Seattle, Washington hearings

Hearings were held by the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) in Seattle, Washington, on September 9-11, 1981. Written testimonies were submitted by former camp inmates and others, and some individuals were chosen to testify in person before the Commission. The hearings were conducted in 20 cities across the nation, and in 1982 the CWRIC issued its report 'Personal Justice Denied.' Ultimately, the CWRIC recommended, among other things, $20,000 individual compensation to those incarcerated and a formal government apology.

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doc Testimony of Jeff Caden (ddr-densho-67-196)

Written testimony of Jeff Caden, representing the Fellowship of Reconciliation. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Political Climate/Economic Loss."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-196/

doc Testimony of William "Bill" Kawata (ddr-densho-67-208)

Written testimony of William "Bill" Kawata of Alaska. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Psychological Impact and Redress."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-208/

doc Testimony of Raymond Y. Okamura (ddr-densho-67-294)

Written testimony of Raymond Y. Okamura. The paper is titled: "The Myth of Census Confidentiality." This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-294/

doc Hearing agenda for Seattle, Washington (ddr-densho-67-132)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-132/

doc Testimony of Robert T. Mizukami (ddr-densho-67-188)

Written testimony of Robert T. Murakami, of Fife, Washington. Incarcerated in Puyallup Assembly Center and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Impact on Japanese American Veterans." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-188/

doc Testimony of Frank Hisayasu (ddr-densho-67-174)

Written testimony of Frank Hisayasu of Spokane, Washington. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Economic Loss and Harassment." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-174/

doc Testimony of Henry Suzeko Takayoshi (ddr-densho-67-276)

Written testimony of Henry Suzeko Takayoshi of Bainbridge Island, Washington. Incarcerated in Manzanar concentration camp, California, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-276/

doc Testimony of Hide Shimomura (ddr-densho-67-291)

Written testimony of Hide Shimomura. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-291/

doc Testimony of Hon. Kent Pullen (ddr-densho-67-136)

Written testimony of Hon. Kent Pullen, Sentator, Washington State Senate. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Statements by Public Officials."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-136/

doc Testimony of Wayne L. Williams (ddr-densho-67-298)

Written testimony of Wayne L. Williams. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-298/

doc Testimony of Ray Yamamoto (ddr-densho-67-211)

Written testimony of Ray Yamamoto, born in Fife, Washington. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Psychological Impact and Redress." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-211/

doc Testimony of Sally Kazama, Asian/Pacific Women's Caucus (ddr-densho-67-227)

Written testimony of Sally Kazama, co-chairperson of the Asian/Pacific Women's Caucus. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Organizations."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-227/

doc Testimony of Franklin Odo (ddr-densho-67-140)

Written testimony of Franklin Odo, Associate Professor and Director of the Ethnic Studies Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "The Hawaiian Experience." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-140/

doc Testimony of Henry Tanaka (ddr-densho-67-143)

Written testimony of Henry Tanaka, from Hawaii. He was incarcerated at Sand Island and Honouliuli internment camps, Hawaii. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "The Hawaiian Experience." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-143/

doc Testimony of Nobuko Yanagimachi Suzuki (ddr-densho-67-219)

Written testimony of Nobuko Yanagimachi Suzuki, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Multiple Impact on Family."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-219/

doc Testimony of Joseph D. Nakatsu (ddr-densho-67-189)

Written testimony of Joseph D. Nakatsu. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Impact on Japanese American Veterans."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-189/

doc Testimony of Shigeko Kitamoto (ddr-densho-67-266)

Written testimony of Shigeko Kitamoto of Bainbridge Island, Washington. Incarcerated in the Manzanar concentration camp, California. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-266/

doc Testimony of Sumie L. Itami (ddr-densho-67-221)

Written testimony of Sumie L. Itami. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Multiple Impact on Family." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-221/

doc Testimony of A.W. Beeman (ddr-densho-67-244)

Written testimony of Br. General A.W. Beeman U.S.A. Ret. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Reparations."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-244/

doc Testimony of Joseph J. Thalhofer (ddr-densho-67-233)

Written testimony of Joseph J. Thalhofer, District Judge for Deschutes County, Oregon. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Oregon Area Witnesses."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-233/

doc Testimony of E.P. Andrews (ddr-densho-67-197)

Written testimony of E.P. Andrews, publisher of the Sumner News-Index. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Political Climate/Economic Loss."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-197/

doc Testimony of David Ishii (ddr-densho-67-182)

Written testimony of David Ishii, representing Days of Remembrance. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Redress/Remedies."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-182/

doc Testimony of Rev. Dr. Paul Makoto Nagano (ddr-densho-67-159)

Written testimony of Rev. Paul Makoto Nagano. Incarcerated in the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Evacuation Impact and Redress."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-159/

doc Testimony of Frank H. Komoto (ddr-densho-67-302)

Written testimony of Frank H. Komoto. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-302/

doc Testimony of Seiyei Wakukawa (ddr-densho-67-145)

Written testimony of Seiyei Wakukawa, born in Japan, immigrated to Hawaii at an early age. Incarcerated in Lordsburg internment camp, New Mexico. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "The Hawaiian Experience." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-145/