Discrimination

doc Explanation of non-union membership (ddr-csujad-55-2182)

Statement explaining George Hideo Nakamura's exclusion from the Meat Cutter's Union membership. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2284

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2182/

doc Second Year at Gila (ddr-densho-469-9)

A summary of the second year spent by camp inmates at the Gila River Relocation Center. Topics on the second year of the camp include the camp's administration, involvement in the war, predominant religions, schools, agriculture, recreation, and population, ending with a timeline of events.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-9/

doc A message for our neighbors on the day of evacuation (ddr-densho-498-1)

A letter of concern, apology, condolence, and love from the Mrs. Woods, Pres. of Oakland Council of Church Women, Lawton Harris, Executive Secretary of East Bay Church Federation, and Robert Inglis, Pres. of East Bay Ministers' Fellowship to Japanese Americans being evacuated from Oakland, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-1/

doc Bulletin by Lincoln Kanai (ddr-densho-498-5)

Bulletin expressing concern of how Japanese Americans were being treated after December 7. Mention of Japanese American children's lack of education; dislocation; concerns of agricultural investments; and personal disdain of the President's discrimination of Japanese Americans who are integral to the American community.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-5/

doc Pacific Cable Vol. I No. 10 (ddr-densho-498-51)

Volume 1, number 10 of the Pacific Cable. Stories from an American internee, unconstitutional curfew, and discrimination laws.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-51/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 737 (February 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-772)

Selected article titles: "Army Hits Stride in Huge Expansion" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Young Americans in City Schools Resign Positions" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-772/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 726 (December 12, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-761)

Selected article titles: "Country Rallies Solidly to Beat Japanese Attack" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Attack Stuns Local Community; Residents Face Economic Upset" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-761/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 35 (August 25, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-63)

Selected article titles: "Agitation Caused Final Rejection of Japanese Girl" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Manchuria Essential to Japan as First Line National Defense, Also to Safeguard China's Integrity" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-63/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 719 (October 24, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-754)

Selected article titles: "Present Charges on Discrimination" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Great Parade of Ships Will Mark Annual Navy Day" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-754/

doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1932) (ddr-densho-96-241)

Selected article titles: "Citizenship Duty Must Be Taught Nipponese Youth" (p. 1), "Newest Citizens Must Take Role of Interpreters" (p. 2), "New Age Dawns; Youth Has Part in Great Drama" (p. 3), "Founder's Spirit Summons Youth to Lofty Ideals" (p. 4), "J.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-241/

doc Advance Congregational Christian Journal: As American as Hot Dogs and Coca-Cola (ddr-densho-446-393)

Article by Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai on what it means to be a "minority" American and influence of faith

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-393/

doc A Myopic Account of a Relocated Life during the Second World War (ddr-densho-468-97)

Personal recollections of life in an assembly center and relocation camp for Japanese descendants and various digressions

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-97/

doc Minnity (ddr-densho-468-232)

Handwritten draft of thoughts on race, racism, and identity

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-232/

doc Ryo Morikawa Recollections (ddr-densho-446-349)

Autobiography: Ryo's parents, Life in San Diego, 11 months in Japan, Evacuation, Married Life

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-349/

img "Japs keep out" sign close-up (ddr-densho-475-293)

Black and white photograph of "JAPS KEEP OUT YOU RATS" sign painted on a door.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-293/

img "Japs keep out" sign (ddr-densho-475-292)

Black and white photograph of a barbershop door with "JAPS KEEP OUT YOU RATS" sign painted on the door.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-292/

img "Japs keep out" sign close-up (ddr-densho-475-294)

Black and white photograph of "JAPS KEEP OUT YOU RATS" sign painted on a door.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-294/

img Lillie McCabe (ddr-csujad-29-19)

Photo of Lillie McCabe. Oral history audio and transcript are found in csufccop_jaoh_0030, csufccop_jaoh_0031, and csufccop_jaoh_0032. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1949_P03

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-19/

img [Photograph of Mrs. Lillian Baker, S.I. Hayakawa, and Virginia McCurdy] (ddr-csujad-29-110)

Mrs. Lillian Baker with S.I. Hayakawa and Virginia McCurdy. Mrs. Baker was South Bay Chair for Senator Hayakawa's primary campaign in 1977. Miss McCurdy was another campaign worker. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P030

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-110/

doc Miyoshi Family History part 1 (ddr-densho-480-174)

Details Miyoshi family history, including Japanese ancestry, immigration to the United States, individual family member's life stories, and life at the Gila River Concentration Camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-480-174/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-27)

Tad says Jacksonville is quite crowded and a good deal bigger than Salt Lake City. Says the locals were very friendly towards him and his friends, but he was upset by the racism he witnessed towards the Black population: "they sure treat the Negroes like dirt." While Tad was away, Zane Shironitta came to camp to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-27/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-3)

Another check-in from Memphis en route to Florida. Mentions that local Black populations were treated poorly and forced to sit in separate train cars. Parents' note on envelope back: (4) Saturday Sept 9, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-3/

doc Eden Township JACL 60th anniversary program (ddr-densho-329-841)

Program for the 60th Anniversary Celebration & Annual Installation Dinner of the Eden Township JACL in San Lorenzo, California. Program lists the order of events for a speaking program and dinner, a list of charter members of the 1936 Eden Township Chapter of the JACL and the 1997 Eden Township JACL, introduces Herbert Yamanishi as National …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-841/

doc Rutaro Fujii's certificate of recognition (ddr-densho-433-165)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-165/

doc Letter from Lily Abiko to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-6)

Lily Abiko writes to Kimi Fujii with updates on discrimination she's encountered while apartment hunting, friends she has seen recently, and thoughts about the military draft. She also advises Kimi about concerns Kimi has about marriage and infertility.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-6/

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