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vh Clifford Uyeda Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-122-19-13)

Impressions of Mike Masaoka

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 the resistance …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 74, No. 6 (February 18, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-6)

Selected article titles: "Seattle Fire Chief Raps Article Poking Fun at Asians, Chicanos" (p.1), "L.A. High Tensions Still Unabated" (p.1), "Mike Masaoka Hands in Notice to Terminate" (p.1), "Fear of Hysteria Led to Evacuation" (p.3-4), "Spring Pilgrimage to Manzanar on Mar. 25 Prelude to Dedication" (p.3-4).

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 28, No. 7, July 1991 (ddr-sjacl-1-395)

Newsletter covering the following topics: JACL video, ?Redress: The JACL Campaign for Justice? will premiere in Seattle on September 4th and will be paired with ?Days of Waiting;" 1991 JA Community Directory underway, Janice Yee-Chair; obits for Mike Masaoka and Dr Susumu Fukuda; BIJAC completes photo exhibit, Kodomo no tame ni.

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doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, November 5, 1987 (ddr-csujad-24-33)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which Weglyn praises Chin for a piece he wrote in the "San Jose Mercury News" critiquing "Moses." Weglyn is likely referring to the book "They Call Me Moses Masaoka" by Mike Masaoka and Bill Hosokawa, which was published in 1987. See this object in the California State …

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doc Letter from JACL leadership discussing the formation of the Committee of 150 (ddr-densho-338-366)

The JACL Committee of 150 honored Larry and Guyo Tajiri for their work with the Pacific Citizen.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 12 (September 21, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-38)

Selected article titles: "Refugee farm workers runoff, jeopardize program" (p. 1), "Refugee workers quitting camp scored by Masaoka" (p. 1), "Nisei aspirant for Wash. state seal loses in primaries" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka postpones departure to Japan, to testify on trade matters" (p. 1), "25,000 Japanese war brides" (p. 2), "Japan Festival" (p. 2), "People in …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-15-6)

Thoughts on Mike Masaoka and the Japanese American Citizens League

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 …

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vh James Omura Interview II Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-11-7)

Opinion of the Japanese American Citizens League and Mike Masaoka

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 …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-122-21-8)

Witnessing the arrest of Mike Masaoka on December 7, 1941

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 …

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doc Written statement by Mike Masoka on problems facing Japanese Americans for the Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies (ddr-densho-356-762)

A written statement by Mike Masaoka on problems facing Japanese Americans for the Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies. Issues include: decrees in patronage to Japanese owned business, cancelation of insurance polices for Japanese Americans, increased violence towards Japanese Americans, conflicting information regarding state and federal orders being provided to the community, inability to travel, and inability …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 14 (October 7, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-40)

Selected article titles: "JACL Given Pledge on Citizenship Measure. Congressmen Promise Action on Naturalization Proposal Before End of 1950 Session" (p. 1), "JACL May Ask Lump Sum Indemnity for Evacuees. Advance Payment Proposal Also Voted by Delegates at Evacuation Claims Session" (p. 1), "JACL Recognitions Banquet Honors Officials, Individuals Who Aided Japanese Americans" (p. 2), "Name …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 20 (November 15, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-46)

Selected article titles: "A great day for Mike and American Nisei" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka to speak on JACL - past, present and future at Chicago" (p. 1), "Enomoto sanctions Chicago JACL protest" (p. 1), "Inouye, Matsunaga, Mink roll up record setting vote" (p. 1), "Seattle JACLers hear local Negro militants" (p. 1), "Agnew worried over …

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doc FBI memos from Dies Sub-Committee hearings on Japanese Americans (ddr-densho-122-581)

Copies of memos concerning Mike Masaoka's testimony before committee

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vh Randy Senzaki Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-18-4)

Thoughts on Mike Masaoka; dealing with controversy as national director of the JACL

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 …

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vh James Omura Interview I Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-4-9)

The Japanese American Citizens League before World War II, meeting Mike Masaoka

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, …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 4 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-112)

Selected article titles: "Heart Mountain Shivers; Mercury Drops to 28 Below Zero" (p. 1), "Life Takes Pictures of Center Life" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka Postpones Visit Here" (p. 1), "Draft Registrants Must Notify Local Board of Addresses" (p. 2), "Don't Rub Snow Into Frostbites" (p. 2), "Editorial: Welcome to Heart Mountain, Senator Reynolds!" (p. 4), "English …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 3 (January 25, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-4)

Selected article titles: "Reveal Gen. Marshall's Support of Nisei. Disclose Secretary of State's Wartime Action to Restore Citizen Rights to Group" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka Reviews Nisei Problems in Conference With White House Representative" (p. 1), "Portland Drops Wartime Ban on Issei Business" (p. 2), "Protest Threat To Oust Nisei From House. 150 Persons Attend Mass …

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doc Letter from Harry and Yaso Ueno to Michi and Walter Weglyn, June 03, 1987 (ddr-csujad-24-44)

A letter from Harry and Yaso Ueno to Michi and Walter Weglyn in which the authors lament a United States Supreme Court and criticize Japanese American Citizens' League (JACL) leader Mike Masaoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_02_003

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img l-r: Prime Minister of Japan Eisaku Sato, President Richard Nixon, Mike Masaoka, JACL president Jerry Enomoto (ddr-densho-122-714)

Taken during official state visit.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 19 (November 8, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-45)

Selected article titles: "Spokane Medical Student Wins 1968 Dr. Nobe Memorial Award" (p. 1), "More immigrants from Asia may generate ill will" (p. 1), "Emergency Detention Act Repeal: 'Local Contacts' Wanted" (p. 1), "Japan Confers Mike Masaoka With Award" (p. 1), "Sen. Inouye Opposed to any Law Providing Detention Camps in U.S." (p. 1), "Lake Okeechobee …

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doc Statement opposing the inclusion of the words and name of Mike Masaoka on the Memorial in Washington D.C. (ddr-densho-122-602)

By William Hohri, personal information redacted.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 30 No. 4 (January 28, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-4)

Selected article titles: "46 Japanese Americans Enter Election Campaign in Hawaii For Constitutional Convention" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka Will Advise MGM on 442nd Picture. Saga of Famed Nisei Regiment Will Be Told in Film Proposed For 1951 Release by Studio" (p. 1), "Okinawa Visits Now Permitted by U.S. Army" (p. 2), "Research Work Undertaken in JACL …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 10 (March 6, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-10)

Selected article titles: "Hawaii Statehood passes Senate group; JACLer hopes future pleas unnecessary" (p. 1), "Lip service to brotherhood idea not enough, CLers told" (p. 1), "Idaho governor signs marriage bill" (p. 1), "Washington's governor, Seattle mayor, Mike Masaoka address" (p. 3), "Project to aid Issei old folks in homes aired" (p. 5), "JACLer testifies for …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVIII, No. 5, May 1981 (ddr-sjacl-1-296)

Newsletter covering the following topics: May 23, Mock hearing on JA internment to be held at NVC; Seattle JACL co-sponsors symposium on hibakusha with UW; tips on Redress hearing testimony; where was Ron Wakabayashi? Supposed to be at PNWDC, but went to Wash for a secret meeting with Mike Masaoka, Floyd Shimomura, and John Tateishi. Ron …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVIII, No. 5, May 1981 (ddr-sjacl-1-224)

Newsletter covering the following topics: May 23, Mock hearing on JA internment to be held at NVC; Seattle JACL co-sponsors symposium on hibakusha with UW; tips on Redress hearing testimony; where was Ron Wakabayashi? Supposed to be at PNWDC, but went to Wash for a secret meeting with Mike Masaoka, Floyd Shimomura, and John Tateishi. Ron …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-1-224/

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