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doc Campaign letter for SJR 21 from JACL (ddr-densho-280-27)

This letter from the Japanese American Citizens League encourages Washington state voters to vote "yes" for Senate Joint Resolution No. 21, which would abolish restrictions on land ownership. It details the reasons a similar resolution did not pass two years ago and encourages readers to spread the word about SJR 21.

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doc Washington's 1889 Land Law-- Why Repeal? (ddr-densho-280-24)

A history of the West Coast's land ownership laws from 1864 to 1962. This document argues that the contemporary land ownership laws are outdated and encourages readers to vote in the upcoming election.

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doc Some Proposed Changes to SJR 21 letter (ddr-densho-280-29)

A typed document from Joe Hamanaka to Tak Kubota, General Chairman of JACL's Committee on Abolishing Restrictions on Land Ownership, outlining some proposed changes to a letter about passing Senate Joint Resolution No. 21.

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doc Senate Joint Resolution No. 21 (SJR #21): Abolishing Restrictions on Land Ownership fact sheet (ddr-densho-280-30)

A typed and revised document that briefly outlines the key points behind Senate Joint Resolution 21.

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doc Letter from Mrs. L. [Lester] Suzuki to Rev. [Wendell L.] and Mrs. [?] Miller, May 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-20-4)

Personal letter written from the Santa Anita Assembly Center. Suzuki thanks Reverend Miller and Mrs. Miller for their kindness; mentions friends among the "dear Caucasian ministers such as you"; and discusses the importance of religious services, housing in a new barrack vs. in the stables, making furniture from scrap wood, an impending increase in number of ...

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doc Letter from George K. Sakai, 1942 May 4 (ddr-csujad-20-14)

Letter from George Sakai to United Methodist Church regarding address information for a mutual friend. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WLM_01-46_13

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 47, No. 16 (October 17, 1958) (ddr-pc-30-42)

Select article titles: "JACL hails quick FBI move against Jewish temple vandals" (p.1); "Racial discrimination in home-buying hits Toronto area Japanese for 1st time" (p.2)

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 63, No. 14 (September 30, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-39)

Select article titles: "Study of Nisei attitudes on American political practices now underway" (p. 1); "House repeals cooly trade laws" (p.1); "Anti-Semitism still a simmering sore" (p. 3); "6 Nisei join silent picket of women in front of Chicago realty board" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 77, No. 13, (September 28, 1973) (ddr-pc-45-38)

Select article titles: "Liem Tuai to Face Incumbent in November Bid for Mayorality" (p.1); "League of Women Voters: Nisei Challenges Male Ban" (p.1); "Patsy Mink Shakes Up Merriam" (p.1); "JACL Chapter Scholarships at a Glance" (p.2); "Senate Passes Postcard Registration Bill to Aid Japanese-Speaking Voters" (p.6).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 80, No. 7 (February 21, 1975) (ddr-pc-47-7)

Selected article titles: "To the Point: Scapegoating" (pp. 1-2), "Pacific Southwest District Council: Move on for Impeachment" (pp. 1-2), and "Crossroads to Somewhere: What It Takes to Make Someone Care" (p. 2).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 80, No. 5 (February 7, 1975) (ddr-pc-47-5)

Selected article titles: "Hiring Ban on Illegal Aliens: Proposal Gets Top Priority in House Judiciary Committee, Vows Rodino" (p. 1), "Interracial Marriages Among Nikkei Rising" (p. 1), "Japanese Studies at Primary Levels Proves Popular in S.F. (p. 3), and "$1-Billion Hawaii Native Claims Settlement Bill Re-Introduced" (p. 6).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 81, No. 7 (August 15, 1975) (ddr-pc-47-32)

Selected article titles: "Nat'l JACL Facing Deficit of $30,000" (pp. 1-2), "FBI Still Keeps List of Security 'Risks' on File" (pp. 1-2), and "High Influx of Asian Immigrants, Tourists to Stay" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 80, No. 17 (May 2, 1975) (ddr-pc-47-17)

Selected article titles: "JACL-Political Education: JACL-ADC, Inc. May Be Reactivated" (p. 1), "JACL Supports 'Babylift'" (p. 1), "NC-WNDYC Quarterly: Interracial Couples Address Workshop" (p. 2), and "Presidential Classroom: Reflections of '75" (p. 2).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 81, No. 11 (September 12, 1975) (ddr-pc-47-36)

Selected article titles: "EDC-MDC Airs 3 Issues: Vietnam Refugees, Budget, '74 Mandates" (p. 1), "EDC-MDC Workshops Stress 'Action'" (pp. 1-2), "Little Tokyo Redevelopment: Ground Broken for Higashi Hongwanji" (p. 1), and "Chiaroscuro: How Can We Not Get Involved in Community Affairs" (p. 2).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 19 (November 8, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-45)

Select article titles: "Racial Hate Groups Stepping Up Activities in West Coast Cities" (p. 1); "Severe repercussions feared by newsman over present U.S. policy with Japan" (p. 2); "Purpose of amici briefs filed by 14 organizations to aid NAACP accomplished" (p. 8); "$55,000 Vested Funds Returned to New Yorkers" (p. 8).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 4 (July 26, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-30)

Select article titles: "TV Critic says Anti-Nisei Films Should be Junked" (p. 1); Aliens seeking adjustment of residence status allowed trips to U.S. possessions; Japanese circus performer can visit Hawaii" (p. 1); Library Named in Memory of Ex-Calif. Issei" (p. 2); "U.S.-Japan gov't cooperation assured for Nisei businessman's international confab" (p. 2); Hawaiian students gather material ...

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 52, No. 12 (March 24, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-12)

Selected article titles: "Laud Board Meeting Most Productive" (p. 1), "Rep. Inouye Warns JACL Bowling Dinner Audience of Grave International Situation" (p. 1), "East of the River: Strategy of Protest Against Use of 'Jap'" (p. 2), and "Nat'l Board Recommends..." (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 52, No. 4 (January 27, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-4)

Selected article titles: "Walter Tsukamoto Succumbs: Served for Thirty Years in Army with Distinction" (p. 1), "Americanism Was Foremost in Life of Past Nat'l President" (p. 1), and "Chuman Warns West L.A. JACL Members Be Registered Voters" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 52, No. 13 (March 31, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-13)

Selected article titles: "Wash. Alien Land Law Repeal Committee Assured Nat'l JACL Aid for '62 Ballot: Chuman Praises Comeback of Group After Defeat of Same Measure Last Year" (p. 1), "Nisei Minds Agree with JACL Policy on Kawakita Matter that Japanese Government Shouldn't Intervene for Traitor" (p. 2), and "Nat'l Board Recommends" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 52, No. 3 (January 20, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-3)

Selected article titles: "JACL Policy on Aging Adopted by White House Conference: Issei Background Cited as Factor" (p. 1), "Advocates of Financing Program for Age Through Social Security in Huge Majority" (p. 1), "Issei Poem Read Before Emperor" (p. 3), and "Hope Someday 'Most Successful Lobbyist in Washington' Will Be Decorated for His Crusade to Aid ...

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol 68, No. 4 (January 24, 1969) (ddr-pc-41-4)

Select article titles: "NC-WN opens $10,000 fund drive" (p. 1); "Nisei prof sympathizes with student strike" (p. 1); "Hayakawa speaks out in interview" (p. 3); "Racial prejudice not grounds for annulment of marriage, judge rules" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol 68, No. 12 (March 21, 1969) (ddr-pc-41-12)

Select article titles: "Charges Against L.A. Coroner Involves His Mental Health, Pills" (p. 1); "Nisei mother of 12 honor students draws plaudits from Nixon, Reagan, Salinas City and school system" (p. 1); "Peaceful Protest Right Reaffirmed" (p. 2); "Monster: autonomy at University" (p. 2) "Insight on Student Dissent for Change" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 68, No. 20 (May 16, 1969) (ddr-pc-41-20)

Select article titles: "Three More Organizations Join Campaign to Kill Detention Act" (p. 1); "Wakamatsu Colony story told" (p. 1); "Five Utahns named judges for Nat'l JACL undergraduate scholarships" (p. 1); "Sansei Students in San Francisco Seek Asians Studies at High School" (p. 1); " Young Adult's View of Hayakawa's Address: A Challenge to Nisei: Start ...

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol 68, No. 1 (January 3, 1969) (ddr-pc-41-1)

Select article titles: "A 1,000 Tsuru on a Tree" (p. 1); "Campus quiet, but SFSC crisis still at danger point" (p. 1); "JACL Chapters Cautioned on Hayakawa Issue" (p. 1); "Okei-san missing from 1870 census" (p. 3); "Listen to youth, Sen. Onouye warns; their credentials high, patience low" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol 68, No. 5 (January 31, 1969) (ddr-pc-41-5)

Select article titles: "Japan at tricky state of political evolution" (p. 1); "L.A. human rights group pushing for ISA Title II repeal" (p. 1); "Twin Cities To Conduct Class In Afro-American History" (p. 3); "Relevance of Japanese American Evacuation of 1942 to moral issues of today discussed over Berkeley radio" (p. 3); "Segregation in Deep South ...

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