Registration and the "loyalty questionnaire"

vh Mas Hashimoto Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1015-7-24)

The effects of the so-called "loyalty questionnaire"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1015-7-24/

vh Nelson Takeo Akagi Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1013-2-16)

Family responses to the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and draft

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-2-16/

vh Nelson Takeo Akagi Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1013-2-15)

Being asked to sign the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" outside of camp

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-2-15/

vh Norman I. Hirose Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1013-7-24)

Answering "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" because mother wanted to go to Japan

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-7-24/

vh Chizuko Iyama - Ernie Iyama Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1012-5-4)

Difficulties with the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-5-4/

vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1005-1-14)

Transferees to and from Tule Lake

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1005-1-14/

vh Gene Akutsu Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1016-4-4)

Making the decision to resist the draft

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1016-4-4/

vh Jim Akutsu Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-12-7)

Answers to the so-called "loyalty questions"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-12-7/

vh Michi Weglyn Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-22-9)

Questions over whether the leave clearance questionnaire was compulsory

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-22-9/

vh Michi Weglyn Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-122-22-8)

The impact of the "loyalty oath": stirrings of organized resistance

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-22-8/

vh Michi Weglyn Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-22-6)

The impact of the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" on families

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-22-6/

vh Michi Weglyn Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-122-22-1)

Discussion of the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and the problems it posed for the Issei and Nisei

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-22-1/

vh Michi Weglyn Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-22-5)

The unfairness of the two so-called "loyalty questions"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-22-5/

vh Michi Weglyn Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-122-22-3)

Theory as to why the leave clearance questionnaire was instituted

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-22-3/

vh Roger Daniels Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-25-5)

Discussion of the leave clearance questionnaire: "it was stupid and counterproductive"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-25-5/

vh Frank Emi Interview II Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-20-5)

Discussion of the leave clearance questionnaire: "I felt so strongly that these questions were very unfair and stupid"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-20-5/

vh Shizuko "Suzie" Sakai Interview Segment 7 (ddr-one-7-4-7)

Unrest surrounding the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" in camp

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-7-4-7/

vh Henry Sakamoto Interview Segment 12 (ddr-one-7-33-12)

Introduction of short- and long-term leaves in camp

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-7-33-12/

vh Frank Emi Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1002-9-6)

Deciding to qualify answers to the so-called "loyalty questions"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-9-6/

vh Frank Emi Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1002-9-5)

Frustration with the "ambiguous" and "senseless" questions on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire"; posting suggested answers

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-9-5/

vh Frank Emi Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1002-9-7)

Attending hearings regarding qualified answers to the so-called "loyalty questions"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-9-7/

vh Frank Emi Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1002-9-8)

Discussion of the establishment of the draft for Japanese Americans in camp

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-9-8/

vh Shosuke Sasaki Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1002-2-10)

Frustration with the registration questions involving renouncing allegiance to Japan

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-2-10/

vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1002-4-11)

Description of play written about the camp experience and the loyalty issue

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-4-11/

vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1002-4-7)

Years later, writing a play about the loyalty issue

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-4-7/

Registration and the "loyalty questionnaire"

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