Civil liberties

doc Letter regarding the Civil Liberties Act of 1983 (ddr-densho-102-46)

This letter was written to Washington State Representative Sid Morrison.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-102-46/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 66 (September 12, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-53)

"Citizenship Rights Restored to 4 Nisei Renunciants" (p.1), "ACLU Aide Lauds JACL-ADC Work" (p. 1), "What They Say About Canada's Quiz of Japanese Evacuation Losses" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-53/

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

https://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

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

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-18-4/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-47/

doc 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: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-175/

doc 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-183/

doc 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-196/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-195/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-83/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-173/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-184/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-174/

vh An Oral History with Katsuma Mukaeda (ddr-csujad-29-56)

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/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 18 (May 3, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-18)

Selected article titles: "Oregon Passes Own Version of No-Tax on Claims" (pp. 1, 3), "Segregation in Courtrooms Ruled Invalid" (pp. 1, 3), "Washington Newsletter: Employment Discrimination" (pp. 1-2), and "A Pillar of Strength" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-18/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 15 (April 12, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-15)

Selected article titles: "Washington Newsletter: Supreme Court and Religious Freedom" (pp. 1-2), "Philadelphia JACL Installation Hailed as 'Most Successful' with Rep. Matsunaga, Marutani, Masaoka, Yoshino on Program" (pp. 1-2), "Matsunaga: Nisei Should Rid Prewar Attitudes" (p. 3), and "Ex-Missionary to Japan Well-Known to Evacuees to Attend PSWDC Convention" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-15/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, Vol. 11 (March 13, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-11)

Selected article titles: "Senate Strategy to Defeat Filibuster on Rights Bill Seen" (p.1-2), "Open Housing Law in Seattle Beaten by 2-1 Margin" (p.1-2), "Dr. Morton Grodzin, History Project Resource, Dies" (p.1), "Civil Liberties Clearing House Parley Next Week" (p.3), "Sponsors of Bill Repealing Miscegenation Law Feted" (p.4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-36-11/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 59, Vol. 14 (October 2, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-40)

Selected article titles: "Matsunaga Charges Racial Bigotry in Anonymous Letter Attacking Him" (p.1-2), "'No on 14' Endorsed by Lawyers, Realty Men, Doctors" (p.1), "Voteless GI Files First Suit under U.S. Rights Bill in Hawaii" (p.1), "Racialism in California" (p.2), "5th Fr. JACL Organized in Pacific Northwest" (p.4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-36-40/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 15 (April 9, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-15)

Selected article titles: "Brown Supports Braoder Voter Rights Measures" (p.1), Evacuation Would Be Invalid under Present Court: Kido" (p.1), "U.S. Growers Must Compete for Domestic Workers, Says Wirtz" (p.1), "History Project: Boom and Bust of Berry Growers" (p.1-2), "What's Wrong with Anti-Poverty Program-House Task Force to Seek Answers" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-37-15/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 14 (April 2, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-14)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Reporter Covers Alabama Voting Rights" (p.1), "Nisei Ministers Also in March" (p.1), "EDC Chapters Ask for Progress Report of National JACL Civil Rights Fund" (p.1), "15 U.S. Senators Enthusiastic in Support of History Project" (p.1-2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-37-14/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 25 (June 18, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-25)

Selected article titles: "History Project: Issei Railroaders in the Rockies" (p.1), "Tanno Laborers May Be Sent Home in Two Weeks: Wirtz" (p.1), "JACL Youth Survey among Chapters On" (p.1), "Supreme Court Decisions" (p.2), "Accent on Youth" (p.2), "Low Voter Registration in Hawaii May Bring in U.S. Registrars" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-37-25/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 61, No. 1 (July 2, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-27)

Selected article titles: "Four Projects by JACL Youth Commission Set" (p.1), "Interim Youth Council at Salt Lake City Hailed as Fruitful and Enthusiastic Meeting" (p.1, 4), "Voting Rights Bill" (p.2), "History Project: Marriage Opposition Triggers Suicide" (p.2), "Issei Literary Output Outshadows Nisei" (p.2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-37-27/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 26 (June 25, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-26)

Selected article titles: "Seattle JACL's Human Rights Series Ended" (p.1), "Jr. JACL Interim Councillors Prepare for Major '66 Stand" (p.1-2), "Virginia Court to Test Validity of Its Anti-Miscegination Law" (p.1), "Immigration Bill Slowdown" (p.2), "Non-Discrimination Policies Called for in Seattle Mayor's Order" (p.3), "Yem Claimants File Appeal to Reverse District Court Rule" (p.6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-37-26/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 13 (March 26, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-13)

Selected article titles: "How Best Can JACL Meet Challenge of Voting Rights Fight" (p.1), "Century-Old Hawaiian Law Requiring 'Christian' Name Brought to Light in Sen. Abe's Bill Asking for Elimination of Same" (p.1), "Clarence Pickett Dead, Stood Up for Nisei in WW2" (p.1, 6), "History Project: Evacuation Camp Paintings Donated" (p.3), "JACLer Marches in Alabama" (p.5), …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-37-13/

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