Civil liberties

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 8 (August 22, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-33)

Selected article titles: "Foes of California English Initiative Form Coalition to Prevent Passage" (pp. 1, 8), "Japanese National Kept in Detention by Provision on McCarran-Walter Act" (pp. 1, 3), "President's Corner: Here's What We're Doing" (p. 5), and "U.S., Latin American Nikkei Athletes 'Go for the Gold' in Mexico Sportsfest" (pp. 6-7).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 16 (October 17, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-41)

Selected article titles: "Veto of Calif. Bilingual Ed Bill Assailed" (pp. 1, 8), "S.F. Meeting: LEC Weighs Prospects for Redress in '87" (pp. 1, 8), "New 'Nissei Soldier' Documentary in the Works" (pp. 1, 8), and "450 Titles: Bibliography of Books on JAs Released" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 11 (September 12, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-36)

Selected article titles: "Deukmejian Announces Opposition to Prop. 63" (p. 1), "'Compensate Victims': Illinois Gov. Backs Redress" (p. 1), and "East Wind: A Lesson in Linguistics: Notes on 'Nikkei'" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 3 (July 18, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-28)

Selected article titles: "Coalition to Fight English Initiative" (pp. 1, 6), "LEC Update: Close Encounters of Congressional Kind" (pp. 4-5), and "Nisei Compensated by Seattle School District Contribute to Redress Campaign" (p. 6).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-58-28/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 13 (September 26, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-38)

Selected article titles: "Anti-Asian Violence Seen as Nationwide Problem" (pp. 1, 8), "JACL Election Spawns Controversy: Do Delegates Obey Chapter or District?" (pp. 1-2, 4), "Task Force Hearings: New York Asians Speak on Community Issues" (p. 3), and "Asian Groups Unanimous in Opposing Prop. 63" (p. 6).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-58-38/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 15 (October 10, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-40)

Selected article titles: "Boycott Started: Nakasone Still Under Fire; Backlash May Affect JAs" (pp. 1, 8), "Prop. 63 Hearings: Hayakawa Defends, Officials Attack Initiative" (pp. 1-2), "LEC Update: Caught in the Crossfire" (p. 4), and "Four Groups Give Update on Redress" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 20 (November 14, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-45)

Edition contains Travel Section, A-B, between pages 4 and 5. Selected article titles: "New Lineup in House, Senate May Help Redress Legislation" (pp. 1, 3), "Prop. 63 Passes; Opponents Plan Next Move" (pp. 1-2), "From the Frying Pan: Diary of an 'Enemy'" (p. 4), and "NJAHS Project: Liberators of WW2 Death Camp Sought" (p. 7).

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doc Table of statutes cited (ddr-csujad-55-2127)

Copy of the index of a book on constitutional law. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2230

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doc Endorsement of government policies by the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play (ddr-csujad-55-1741)

List of principles with quotes endorsed by the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play. Statements cover segregation of disloyal Japanese Americans, right to serve in armed forces, "resettlement" to meet manpower shortages, and fair play for loyal Japanese Americans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1743

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1741/

doc Democracy demands: fair play for America's Japanese (ddr-csujad-55-2623)

A brochure that demands Democracy and fair play for America's Japanese. The brochure includes photographs of Japanese American's helping and working in communities. It also includes newspaper clippings speaking up for the Japanese Americans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2787

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2623/

doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, September 14, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-94)

Form letter notifying individuals of their forthcoming redress payment per section 105 of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00098

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-94/

Draft petition from the American Citizens of Japanese ancestry at Heart Mountain War Relocation Center to The President of the United States of America, February 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-425)

doc Draft petition from the American Citizens of Japanese ancestry at Heart Mountain War Relocation Center to The President of the United States of America, February 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-425)

Draft of a petition from the American Citizens of Japanese Ancestry at Heart Mountain incarceration camp to the President of the United States regarding restoration of citizenship privileges and requests for curtailment of anti-Japanese propaganda. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0427

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-425/

doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, January 12, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-87)

Form letter sent to individuals regarding compensation per section 105 of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Includes instructions for determining eligibility and refusing payment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00091

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-87/

doc Schedule A (ddr-csujad-55-90)

List of types of documentation that may be used as proof of identity, probably used by individuals receiving compensation per the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00094

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-90/

doc Japanese American incarceration: a case for redress (ddr-csujad-55-912)

Leaflet by the Japanese American Citizens League promoting support for the redress of civil liberties violations against Japanese Americans during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0914

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Form letter from Heart Mountain requesting that letters be written to government officials regarding relocating to the west coast (ddr-csujad-55-968)

doc Form letter from Heart Mountain requesting that letters be written to government officials regarding relocating to the west coast (ddr-csujad-55-968)

Form letter requesting that letters be written to government officials regarding rescindment of Exclusion Orders and advocating for permission for Japanese Americans to return to the west coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0970

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-968/

doc Redress regulations questions and answers (ddr-csujad-55-85)

Booklet covering questions related to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, a law authorizing compensation to eligible persons of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated during World War II. Question and answer section covers eligibility for redress, verification, documentation, confirmation of review, change of circumstances, payment timeline, resources for ineligible individuals, and information about working with the …

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Draft of petition to the President of the United States of America from American citizens of Japanese ancestry at Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Wyoming (ddr-csujad-55-877)

doc Draft of petition to the President of the United States of America from American citizens of Japanese ancestry at Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Wyoming (ddr-csujad-55-877)

Draft petition letter to the President of the United States regarding clarification of the citizenship status of United States citizens of Japanese ancestry incarcerated at Heart Mountain. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0879

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-877/

doc Constitution: an instrument of democracy (ddr-csujad-55-2125)

Copy of portions of a book regarding the United States constitution, its original ideas, growth, and present use. Chapters include Before the Constitution, the Making of the Constitution, the Constitution Grows Up, Nationalism and States' Rights: The First 70 Years, Protection of Individual Rights, the Power of the President, Expanding the Constitution, Limiting the Constitution, Amending …

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doc Suggestions for resolutions about evacuees of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-18-4)

Presents arguments and supporting "data" to assert that the claim that "America is a white man's country" is "un-American"; that the Government must make a greater effort to supply housing and financial aid for people who are resettling; that those opposing resettlement are "making a mockery of our war aim to ensure justice and freedom"; and …

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doc Letter from C. Walter Borton and Homer L. Morris to Dear Friend, May 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-16-4)

Report to people who have contributed financial support for the Gordon Hirabayashi case on the hearing before the Supreme Court. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JAIC_1-07_02

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-16-4/

doc Letter to Dear Friend from the Gordon Hirabayashi Defense Committee, January 1943 (ddr-csujad-16-3)

Fundraising letter requesting contributions for taking Gordon Hirabayashi's case to the Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco. At the time of writing, Hirabayashi was imprisoned in King County, Washington. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JAIC_1-07_01

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-16-3/

doc Restricted Citizen (ddr-csujad-19-47)

This article, "The Restricted Citizen," from "Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science," by Everett V. Stonequist discusses the difference between democratic constitutional theory and democratic social practice in the treatment of minorities. The article also describes the social structure of the United States and the early process of migration to America. See …

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doc Tribute to Walter M. Weglyn by his friends (ddr-csujad-24-83)

An obituary describing the life of Walter M. Weglyn, husband of Michi Weglyn. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_06_009

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doc [Speeches for the Day of Remembrance celebration and tribute to Michi Weglyn, February 21, 1998] (ddr-csujad-24-195)

Speeches for the Day of Remembrance celebration and tribute to Michi Weglyn on February 21, 1998. This includes speeches from the following people: Frank Emi, Dr. Clifford Uyeda, Dr. Art Hansen, Ayako Higihara, Toshiko Kawamoto, and Robin Kramer on behalf of Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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