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Frank Miyamoto Interview I Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-50-10)
vh Frank Miyamoto Interview I Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-50-10)
The establishment of business associations in Seattle's Japantown
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-50-10/
James Yamazaki Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-175-11)
vh James Yamazaki Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-175-11)
Changes in the Japanese American community after the Immigration Act of 1924

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-175-11/
Frank Miyamoto Interview II Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-51-15)
vh Frank Miyamoto Interview II Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-51-15)
Impact of Immigration Act of 1924 upon the Japanese American community and businesses
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-51-15/
Frank Miyamoto Interview II Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-51-14)
vh Frank Miyamoto Interview II Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-51-14)
The Immigration Act of 1924: "perhaps the worst thing that could have happened to international relations"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-51-14/
Daniel Inouye Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-28-3)
vh Daniel Inouye Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-28-3)
Mother's loss of citizenship

This interview was conducted at the senator's office in Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of a series of interviews with veterans attending the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of the full conference schedule, the interviews were generally shorter in length than the typical Densho interview …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-28-3/
An Oral History with Katsuma Mukaeda - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-56-1)
vh An Oral History with Katsuma Mukaeda - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-56-1)
Chairman of Japanese American Cultural Center and former president of Japanese Chamber of Commerce recounts conditions of prewar Los Angeles's Little Tokyo, its wartime conversion into a black community, postwar reestablishment as a Japanese-American cultural and commercial center. Includes comments on discriminatory legislation, prewar Japan-American relations. World War II removal and incarceration, camp conditions, wartime repatriation …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-56-1/
Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview Segment 11 (ddr-jamsj-2-7-11)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview Segment 11 (ddr-jamsj-2-7-11)
Impact of the alien land law on California's Japanese American agricultural community
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-7-11/
Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1002-5-4)
vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1002-5-4)
Discussion of family's legal case involving the alien land law

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-4/
Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1002-5-6)
vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1002-5-6)
Discussion of prewar legal cases involving Issei

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-6/
Kara Kondo Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-139-5)
vh Kara Kondo Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-139-5)
Impact of the Washington State alien land law on Japanese farmers
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-139-5/
The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 51 (July 22, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-38)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 51 (July 22, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-38)
"Senate Passes Rider to Soldier Brides Act" (p. 1), "House to Debate One Hour on Evacuation Claims Bill" (p. 1), "Tables Deportation, Naturalization Measures" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-38/
The Northwest Times Vol. 5 No. 2 (January 6, 1951) (ddr-densho-229-263)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 5 No. 2 (January 6, 1951) (ddr-densho-229-263)
"Ballots Sent to Members of JACL for Vote" (p. 1), "Naturalization Equality Bill to Get Priority in 82nd Congress, Says Masaoka in His '51 Plans" (p. 1), "Masaoka and Fujii's Attorneys Attack Cal's 37-Year-Old Alien Land Law" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-263/
The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 78 (September 30, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-247)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 78 (September 30, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-247)
"Confusion Reigns in the Nation's Capitol After House, By a Whopping Majority, Votes to Override Vetoed Walter Bill" (p. 1), "Congress Amends Trading Act" (p. 1), "Volunteer Solicitors Cover District in Annual Community Chest Campaign; Our Goal This Year Will be $9,100" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-247/
The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 77 (October 21, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-64)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 77 (October 21, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-64)
"California Bars Alien Japanese From Commercial Fishing" (p. 1), "Acheson to Participate in Oyama Land Case" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-64/
The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 71 (September 6, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-240)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 71 (September 6, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-240)
"Korean Situation Hampers ADC Efforts to Win Boost in Claims Plan Budget" (p. 1), "Walter Bill OK by Truman Expected Soon" (p. 1), "ADC Releases Full Text of GI Bride Bill" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-240/
California Idea of Japanese Situation: Cartoon Published in San Francisco Indicating Extreme Jingo Viewpoint (May 9, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-231)
doc California Idea of Japanese Situation: Cartoon Published in San Francisco Indicating Extreme Jingo Viewpoint (May 9, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-231)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 9, 1913, p. 16
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-231/
Japanese Cannot Lease Yakima Land (March 4, 1922) (ddr-densho-56-369)
doc Japanese Cannot Lease Yakima Land (March 4, 1922) (ddr-densho-56-369)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 4, 1922, p. 2
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-369/
New York Japanese Denounce Land Laws (April 28, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-222)
doc New York Japanese Denounce Land Laws (April 28, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-222)
The Seattle Daily Times, April 28, 1913, p. 2
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-222/
Aliens With Weapons Must Have License (February 10, 1911) (ddr-densho-56-195)
doc Aliens With Weapons Must Have License (February 10, 1911) (ddr-densho-56-195)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 10, 1911, p. 12
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-195/
The Times and the Japanese. (May 17, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-233)
doc The Times and the Japanese. (May 17, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-233)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 17, 1913, p. 6
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-233/
Californians Bow to Wilson's Advice and Again Postpone Bill. However, Anti-Alien Land Ownership Measure Will Come Up Tomorrow and Will Be Voted Upon Then. All Sides Agree Not to Seek Reconsideration. (May 1, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-224)
doc Californians Bow to Wilson's Advice and Again Postpone Bill. However, Anti-Alien Land Ownership Measure Will Come Up Tomorrow and Will Be Voted Upon Then. All Sides Agree Not to Seek Reconsideration. (May 1, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-224)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 1, 1913, pp. 1, 2
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-224/
State Alien Land Law Upheld. Japanese Can't Acquire Realty in Washington. United States Supreme Court Decision Upholds Statutes of Pacific Coast Commonwealths. (November 12, 1923) (ddr-densho-56-382)
doc State Alien Land Law Upheld. Japanese Can't Acquire Realty in Washington. United States Supreme Court Decision Upholds Statutes of Pacific Coast Commonwealths. (November 12, 1923) (ddr-densho-56-382)
The Seattle Daily Times, November 12, 1923, pp. 1, 11
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-382/
War Talk Prevalent in Japan; California Law Arouses People. Former Premier Okuma Declares Conflict is Impending Unless Christianity Can Cope With Crisis. Mass Meeting Demands Extreme Retaliation. (April 18, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-220)
doc War Talk Prevalent in Japan; California Law Arouses People. Former Premier Okuma Declares Conflict is Impending Unless Christianity Can Cope With Crisis. Mass Meeting Demands Extreme Retaliation. (April 18, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-220)
The Seattle Daily Times, April 18, 1913, pp. 1, 13
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-220/
Alien Land Ban Tightened! Cropping Contracts Are Invalid. Persons Ineligible to Citizenship Cannot Make Farming Agreements, U.S. Supreme Court Holds. (November 19, 1923) (ddr-densho-56-383)
doc Alien Land Ban Tightened! Cropping Contracts Are Invalid. Persons Ineligible to Citizenship Cannot Make Farming Agreements, U.S. Supreme Court Holds. (November 19, 1923) (ddr-densho-56-383)
The Seattle Daily Times, November 19, 1923, p. 1
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-383/
Alien Land Leases Illegal. Attorney-General Gives Opinion -- Must Declare for Citizenship. (January 7, 1923) (ddr-densho-56-377)
doc Alien Land Leases Illegal. Attorney-General Gives Opinion -- Must Declare for Citizenship. (January 7, 1923) (ddr-densho-56-377)
The Seattle Daily Times, January 7, 1923, p. 16
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-377/
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