Performing arts

vh Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga Interview II Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-250-8)

Coming to terms with Japanese American identity: wanting to become a popular entertainer

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 4 (July 26, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-30)

Select article titles: "TV Critic says Anti-Nisei Films Should be Junked" (p. 1); Aliens seeking adjustment of residence status allowed trips to U.S. possessions; Japanese circus performer can visit Hawaii" (p. 1); Library Named in Memory of Ex-Calif. Issei" (p. 2); "U.S.-Japan gov't cooperation assured for Nisei businessman's international confab" (p. 2); Hawaiian students gather material …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 24 (June 14, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-24)

Selected article titles: "Oriental actors of America seek more roles in New York show" (p. 1), "Housing, jobs, school main areas of Chi Concern: JACL chapter issues human relation policy" (p. 1), "37 Nikkei delegates elected to Hawaii constitutional convention meeting" (p. 1), "Dr. Noguchi heads autopsy team in Kennedy murder" (p. 1), "Nisei GIs changed …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 8 (August 21, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-33)

Selected article titles: "Asian actors protest snub" (p. 1), "Culture of new Mainland arrivals may smother diverse life-styles of Hawaii" (p. 1), "Hollywood film industry anxious to sign Orientals in technical work pool" (p. 1), "MSG not hazardous generally: FDA say" (p. 1), "Nationwide protest organized against new 'Teahouse' musical" (p. 1), "Naturalizations lag while number …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 20 (November 13, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-45)

Selected article titles: "California rejects textbook" (p. 1), "Methodists hear role of ethnic church stressed" (p. 1), "Japan born man slain on street in San Francisco" (p. 1), "American Samoa tuna canneries neglect fishermen, says doctor" (p. 1), "San Francisco opening attracts 350 Asian pickets in heavy rain" (p. 1), "Young thugs victimize Japanese dwelling in …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 10 (September 4, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-35)

Selected article titles: "Berkeley police push hunt for Sansei killer" (p. 1), "No literacy test for Issei voters in California now" (p. 1), "Asian actors picket show" (p. 1), "Coroner's jury rules in death of Miss Okubo" (p. 1), "Social service agency executives hear Asian community leaders air problems" (p. 1), "Ethnic studies program initiated at …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 51, No. 25 (December 16, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-51)

Select article titles: "Costa Mesa School Board Denies Use of Room for ACLU Meeting" (p. 1); "Japanese Canadian Citizens Association at crossroads, asserts Vancouver member" (p. 6); "Hawaiian Nisei actress thrives on hard work in London production of Flower Drum Song" (p.7); "U.S. Supreme Court Balks Louisiana on Appeals to Stay School Integration" (p.8); "Calif. Real …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 53, No. 25 (December 22, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-51)

Special holiday issue organized into sections A 1-24, B 1-16, and C 1-4. Selected article titles: "'Evacuation' JACL Statement and Command Decision" (pp. A-1, A-3-A-7), "Nisei Actors Come of Age" (p. A-8), "Chronology of War Relocation Authority Activities" (pp. A-22-A-23), and "JACL vs. Lechner" (pp. B-15-B-16). The holiday issue included advertisements bought by JACL members and …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 102, No. 13 (April 4, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-13)

Selected article titles: "Matsui Circulates Nat'l Geographic Article in House" (p. 1), "Corporate, Asian Pacific Leaders Talk About Issues" (pp. 2, 7), "Defining the Role of Staff" (p. 4), and "Takei: Actors Need Support" (p. 10).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 23 (December 5, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-48)

Selected article titles: "New Series a Unique Chance for JA Actors" (pp. 1-2), "Immigration Bill: Attorneys Try to Decode New Technicalities" (pp. 1-2), "By the Board: Budgetary Realities" (p. 4), and "Newspapers Comment on Redress Issue" (p. 10).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 74, No. 17 (May 5, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-17)

Selected article titles: "Hollywood Producer Bares JACL 'Threat'" (p.1), "Bilingual Officials for Voters Favored" (p.1), "Sac'to Valley Japanese Community Center Proposed, Feasibility Sought" (p.6), "Nisei ACLU Attorney Wins Challenge to Erase Loyalty Oath for Ballot Spots" (p.6).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 80, No. 9 (March 7, 1975) (ddr-pc-47-9)

Selected article titles: "VFW Post in Okinawa Push Evac. Reparation" (p. 1), "Topaz WRA Camp Monuments Set" (p. 1), "Japanese Day School Scheduled to Open This Fall in New York" (p. 1), and "Federal Communications Commission: Ruling the Air Waves and Waiving the Rules" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 89, No. 2067 (November 2, 1979) (ddr-pc-51-43)

Selected article titles: "U.S. Civil Rights Commission & 7 More Co-Sponsors for JACL Bills" (p. 1), "Goro Suzuki (1917-1979): Jack Soo Memorabilia at Smithsonian" (pp. 1-2), "President's Corner: Whaling Update" (p. 4), and "From the Frying Pan: Fuss over Nuclear Power / E.O. 9066" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 89, No. 2068 (November 9, 1979) (ddr-pc-51-44)

Selected article titles: "JACL to Develop TV Series on Japanese Americans" (p. 1), "Return Urged for Little Tokyo 'Northside'" (p. 1), "Asian American Music on 'Arista' Label: 'Hiroshima' Sounds Going Nationwide" (p. 3), and "A Background Report: Japan-U.S. Friendship Act" (p. 4).

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doc Chapter 8, 9, 10 personality cards (ddr-csujad-26-35)

Journal entries written by high school students discussing their observations and perspectives on a variety of topics including movies, dances, dissatisfaction with recreation, family dynamics, desire to leave camp, cultural and generational differences, and weather. Each entry includes the full date and student name. The entries were part of a class assignment and collected for the …

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img Fashion show (ddr-csujad-26-127)

Two Japanese American women pose in front of an audience during a fashion show. Verso reads, "a fashion show." From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_096

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img School children as flowers (ddr-csujad-26-133)

Large group of young children dressed in costume with flower petal headdresses in what appears to be a classroom. The children appear to be in a performance. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_103

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img Three small boys (ddr-csujad-26-137)

Photo of three small Japanese American boys who appear to be performing in a classroom. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_107

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doc Recreational organization (ddr-csujad-26-10)

Report detailing the establishment of a recreation and community activities department including its organization, activities planning, personnel problems and conflicts, issues with structure and equipment, and a structural diagram of the community activities section. The report focuses on the place of recreation in the lives of incarcerees and the differences between Issei and Nisei leading to …

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doc Recreational activities in the Gila community (ddr-csujad-26-28)

Report detailing the establishment of the Community Activities Department to organize sports, dances, a library, movies, talent shows, drama performances, and lectures by the National Park Service about the desert environs. Includes description of issues with the installation of organized recreation due to lack of funding and personnel issues. Report compiled as a portion of the …

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doc Rhythm show program (ddr-csujad-7-30)

Program for a play/concert put on by high school students at Amache. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMLSC_Rhythm Show Program

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doc Fresno West Side (ddr-csujad-8-13)

Oral history interview with Mr. Nori Masuda, Mrs. Masako Inada, Mrs. Fumi Nakajima, and Mrs. Setsu Hirasuna. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Fresno West Side

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doc Bessie Ezaki (ddr-csujad-8-11)

Oral history interview with Aiko Bessie Ezaki. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Ezaki, Bessie

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doc Mr. and Mrs. Minoru Masumoto (ddr-csujad-8-36)

Oral history interview with Minoru Masumoto. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Masumoto, Mr and Mrs Minoru

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img Young boy's stage performance (ddr-densho-105-5)

Minoru Tsubota performing at the Kadoyama Hall in Kent.

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