Series I: Works, 1955-2010, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Series I largely focuses upon Yoshio Kishi's work as a film professional. The series contains correspondence between Kishi and various productions companies such as Pathe Films and NFL Films, discssuing past and future collaborations, as well as copies of Kishi's resumes and video editing certificate, highlighting his career achievements. Materials related to Kishi's major film projects, Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart and Lombardi can be found within this series. Additionally, drafts, outlines, and proposals for Kishi's other film projects such as Vietnam Song, Empress of China, and Soulmate (The Black Hole) can also be found within this series.
Series I also contains samples of Kishi's poetry and short stories, which are housed within his diaries and notes. This series also contains materials related to Kishi's growing advocacy of Asian American culture, a driving force behind Kishi's passion for collection Asian Americana. Kishi's participation in pro-Asian and pro-Asian American organizations are reflected in folders such as "Asian Americans for Action" (Box 1, Folder 3), the "Ethnic Heritage Studies Program Act" (Box 1, Folder 18) and "Yellow Peril" (Box 3, Folder 15).
