Discrimination

img Vandalism of Japanese American property (ddr-densho-37-283)

Original WRA caption: Scene showing the results of vandalism at the Nichiren Buddhist Temple, 2800 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-283/

img Racial epithet (ddr-densho-37-657)

Original WRA caption: Door of barber shop owned by Andy Hale, in a little desert town of Parker, 15 miles from where is located the Colorado River Relocation Center. Evacuees from the center, who cannot leave its confines without a pass, are discouraged from shopping in Parker, by WRA officials.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-657/

img Vandalism of Japanese American property (ddr-densho-37-284)

Original WRA caption: View of the results of vandalism at the White Star Soda Works, 416 Jackson Street, Los Angeles, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-284/

img Vandalism of Japanese American property (ddr-densho-37-285)

Original WRA caption: View of the results of vandalism at the White Star Soda Works, 416 Jackson Street, Los Angeles, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-285/

doc Letter to Mrs. Roberts from National Geographic Society (ddr-densho-333-24)

Letter regarding blocked subscriptions for people with Japanese names

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-333-24/

doc Barneston's Japanese Community (ddr-densho-381-175)

A report prepared for the Seattle Water Department that discusses the history of Japanese immigration and community in Barneston, Washington, including a transcript of Yoshi Hibiya's oral history.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-175/

doc Ben Kuroki's Story (ddr-densho-483-136)

Pamphlet of a speech delivered by Technical Sergeant Ben Kuroki, U.S. Air Force, to the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on January 4, 1944 published by the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-136/

doc Racism and reason: an address to be delivered by Dillion S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1646)

Transcription of a speech given by Dillon Myer to an interfaith meeting sponsored by the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play. Speech covers racism against individuals of Japanese ancestry, the 100th Infantry Battalion, Japanese American soldiers, and opinions about the future of individuals of Japanese ancestry in the United States. See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1646/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1915)

Sociology essay written by Mac Ishida for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers racial issues and discrimination against minority groups. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1918

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1915/

doc News clippings, February-March, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-966)

Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, "resettlement," and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0968

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-966/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1917)

Sociology essay written by Hideko Yogi for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers discrimination against minority groups and democracy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1920

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1917/

doc News clippings regarding the incarceration of Japanese Americans, F.C. 18, November-December, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-760)

Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0762

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-760/

doc Stand up and take a bow, Mr. Hale, Sir (ddr-csujad-55-1675)

Essay on discrimination towards Japanese Americans by a local barber. An excerpt from the Poston Chronicle, November 18, 1944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1677

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1675/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1924)

Sociology essay by Glenn Y. for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers democracy, war, and discrimination. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1927

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1924/

doc News clippings regarding the incarceration of Japanese Americans, F.C. 17, October-November, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-759)

Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0761

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-759/

doc Hood River serves a purpose (ddr-csujad-55-1677)

Essay with commentary on the "Hood River incident," racial discrimination, and attitudes towards Japanese Americans post-"resettlement." Published in "Honolulu Star-Bulletin" on January 16, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1679

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1677/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, July 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2334)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding the draft process for Japanese American incarcerees during World War II, discrimination against Japanese Americans, and life at Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2440

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2334/

Letter from Harrison A. Gerhardt, Lt. Col., General Staff Corp, Office of the Assistant Secretary of War, to Mr. Saburo Nakashima, Chairman, Heart Mountain Community Council, March 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-757)

doc Letter from Harrison A. Gerhardt, Lt. Col., General Staff Corp, Office of the Assistant Secretary of War, to Mr. Saburo Nakashima, Chairman, Heart Mountain Community Council, March 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-757)

Correspondence from Harrison Gerhardt to Saburo Nakashima in response to Nakashima's questions regarding the draft and racial discrimination, exclusion from the west coast military zone, and discrimination against Japanese American soldiers. Also includes a letter dated March 4, 1944 regarding racial discrimination against Japanese Americans by the military. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-757/

doc Reinstitution of selective service (ddr-csujad-55-758)

Booklet titled: Reinstitution of selective service: summary of the policies of the selective service system, War Department, and W. R. A. which affect Nisei. Contents include: Americanism is a matter of the mind and heart; Statement of principles; Selective service training and service act of 1940 as amended; Selective service policy; Induction of United States citizens …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-758/

doc News clippings regarding the incarceration of Japanese Americans, F.C. 29, March, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-763)

Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0765

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-763/

Form letter from Heart Mountain requesting that letters be written to government officials regarding relocating to the west coast (ddr-csujad-55-968)

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-968/

Address to the Sheriffs of California by Robert W. Kenny, Attorney General of California, Sheriffs meeting, Sacramento, March 16, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1674)

doc Address to the Sheriffs of California by Robert W. Kenny, Attorney General of California, Sheriffs meeting, Sacramento, March 16, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1674)

Speech given to the Sheriffs of California at the Sheriffs meeting regarding protection, civil liberties, and discrimination against former incarcerees returning to the state. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1676

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1674/

doc News clippings regarding the incarceration of Japanese Americans, F.C. 19, December, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-761)

Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0763

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-761/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, August 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2551)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell regarding the fact that Kenneth feels, "Japanese Americans are sacrificing our lives for the United States they still don't believe in our loyalty." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2658

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2551/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1925)

Sociology essay by George Okamoto for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers democracy and racial prejudice. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1928

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1925/

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