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Narrator Emlei "Emi" Kuboyama

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii. During the Redress Movement, the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA) was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Attorney with the ORA from 1995 to 1998. After leaving the Department of Justice, continued working as a civil rights attorney with the U.S. Department …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/971/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 104, No. 20 (May 22, 1987) (ddr-pc-59-20)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 104, No. 20 (May 22, 1987) (ddr-pc-59-20)
Selected article titles: "House Subcommittee Gives Its Approval to Redress Bill" (p. 1, 8), "Reagan Announces Heritage Week and Asian Nomination" (p. 1), "Authors Comb Country for Camp Artists" (p. 2), and "Department of Justice?" (pp. 4-5).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-59-20/
Dr. Keizaburo Koyama Family Collection (ddr-one-5)
Collection Dr. Keizaburo Koyama Family Collection (ddr-one-5)
The collection consists of English and Japanese correspondence written primarily to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama while he was detained at Department of Justice detention facilities (Fort Missoula, MT, Fort Sill, OK, Camp Livingston, LA, and Santa Fe Detention Center, NM). The letters were sent by his friends and family in Portland, friends detained at other Department …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5/
Typed and notarized letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 1 of 13. (ddr-one-5-228)
doc Typed and notarized letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 1 of 13. (ddr-one-5-228)
Photocopy of a typed letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis concerning the rehearing of Keizaburo Koyama's case. On the first page, Teru writes that she has become discouraged in her efforts to get her husband's case reheard. On the suggestion of her counselor, she is providing a detailed account of her husband's activities. She …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-228/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 5 (July 30, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-30)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 5 (July 30, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-30)
Selected article titles: "FBI Agent Admits Knowledge of Alleged Bribery of Key Witness in 'Tokyo Rose' Case" (p. 1), "Mysterious Fire Razes Home For Rent to Nisei Family" (p. 2), "Justice Department Opens First Evacuation Claims Field Office in Southern California" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-21-30/
Emlei
vh Emlei "Emi" Kuboyama Interview (ddr-densho-1020-12)
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii. During the Redress Movement, the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA) was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Attorney with the ORA from 1995 to 1998. After leaving the Department of Justice, continued working as a civil rights attorney with the U.S. Department …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1020-12/

Narrator Pam Rouse Dixon

Born in Newport News, Virginia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as a Document Technician with the ORA from 1997 to 2000. After the ORA sunset, continued to work for the Department of Justice/Civil …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/939/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, Chicago (ddr-densho-446-221)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, Chicago (ddr-densho-446-221)
Response to letter dated May 28, 1946. First entry to US on Sept 1, 1938, as student on Taiyo Maru at San Francisco. Most recent entry to US on Dec 17, 1945, on SS General Freeman at Seattle after USSBS. Will leave US on June 12 on USS Marine Lynx for 1-year mission with UNRRA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-221/
Program from Christmas party for medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1387)
doc Program from Christmas party for medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1387)
Program for a Christmas party for the medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 56. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1389
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1387/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 116, No. 19 (May 14, 1993) (ddr-pc-65-19)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 116, No. 19 (May 14, 1993) (ddr-pc-65-19)
Select article titles: "Hayashi to head civil rights office of U.S. health agency" (p. 1); "JACL meets with ORA on eligibility issues" (p. 1); "Asian Pacific groups seek more positions in Justice Department" (p. 1); "May proclaimed in honor of Asian Pacific Americans" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-65-19/
Original and second group of internees from South America at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1473)
img Original and second group of internees from South America at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1473)
Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs depicting a social event with a group of quarantined internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 116. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1473/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient (ddr-csujad-42-153)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient (ddr-csujad-42-153)
A copy of a letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, addressing a recipient, who is presumably Yoneko or Mariko Takano. It notifies that their review of the documents has been completed and determined that the requester is eligible for a redress payment …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-153/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to the spouse of a deceased eligible individual, April 7, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-148)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to the spouse of a deceased eligible individual, April 7, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-148)
A copy of a letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, addressing the spouse of a deceased Japanese American who was forced to evacuate and incarcerated during the war. It informs of the the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and instructs to submit …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-148/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient, November 6, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-152)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient, November 6, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-152)
A copy of a letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, addressing a recipient, who is presumably Yoneko or Mariko Takano. It notifies that the recipient's eligibility for a redress payment has been finalized and a check will be sent to the recipient …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-152/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient, May 25, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-150)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient, May 25, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-150)
A copy of a letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, addressing an identified person who was forced to evacuate and incarcerated during the war and is potentially eligible for the compensation. It informs of the the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-150/
Letter from Lt. Col. Merillat Moses to Joseph Savoretti (ddr-densho-446-121)
doc Letter from Lt. Col. Merillat Moses to Joseph Savoretti (ddr-densho-446-121)
Requests advice on the next steps Tsai should take. Also requests the return of the correspondence Tsai sent.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-121/

Narrator Tink Cooper

Born in Atlanta, Georgia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Was Legal Counsel for the ORA from 1991 to 2000. After leaving the ORA, was Chief and Deputy Chief, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Branch, …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/937/
Martha Watanabe Interview (ddr-densho-1020-2)
vh Martha Watanabe Interview (ddr-densho-1020-2)
Born in Chicago, Illinois. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Administrator with the ORA from 1989 to 1991. After leaving the ORA, worked with the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund, the Office …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1020-2/
George H. McLane being sworn into office (ddr-njpa-2-657)
img George H. McLane being sworn into office (ddr-njpa-2-657)
Caption on reverse: "McLANE HEADS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: George H. McLane, administrative assistant to Governor Samuel Wilder King for the past 20-1/2 months, was sworn in today at 9:45 a.m. by Chief Justice Edward Towse of the Territorial Supreme Court (left) in a brief Iolani Palace ceremony as director of the Territorial department of public …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-2-657/
Letter from Francis Biddle to Henry Stimson (ddr-densho-67-99)
doc Letter from Francis Biddle to Henry Stimson (ddr-densho-67-99)
Letter from Francis Biddle to Henry Stimson discussing possibility of evacuation. Biddle states that the Department of Justice has no authority to evacuate American citizens and legal problems could arise if the army chooses to evacuate. Urges Stimson to consider his suggestions before he makes a decision.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-99/
Crystal City Map (ddr-densho-258-202)
doc Crystal City Map (ddr-densho-258-202)
A map was drawn and illustrated by Satoru Ichikawa of Crystal City Texas camp. Satoru Ichikawa's family was reunited at Crystal City after 2 years of being separated. His mother and six siblings had been at Minidoka Concentration Camp and his father at Santa Fe Department of Justice camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-202/
United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Office of District Director, Seattle, Washington, Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-251)
doc United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Office of District Director, Seattle, Washington, Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-251)
Photocopy of a declassified report on the status of Keizaburo Koyama. The report notes that Koyama is moving from the Minidoka War Relocation Project in Hunt, Idaho to 3615 B Cottonwood, Apartment 9918 in Vanport, Oregon. His status is still listed as parolee. The form lists his occupation at the time of arrest as "farm laborer," …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-251/

Narrator Joanne Chiedi

Born in Washington, D.C. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as the ORA's Deputy Director, Verification Unit, from 1989 to 1997. After leaving the ORA, went on to work as the Deputy Executive Officer, …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/935/
Yasashi Ichikawa Interview II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-112-22)
vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-112-22)
Joining husband in Crystal City, Texas, a Department of Justice Camp (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-112-22/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 2 (July 21, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-29)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 2 (July 21, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-29)
Selected article titles: "California Governor Signs Bill To Lower Sports Fishing Fee For State Issei, Other Aliens" (p. 1), "House Appropriations Group Criticizes Justice Department Handling of Claims Program" (p. 1), "Minority Group Americans In Seattle Learn Prejudice Does Not End with Death" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-23-29/
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