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Mitamura Posthumous manuscript: Study of "Meiji·Taisho
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Engyo Mitamura Posthumous manuscript:
Study of "Meiji·Taisho Jinbutsu-gettan" |
> Director
Akira Kikuchi
> Research Organization
| Researcher |
Affiliation |
| Akira Kikuchi |
Councilor,The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum
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| Kaoru Matsuyama |
Librarian,Waseda University Library |
| Mikio Takemoto |
professor,Waseda University School of Letters,
Arts and Sciences |
| Kazuko Yanagisawa |
Visiting Lecture,Waseda University School of
Education |
| Etsuko Ueno |
Engyo Researcher |
| Kazumi Nakasawa |
Engyo Researcher |
> Studies for This Year
Engyo Mitamura’s (1870-1952) research on
Edo is based on the extensive collection of information and the inquiry
to people that surrounded him. In his late years (around Shôwa
23, 24) Engyo wrote down his memories, impressions, and criticism
of people with whom he had contacts in his life. The number of these
pages is estimated at around 360, and records on 95 persons, including
politicians, celebrities, and artists can be found. Engyo’s
critique is unique because he describes people from different angles
using his ability as an excellent observant and a variation of writing
styles such as long and short sentences.
360 pages of Mitamura’s posthumous manuscript “Meiji,
Taishô Jinbutsu-gettan” were translated and stored in
electronic files. Therefore, the purpose of this year’s research
is to study these manuscripts and to develop a lively picture of these
periods and phenomena as well as of the people mentioned in the diary.
> Research Plans for This Year
1.First, completion of the editing of the manuscript
and comparison to the original manuscript of the Takano family
2. And second, the creation of a profile of Engyo’s last years
by organizing Engyo’s reminiscences, essays, letters and so
on.
3.Investigate the historical background of the period Engyo lived
in, its phenomena, and the persons mentioned in the manuscript
4.Work on papers, articles etc. using the original manuscript
5. The creation of an index of people and incidents
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