Government Publications Microfilm Collections: Asia F-J

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Ceylon  China

 Formosa  India  Indonesia  Japan

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Formosa

Entry 134
U.S. State Department. Confidential U.S. State Department Central Files. Formosa: Internal Affairs, 1945-1949. (Record Group 59; Decimal Numbers 894A.00-894A.919.) 3 reels. Edited by Paul Kesaris. Index by Martin Schipper. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1985.
LOCATION:   S1.2 C39 Formosa film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.2 C39 Formosa index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this compilation focuses on a variety on materials from U.S. Diplomats in foreign countries. Each set contains thousands of pages of special reports, studies, minutes of meetings, interviews, full texts of important letters, instructions, and cables sent and received by U.S. Diplomatic personnel along with many other documents. Also included is information on the internal affairs of foreign countries. This information is arranged topically and chronologically on topics such as political parties and elections, revolution, human rights, national defense and much more.

Entry 135
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Tamsui, Formosa, 1898-1906. (Record Group 59; M 117.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1947.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M117 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

India

Entry 136
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Bombay, India, 1838-1906. (Record Group 59; M 168.) 8 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965. [136]
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M168 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M168 guide (Ref/US)

See Entry 135 for annotation.

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Indonesia

Entry 137
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Padang, Indonesia, 1853-1898. (Record Group 59; T 106.) 2 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1957.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 T106 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

See Entry 135 for annotation.

Japan

Entry 138
U.S. Defense Department. Japan, Korea, and the Security of Asia: Special Studies, 1970-1980. 4 reels. Edited by Paul Kesaris. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1981.
LOCATION:   D1.2/1 Sp1 Asia 970-80 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   D1.2/1 Sp1 Asia 970-80 index (Ref/US)

Consists of indepth research done by leading public and private think tanks on topics of high priority and interest to executive departments in the federal government. The series examines background information and current data as well as analyzing major issues.

Entry 139
U.S. State Department. Confidential U.S. Diplomatic Post Records. Japan, 1914-1941. 140 reels. Edited by Paul Kesaris. Index by Robert Lester. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1983.
LOCATION:   S1.2 P85 Japan pt. 1-3 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.2 P85 Japan pt. 1-3 index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this compilation is similar to the Central Files of the State Department. The contents cover thousands of papers from American diplomats stationed in foreign countries. Included are reports from U.S. consulates, listening posts, and embassies. Part 1 covers 1914-1918 (11 reels), Part 2 covers 1919-1929 (50 reels), and Part 3 covers 1930-1941 (80 reels).

Entry 140
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Hakodate, Japan, 1856-1878. (Record Group 59; T 113.) 2 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1957.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 T113 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

See Entry 135 for annotation.

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Entry 141
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Kanagawa, Japan, 1861-1897. (Record Group 59; M 135.) Reels 17-22 of 22. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1948.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M135 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M135 guide (Ref/US)

See Entry 135 for annotation. For later despatches, see Entry 144 for Yokohama, Japan.

Entry 142
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Nagasaki, Japan, 1860-1906. (Record Group 59; M 131.) 7 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1948.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M131 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M131 guide (Ref/US)

See Entry 135 for annotation.

Entry 143
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Osaka and Hiogo, Japan, 1868-1906. (Record Group 59; T 155.) 13 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1958.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 T155 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

See Entry 135 for annotation.

Entry 144
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Yokohama, Japan, 1897-1906. (Record Group 59; M 136.) 5 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1948.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M136 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M136 guide (Ref/US)

See Entry 135 for annotation. For earlier despatches, see Entry 141 for Kanagawa, Japan.

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Entry 145
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Ministers to Japan, 1855-1906. (Record Group 59; M 133.) 82 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 D613 M133 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 D613 M133 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, diplomatic despatches are communications from U.S. diplomatic representatives to the Department of State. Also included are enclosures, such as correspondence between U.S. and foreign diplomats, private individuals, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other printed materials.

Entry 146
U.S. State Department. Diplomatic Instructions From the United States Department of State Relating to Japan, 1855-1906. (Record Group 59; M 77.) Reel 104 of 175. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1946, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.4 M77 104 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.4 M77 104 index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this compilation focuses on a variety on materials from U.S. Diplomats in foreign countries. Each set contains thousands of pages of special reports, studies, minutes of meetings, interviews, full texts of important letters, instructions, and cables sent and received by U.S. Diplomatic personnel along with many other documents. Also included is information on the internal affairs of foreign countries. This information is arranged topically and chronologically on topics such as political parties and elections, revolution, human rights, national defense and much more.

Entry 147
U.S. State Department. Notes From the Japanese Legation in the United States to the Department of State, 1858-1906. (Record Group 59; M 163.) 1 of 9 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 N911 M163 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 N911 M163 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this series covers correspondence between the foreign legations, diplomatic representatives and the Department of State. This may include communications from heads of state as well as official proclamations.

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Entry 148
U.S. State Department. Notes to the Japanese Legation in the United States From the Department of State, 1834-1906 (May 15, 1860 - March 19, 1900). (Record Group 59; M 99.) Reel 66 of 99. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1949.
LOCATION:   S1.1 N911 M99 66 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the National Archives, this set includes correspondence sent to the foreign legations and diplomatic representatives from the Department of State.

Entry 149
U.S. State Department. Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Japan, 1910-1929. (Record Group 59; M 422.) 43 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 M422 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 M422 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, these are records from the decimal files of the State Department and relate to the internal affairs of various countries. These are primarily records of information passed between the Department of State and foreign diplomatic representatives in the U.S., but also include other information such as instructions, despatches and enclosures.

Entry 150
U.S. State Department. Records of the Department of State Relating to Political Relations Between Japan and Other States, 1910-1929. (Record Group 59; M 424.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1964.
LOCATION:   S1.1 P769 M424 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 P769 M424 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this consists of instructions and despatches as well as notes between the State Department and foreign diplomatic representatives in the U.S. It may also include correspondence with other Government departments as well as private companies or individuals.

Entry 151
U.S. State Department. Records of the Department of State Relating to Political Relations Between the United States and Japan, 1910-1929. (Record Group 59; M 423.) 9 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1964.
LOCATION:   S1.1 P769 M423 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 P769 M423 guide (Ref/US)

See Entry 150 for annotation.

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Entry 152
U.S. State Department. Records of the U.S. Department of State Relating to the Internal Affairs of Japan, 1930-1939, Decimal File 894. (Record Group 59.) 33 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1984.
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 Japan 930-39 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 Japan 930-39 guide (Ref/US)

See Entry 149 for annotation. The guide covers 1930-1944.

Entry 153
U.S. State Department. Records of the U.S. Department of State Relating to the Internal Affairs of Japan, 1940-1944, Decimal File 894. (Record Group 59.) 20 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1984.
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 Japan 940-44 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 Japan 940-44 guide (Ref/US)

See Entry 149 for annotation. The guide covers 1930-1944.

Entry 154
U.S. State Department. Records of the United States Legation in Japan, 1855-1912. (Record Group 59; T 400.) 94 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1959.
Documents in this collection include notes from the Japanese Foreign Office, miscellaneous letters sent and received by the Legation, as well as papers, circulars and other printed matter.
LOCATION:   S1.1 Le49 T400 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 Le49 T400 guide (Ref/US)

There is an index to the materials at the end of reel 92.