Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal Proceedings transcripts

Collection no.:
3258

Description:
The International Military Tribunal for the Far East (Tokyo War Crimes Trial) was conducted between April 29, 1946 and April 16, 1948, with the judgment delivered November 4-12, 1948. 28 Japanese former politicians, officials, and military leaders were put on trial. 419 witnesses appeared in person before the court, and an additional 779 submitted affidavits or depositions. The proceedings were divided into fifteen phases of the Prosecution's case and six divisions for the defence. Inventory can be accessed at: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/arc/libraries/eastasian/japan/twct.htm

Dates:
1946-1948

Extent:
27.0 Linear feet
25 boxes

Language(s):
English

Subject(s):
Armed Forces--History--Archival resources
Asia
Political science
Sino-Japanese Conflict, 1937-1945
Tokyo Trial, Tokyo, Japan, 1946-1948
World War, 1939-1945--Atrocities
World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners and prisons, Japanese
World War, 1939-1945--Sources

Geographic Name(s):
East Asia--Study and teaching

Conditions governing access:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for access.

Record date:
2010

Contact Information:
USC Libraries East Asian Library
Doheny Memorial Library
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-1825
(213)740-1772