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doc Letter from Alice Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-9)

Letter mentions that she was sending formal studio pictures taken of son, Todd, because their personal cameras were "impounded." She describes the difficulties and uncertainties that people are enduring while waiting for evacuation orders.

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doc Letter from Joyce B. Pine to Alice Endo (ddr-densho-379-196)

Letter catching up with news in Los Angeles and mentions that Mr. Pine wrote to the "Officer in Charge" at Ft. Missoula on Chimata Sumida's behalf

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doc Letter from Alice Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-18)

Letter mentions that they found tenants for the house with a rental fee of $32.50/month. She describes their life waiting for evacuation. She states that the Japanese community already has committees working on rehabilitation after the war.

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 9 (November 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-353)

Selected article titles: "Hogs Vaccinated Against Cholera" (p. 1), "Korematsu, Endo Cases Present Important Legal Issues to Court" (p. 1), "Evacuees Denied Vote in Wyoming" (p. 2), "Nisei Couple Receives Warm Reception from Mrs. Roosevelt" (p. 3).

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-27)

Alice (Yuri) Sumida Endo's letter from underprivileged camp run by St. Barnabas Episcopal Church where she was working as a cook. She mentions that her husband Frank Aiji Endo started work at the McCall's factory in Dayton, Ohio.

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img Gathering of Issei men (ddr-densho-259-445)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "A gathering of a large group of Issei men, sitting and standing in a grassy meadow. There is an American flag prominently displayed and there are unidentifiable steamers on tall poles The tall bluff in the left background reminds me of what the area immediately to the west of Koberg's Beach used …

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img Mike Okagaki playing guitar at the Endo-Furumura wedding (ddr-densho-336-1165)

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img Peter Horikoshi playing guitar at the Endo-Furumura wedding (ddr-densho-336-1162)

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-31)

Letter shares that there were rumors that the family would be sent to Arkansas, and shares where other friends were going. She itemizes the monthly clothing allowance that each person receives. She also shares that a driving range was built and most of his old golfing buddies were playing. She also shares that their family plays …

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-26)

Alice (Yuri) Sumida Endo's letter two weeks after arriving at the American Friends Hostel describing life in comparison to Rohwer. She mentions that her husband, Frank Aiji Endo, is working at a bindery in Dayton, Ohio, and stays in a YMCA. She discusses the shortage of housing and recommends that no one be released from relocation …

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-34)

Letter shares that the items they had stored before evacuation were burglarized and she lost some possessions. She says they are concerned about the possibility of Aiji being drafted, but they hope "he won't be called."

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 3 (October 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-347)

Selected article titles: "Meteorite Found Near Topaz; Specimen Sent to Washington" (p. 1), "Korematsu and Endo Cases to be Heard this Week" (p. 2), "Drafting of Nisei in SLC Area Hits Labor Shortage" (p. 2), "Evacuee Hater Changes Mind, Supports CAPFP" (p. 3).

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img 4 generations of Sumida women posing in front of Japanese doll collection (ddr-densho-379-445)

4 generations of Sumida women posing in front of Japanese doll collection displayed every March 3rd (Doll's Day).

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img All Center Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah (ddr-densho-242-29)

Caption by Ike Hatchimonji: "This Photograph Taken by Bill Shipler, Salt Lake City, 44043." Caption: "The All Center Conference. Feb 16-25, 1945 Salt Lake City, Utah. Representatives from every WRA camp met to confer with officials of the WRA to discuss issues facing internees after release from the camps. Kumezo Hatchimonji quote: 'The delegation from Heart …

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img Women and child on bench (ddr-densho-379-725)

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vh William Marutani Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-44-6)

The Mitsuye Endo case, justice delayed

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. The …

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. V No. 31 (October 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-209)

Selected article titles: "Fire Breaks Out Sat. Night in MP Section" (p. 1), "Evacuee Opens Law Office in Chicago" (p. 1), "Seek Issei, Nisei for Munitions Depot Work. Trio to Start Sign-ups" (p. 1), "JACL Reports: Supreme Court to Hear Korematsu, Endo Cases" (p. 1).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 24 (December 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-367)

Selected article titles: "Time Comments of Court Decision on Endo Case" (p. 1), "Cleared Evacuees May Enter Calif. After Jan 2" (p. 1), "Coast Housing Survey" (p. 1), "Relocation Officers for West Coast Areas Named" (p. 3), "Evacuee Property Office Helps in Collecting Rent, Making Leases, Etc." (p. 13).

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img Portrait of Mary Abe's family (ddr-one-1-77)

Black and white photographic negative of Mary Abe's family posed seated in her living room. Photo portrait of an unknown man on the side table. Back row left to right: Marge Horigami, Florence "Flo" (Teshima) Anazawa, remaining unidentified . Front row left to right: May (Abe) Endo unidentified woman.

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img Portrait of Mary Abe's family (ddr-one-1-78)

Black and white photographic negative of Mary Abe's family posed seated in her living room. Photo portrait of an unknown man on the side table. Back row left to right: Marge Horigami, Florence "Flo" (Teshima) Anazawa, remaining unidentified. Front row left to right: May (Abe) Endo, unidentified woman.

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img Issei men at a funeral (ddr-densho-259-340)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "Group of 50 or more well dressed Issei men, many of whom appear to be wearing black armbands, so this may have been a post-funeral scene. This gathering may have been to mourn the death of the Emperor Meiji."

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doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 9 (April 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-300)

Selected article titles: "Story of Discrimination Against Relocator Told in Life Magazine" (p. 1), "Draft: Status of Men in ERC Clarified" (p. 1), "Leupp Center to Be Reopened by WRA" (p. 1), "WRA Powers Challenged in Mitsuye Endo Case" (p. 2), "Ickes Raps La Guardia, Bricker for Racialism" (p. 3).

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4311 (May 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-24)

Selected article titles: "The War Warmed Over"; "Memorial Service Held for Pfc. H. Endo"; "Hood River Not Only Place"; "Closing Dates Set for Center Schools"; "Seek to Repeal California Code Permitting Segregated Schools"; "Young Issei Takes Life in New York City"; "100 Infantry to Play 2 Softball Games This Sunday."

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doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 8 (April 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-299)

Selected article titles: "Supreme Court Advice Asked in Endo Case" (p. 1), "5 Former Residents of Hawaii Leave Topaz to Join Relatives" (p. 1), "Nisei ERC Use Mooted. Stimson Explains Placing of Draftees in Inactive Status" (p. 2), "Calif. Alien Land Law Changes Proposed" (p. 2), "Evacuation is Propaganda News for Japan, Nash" (p. 2).

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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-379-461)

Cheryl (center) poses with her Uncle Ken and Aunt Emmy. Written on the page in the photograph album "Cheryl's Birthday Party 1948". It was Cheryl's second birthday party.

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