Discrimination

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 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/

av Interview with Nobuo Yamashita, part 4 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1779)

Yamashita discusses helping prisoners of war avoid execution, the execution of General Yamashita, how he dealt with the more difficult parts of service, the difference between the Japanese soldiers he fought in New Guinea and the Philippines, why he didn't want to serve in Japan during the occupation, staying in contact with his family in Manzanar …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1779/

av Interview with Bill Dizer, part 2 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1677)

Dizer discusses his work in occupied Japan (particularly Kyushu), his first encounters with Nisei at the University of Michigan, segregation between Nisei and Caucasian soldiers, and the differences between Nisei and Japanese nationals. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 194, II JA #11, Bill Dizer, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1677/

av Interview with Harry and Ken Akune, part 6 of 6; b-roll and balcony meeting (ddr-densho-1007-1594)

This tape exclusively features Ken Akune, who discusses radio propaganda he made with the Office of War Information, an argument he had with an executive officer, and his feelings on redress. Video starts at 0:24, interview with Ken ends at 11:33. B-roll of patio from 11:34-13:28; rest of tape is a meeting between Harry Akune and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1594/

av Interview with John Burden (ddr-densho-1007-1655)

Burden discusses growing up in Japan, the difference between Nisei and Japanese nationals, the accomplishments of Nisei soldiers, the difference in the treatment of Niseis before and after the war. Loni Ding can and her crew can be heard in the background. Original title: 140, II B/K #10, Burden/Kihara, 12/15/85

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1655/

av Interview with Don Oka, Steve Yagi, and Shigeo Ito, part 8 of 8; interview with Nobuo Yamashita, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1776)

Oka is on the left, Yagi in the center, and Ito on the right. Oka discusses his recovery from tuberculosis, entering and winning a cartoon contest, going to art school after recovery, starting to work in advertising, returning to cartooning after retirement, and serving in JICPOA, and working with white officers. Yagi discusses working in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1776/

av Conversation between Eric Saul and John Burden; Shig Kihara on Caucasian officers and Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-1007-1787)

Saul and Burden discuss Burden's knowledge of Japanese and Burden's relationship with Japanese people in Japan and on Maui. Kihara discusses why the Pentagon wanted Caucasian officers leading Nisei in Japan, the relationships between Caucasian officers and Nisei soldiers (with examples), and a few stories about Judge Eugene Wright. Original title: II B/K #5, Burden/Kihara tape …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1787/

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