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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 38, No. 5, May 2001 (ddr-sjacl-1-489)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Chapter to sell Aki Sogabe Pike Place Market cards; report on Medal of Honor ceremony at Seattle Center; Akemi Matsumoto reports on attending the JACL/OCA Leadership Training in DC; Board Bios-Bill Tashima, Cathy Lowenberg, May Namba; Chapter Newsletters, online at www.JACLSeattle.org; thanks to Page Tanagi for use of the JACL Logo.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 35, No. 10, November 1998 (ddr-sjacl-1-555)

Selected article titles: "I-200 Election Aftermath" (p. 1, 4), "Aki Kurose Scholarship Fund Raises $8,000 to Date" (p. 1), "Study of Nikkei Character Underway in King County" (p. 2), "Heart Mountain Reunion Set for September 15-17, 2000" (p. 2), "Densho Reception Features Videotaped Personal Histories" (p. 2), "Seattle Chapter Website on and Running" (p. 2).

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 36, No. 3, March 1999 (ddr-sjacl-1-460)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Interesting article by Jeffrey Hattori on the positive outcomes of the I-200 campaign, especially in the coalition building with other groups, specifically Asian Pacific American Coalition for Equality (APACE), Seattle OCA, and the NAACP. APACE officially a 501(c)4; housing development dedication, the Aki Kurose Village, 26-unit low-income housing.

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img Buried in the Sand (ddr-one-1-607)

Black and white photographic negative of Aki (Shiraishi) Dong's legs buried in the sand at a beach trip planned by the Sorelles (a high school social club). In the background, three Nisei playing with a beach ball, on the far right is Rose Namba on the far left is Beti ann (Minamoto) Wantroba and the girl …

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img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-265)

Black and white photographic negative of six Obon dancers sitting and smiling for the camera. From left to right: Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, Betty Nakashimada, and Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, 2018 (ddr-sjacl-1-604)

Selected article titles: "Demanding Amazon Stop Selling Surveillance System to Government" (p. 2), "Two Successful Youth Leadership Workshops Held in October" (p. 3), "2018 Youth Scholarships and Past Presidents Luncheon" (p. 4), "Seattle Chapter Recognized with the George J. Inagaki Chapter Citizenship Award" (p. 5), "Mixed Race Discussion brings Youth Together to Share and Learn" (p. …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 38, No. 10, October 2001 (ddr-sjacl-1-494)

Newsletter covering the following topics: ACLF Project helps Seattle JACL forged new youth council, Kaizen, an APA college and young professional group; Aki Kurose Beautification Day draws over 50 volunteers, also unveiling of school reader board on September 26th, the Chapter raised over $10,000 to cover the cost; Seattle JACL letter on September 11th Terrorist attack; …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 37, No. 8, August 2000 (ddr-sjacl-1-481)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Inaugural class of ACLF; Bill Hosokawa to keynote 2001 Installation Banquet; report on Monterey National Convention, Apology to Wartime Resisters, Recognition of Hawaiian Sovereignty, Justice for Wen Ho Lee, election of Ryan Chin and Matthew Nakata, Winner of Inagaki Award, Gordon Hirabayashi as JA of the Biennium, Sayonara Banquet emceed by …

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doc 1988 44th and 45th Reunion (ddr-densho-375-3)

Yearbook-esque memory book of the 1988 Hunt High School Class Reunion Reunion in Seattle, Washington. Book contains portraits of attendees and candid photographs of the reunion.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-86-6)

Gordon Hirabayashi's wartime experiences

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-86-9)

Son's safari excursions

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-86-2)

Description of Gordon Hirabayashi

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-86-11)

Son's life experiences

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-86-7)

Thoughts on interracial marriage

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-83-1)

Remembering Akiko Kurose

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Sat Kuwamoto Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1010-7-5)

Beginnings of the Aki store

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.

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-58)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Tami Okamura, Olinda Saito (bride, standing), Shiuko Sakai, Aki Saito, unidentified, Yoshi Saito, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, remaining individuals unidentified. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-57)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Yoshi Saito, Aki Saito, Tami Okamura (foreground, seated), Capt. Pearce (background, standing), unidentified, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, and Shiuko Sakai . Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 23 (December 6, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-49)

Selected article titles: "FBI Supervisor Reiterates No WW2 Sabotage in U.S." (p. 1), "Negroes Must Build 'Positive Image' Like Japanese Americans After WW2" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: Kawakita Pardon" (p. 2), "Ikenobo Floral Art Due at N.Y. '64 Fair" (p. 5), and "Hand-Sewn Kimono for 'Barbie' Dolls Big Hit at Washington, D.C. 'Aki-No-Ichi' Bazaar; Idea with …

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img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-316)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers rehearsing an Odori folk dance inside Norse Hall in Northeast Portland. Dancers from left to right: Betty Nakashimada, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Mabel (Maekawa) Ota, Carol (Takeda) Smith, unidentified, Tomi Tsujimura, Susan Shizuko (Yoshida) Kurimoto. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as …

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img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-20)

Black and white photographic negative of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Left to right: Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Loretta (Fujii) Kaneko, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Frances (Kinoshita) Mayeda, Grace (Sakano) Robbs, Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa, Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, Rose Namba, Jayne (Katada) Furukawa, …

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img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-19)

Original black and white photographic print of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Left to right: Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Loretta (Fujii) Kaneko, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Frances (Kinoshita) Mayeda, Grace (Sakano) Robbs, Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa, Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, Rose Namba, Jayne (Katada) …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-86-3)

Helping Japanese Americans resettle after World War II

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-86-8)

Discussion of family, past and present

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-86-10)

Sharing ideas on life and death

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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