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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 Memo from the office of John J. McCloy (ddr-densho-67-58)

Memo from the office of John J. McCloy to an unknown recipient regarding transfer of Hawaiian Kibei to Tule Lake. Author states that Kibei cannot be transferred due to lack of facilities and the fear that the Kibei will add to a growing militant section of internees. This would be problematic because the Japanese military might …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-58/

doc Memo: "Evacuation of Japanese from Hawaii" (ddr-densho-67-48)

Memo from John McCloy to General Eisenhower giving reasons against incarcerating Hawaiian Japanese: lack of materials and shipping, labor shortage that would ensue, and possible tensions between mainland and Hawaiian Japanese. McCloy also worries about the legalities of evacuating Hawaiian Japanese. Suggests that General Emmons should be in charge of evacuating a select number of "enemy …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-48/

doc Series of memos regarding the Japanese in Hawaii (ddr-densho-67-65)

Series of memos regarding the Japanese in Hawaii. Memo 1: from Frank Knox to President Roosevelt. He suggests that proper action against the Japanese in Hawaii is not being taken and urges the President to look into the matter. Memo 2: Henry Stimson to President Roosevelt. Assures the President that the situation is under control -- …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-65/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 20 (March 18, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-7)

"Fort Denies GI's in Town Saturday Night" (p. 1), "Pay Differences Peril Continuance of Salmon Industry" (p. 1), "Most Japanese Unaffected by Deportation Rule" (p. 2)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-7/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 86 (October 16, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-148)

""Our Job Not Yet Complete' Williams Says as He Extends Chest Drive One More Week. Leader Cites Grave Need to Hit Goal. Youngsters Do Their Share. Area Expects to End Push by Oct. 18" (pg. 1), "Japanese Third of Hawaii" (pg. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-148/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 81 (October 11, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-249)

"Dual Citizens May Get Vested Property Back" (p. 1), "Story of 442nd Another Hollywood Step to Combat Racial, Religious Prejudice" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-249/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 83 (November 11, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-70)

"Japanese Medical Profs Study Hiroshima's "Victim No. 1" (p. 1), "Foreign Language School Act of '43 in Hawaii Ruled Unconstitutional" (p. 1) "Oyama Sees Peril of Comeback Try by Wartime Heads" (p. 4).

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 5 (January 15, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-172)

"Hawaii Pushes ENI Measure" (p. 1), "Additional Claims Queries, Replies" (p. 1), "They'll Consider Equality Bill" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-172/

doc Hawaii Facing New Problem. (March 29, 1926) (ddr-densho-56-401)

The Seattle Daily Times, March 29, 1926, p. 6

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-401/

doc Memo from General Emmons to John McCloy (ddr-densho-67-51)

Memo from General Emmons to John McCloy on nisei in the military. Gives statistics on Nisei in the military in Hawaii and suggests that even though they stopped accepting Nisei in the military creating an all-Nisei combat unit would improve security issues in Hawaii. Emmons says that 300 Nisei already volunteered, an indication of potential success …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-51/

doc Report: "A War-Time Problem: The Japanese in Hawaii" (ddr-densho-67-63)

Extensive report based mainly on observations and U.S. census materials. Argues that Japanese are a threat to military security in Hawaii and something must be done to handle the situation. Presents a number of facts that he thinks support this, analyzes these facts, and suggests possible plans. These include total evacuation of certain areas, creation of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-63/

doc Letter from Col. William Scobey to Gen. Delos Emmons (ddr-densho-67-55)

Letter from Col. William Scobey to Gen. Delos Emmons on the status of Japanese Americans on mainland. Discusses failure of voluntary induction in the army due to "resentment" and "anti-American" kibei and issei. Mentions segregation of loyals and disloyals as not happening because of lack of space. Suggests to Emmons that these complications have prevented evacuation …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-55/

doc Testimony of Earl Nishimura (ddr-densho-67-139)

Written testimony of Earl Nishimura, President of the Honolulu, Hawaii, Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. 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-67-139/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-284)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of Diamond Head in distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-284/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-282)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of ocean and land in far distance.

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img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-283)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of harbor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-283/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-290)

Black and white photographic print of a passenger aboard the Acadia en route to Japan. An unidentified woman is standing on deck wearing white headscarf and facing ocean with her back to camera. Inscribed on the back: "HAWAII DEC. 6 46."

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 15 (April 12, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-15)

Select article titles: "CL renews Hawaii statehood plea: Far East aspect of U.S. foreign policy would be strengthened by admission" (p. 1); Canadian Nisei patato grower protest dumping of U.S. spud surplus in Canada" (p. 1); "100 Million in Japan by '64 May 'Blow off Roof'" (p. 2); "San Jose-Okayama become sister cities" (p. 2); "Jefferson …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-15/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 10 (September 6, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-36)

Select article titles: "'Family hardship' immigration bill OK" (p. 1); "85th Congress in Historic Passage of Civiil Rights Measure" (p. 2); "Formal complaint alleging 200 L.A. frims discriminate in employement lodged by ADL" (p. 6); "White House official Max Rabb to address Tokyo Nisei parley" (p. 8); "Ex.-Oregon Governor Scores Evacuation as 'Unconstitutional'" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-36/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 7 (August 16, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-33)

Select article titles: "Matsudaira to cooperate in JACL campaign to depopularize 'Jap'"; "First Evacuee Claim to Court of Claims Filed" (p. 1); "JACL urges congressional action on Dirkson or comparable immigration bill" (p. 1); "Over 200 attend NC-WNDC quarterly hosted by Monterey CLers, hear Czech American tell experiences behind Iron Curtain" (p. 4); "Consul-General in Full …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-33/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 16 (April 19, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-16)

Select article titles: "15th Biennial Convention Set Aug. 22-25, 1958" (p. 1); "JACL's Anti-Nisei TV Film Project Eyed by U.S. Senator" (p. 1); "Hawaiian Nisei picked 'outstanding young farmer,' grew coffee on lava soil" (p. 1); "Anti-bias bill in redevelopment passes" (p. 1); "Civil rights bill due Senate action" (p. 1); "JACL representative on Boy Scout …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-16/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 13 (March 29, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-13)

Select article titles: "JACL seeks deletion of 'Fuzz Young' text, use of 'Japs' may bias children" (p. 1); "First Japanese PW Taken in WW2 Found Working For Car Firm" (p. 1); "Nat'l Campaign on Anti-Nisei TV-Films Opens" (p. 1); "Hearing dates for Hawaii statehood set in both Houses" (p. 1); San Francisco 'Nipponmachi' suffers light damage …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-13/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 17 (April 26, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-17)

Select article titles: "'Red' smear over Hawaii statehood refuted by CL; anti-Nisei editorial in Oklahoma slammed by senator" (p. 1); "Anti-Japanese bigotry injected by Tulsa editorial fighting Hawaiian statehood" (p. 1); "House surveying Japanese Labor Program in Cal." (p. 1); "1st Nisei 'reported killed' in Korea very healthy, re-enlists for 6 years" (p. 1); "Sponsors seek …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-17/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 5 (August 2, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-31)

Select article titles: "Protest envoy acceptance of 'Jap' Text of 'Night Beat' interview on use of word 'Jap': Ambassador Matsudaira doesn't care; professor dislikes term" (p. 1); "JACL calls on senators to reject further substantive change to civil rights bill; 'heart of House-passed measure cut out" (p. 1); "Dinner honoring ex-Gov. Sprague set for Aug. 25" …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-31/