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Leave program of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1670)
Report on the leave program of the War Relocation Authority. Covers west coast evacuation, development of the "relocation program," relocation offices, registration ("loyalty questionnaire"), changes in leave procedures, security investigation, leave clearance, project investigations, hearings, and review, evacuee support, change of address, community acceptance, and current problems with relocation. See this object in the California State …
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Letter from George Bush, President of the United States, October 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-128)
Form letter from George Bush sent to incarcerees that received a restitution payment. Includes a copy of restitution check sent to Joanne Iritani. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0130
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Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Mr. Guy Robertson, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, May 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-565)
Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to Guy Robertson requesting that Robertson provide instructions to incarcerees regarding "seasonal leave." Instructions cover working under contract with the War Food Administration, unemployment complaints, permission to traveling outside the "travel district," breaking labor contract, converting to indefinite leave, selective service, and work record. See this object in the California State …
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Letter from Anne Higgins, Special Assistant to the President and Director of Correspondence, to Tim Yoshimiya, June 15, 1988 (ddr-csujad-55-209)
Correspondence from Anne Higgins to Tim Yoshimiya regarding the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (HR 442, S 1009). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0211
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Japanese-Americans in relocation centers (ddr-csujad-55-346)
Description of the removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Covers "voluntary evacuation", construction of incarceration camps, camp food, medical services, schools, jobs, and indefinite leave permits and policy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0348
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Statement of the Honorable Robert T. Matsui before the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Government Relations (ddr-csujad-55-197)
Testimony given by Robert T. Matsui before the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Government Relations regarding the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (HR 442, S 1009). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0199
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Redress regulations questions and answers (ddr-csujad-55-85)
Booklet covering questions related to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, a law authorizing compensation to eligible persons of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated during World War II. Question and answer section covers eligibility for redress, verification, documentation, confirmation of review, change of circumstances, payment timeline, resources for ineligible individuals, and information about working with the …
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Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to WRA staff members, October 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1640)
Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to WRA Staff Members regarding the cultural background of Japanese incarcerees and the work of John F. Embree. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1642
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Letter from Don Edwards, Member of Congress, to Tim Yoshimiya, July 13, 1987 (ddr-csujad-55-198)
Correspondence from congressman Don Edwards to Tim Yoshimiya regarding the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (HR 442, S 1009). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0200
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Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 85 (Februrary 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-741)
Instructional document regarding trial and punishment of offenses in incarceration camps. Includes list of "offenses punishable by the project director, penalties," "procedure for taking disciplinary action by project director," "offenses punishable by judicial commission, penalties, procedure," "reference of cases to project director for disciplinary action, to judicial commission, or to state and federal prosecuting officials," and …
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Opinion (War Relocation Authority), no. 80 (August 5, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1672)
Report from Philip M. Glick, Solicitor, War Relocation Authority on the effect of alien land laws on the acquisition of property by individuals of Japanese ancestry. Covers the character of alien land law prohibitions, California alien land laws, the act of 1913, the act of 1920 as amended by acts of 1923 and 1927, amendment of …
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Application for voluntary induction, DSS form 165 (ddr-csujad-55-755)
Application form for voluntary induction into the United States land or naval forces. DSS Form 165. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0757
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Recommendations by the Committee on Editing Project Reports on Education for Relocation, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1703)
Report and recommendations by the Committee on Editing Project Reports on Education for Relocation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1705
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Semi-annual report, January 1 to June 30, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1654)
Report covering the "relocation program," leave clearance, nisei and the armed forces, closing of Jerome incarceration camp, Tule Lake incident, segregation movements to Tule Lake, Spanish Consular visits, community government, business enterprises, welfare, education, community activities, legal, evacuee property, health and sanitation, fire protection, internal security, military police, agriculture, industries, motor transport and maintenance, construction and …
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Letter from C. Wayland Brooks, United States Senator, to Mary Yamasnira re: acknowledgement that Frank S. Okusako was wounded in action, December 29, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-241)
Correspondence from C. Wayland Brooks to Mary Yamasnira acknowledging that her brother, Frank Okusako, had been wounded in action. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0243
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Letter from Anne Higgins, Special Assistant to the President and Director of Correspondence, to Tim Yoshimiya, December 17, 1987 (ddr-csujad-55-200)
Correspondence from Anne Higgins to Tim Yoshimiya regarding the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (HR 442, S 1009). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0202
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Civil Liberties Act of 1988 change of address form (ddr-csujad-55-93)
Change of address form related to section 105 of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00097
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Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Reparations Administrator, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Correspondent, 1988 (ddr-csujad-55-86)
Form letter acknowledging receipt of correspondence regarding restitution payment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00090
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Notice and general instructions to Japanese seeking repatriation (ddr-csujad-55-873)
Instructions regarding requests by Japanese citizens for repatriation to Japan. Covers procedures, forms, and requirements for requests. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0875
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Nisei in uniform (ddr-csujad-55-329)
Pamphlet covering Nisei serving in the armed forces during World War II. Includes photographs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0331
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H.R. 442--questions and answers (ddr-csujad-55-89)
Question and answer sheet covering information about H.R.422 including eligibility, "voluntary evacuees," vesting rights, administration and distribution of funds, procedures, notification, and federal and state laws. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00093
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Letter from Tim Yoshimiya to President Ronald Reagan, June 1, 1988 (ddr-csujad-55-204)
Correspondence from Tim Yoshimiya to President Ronald Reagan regarding the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (HR 442, S 1009). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0206
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Relocation of Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-55-332)
Report by the War Relocation Authority on the "Relocation of Japanese-Americans." Sections include: "Background", "Relocation Program," "Evacuated People," "Relocation Centers," "Student Relocation," and "Conservation of Evacuee Property." Includes photographs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0334
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War Relocation Work Corps (ddr-csujad-55-351)
Pamphlet describing the War Relocation Work Corps including planned camp facilities, types of work available, eligibility, benefits, and private employment. "Approved Relocation Areas" section includes descriptions of Manzanar, Parker, Gila, Tule Lake, and Minidoka camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0353
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Recommendations by the Committee, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1697)
Report and recommendations regarding "relocation emphasis, English, and reading materials." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1699