Discrimination

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 39 (September 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-87)

Selected article titles: "Digest of Land Laws of Various States Given" (pp. 1, 3), "827 Departures Made from Tule Since January 1" (p. 1), "S.F. Mayor Writes on Miyama Case" (p. 2), and "Resettle Evacuees Asked to File Address Cards Now" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-87/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 19 (May 11, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-68)

Selected article titles: "Treasury Department Move Aids Resettlers" (pp. 1-2), "Action Taken on Casualty List Schemes" (p. 2), and "Philadelphia: Teamsters Union Admits Japanese" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-68/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 43 (October 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-93)

Selected article titles: "Those Seeking Changes in Forms Must Write" (p. 1), "Minidoka Camp Closes 9 Days Ahead of Schedule" (p. 1), "General Stilwell's Action Commended by Secy. Ickes" (p. 2), and "3 Govt. Departments: Remove or Modify Rules for Employment of Nisei" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-93/

av Alice Tanaka: her story (ddr-densho-525-2)

Alice Tanaka shares about her life growing up in the Trent Alley district in Spokane, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-525-2/

av Trent Alley: a Japanese - American Legacy (ddr-densho-525-1)

Short film about the history of the Trent Alley neighborhood in Spokane, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-525-1/

img Historic Trent Alley (ddr-densho-525-3)

Five photographs of the historic marker for the Trent Alley district in Spokane, Washington. The historic marker includes the proclamation from the governor of Washington, Jay Inslee, a map of the former district, and two plaques about the Trent Alley and Alice Tanaka films including in this collection.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-525-3/

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/

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.

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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.

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img Racial epithet (ddr-densho-37-658)

Original WRA caption: Close-up of 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-37-658/

doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Wakako Domoto (ddr-densho-356-275)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Wakako Domoto in which she details issues finding housing in Berkeley due to racism, the politics at her office surrounding the quitting of a supervisor and the hiring of a replacement, and some local gossip from their hometown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-275/

doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-477)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about the possibility he will lose his new job as the head office in California doesn't want a Japanese American on staff. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-477/

doc Letter from Yoshito Shibata to Yuri Domoto (ddr-densho-356-216)

Envelope and letter addressed to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata. In the letter Yoshito writes about his memories of Easter and the possibility of how he will celebrate this year, inquires about Yuri's plans, his visits to Minneapolis and St. Paul, where he and other soldiers are asked if they are Japanese or Chinese, and if …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-216/

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/

vh June Yasuno Aochi (Yamashiro) Berk Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-453-10)

Adjusting to life after camp: being called "Japs" by kids at school

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-453-10/

vh Louise Kashino Segment 26 (ddr-densho-1000-31-26)

Encountering housing discrimination

For the first hour of this interview, an additional camera crew from KCTS Television was also present.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-31-26/

vh Spady Koyama Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-38-13)

Dealing with discrimination among veterans' organizations

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-38-13/

vh Akio Hoshino Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-26-1)

Prewar prejudice in employment

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-26-1/

vh Akio Hoshino Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-26-15)

Experiences with racism, feeling like a third-class citizen

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-26-15/

vh Akio Hoshino Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-26-4)

Prewar prejudice: being kicked out of "Homeguard"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-26-4/

vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-84-20)

Using experience in social work to assist needy families

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-20/

vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-84-18)

Husband's family background

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-18/

vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-84-14)

Double discrimination, no jobs for Japanese American women in the U.S. or Japan

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-14/

vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-84-19)

Husband's difficulties finding work in the medical field

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-19/

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