Collecting for Peace: Memories and Objects of the Asia-Pacific War

This study examines the ongoing efforts to collect and preserve objects, photographs, and personal narratives related to the Asia-Pacific War, particularly focusing on the experiences of hibaku (recipients of the atomic bomb) in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It highlights the significance of such collections in maintaining historical memory and public awareness, while also noting the challenges in distinguishing between relevant and tangential material. The research approach involves analyzing museum exhibits, calls for donations, and personal narratives to understand the motivations behind continued collection efforts, which vary across generations and have evolved since 1945.

Akiko Takenaka. (2015). Collecting for Peace: Memories and Objects of the Asia-Pacific War. Verge: Studies in Global Asias, 1(2), 136. https://doi.org/10.5749/vergstudglobasia.1.2.0136