Race and racism

doc Interview with Homer Kyle (ddr-densho-468-191)

Description of interview [note: not a transcript] regarding Ishikawa's efforts to desegregate municipal swimming pool, including discussion of a legal challenge. Second note describes Kyle's follow-up on July 22, 1946

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-191/

doc A.D. 1977: Japanese Christians in America: The Church That Survives Hate (ddr-densho-446-394)

Article in the July/August 1977 issue of A.D. 1977 on the experience of Japanese Christians in America through the end of WWII.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-394/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Shirley (ddr-densho-468-189)

Letter explaining resignation in protest of swimming pool segregation

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-189/

doc Thoughts about: Guilty by Reason of Race (ddr-densho-468-160)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-160/

doc Crossroads Vol. V, No. 16 (September 12, 1952) (ddr-densho-507-3)

Selected article titles: “One Issei’s Opinion” (p. 2, 8), “Th Nisei Seek Election” (p. 3), “Society” (p. 4), “Club Notes” (p. 6), “Church Notices” (p. 6), “Sports” (p. 7), “Professional Directory” (p. 8)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-507-3/

img How the Ku Klux Klan & Alameda Housewives tried to stop the Alameda Japanese School in 1926 (ddr-ajah-6-237)

Document with photos, clippings and text with history of opposition to the Alameda Japanese School

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-237/

doc Transcript of Toru Miyoshi Oral History (ddr-densho-480-173)

Toru Miyoshi details his family's immigration to the United States, growing up in California, his experience at the Gila River Concentration Camp, and his public service as an elected official.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-480-173/

doc Miyoshi Family History part 2 (ddr-densho-480-175)

An autobiographical account of Toru Miyoshi's life, including his incarceration at the Gila River Concentration Camp, military service, public service, and family life.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-480-175/

doc Copy of Letter to the Editor in The Daily Breeze titled: Delays are costly (ddr-chijacl-1-224)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-224/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 100 (ddr-densho-537-100)

Issue 100 includes a recap of a Las Vegas trip, health advice, stories about Isseis, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-100/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 111 (ddr-densho-537-110)

Issue 111 includes letters to the editor, a tsunami survivor's story, a request for information about members, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-110/

doc "The Race Problem in America" (ddr-densho-122-435)

Report written by T. Blake Kennedy, Judge at Heart Mountain resisters' trial

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-435/

doc Letter from Ben Takeshita to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-230)

Ben Takeshita, Chairman of the JACL/AIF Planning Committee, writes to request that Kimi Fujii participate in "A Sense of Belonging" American Issues Forum.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-230/

doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-28)

Lorraine writes to Kim Fujii about events she's attended where people dressed in "Indian fashion," her outings with Hank and other friends, and laments about so many men being away to fight in the war.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-28/

doc Federation for Unity (ddr-densho-433-262)

A pamphlet describing the California Federation for Civic Unity's goal of opposing racism.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-262/

doc The Campanile Review (ddr-densho-433-278)

A collection of articles, names, addresses, and additional information compiled for the Annual Northern California Intercollegiate Advance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-278/

doc Testimony of Mitsuye T. Kamada (ddr-densho-1007-1821)

Mitsuye T. Kamada's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981. She describes her family's experience at Heart Mountain and the multiple impacts of incarceration and argues her support for redress and reparations.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1821/

doc Chet Tanaka Interview Transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1869)

Eric Saul interview with Chet Tanaka, veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat team, conducted on October 8, 1980. Tanaka describes his childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, his family's experience with discrimination after Pearl Harbor, his reaction to forced removal on Japanese Americans, and his military service during World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1869/

doc Will Japanese Emigrants Conquer America? (ddr-densho-1007-1838)

A 1971 report containing discriminatory and xenophobic arguments against Asian and other non-European immigration to the United States. It suggests that the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Kennedy Immigration Act, had multiple harmful political, cultural, and economic consequences. This report was published by the American Immigration Committee, Vol. 1, No 3.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1838/

doc Statement of Father Robert F. Drinan on Behalf of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (ddr-densho-1007-1815)

Father Robert F. Drinan's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians on April 28, 1986 against wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans and his support of redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1815/

doc Testimony of William Kochiyama (ddr-densho-1007-1817)

William Kochiyama's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981 detailing discrimination he faces, his incarceration at Topaz, and his later voluntary service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He then argues his support for redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1817/

doc The Temporary Detention Camps in California: Registered State Historical Landmarks (ddr-densho-1007-1813)

Essay submitted to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians arguing that the detention of Japanese Americans was motivated by discriminatory bias.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1813/

doc Testimony Submittal of Nobuko Y. Suzuki (ddr-densho-1007-1819)

Nobuko Y. Suzuki's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in September, 1981 describing her life before, during, and after the war especially in regard to discrimination she faced throughout her life. She then argues her support for redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1819/

doc Statement of William L. Robinson on Wartime Internment of Civilians (ddr-densho-1007-1816)

William L. Robinson's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in Washington, D.C. on April 28, 1986 against wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans and his support of redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1816/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mary "Kelly" Ziegler (ddr-densho-356-379)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mary "Kelly" Katherine Ziegler in which Kelly give her opinions on resettling and details about her life in Los Angeles. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-379/

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