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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

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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

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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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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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National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn present day of remembrance (ddr-csujad-24-175)
A flyer for a tribute to Michi Weglyn and her book "Years of Infamy," on February 21, 1998. The event was put on by the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn. The flyer includes acknowledgements and a schedule of events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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Speeches for the Day of Remembrance celebration and tribute to Michi Weglyn, February 21, 1998 (ddr-csujad-24-183)
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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Michi day: script (ddr-csujad-24-196)
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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[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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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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Years of Infamy by Michi Nishiura Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-173)
A flyer for an event on February 21, 1998 celebrating Michi Weglyn and her book "Years of Infamy." The event was put on by the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_74_01_006

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Tribute to Michi Weglyn by Dr. Clifford I. Uyeda, February 21, 1998 (ddr-csujad-24-184)
A speech by Dr. Clifford Uyeda for the Day of Remembrance celebration and tribute to Michi Weglyn on February 21, 1998. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_74_02_003

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National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn present day of remembrance (ddr-csujad-24-174)
A flyer for a tribute to Michi Weglyn and her book "Years of Infamy," on February 21, 1998. The event was put on by the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_74_01_007

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Office of Redress Administration ORA Community outreach form: instructions (ddr-csujad-55-95)
Form created for individuals who may be eligible for redress under the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Circa 1988. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00099

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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

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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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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

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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

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Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-92)
Form letter confirming identity verification for individuals receiving compensation 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_00096

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Redress update (ddr-csujad-55-96)
Information about receiving redress payments per the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 for California residents who were also receiving public assistance or Medi-Cal. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00100

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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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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

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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

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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

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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)
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

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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 …