Arrest, searches, and seizures

Many Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) can vividly recall their fathers being hauled off by FBI agents to unidentified destinations for an unknown duration. Not surprisingly, anxiety and uncertainty spread quickly after Pearl Harbor. Many precious heirlooms were burned by families wanting to rid themselves of any connection to Japan. FBI agents raided Japanese American homes, confiscating short wave radios, cameras, and books. With the systematic removal of Issei (first-generation) leaders, the Nisei -- children and teenagers for the most part -- were abruptly asked to represent the larger group as well as their own families. They found themselves translating FBI and military orders for their parents and helping to keep family businesses going.

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doc Record of the Territory of Hawai'I Board of Officers and Civilians in the case of James Seigo Miwa (ddr-densho-437-16)

Transcript and exhibits regarding the arrest and decision to intern James Seigo Miwa for the duration of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-437-16/

doc James Seigo Miwa's Department of Justice internee file (ddr-densho-437-17)

James Seigo Miwa's Department of Justice internee file. Includes information about his arrest, incarceration, and repatriation request.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-437-17/

doc Aliens Turn In 256 Contraband Articles (February 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-654)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 28, 1942, p. 3

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-654/

doc Jap Having 400 Bullets Held (March 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-696)

The Seattle Daily Times, March 19, 1942, p. 8

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-696/

doc Japs Rush for Birth Papers (December 16, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-552)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 16, 1941, p. 13

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-552/

doc "Protective Custody" of Any Suspect May Be Asked (February 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-603)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 6, 1942, p. 4

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-603/

doc 2 Japs Accused of Hiding Funds (December 18, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-554)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 18, 1941, p. 8

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-554/

doc 8,000 Jap Spies, Says Dies! Army, F.B.I. Accused of Buck-Passing. 5 Nipponese Espionage Agencies Held Active. (February 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-598)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 5, 1942, pp. 1, 9

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-598/

Japs, Aliens or Citizens, to Give Up Firearms. Langlie Issues Proclamation After Conferences With Army and Navy; F.B.I. Seizes 50 in Raids Here (February 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-641)

doc Japs, Aliens or Citizens, to Give Up Firearms. Langlie Issues Proclamation After Conferences With Army and Navy; F.B.I. Seizes 50 in Raids Here (February 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-641)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 21, 1942, pp. 1, 3

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-641/

doc 10 U.S. Citizens, 146 Aliens Held (December 10, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-533)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 10, 1941, p. 2

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-533/

doc Hotels, Owned by Japs, Probed (February 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-627)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 16, 1942, p. 10

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-627/

doc F.B.I. Acts at San Pedro, Calif. (December 8, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-524)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 8, 1941, p. 12

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-524/

Aliens Rush to Turn in Radios, Cameras Here. Police and Sheriff Accept Property Given Up By Japanese, Germans and Italians at U.S. Order. (December 28, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-562)

doc Aliens Rush to Turn in Radios, Cameras Here. Police and Sheriff Accept Property Given Up By Japanese, Germans and Italians at U.S. Order. (December 28, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-562)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 28, 1941, p. 1

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-562/