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History of Diving Museum Presentation
History of Diving Museum

Please join us on Wednesday, September 20th at 7:00pm for a free virtual presentation, History of Diving Museum by Tim Thomas, author and fisheries historian. Learn about the history of the Japanese abalone divers.

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JACL BINGO Fundraiser

Please join us on Saturday, October 7th at 1:00pm for the Monterey JACL Hall Bingo Fundraiser at 424 Adams Street, Come early and get your lunch at the Hapa Brothers Food Truck. Bring your family and friends.

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Nichi-Bei News Article

On July 1 we hosted a presentation, Diving For History: Roy Hattori and the Mty Abalone Fishery. Please read the Nichi-Bei News Feature article, "A deep dive into history restores credit where it's due for Nisei diver".

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Enduring Democracy the Monterey Petition documentary premiere poster
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Fish Markets and Abalone
By the mid 1930's, 80% of the businesses such as fish markets and abalone processors on the Monterey Wharf were Japanese owned.
Nihon Machi in Monterey
First Japanese Immigrants to the Monterey Peninsula
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Fishing Ruled and Salmon was King
In August of 1909, the end of salmon season, the Monterey Daily Cypress reported that there were 185 salmon boats fishing the bay; 145 of these boats were Japanese-owned.
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How Cemeteries Speak
Cementerio El Encinal, operated by the City of Monterey, reveals much about the history of the Japanese community in Monterey.
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