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 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/

doc Testimony of Kara Kondo (ddr-densho-67-213)

Written testimony of Kara Kondo of Yakima, Washington. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Prewar Climate, Family Impact and Reparation." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-213/

doc Testimony of Theresa Hotoru Matsudaira (ddr-densho-67-195)

Written testimony of Theresa Hotoru Matsudaira, born in Japan. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Japanese Speakers." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-195/

doc Testimony of Kusunosuke Kino (ddr-densho-67-193)

Written testimony of Kusunosuke Kino. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Japanese Speakers."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-193/

doc Testimony of Robert Sadamu Shimabukuro (ddr-densho-67-243)

Written testimony of Robert Sadamu Shimabukuro. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Reparations."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-243/

doc Testimony of Tsuguo Ikeda (ddr-densho-67-176)

Written testimony of Tsuguo Ikeda. Incarcerated in the North Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, 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 "Documents Illustrating Camp Experiences and Attitudes."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-176/

doc Testimony of Ron Wakabayashi (ddr-densho-67-212)

Written testimony of Ron Wakabayashi, born in Reno, Nevada. 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-67-212/

doc Testimony of Jim H. Akutsu (ddr-densho-67-160)

Written testimony of Jim H. Akutsu of 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 "Discrimination and Psychological Impact."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-160/

doc Testimony of Iwao Kosaka (ddr-densho-67-144)

Written testimony of Iwao Kosaka, born in Honolulu Hawaii. Spent most of childhood in Japan, incarcerated in Sand Island internment camp, 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-67-144/

doc Testimony of Elizabeth Begert Dunbar (ddr-densho-67-138)

Written testimony of Elizabeth Begert Dunbar, Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on Asian American Affairs. 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-67-138/

doc Testimony of Alex Gottfried, American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ddr-densho-67-225)

Written testimony of Alex Gottfried, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Organizations."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-225/

doc Testimony of Kathleen Murakami (ddr-densho-67-162)

Written testimony of Kathleen Murakami of Seattle, Washington. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Discrimination and Psychological Impact."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-162/

doc Testimony of Victor H. Kihara (ddr-densho-67-267)

Written testimony of Victor H. Kihara, 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-67-267/

doc Testimony of Kiyoshi Yabuki (ddr-densho-67-154)

Written testimony of Kiyoshi Yabuki of Bellevue, Washington. Served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Veterans." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-154/

doc Testimony of Patsy Saiki (ddr-densho-67-141)

Written testimony of Patsy Saiki of Honolulu, 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-67-141/

doc Testimony of Misao Sakamoto (ddr-densho-67-171)

Written testimony of Misao Sakamoto of 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 "Multiple Impact on Family & Redress." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-171/

doc Testimony of Denny T. Yasuhara (ddr-densho-67-220)

Written testimony of Denny T. Yasuhara of Spokane, Washington. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Multiple Impact on Family."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-220/