Seattle, Washington hearings

Hearings were held by the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) in Seattle, Washington, on September 9-11, 1981. Written testimonies were submitted by former camp inmates and others, and some individuals were chosen to testify in person before the Commission. The hearings were conducted in 20 cities across the nation, and in 1982 the CWRIC issued its report 'Personal Justice Denied.' Ultimately, the CWRIC recommended, among other things, $20,000 individual compensation to those incarcerated and a formal government apology.

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doc Testimony of Yutaka Fujikado (ddr-densho-67-279)

Written testimony of Yutaka Fujikado, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-279/

doc Testimony of Teimei Tim Okimura (ddr-densho-67-255)

Written testimony of Teimei Tim Okimura, born in Florin, California. Incarcerated in the Fresno Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-255/

doc Testimony of Franklin M. Koriyama (ddr-densho-67-265)

Written testimony of Franklin M. Koriyama of Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-265/

doc Testimony of Theresa Takayoshi (ddr-densho-67-164)

Written testimony of Theresa Takayoshi of Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Discrimination and Psychological Impact." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-164/

doc Testimony of Henry S. Itoi (ddr-densho-67-270)

Written testimony of Henry S. Itoi, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-270/

doc Testimony of Kiyoshi Patrick Okura (ddr-densho-67-281)

Written testimony of Kiyoshi Patrick Okura, born in Los Angeles, California. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-281/

doc Testimony of Ken Nakano (ddr-densho-67-258)

Written testimony of Ken Nakano, Seattle JACL historian and Lake Washington Redress Chairman. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-258/

doc Testimony of Samuel T. Shoji (ddr-densho-67-178)

Written testimony of Samuel T. Shoji, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Personal Experiences at Puyallup and Minidoka Centers." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-178/

doc Testimony of Catherine Treadgold (ddr-densho-67-165)

Written testimony of Catherine Treadgold of San Francisco, California. Worked for the U.S. government during World War II. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Political Attitudes and Camp Treatment." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-165/

doc Testimony of Emmet L. O'Connor (ddr-densho-67-187)

Written testimony of Emmet L. O'Connor, Lt. Col. Infatry (Ret.), born in Hawaii. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Impact on Japanese American Veterans."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-187/

doc Testimony of Mark Murakami (ddr-densho-67-142)

Written testimony of Mark Murakami, president of the Hongwanji Mission Society in Hawaii. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "The Hawaiian Experience." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-142/

doc Testimony of Homer Yasui (ddr-densho-67-237)

Written testimony of Homer Yasui of Portland, Oregon. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Economic Losses." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-237/

doc Testimony of Emi Somekawa (ddr-densho-67-202)

Written testimony of Emi Somekawa of Portland, Oregon. Incarcerated in the North Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Family Impact and Justice." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-202/

doc Testimony of Frank Chin (ddr-densho-67-167)

Written testimony of Frank Chin. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "WRA Policies, Effects of 'Loyalty' Oath."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-167/

doc Testimony of Sachi Okazaki (ddr-densho-67-304)

Written testimony of Sachi Okazaki. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-304/

doc Testimony of Charles Davis, American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon (ddr-densho-67-232)

Written testimony of Charles Davis, Executive Board Member, American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Oregon Area Witnesses."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-232/

doc Testimony of Peter Okada (ddr-densho-67-218)

Written testimony of Peter Okada of Los Angeles, California. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Multiple Impact on Family."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-218/

doc Testimony of Betty Y. Okura (ddr-densho-67-254)

Written testimony of Betty Y. Okura, born in Firwood, Washington. Incarcerated in Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-254/

doc Testimony of Harry T. Kawanishi (ddr-densho-67-268)

Written testimony of Harry T. Kawanishi, born in Japan. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-268/

doc Testimony of Hon. Charles Royer (ddr-densho-67-134)

Written testimony of Hon. Charles Royer, Mayor of the City of Seattle. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Statements by Public Officials."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-134/

doc Testimony of Hideso John Nomura (ddr-densho-67-305)

Written testimony of Hideso John Nomura, born in Kent, Washington. Incarcerated in the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-305/

doc Testimony of Mae Fukui (ddr-densho-67-273)

Written testimony of Mae Fukui, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-273/

doc Testimony of Alice Sakura Kono (ddr-densho-67-201)

Written testimony of Alice Sakura Kono of Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Family Impact and Justice."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-201/

doc Testimony of Marie Horiuchi Ooka (ddr-densho-67-209)

Written testimony of Marie Horiuchi Ooka, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Psychological Impact and Redress." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-209/

doc Testimony of Warren A. Witte (ddr-densho-67-151)

Written testimony of Warren A. Witte, Executive Secretary of the Pacific Northwest Region of the American Friends Service Committee. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Public Climate and Racism."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-151/