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Guide to the Secretary Norman Y. Mineta Papers MSS.2014.09.10

Lisa Zakharova SJSU Special Collections & Archives 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library San José State University One Washington Square San José, CA 95192-0028 [email protected] URL: http://library.sjsu.edu/sjsu-special-collections/sjsu-special-collections-and-archives

Guide to the Secretary Norman Y. MSS.2014.09.10 1 Mineta Papers MSS.2014.09.10 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: SJSU Special Collections & Archives Title: Secretary Norman Y. Mineta Papers creator: Mineta, Norman Yoshio, 1931- source: Mineta Transportation Institute source: San José State University. Library. Special Collections & Archives Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2014.09.10 Physical Description: 18 boxes(26.6 Linear Feet) Date (inclusive): 1995-2015 Date (bulk): 2006-2013 Abstract: The Secretary Norman Y. Mineta Papers documents the career of Mineta after his 2006 resignation as Secretary of Transportation under President George W. Bush. This collection primarily documents his projects during his five-year appointment at Hill & Knowlton, a global public relations consulting company, headquartered in New York City. Access The collection is open for research. Publications Rights Copyright is assigned to the San José State University Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes. Preferred Citation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta Papers, MSS-2014-09-10 San Jose State University Library, Special Collections & Archives. Processing Information Processed by: Lisa Zakharova; Finding Aid Created in Archives Space by :Lisa Zakharova; Reviewed by: Danelle Moon. Framed materials and artifacts processed by Samira Habibi. Biographical History Norman Y. Mineta was born in San Jose, on November 12, 1931. His father immigrated to the U.S. from Japan as a boy, and went on to build a successful insurance company in San Jose, where the family was prominent in the community. Their lives were severely disrupted during World War II, with the issuance of Executive Order 9066, which mandated relocation of all living on the Pacific Coast to incarceration camps. From 1943 to 1944, the Mineta family was incarcerated at Heart Mountain Internment camp in . Local attorney James B. Peckham protected their home by taking title of the deed; he rented the home to Dr. Lucy Lawson, a professor at San Jose State University. The mortgage on their home was held by Parton Savings and Loan. During the war, Norman Mineta's father, Mr. Mineta, served as a volunteer, instructing American army officers in Japanese in Chicago; his insurance company shut down during the family's incarceration, and reopened in 1946 following their return to San Jose. Norman Mineta graduated from high school in San Jose in 1949, serving as student body president in his senior year. Following high school, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a degree in business in 1953. In the same year, he joined the Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) and served as an intelligence officer with the U.S. Army in and Japan from 1953-1956. Following his military service, he returned to San Jose to work with his father in the insurance business. A natural leader, Mineta worked closely with the Japanese Methodist Church, serving on the Santa Clara County Council of Churches. His appointment by San Jose Mayor to the Human Relations Council was an important stepping stone in his political career. Mineta served on the from 1967-1971, when he became the first American of Asian Pacific ancestry to serve as mayor of a large urban city (1971-1974). In 1974, Mineta was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1975-1995. In Congress, Mineta demonstrated his leadership in civil rights legislation, public works and transportation. He co-founded the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and played a leadership role in the establishment of the 1978 Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC). In 1988, Mineta secured passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, recognizing the wartime treatment of Japanese Americans. From 1981-1988, he chaired the Aviation Subcommittee, and co-authored the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). This act increased control by state and local governments over highway and mass transit decisions that included fuel-efficient mass transit programs and the creation of bike lanes. Mineta's interest in aviation and surface transportation can be seen in his work as the Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Public Works and Transportation (1992-1995).

Guide to the Secretary Norman Y. MSS.2014.09.10 2 Mineta Papers MSS.2014.09.10 Mineta retired from Congress in 1995, retuning briefly to San José to assume the position of Vice President at the Corporation. Mineta became the first Asian Pacific American to serve under two Presidents. From 2000-2001, he served under President Clinton as the Secretary of Commerce, and from 2001-2006, he served under President Bush as the Secretary of Transportation. Mineta's rich experiences in politics, particularly his expertise in transportation legislation, enabled him to succeed during the tumultuous period after 9/11, when he helped restore the confidence of the nation in the transportation system and played a key role in the establishment of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). After retiring from the presidential cabinet, Mineta accepted a position as Vice-Chairman of Hill & Knowlton from 2007-2013, a public-relations firm in Washington, D.C., where he used his knowledge and expertise in American and international public transportation solutions to work on a number of projects including California High Speed Rail, the extension of the D.C. metro line into Tyson’s Corner, and the Japan Airlines (JAL) bankruptcy. During this period, he continued his involvement with many organizations as a chairman including the Japanese-American National Museum, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association. Mineta also continued outreach and public service through attending and speaking at conferences, charities, and other events related to his interests including acting as keynote speaker for the U.C. Berkeley Convocation in December, 2009, the Anniversary of the Gold Banquet in March, 2010, and for the Eno Center for Transportation in 2007. Norman Mineta has received numerous honors throughout his 40-year political career, including two local namesakes: the Mineta Transportation Institute, a research institute devoted to transportation policy located at San Jose State University (SJSU), and the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Mineta lives in Maryland with his wife Danealia. He has two sons, David and Stuart Mineta, and two step-sons, Robert and Mark Brantner. Related Materials Norman Mineta Papers, MSS-1996-02-17, San José State University Library, Special Collections & Archives. Scope and Contents of Collection The Secretary Norman Y. Mineta Papers, 1995-2013 (bulk 2006-2013) documents the career of Secretary Norman Mineta after his 2006 resignation as Secretary of Transportation under President George W. Bush. Mineta served initially under President Clinton as the Secretary of Commerce from 2000-2001 and then served under President Bush as Secretary of Transportation from 2001-2006 as the only Democrat cabinet member. Shortly after he left the cabinet, Norman Mineta accepted a position as Vice Chairman of Hill & Knowlton, a public relations firm based in Washington, D.C. This collection documents his projects during his appointment at Hill & Knowlton (2007-2012) where he led meetings with clients such as Japan Airlines (JAL), the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and the San Francisco Bay Area Transit District (BART). General political interests including Japanese-American and Asian-American culture and history, United-States-Japanese relations, the modernization of American public transportation, including high speed rail, and development projects in the Washington, D.C metro area are also found within the collection. Arrangement This collection is arranged into five series: Series I. Administrative Records, 2006-2013; Series II. Public Relations & Press Files, 2006-2013; Series III. Organizations & Committees, 2005-2013; Series IV. Audio and Visual Files 2005-2012; and Series V. Awards and Memorabilia, 1995-2012. Subjects and Indexing Terms Transportation -- United States. -- Politics and Culture Mineta, Norman Yoshio, 1931- Mineta Transportation Institute San José State University. Library. Special Collections & Archives

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Series I. Administrative Files Series I: 2000-2013 Series Scope and Content Summary This series consists of Norman Mineta’s administrative files, which are primarily comprised of directories, correspondence, and phone logs from his post-White House career. This series is includes business cards from the many acquaintances Secretary Mineta came in contact with during his travels and event attendances, directories consisting of contact information and biographies from committees Mineta was involved with, phone logs, and correspondence. The correspondence consists of primarily personal incoming communication related to the various events and meetings Secretary Mineta attended. This series also contains resumes and position appointment information for hiring committees Secretary Mineta was involved with. Arrangement This series is arranged alphabetically by Subject and Chronologically thereunder

Box 10 Business Cards Box 1, Folder 1 Correspondence (1 of 2) 2007 Box 1, Folder 2 Correspondence (2 of 2) 2007 Box 1, Folder 3 Correspondence 2008 Box 1, Folder 4 Correspondence 2009 Box 1, Folder 5 Correspondence 2010 Box 1, Folder 6 Correspondence 2011 Box 1, Folder 7 Correspondence 2012 Box 1, Folder 8 Correspondence 2013 Box 1, Folder 9 Correspondence undated Box 1, Folder 10 Directories--The Aero Club of Washington 2011-2013 Box 1, Folder 11 Directories--Democratic Convention Credentials Committee 2012 Box 1, Folder 12 Directories--Department of Transportation 2006 Box 1, Folder 13 Directories--Hill & Knowlton 2013 Box 1, Folder 14 Directories--Horizon Lines 2010 Box 1, Folder 15 Directories--Japanese American National Museum 2013 Box 1, Folder 16 Directories--Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2007 Box 1, Folder 17 Directories--The National Asian Pacific American Political Almanac 2007-2008 Box 1, Folder 18 Directories--National Japanese American Memorial Foundation 2009 Box 1, Folder 19 Directories-- Personal (1 of 2) circa 2000 Box 1, Folder 20 Directories--Personal (2 of 2) circa 2000 Box 1, Folder 21 Directories--The President’s Cabinet 2001 Box 1, Folder 22 Directories--The Road Gang--Washington’s Transportation Fraternity 2012 Box 1, Folder 23 Directories--SJW Corporation 2010 Box 1, Folder 24 Directories--TASC 2010 Box 1, Folder 25 Directories--Washington Directory 2007 Box 1, Folder 26 Directories--Miscellaneous Box 1, Folder 27 Expense Reports 2011-2013 Box 1, Folder 28 Flight Logs Box 1, Folder 29 Japan Trips--General 2009-2013 Box 1, folder 30 Miscellaneous 2011 and undated Box 1, Folder 31 Notes--Miscellaneous Box 1, Folder 32 Phone Logs 2006 Box 1, Folder 33 Phone Logs 2007 Box 1, Folder 34 Phone Logs 2008 Box 1, Folder 35 Phone Logs 2012 Box 2, Folder 1 Resumes & Hiring Committees 2007-2012 Box 2, Folder 2 Resumes & Hiring Committees 2013 and undated Box 2, Folder 3 Schedules 2007-2013 Box 2, Folder 4 Travel (1 of 2) 2011-2013 Box 2, Folder 5 Travel (2 of 2) 2011-2013

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Series II. Public Relations & Press Files Series II: 2006-2013 Series Scope and Content Summary This series contains both press releases and news articles related to Secretary Mineta and his political interests as well as speeches and public relations files documenting various events. Some notable publications include Mineta’s resignation letter as Secretary of Transportation, news articles related to his attendance at events related to Japanese-American incarceration, and articles related to the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport. Of note is an article, “Mineta & Slater Urge State DOTs to Innovate, Not Wait on Feds”, published by the AASHTO Journal on Nov. 5, 2010, This article describes Mineta’s views on the importance of transportation investment and the U.S. relevancy in the global market place. Public speaking events include: the Center for Career Training & Careers 30th Annual Lunch (4-12-07); the Philip Morris USA Transportation Logistics Conference (4-26-07); Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Observance at the U.S. Department of Justice (5-8-07); Eno Transportation Foundation’s Leadership Development Conference (5-17-07); the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association Gala as Keynote Speaker (5-18-07); the Mass Casualty Preparedness & Response Forum (2-23-09); the U.C. Berkeley Graduates Convocation (12-12-09); and the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America Blue & Gold Banquet (3-20-10). Funeral eulogies, including those of his longtime friends William H. Marumoto (12-08-08) and Ed Stimpson (12-12-09) are also included. Arrangement This series is arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically thereunder.

Sub-Series 1: Public Relations & Press Files 2006-2013

Box 2, Folder 6 Publications & Press 2006 Box 2, folder 7 Publications & Press 2007 Box 2, folder 8 Publications & Press 2008 Box 2, Folder 9 Publications & Press 2009 Box 2, Folder 10 Publications & Press 2010 Box 2, folder 11 Publications & Press (1 of 2) 2011 Box 2, folder 12 Publications & Press (2 of 2) 2011 Box 2, Folder 13 Publications & Press (1 of 2) 2012 Box 2, folder 14 Publications & Press (2 of 2) 2012 Box 2, folder 15 Publications & Press 2013

Sub-Series 2: Remarks 2006-2013

Box 2, Folder 16 Remarks 2006 Box 2, folder 17 Remarks 2007 February-April Box 2, folder 18 Remarks 2007 May Box 3, folder 1 Remarks (1 of 2) 2007 June- September Box 3, folder 2 Remarks (2 of 2) 2007 June- September Box 3, Folder 3 Remarks 2007 October Box 3, folder 4 Remarks 2007 November-December Box 3, Folder 5 Remarks 2008 January-May Box 3, folder 6 Remarks 2008 June-August Box 3, folder 7 Remarks (1 of 2) 2008 September-December Box 3, Folder 8 Remarks (2 of 2) 2008 September-December Box 3, Folder 9 Remarks (1 of 2) 2009 January-April Box 3, Folder 10 Remarks (2 of 2) 2009 January-April Box 3, Folder 11 Remarks 2009 May-August Box 3, folder 12 Remarks (1 of 2) 2009 October-November Box 3, Folder 13 Remarks (2 of 2) 2009 October-November Box 3, folder 14 Remarks 2009 December

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Box 3, folder 15 Remarks 2010-2013 Series III. Organizations & Committees Series III: 2005-2013 Series Scope and Content Summary This series documents the many committees, organizations, and projects Secretary Mineta was involved with following his departure as Secretary of Transportation. Topics of interest include: United States-Japan relations; high speed, rail including the California High Speed Rail Project; Japanese Airlines (JAL) bankruptcy; Japanese-American incarceration; Asian-American culture and history, and the development of the NextGen air transportation system. Secretary Mineta’s involvement with Hill & Knowlton , a public-relations firm where he served as Vice Chairman from 2007-2012, is documented in this series. As Vice-Chairman of Hill & Knowlton, Mineta led many projects utilizing his expertise in the area of public transportation and United-States-Asian relations, including the California High Speed Rail project, the Washington Metro Transit Authority Tyson’s Corner Metro Extension Project, and the Japanese Airlines (JAL) bankruptcy. Other notable organizations he was involved with during this time period include All Nippon Airlines (ANA), Bowles Hall Alumni Association, CULCON United-States-Japan Conference on Cultural & Educational Interchange, Eno Center for Transportation, and the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association. Arrangement This series is arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically thereunder

Box 4, folder 1 Aerospace Industries Association 2012 Box 4, folder 2 Airbus 2005-2011 Box 4, Folder 3 Aireon 2013 Box 4, Folder 4 Airline Business Strategy Awards 2007 Box 4, Folder 5 All Nippon Airways (ANA) 2010-2013 Box 4, folder 6 Allegiance--Play 2012 Box 4, folder 7 Alliance of Automobile 2006-2007 Box 4, Folder 8 Altegrity 2009-2010 Box 4, folder 9 American Jewish Committee 2005-2007 box 4, folder 10 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2006 Box 4, Folder 11 American Small Manufacturers Coalition 2011 Box 4, Folder 12 Asian American Action Fund 2007 Box 4, Folder 13 Asian American Business Development Center 2012 Box 4, Folder 14 Asian American Justice Center 2007-2012 Box 4, folder 15 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association 2007 Box 4, folder 16 Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) 2007 Box 4, Folder 17 Asian Pacific American Members of Congress History Project 2013 Box 4, folder 18 Association of Asian American Investment Bankers 2007-2012 Box 4, folder 19 Bowles Hall Alumni Association 2007-2012 Box 4, Folder 20 California High Speed Rail (1 of 2) 2007-2008 Box 4, Folder 22 Cengage Learning 2013 Box 4, folder 23 Congressional Management Foundation 2013 Box 4, Folder 24 The Counterinsurgency Communications Plan for Afghanistan 2008 Box 4, Folder 25 Credit Suisse 2009 Box 4, folder 26 Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. 2011 Box 4, folder 27 CULCON United States-Japan Conference on Cultural & Educational Interchange (1 of 3) 2013 Box 4, Folder 28 CULCON United States-Japan Conference on Cultural & Educational Interchange (2 of 3) 2013 Box 4, Folder 29 CULCON United States-Japan Conference on Cultural & Educational Interchange (3 of 3) 2013 Box 4, Folder 30 Discovery of Flight Foundation 2012 Box 4, folder 31 Electrovaya Box 4, folder 32 Eno Center for Transportation 2011-2012 Box 4, Folder 33 Federal Triangle South 2013 Box 4, Folder 34 Flexible Electronics 2007 Box 4, Folder 35 HAAS School-UC Berkeley 2009

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Box 4, Folder 36 High Speed Rail 2009-2012 Box 4, folder 37 Hill & Knowlton (1 of 4) 2007-2013 Box 4, folder 38 Hill & Knowlton (2 of 4) 2007-2013 Box 4, folder 39 Hill & Knowlton (3 of 4) 2007-2013 Box 4, Folder 40 Hill & Knowlton (4 of 4) 2007-2013 Box 4, Folder 41 Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project 2007 Box 5, folder 1 Horizon Lines, Inc. 2008 Box 5, folder 2 Innov8 2012 Box 5, folder 3 Iridium 2012 Box 5, Folder 4 Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. 2012 Box 5, Folder 5 Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C, Inc. 2008 Box 5, Folder 6 Japanese Airlines (JAL) (1 of 5) 2009-2013 Box 5, Folder 7 Japanese Airlines (JAL) (2 of 5) 2009-2013 Box 5, Folder 8 Japanese Airlines (JAL) (3 of 5) 2009-2013 Box 5, folder 9 Japanese Airlines (JAL) (4 of 5) 2009-2013 Box 5, Folder 10 Japanese Airlines (JAL) (5 of 5) 2009-2013 Box 5, Folder 11 Japanese American Citizens League 2008-2012 Box 5, Folder 12 Japanese American National Museum 2006-2011 Box 5, Folder 13 Joint Ocean Commission Initiative 2010-2012 Box 5, Folder 14 Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2007 Box 5, folder 15 Library of Congress--Asian Division 2007 Box 5, Folder 16 Lilee Systems (1 of 2) 2011-2012 Box 5, Folder 17 Lilee Systems (2 of 2) 2011-2012 Box 5, Folder 18 Manzanar National Historic Box 5, folder 19 Maryland Avenue Redevelopment Plan 2010 Box 5, Folder 20 The Maureen & Mike Mansfield Foundation 2008-2013 Box 5, folder 21 Mele Shareholders 2013 Box 6, folder 1 Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) 2009-2010 Box 6, folder 2 Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) 2011 Box 6, Folder 3 Mineta, Helen Scholarship 2009 Box 6, Folder 4 Mishima, City of 2009 Box 6, Folder 5 NASA Ames Research Center 2010 Box 6, Folder 6 National Asian American Survey 2012 Box 6, Folder 7 National Japanese American Memorial Foundation 2007-2012 Box 6, Folder 8 Nevada Derivative Suit 2011 Box 6, Folder 9 Next Gen 2009-2012 Box 6, Folder 10 Nichi Bei Foundation 2011 Box 6, Folder 11 North American Port & Intermodal Finance & Investment Summit 2007 Box 6, Folder 12 Programmable Smokeless Driver Inflator Box 6, folder 13 San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) 2009-2013 box 6, Folder 14 San Jose circa 2012 Box 6, folder 15 San Jose Water Company 2009 Box 6, Folder 16 Leadership Group 2007 Box 6, Folder 17 Silver Rails Resort 2009 Box 6, Folder 18 Skytran--Unimodal 2005-2010 Box 6, Folder 19 Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center 2013 Box 6, Folder 20 Smithsonian Campaign 2012 Box 6, Folder 21 Smithsonian Institution 2013 Box 6, Folder 22 Think Realtime 2012 Box 6, Folder 23 Tony Janus Award 2007-2009 Box 6, Folder 24 Toyota 2007-2012 Box 6, folder 25 Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative 2009-2012 Box 6, folder 26 Transportation & Infrastructure Convention 2011 Box 6, Folder 27 Tysons Corner--Extension of D.C Metro Transit Line (1 of 3) 2007-2008 Box 6, folder 28 Tysons Corner--Extension of D.C Metro Transit Line (2 of 3) 2007-2008 Box 6, folder 29 Tysons Corner--Extension of D.C Metro Transit Line (3 of 3) 2007-2008 Box 6, Folder 30 United States Coast Guard 2009 Box 6, folder 31 United States Department of Transportation 2007-2012

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Box 6, Folder 32 United States-Japan Council 2009-2012 Box 6, Folder 33 Urban Land Institute 2009 Box 6, Folder 34 Vietnamese-American Civil Rights Legacy Project 2012 Box 6, Folder 35 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 2009 Box 6, folder 36 Miscellaneous Organizations 2006-2010 Box 6, Folder 37 Miscellaneous Organizations 2011-2013 Series IV. Audio and Visual Files Series IV: 2005-2012 The contents of this series is located in Vault 2. Series Scope and Content Summary This series consists of photographs as well as DVDs and VHS tapes primarily related to Japanese-American and Asian-American history and culture, as well as biographical documentaries and filmed honorary events depicting Secretary Norman Mineta. Photographs document different events Secretary Mineta was invited to speak at from the years 2007-2012. DVDs/VHS tapes include Mineta biographical documentaries such as “Norman Y. Mineta: A Boy from San Jose, 2010”, and “Grand Cordon of the , 2007”. Other films include “The Castaway – The Story of Manjiro, 2005”, and “Only the Brave—Story of the 100th/44nd Regimental Combat Team, 2007” Arrangement This series is arranged by format.

Box 7, folder 1 Photographs 2006-2012 Box 7 Tyler Presnell box 7 TimeWise M.O.S.T. Box 7 Kojiro Kawaguchi Box 7 Cameron Parish Redevelopment Plan Box 7 "The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun" July 3, 2007 Box 7 "Only The Brave" box 7 "Norman Y. Mineta: A Boy from San Jose" July 26, 2010 box 7 Equal Time San Jose Mayors September 8, 2012 Box 7 The Castaway: The Story of Manjiro Box 7 Amber Baker Room 205 Box 7 War Stories With Oliver North 2005 Box 7 Mineta C-Span Series V. Awards and Memorabilia Series V: 1995-2012 Series Scope and Contents Summary This series consists of the many awards, certificates, and commemorative art pieces Secretary Mineta received between the years 1995-2015. The bulk of the series is comprised of framed certificates commemorating Secretary Mineta’s service throughout many organizations and events. This series also contains framed artwork such as the framed oil on canvas painting by Cao Tong “Freedom” 3-12-2001, collages consisting of newspaper articles commemorating Mineta and his service, a small collection of commemorative baseball bats, and Mineta’s canes. Some notable certificates include his appointment as Secretary of Commerce signed by President as well as his appointment as Secretary of Transportation, signed by President Bush, the California Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year Award, 2001, the American Trucking Association Chairman Award for Outstanding Contribution to Truck Safety 10-31-1995, And the Japanese American Citizens League Award for Civil Rights 9-22-2001. Arrangement This series is arranged by size.

Box 8 National Civil Aviation Review Commission Plaque April-December 1997 Box 8 Commonwealth Club National Leadership Award Keepsake Box 2000 Box 8 Board Retreat Rectangular Dish 2007 Box 8 Airline Business Award Glass Plaque 2007 Box 9 American Trucking Associations Chairman Award October 31, 1995 Box 9 Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) Congratulates Mineta Plaque July 29, 2000

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Box 9 Lawrence J. Truitt Award Plaque March 26, 2007 Box 9 Asian Pacific American History Month Program Plaque May 30, 2007 Box 9 The Association for Asian America Studies Leadership Award Plaque April 14, 2012 Box 9 Honorary Life Time Member Plaque from the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers 2012 Box 9 National Conference on Citizenship Franklin Award 2012 Box 9 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Glass Plaque Box 9 Six Japanese Small Bowls Box 10, Folder 1 Amtrak Photo- Washington DC Union Station 1995 Box 10, Folder 2 The National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism with an Hisako Terasaki etching 2000 Box 10, Folder 3 Japanese American Citizens League Civil Rights Award Plaque 2001 Box 10, folder 4 House of Representatives Father's Day Tribute to Mineta from Bob Brantner June 14, 2001 Box 10, Folder 5 Airline Pilots Association 75 years Posters 2006 Box 10, folder 6 Metropolitan Transportation Commission Resolution no. 3773 2006 Box 10, Folder 7 Photo of Mount. Hood from Japanese-American Society of Oregon 2008 Box 10, Folder 8 Grand Valley State University Campus Photo 2011 Box 10, Folder 9 Kennedy Center Extension Sketch 2011 Box 10, Folder 10 Transportation Center Illustration Box 10, folder 11 Norman Mineta Speech Photos on Foamcore Box 11, Folder 1 California Alumni Association Award on Foamcore 2001 Box 11, Folder 2 Copy of 1945 Dedication of the 5th Marine Division Cemetery Speech by Rabbi Gittelsohn Box 11, Folder 3 Flight Certificate on a Foamcore Box 11, Folder 4 "Presentation of an American Lady to the Japanese Ambassadors" Illustration Box 11, Folder 5 Japanese American National Museum Gala 2012 Item Reading "Eagle on the World" Award from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce November 16, Room 2005 Item Reading Metra Locomotive Dedication to Secretary Mineta 2001 Room Item Reading Boeing 747 Model Room Box 12 New York Stock Exchange Memorabilia Box 12 New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell Ceremony Memorabilia January 29, 2004 Box 12 Airline Pilots Association Award Memorabilia Box 13 Congressional Record: House of Representatives Honoring Norman Y. Mineta December 15, 2010 Box 13 House of Representatives 1377 Resolution Honoring Norman Y. Mineta December 17, 2010 Box 14 Secretary of Commerce Nomination by William Jefferson Clinton July 21, 2000 Box 14 Secretary of Transportation Nomination by George W. Bush January 21, 2001 Box 15 International Achievement Summit "Golden Plate Award" June 3, 2005 Box 16 Baseball Bats and Canes Disabled American Veterans Honoring Secretary Mineta United States Coast Guard Louisville Slugger Walking Canes Physical Description: Two walking canes

Box 17 United States Flag Presented to Secretary Mineta in Memory of American Patriots on September 11, 2001 September 28, 2001 Box 18, Folder 1 Smithsonian Campaign Flash Drive Box 18, folder 2 Keychain Accessories from Robert Sanchez Box 18, folder 3 Asian Pacific Fund Honoree 2010 Box 18, folder 4 Recognition by Miller Center of Public Affairs September 11, 2009 Box 18, Folder 5 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Honorary Members September 13, 2012

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Box 18, Folder 6 letter from Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers September 28, 2012 Box 18, Folder 7 Resolution of Appreciation by Aerospace Industries Association Box 18, folder 8 Flag over the U.S. Capital Postage Stamps Framed Foil Origami "Freedom" Painting by Cao Yong Framed Mineta Appointed Secretary of Commerce Newspaper Clippings

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