Arizona

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 24 [June 21, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-24)

Select article titles: "JACL discusses Chinese, Jewish coalition effort" (p. 1), "Census Bureau reveals undercount of Asians" (p. 1), "Commission calls for overhauling of justice system" (p. 1), "Water rights snag Manzanar proposal" (p. 1), "Bias charged against Japanese firms in U.S." (p. 3), "Study: wife abuse high among Southeast Asians" (p. 3), "Ethnic enrollment up …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 6 [September 6, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-31)

Select article titles: "Arizona creates strategies to fight hate crimes" (p. 1), "Workshop covers hate crimes" (p. 1), "Minorities not getting contracts in California" (p. 1), "San Diego Asians told to face crime issue" (p. 4), "Nisei intelligence agent to keynote MIS reunion dinner" (p. 4), "Diablo Valley discusses JACL restructuring plan" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 14 [November 1, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-39)

Select article titles: "Defining, discussing: Asian Americans from around the country gather for a national symposium in Los Angeles to discuss relevant issues facing them in today's society" (p. 1), "Bush supports compromise civil rights bill" (p. 1), "3 teens held in Phoenix temple killings" (p. 1), "JACL seeks repeal of United Nations resolution" (p. 1), …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 18 [November 29, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-43)

Select article titles: "Developments in Phoenix murder case: Four men charged in case are dismissed" (p. 1), "Asian American leaders meet to discuss communication" (p. 1), "The Rap on Ice: Rapper Ice Cube's latest album has rocked the world because of what many consider to be racist lyrics" (p. 1), "Handling hate crimes" (p. 1), "Manzanar …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 5 [August 30, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-30)

Select article titles: "Full investigation of Arizona killings urged" (p. 1), "Justice official promises ongoing fight for rights" (p. 1), "Redress in Hawaii: 'Non-internees' may qualify" (p. 1), "Minority groups sue for Census adjustment" (p. 3), "Chicago JACL board opposes Thomas nomination to U.S. Supreme Court" (p. 3), "Next redress checks due for evacuees at least …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 19 [May 17, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-19)

Select article titles: "JACL officials review redress process" (p. 1), Nikkei claims bias in police promotion" (p. 1), "Arizona hate crimes bill killed" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-63-19/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 2 [July 19-26, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-27)

Select article titles: "JACL national board news" (p. 1), "Angry reaction hits decision not to adjust census" (p. 1), "L.A. City Council supports Manzanar bill" (p. 1), "Jury finds man guilty in Loo trial" (p. 1), "Layoff of Asian school officials called discriminatory" (p. 3), "By year 2000, whites have clout but minorities move into political …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 4 [August 16-23, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-29)

Select article titles: "JACL gears up strategy to handle Pearl Harbor event" (p. 1), Nikkei--North meets South at PANA event" (p. 1), "Arizona Chapter gets involved in Buddhist murder investigation" (p. 1), "Southern California agencies to investigate Red Onion incident" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 23 [June 14, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-23)

Select article titles: "JACL plans strategy for Pearl Harbor anniversary" (p. 1), "Illinois failing to meet Asian hiring goals" (p. 1), "Bill to protect redress passes California Senate: Clears by one vote; next step is hearings before state Assembly" (p. 1), "Korean War vets petition for change in monument's name policy" (p. 1), "JACL suggests redress …

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doc Envelope from Yokohama Specie Bank, LID., to Tomosuke Masukawa, January 22, 1901 (ddr-csujad-38-532)

An envelope from Yokohama Shōkin Ginkō, San Francisco, California to Tomosuke Masukawa in Seligman, Arizona. It contains the U.S. postal money order receipts, which are found in items: csudh_nao_0500, csudh_nao_0501, csudh_nao_0502, and csudh_nao_0503. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_01_005

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doc Receipt for U.S. postal money order (ddr-csujad-38-528)

A receipt for U.S. postal money order for 2 dollars 25 cents. Issued by M.O.B. [Money Order Branch] of Seligman, Arizona. It was probably purchased by Tomosuke Masukawa. It is enclosed in an envelope which is found in item: csudh_nao_0504. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_01_001

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doc Japanese in Our Midst (ddr-csujad-19-50)

This is an article from the magazine "The Atlantic Monthly," April 1943 which provides a detailed description about the large number of Japanese American people settled in "permanent relocation centers" on the West Coast. It also talks about the distinction between citizen and non-citizen among "the Japanese evacuees." See this object in the California State Universities …

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doc Japanese in our Midst (ddr-csujad-19-81)

This document, "prepared and published under the auspices of the Colorado Council of Churches," describes the background of the situation when the Japanese first started to come to the United States in considerable numbers, evacuation and relocation of Japanese Americans and the concentration of Japanese Americans on the West Coast. It also discusses about the three …

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doc Jap relocation probe begins, June 28, 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-60)

The document describes the investigation of conditions in the incarceration camps in the West. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_02-14_01

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doc College summer service in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-18-5)

Call for college students to meet a "desperate need" by serving as group work leaders supporting community activities, arts and recreation, church vacation Bible schools, and boys and girls clubs in either the Gila River or Manzanar Incarceration Camp; flier states that such service would provide the students with the opportunity to "serve significantly in these …

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doc Invitation to freedom - A proposal for a program of liberal adult education (ddr-csujad-18-1)

Detailed proposal for an "adult education system for the Japanese relocation project at Poston, Arizona"; the author credits the American Friends Service Committee for financial support for research and a trial of the plan. Sections of the report include "Background at Poston"; "Foreground of the Problem"; "The Great Books"; "The Seminar"; "The Schedule and Organization"; "The …

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Statement on testimony of Harold. H. Townsend before the House of Representatives Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities, May 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-11)

doc Statement on testimony of Harold. H. Townsend before the House of Representatives Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities, May 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-11)

This document contains the statements of Harold H. Townsend before the house of representatives sub-committee of the special committee of Un- American activities. There is scarcely a page of this testimony that does not contain one or more false, misleading or exaggerated statements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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img Grand Canyon (ddr-csujad-11-195)

A postcard with a note that reads, "Grand Canyon from Bright Angel Point on the North Rim." From page 77 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_77_001

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doc Postcard from Aiko to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara, September 14, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-166)

A postcard from Aiko, who is incarcerated in the Poston camp to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara in Glendale in Arizona. It was probably mailed in 1945. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 2. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_02_001

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img Postcard from Aki to Fumio Fred Takano, September 1, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-76)

A postcard sent to Fumio Fred Takano while he was incarcerated in the Gila River camp in Arizona. The postcard captures the street scene in Wickenburg, Arizona. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_37_001

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av An Oral History with Margaret Masuoka (ddr-csujad-29-25)

An interview with Margaret Masuoka, a volunteer at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), conducted for the Japanese American Project at California State Fullerton's Center for Oral and Public History. Specifically, this interview provides insight to Masuoka's personal history dealing with the prejudice that she and her family faced due their Japanese ancestry; her family's settlement …

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av An Oral History with J.S. Kishiyama and Y. Kishiyama (ddr-csujad-29-3)

Reflections of an elderly Orange County, California couple on their experiences in America. He recounts his years as an immigrant; she discusses her family background, makeup of Japanese-American community, and rural living. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton; interview conducted by Pat Morgan. …

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img Street scene Parker, Arizona (ddr-csujad-29-258)

Street view of Parker, Arizona. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P201

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av An Oral History with John Yukio Mori (ddr-csujad-29-2)

A Sansei and conscientious objector to the Vietnam war discusses alternate service as partner in Amerasia Bookstore, a nonprofit organization serving Los Angeles's Little Tokyo; activities in Young Buddhist Association; parent's reaction to his current life-style; and long term effect of World War II incarceration. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese Oral History Project …

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doc An Oral History with Mitsuo Nitta (ddr-csujad-29-4)

Oral history with Nisei farmer/businessman from pioneering Orange County, California family gives prewar biographical information with emphasis on Japanese Americans in Orange County. Discusses World War II forced removal, experiences in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the role of the Japanese American Citizens League before and after World War II. This oral history was conducted …

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