsequent actions of the LDP, and propose action items in order to rectify the yet unfinished political reform in the country.

This book discusses the proposal to part ways with nuclear power in Japan and instead transition to other renewable energy sources like solar. The text includes charts and graphs, as well as relevant photographs.

Aerial photographs of Ishinomaki from before and after the triple disaster on 3.11

This fold-out guidebook contains maps, information on tours, sightseeing spots, restaurants, and places to stay. It also includes a directory and a festival and event calendar.

This brochure has information on the external panels about the 3.11 disaster, with information about accessing the city and places to visit. The internal panels fold out to make a map with a walking tour of the downtown area in remembrance of the 3.11 disaster.

This brochure contains information about the different buildings at the temple, annual functions, prayer schedules, and a map of the compound.

This brochure includes information about the buildings at the temple, annual events, admission information, and a map of the compound

The ticket includes information on the back about the Buddha, including the height and weight.

The backside of the ticket includes information about the temple

On the back of the ticket is a portion of a hymn praising Kannon, followed by a proverb in both Japanese and English

This brochure contains information about the history of the temple, the different buildings on site, a list of rules to follow, and a map of the compound

This booklet contains information about Entsuin including historical and cultural significance, admission information, and a large map of the compound

These papers contain historical information about the shrine and information about the different sites within the compound

The pamphlet is predominantly in Japanese with one panel in English accompanying a map that tells the reader aout the history of the temple. The rest of the pamphlet is about the different areas within the compound.

This pamphlet is predominantly in Japanese with some English, Chinese, and Korean translations. The internal pages offer information about the different buildings within the compound, while the external pages have a detailed map of the location.

This brochure contains information about the history and signficance of the space, predominantly in Japanese with brief English translation. There is also a calendar of events in Japanese, and an advertisement for Kikkoman soy sauce.

The ticket features a poem or motivational quote on the backside, along with the rules of the temple.

The ticket is predominantly in Japanese with the name of the museum in both Japanese and English. The reverse of the ticket includes the rules of the museum and admission information for the museum.

The internal panels of the brochure contains a map and information about sites within the compound. The external panels have cultural and historical information, as well as a calendar of events.

The brochure includes information about the 3.11 triple disaster, as well as history, culture, and industry information about Ishinomaki as a whole.

This brochure contains admission information, the artist the museum commemorates, a map with designated exhibits, and a brief explanation of different kanji usage for the word 'manga'

This pamphlet contains information about kabuki, the pieces being performed and the performers, and information about the kabuki paraphernalia available for viewing.

The front page story of the newspaper is about a sunflower in Kadonowakicho in Ishinomaki that spontaneously began growing after the tsunami and has now flowered for the 4th summer. The article discusses people getting seeds from the 'gutsy sunflower' to grow at their own homes.

This newspaper is published by Senshuu University, and the front page of this edition is dedicated to a baseball win that was widely celebrated.

This school news report has a message from the President about the anniversary of the 3.11 triple disaster, the exchange program with Randolph-Macon College thanks to the Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund, student commendations and awards, career support,and support for after the earthquake

The newspaper front page includes information about arts and culture, education, politics, and exchange students

This pamphlet includes information about the newly-built Ishinomaki firehouse, as well as the high-performance firefighting command center

This booklet includes places, qualities, events, etc. around Ishinomaki beginning with each letter of the alphabet. It includes photographs of the places, things, and people, and is shared in both English and Japanese, with an additional quoted comment in both English and Japanese

This booklet includes information about the firefighting activities during and following the 3.11 triple disaster in a few different cities such as Ishinomaki, Higashimatsushima, and Onagawa. It includes primarily photographs with text, but also includes charts and tables.

This pamphlet includes fold out pages outlining projects in the city in various areas including maps, images, and lists of projects being conducted.

This document includes a list on one side of what to include in an emergency survival kit. The reverse side includes websites, phone numbers, and email addresses to receive and provide information about disasters

This report primarily outlines the activities hosted by the organization alongside photographs and dates. The report is nearly entirely in Japanese.

This booklet tells readers all about the new Ishinomaki Fire Station, including photographs and floorplans

An annual report from 2014 for the Ishinomaki Fire and Rescue Squad. The report includes tables with figures and images alongside text.

This magazine gives context regarding the actions undertaken by the Miyagi Prefectural Police Disaster Response Team from the time of the disaster until 3 years later. The magazine includes related photographs.

This report contains primarily photographs, charts, graphs, and data tables that express the extent of the damage caused by the disaster and the plans for reconstruction.

Predominantly contains photographs discussing the damage caused in different areas, as well as the extent of the damage

A list of action items for a meeting discussing disaster response and preparedness

Primarily contains slides with photographs, images, diagrams, maps, and charts

This report consists of an overview of the events during the disaster and follow-up activities presented like a timeline, alongside tables and charts

Program includes student and faculty participant names from Ishinomaki Senshu University

Program includes a page of photographs as well as a list of Ishinomaki Senshu and Randolph-Macon student and faculty participant names

The document includes an agenda for the party, as well as a participant list

This newspaper page contains reports from orphans who lost their parents during the 3.11 triple disaster.

Newspaper article about the orphans from the 3.11 triple disaster and the learning center accommodating them.

Newspaper article about the care given to orphans by the center after the 3.11 triple disaster

This diagram shows a layout of the building with information about the different rooms and their uses

Architectual outline and floorplan for the building of the Ashinaga Ishinomaki Rainbow House.

This report is an update of all of the activities that the Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund were involved with from 2016-2017. Most of the entries are in both Japanese and English, with some elements only present or fully present in Japanese.

This report booklet includes information about organization growth and development during the year, including photographs of programs and participants. The last page also inlcudes a summary financial report.

This report booklet contains information about the council's Signature Programs, Educational and Networking Programs, and the Tomodachi Initiative alongside photographs. The back of the booklet also includes information about sponsors.

This booklet is designed like a children's magazine and includes information about the organization and program, activities, and photographs.

The article includes pictures and captions for various events since the death of Taylor Anderson. The captions for the photos are occasionally on the wrong pages due to spacing; note that photo captions are directly previous to the images.

Material specific details:
The majority of the content in this collection is in Japanese, with individual item records specifying if any portion of the item in question is translated to English or not. All items in this collection have a translated English title associated with them within the individual item record.