Pacific Citizen

doc JA community mourns death of historian and activist Michi Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-129)

An obituary of Michi Weglyn written by her lifelong friend Sachi W. Seko and published in "Pacific Citizen," the newspaper of the Japanese American Citizens league (JACL). The article is an emotional tribute to Weglyn and a vivid description of the end of her life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, April 07, 1998 (ddr-csujad-24-172)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which she compliments Chin, tells him about the many letters she needs to write, and offers to send him newspaper clippings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_74_01_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-172/

doc Letter from Eji Suyama to Pacific Citizen (ddr-csujad-24-92)

A letter from Eji Suyama to Pacific Citizen regarding the exclusion of Nisei from universities in the United States during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_07_009

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doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, November 15, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-170)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of the 1941 convention, the Pacific Citizen newspaper, suggestions for the annual Christmas party, the Northern California District Council meeting, the women's auxiliary, and the New Years dance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0169

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img Scrapbook of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-csujad-44-196)

Scrapbook of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Consists primarily of newspaper clippings from the Monterey Peninsula Herald and Pacific Citizen, the bulk of which pertain to social activities and charity benefits organized by the JACL, as well as the chapter's involvement in various community events, such as the annual Fourth of July parade. Also …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-196/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, October 23, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-193)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Features discussion of the club room remodel project, including suggestions on how to raise money. Additional topics include the Northern California District Council meeting, Pacific Citizen newspaper, and the publication of a patriotic bulletin. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-193/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 12, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-161)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Features discussion of the Fourth of July parade, the upcoming talent show in Salinas, the cost of the new mimeograph, the women's auxiliary, suggestions for a benefit show, the Pacific Citizen newspaper, and the San Francisco District Council meeting. See this object in the California State …

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doc Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 15, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-117)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include the county fair parade, dance, and garden project; expenses and policies relating to the Pacific Citizen newspaper; the benefit show; the State Elks Convention Parade; and the inaugural ball. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0116

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-117/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 8, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-165)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Features discussion of the Women's auxiliary, the Pacific Citizen newspaper, and the San Francisco District Council meeting. Additional topics include the convention fund, the Japanese benefit show, tickets and prizes for the drawing, delegate selection for the National Convention, and a letter from Sonoma County asking …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-165/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, November 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-171)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of the Pacific Citizen newspaper, revision of the JACL constitution, and preparations for the 1941 convention. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0170

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-171/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 29, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-157)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of the 1941 convention, Monterey Birthday Party program, Fresno District Council meeting, Pacific Citizen newspaper, and a suggested letter of protest in response to an article in Liberty Magazine. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0156

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-157/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 24 (December 13, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-50)

Selected article titles: "EDC-MDC Proposal Launching JACL Civil Rights Fund OK'd" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: Civil Rights Delay" (pp. 1-2), "Nagoya Teacher Apologizes for Racial Bias Among Japan Pen Pals" (pp. 1, 3), and "Kawakita Now Man Without a Country" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-50/

ds Pacific Citizen, Vol. 57, No. 2 (July 12, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-28)

Selected article titles: "11 State Legislatures Adopt Civil Rights-Type Measures" (pp. 1-2), "Washington Newsletter: Slow Congressional Pace" (p. 2), "Tokyo Topics: Nisei in Japan" (p. 3), and "Rep. Roybal Urges 1963 Commemoration Honoring Japanese American Servicemen" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-28/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 2 (January 11, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-2)

Selected article titles: "Washington Newsletter: JACL Legislative Aim Reviewed as New 88th Congress Opens" (pp. 1-2), "Carnegie Foundation Endows $90,000 for Teaching Japanese in U.S. High Schools" (p. 1), "Issei History Unlike Nenkan" (p. 2), and "Judge Orders Stop to Recounting of Votes in Election Won by Nisei Canadian" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-2/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 18 (November 1, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-44)

Selected article titles: "U.S. Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of 1940 Law Stripping Citizenship from Naturalized Persons Overseas 3 Years" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: Prewar Yen Deposit Issue on Supreme Court Calendar" (pp. 1-2), "Separate JACL Civil Rights Fund to Implement Statement Urged" (p. 1), and "Drama-Critic Says Nisei Should Research, Not Reject, Negro History; Mag …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-44/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 57, No. 5 (August 2, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-31)

Selected article titles: "Two Alternatives Offered to Remove National Origins Quota Sen. Fong Joins Sen. Hart co-Sponsor New Immigration Bill" (p. 1), "Chapter Implementation of Civil Rights Policy Delineated" (p. 1), "Paintings of WRA Camp Life Donated" (p. 1), and "Washington Newsletter: NOT 'Our Voice'" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-31/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 16 (October 18, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-42)

Selected article titles: "U.S. Population Data on Japanese Revealed" (p. 1), "Japan's Postwar Constitution Hailed as 'Highly Workable' by Nisei Scholar" (pp. 1-2), "Hayasaka Keeps Busy Explaining Seattle Open-Housing Ordinance" (pp. 1-2), and "Task of Introducing Sugar Cane in Persian Area Described as Similar to Imperial Valley Falls upon Shoulder of Nisei" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-42/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 5 (February 1, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-5)

Selected article titles: "Repeal of Utah Mixed Marriage Ban Held Likely" (pp. 1, 4), "Nat'l JACL Credit Union in 'Excellent Shape', Declares 4 1/2 Pct. Dividends; Members Not Fully Using Services" (pp. 1, 4), and "Washington Newsletter: 1st Amendment Decisions" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-5/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 12 (March 22, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-12)

Selected article titles: "Opposition to Fair Housing in Berkeley Referendum Heavy" (pp. 1, 3), "Wins Praise of Colleagues for Defense of Christmas Bill But Not Much Support" (pp. 1-2), and "Christmas and Good Friday Viewed as 'Public Financed' Aids in Hawaii" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-12/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 23 (June 7, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-23)

Selected article titles: "Tribute to Nisei GIs at Arlington Dramatic" (p. 1, 4), "JACL Chapter Role in Struggle by Negroes for Equality Aired" (p. 1), "Rocky Mountain Memorial Dedicated" (pp. 1, 4), and "Sen. Fong Inserts Nisei WW2 Review in Congressional Record" (pp. 2, 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-23/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 22 (November 29, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-48)

Selected article titles: "Mountain-Plains DC to Honor Outstanding Japanese Americans; Sen. Dominick, Marutani to Address Convention Delegates" (pp. 1-2), "UCLA Chancellor Assures Scholarly Issei Social History" (p. 1), "To the Nisei, Kennedy Enjoyed Special Significance No Other President Has Had" (p. 1), and "Washington Newsletter: State Reapportionment" (pp. 2-3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-48/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 8 (February 22, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-8)

Selected article titles: "Detailed Paper Work Keeps History Project Staff Busy" (pp. 1-2), "Ineffective Oral Communication Viewed as 'Achilles Heel' For Japanese Americans" (p. 1), "Tokyo Topics: Japanese in Hawaii Celebration" (p. 2), and "By the Board: Civil Rights in the State of Washington" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-8/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 57, No. 3 (July 19, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-29)

Selected article titles: "JACL Scholarship Winners Revealed" (pp. 1, 4), "Noted Negro Attorney Who Battled for Civil Rights Answers" (pp. 1-2), and "Washington Newsletter: Equal Accommodations" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-29/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 24 (June 14, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-24)

Selected article titles: "Chuman Musters L.A. Against Birmingham-Type Violence" (pp. 1-2), "Washington Newsletter: Commemorative Services" (pp. 1-2), "Sen. Fong Inserts Nisei WW2 Review in Congressional Record" (pp. 2-3), and "Devotion of JACLers on June 2 Com'ittee Undaunted by Rain" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-24/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 11 (March 15, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-11)

Selected article titles: "Nebraska Passes Interracial Marriage Law" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: Nisei and Civil Rights Message" (p. 2), "Pearl Harbor 'Anti-Nisei Myths' Persist Even After 21 Years" (pp. 3-4), and "Vagaries: Matter of Civil Rights" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-11/

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