World War II

doc Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians "MAGIC" cables memorandum (ddr-densho-381-47)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-47/

doc War ration book one, OPA form no. R-302, Donna Miyeko Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2453)

Booklet of war ration stamps belonging to Donna Miyeko Nakamura during World War II. OPA Form No. R-302. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2559

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2453/

doc Myths and facts about the Japanese Americans: ansering common misconceptions regarding Americans of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-358)

Pamphlet created for War Relocation Authority staff on "common misconceptions regarding Americans of Japanese ancestry." Topics include citizenship, loyalty, religion, education, military service, occupations, agriculture, and social and cultural issues. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0360

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-358/

doc Imagination (ddr-csujad-55-2527)

Handwritten poem on the topic of "imagination." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2634

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2527/

doc Evacuation of the Japanese from the west coast during World War II: A social injustice or a justifiable wartime precaution? (ddr-csujad-55-2038)

Essay written for an English class covering Japanese immigration to the west coast, occupations of Japanese immigrants, discrimination, culture and customs, education, reaction to Pearl Harbor among the Japanese community, "evacuation," life in incarceration camps, Nisei in the armed forces, leaving camp, laws, and the settlement of Nisei in the Midwest and east coast. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2038/

doc Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2559)

Postcard from a Japanese American Nisei to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell regarding the fact that he is waiting for the Challenger to take him to Salt Lake City so he can buy a ticket to NYC. He is taking the middle route to St. Louis, Chicago, NY. See this object in the California State Universities …

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doc Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2560)

Postcard from a Japanese American Nisei to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell regarding the fact that he landed at Chicago Illinois about 2 p.m. He is staying in Chicago for a few days and then going to New York City. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2668

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2560/

doc Letter from Tomi Fujimura, Secretary, to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, July 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-967)

Correspondence from Tomi Fujimura to Shoji Nagumo regarding an invitation to the Relocation Planning Commission meeting at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0969

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-967/

doc Proposed conference on nine relocation centers: evacuees' future at stake (ddr-csujad-55-796)

Statement regarding the proposed "Relocation Center" conference by Thomas T. Sashihara, Chairman, Heart Mountain Community Council. Sashihara comments on the complexities of "evacuees" relationship with the W.R.A. and discusses proposed topics for the conference. Includes additional commentary on the following topics: transportation, freight, aid rendered for group relocation, loans and assurance of financial aid, W.R.A. field …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-796/

doc Chanute Field identification card and pass (ddr-csujad-55-2145)

Identification card belonging to Pvt. George Hideo Nakamura. Includes personal information, fingerprint, and travel permissions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2247

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2145/

doc World War II: Brief facts and chronology article (ddr-densho-477-184)

Newspaper clipping that covers the timeline of World War II. The title of the article reads "World War II: Brief facts and chronology" in bold typeface.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-184/

doc Letter from Harold S. Matthews (ddr-densho-498-45)

Update of notable moments from the past year from Harold S. Matthews. Mention of the beginning of the war between Japan and America, his time in solitary confinement, and time in China.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-45/

doc Democracy and Japanese Americans (ddr-densho-498-2)

Democracy and Japanese Americans by Norman Thomas. Pamphlet discussing Japanese American incarceration by the War Relocation Authority.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-2/

img Seven soldiers pose with newspaper headlines (ddr-densho-451-4)

Seven soldiers pose with The Stars and Stripes newspapers with headlines reading, "Peace At Last" and "Japs Say They Accept."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-4/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 735 (February 13, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-770)

Selected article titles: "League Will Omit September Confab" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Extension Given in Filing Forms Here Till Feb. 28" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-770/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 736 (February 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-771)

Selected article titles: "Double Duty Seen for Greater Navy" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Candidates Will State Views for Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-771/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 624 (January 1, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-659)

Selected article titles: "Citizenship Urged for Young People" (p. 1), "War Even in Our Own Boarders, Declares Seattle Council Women" (p. 2), "High Hope Held for Young Folk, Consul-General Satow Declares" (p. 3), "We Still Want Peace" (p. 4), "Better Cultural Relations" (p. 5); "Foreign Trade means High Rank In Civilization, Says Exporter" (p. 6); "Young …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-659/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 665 (October 12, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-700)

Selected article titles: "Peking Awaits End of War to Resume" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Former Students Soon Will Honor Late Takabatake" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-700/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 698 (May 31, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-733)

Selected article titles: "Roosevelt View Called by Many War Declaration" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Community Goes Above Last Year for Cross Funds" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-733/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 648 (June 15, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-683)

Selected article titles: "Congress Rushes Defense Bill" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Baseball Schedule" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Launches Action on Big Projects" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-683/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 608 (September 9, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-643)

Selected article titles: "Japanese Government Takes Neutral Stand" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "American Should Shun Great War, Local Folks Say" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-643/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 738 (March 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-773)

Selected article titles: "Chairman Asking for Co-Operation with Army Heads" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Contribution to State Life Told" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-773/