Children's Courtyard Engraving
Children's Courtyard Engraving
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What are the guidelines for inscription?
- Eligibility: The Children’s Courtyard opportunity is only for children 21 years and younger. You may honor your children, grandchildren, other relatives, and/or friends.
- Placement: Donors designating more than one listing and who would like their honorees’ names to appear together in the Courtyard must submit their registration forms and donations at the same time.
Acceptable Honoree Formats:
- John A. Smith
- John Akio Smith, Jr.
- Jennifer Lindsay Mariko Tanaka-Smith
- Mary Haruko Tanaka-Smith
- Robert Tanaka, III
Formatting Rules:
- Only one name per line.
- Two individuals cannot be combined in the same listing.
- Maximum of 36 characters on one line, including spaces and punctuation.
- No titles such as Mr., Mrs., etc.
- Jr., Sr., III, etc., may be used.
- English language alphabet letters only; no accent marks.
- Parentheses or quotation marks are not used. (e.g., John (Jack) Smith or John "Jack" Smith will be entered as John Jack Smith.)
- All listings will consist of both upper and lower case letters. Specify upper and lower case letters where necessary (e.g., von Drake, McKay).
- No additional wording or numbers are permitted (e.g., birth dates, hometown, generation, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Children’s Courtyard?
The Children’s Courtyard is a permanent installation of individual names of children 21 years and younger. Names are inscribed on stone pavers (one name per line in columns) in the Children’s Courtyard at the entrance to the Museum Pavilion. Placement of each name is determined by the date received.
How much does it cost to include a name?
For a donation of $300 per name, you can create a life-long relationship between a young person and JANM’s mission to preserve and share Japanese American history. Your donation will enable JANM to fulfill its mission to preserve and tell the story of Japanese Americans as an integral part of American history for current and future generations.
How do I submit a name?
Before submitting your contribution, please review the inscription guidelines. When completing the donation form, provide the name(s) of the children you wish to honor. If you are including more than one child’s name, adjust the quantity of Courtyard inscriptions to match the total number of children you are honoring. For more than three children, select a quantity of 3, list the names of the first three children, and click [Add to cart]. Then, return to the page and repeat the process to add the names of the additional children (e.g., from the 4th through 6th, and so on).
Can I send the gift acknowledgment to someone else?
Yes. If you wish the Children’s Courtyard gift acknowledgment sent in care of another person, please provide their name and contact information in the “comments” area located at the bottom of the “billing information” page. Include your name and contact information in the “billing address” at the top of the same page.
How will the names appear?
Each child’s name will appear on one line (36 characters maximum, including spaces and punctuation). Placement will be determined by the date received. Inscribed characters are approximately 3/8" tall.
Is the “Children’s Courtyard” only for Japanese American children?
No, the Courtyard is for all young people 21 years and younger.
How will I know that the name has been registered?
A confirmation form and acknowledgment will be sent to you by mail. You will also receive a handsome certificate personalized with the name of the child you choose to honor. The next round of engravings will be in July 2025. Donors will be contacted with more information.
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Questions?
If you have questions about the above guidelines, please contact the Museum’s Development Office at development@janm.org or by phone at 213-830-5646
