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Japanese

Census data from 1880 onward reveals the small number of Japanese in Indiana, without a true Japanese-American community either in… Read More »Japanese

Koreans

Although first immigrating to the United States in the 1890s, by 1960 there were only 16 Koreans in Indianapolis. The… Read More »Koreans

Ikko Matsumoto

(Sept. 14, 1863-Dec. 14, 1935). Ikko Yahe was born in Tokyo, Japan, where he apprenticed with his uncle from ages… Read More »Ikko Matsumoto

Muslims

The Muslim community of Indianapolis is a small but integral part of the city’s population. Muslim residents may account for… Read More »Muslims

Seventh-day Adventists

The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church was organized in 1863 by former adherents to the Millerite movement, which predicted (from Bible… Read More »Seventh-day Adventists

Sikhs

Sikhism is a distinct religion and the fifth-largest in the world, with a following of over 35 million scattered across… Read More »Sikhs

Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Indianapolis for 10 days… Read More »Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe

(Aug. 17, 1941-June 9, 2009). Renowned physician, clinical investigator, and pharmaceutical executive, August (Gus) Watanabe was born in Portland, Oregon,… Read More »August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe