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Woman working on typewriter (ddr-densho-397-56)
img Woman working on typewriter (ddr-densho-397-56)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-56/
Woman poses at picnic (ddr-densho-397-65)
img Woman poses at picnic (ddr-densho-397-65)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-65/
American Concentration Camps VOLUME 2 January 1, 1942- February 19, 1942 (ddr-densho-372-2)
doc American Concentration Camps VOLUME 2 January 1, 1942- February 19, 1942 (ddr-densho-372-2)
Volume 2 divides into two sections. Description about this volume reads directly from the book as follows: The first section features archival documents that show chiefly how the decision to relocate the West Coast Japanese evolved from conflicting views both outside and inside the executive branch. The second section features reports of the Anti-Axis Committee, Los …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-372-2/
American Concentration Camps VOLUME 1 July, 1940- December 31, 1941 (ddr-densho-372-1)
doc American Concentration Camps VOLUME 1 July, 1940- December 31, 1941 (ddr-densho-372-1)
Volume 1 divides into three sections. Description about this volume reads directly from the book as follows: The first section contains archival documents regarding pre-Pearl Harbor materials that deal largely with discussion between the War and the Justice Departments over responsibilities for enemy aliens in case of war and with internal Army documents about construction of …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-372-1/
USO performers (ddr-densho-397-42)
img USO performers (ddr-densho-397-42)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-42/
Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians
doc Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians "MAGIC" cables memorandum (ddr-densho-381-47)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-47/
War ration book one, OPA form no. R-302, Donna Miyeko Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2453)
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/
Myths and facts about the Japanese Americans: ansering common misconceptions regarding Americans of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-358)
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/
Imagination (ddr-csujad-55-2527)
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/
Evacuation of the Japanese from the west coast during World War II: A social injustice or a justifiable wartime precaution? (ddr-csujad-55-2038)
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/
Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2559)
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 …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2559/
Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2560)
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/
Letter from Tomi Fujimura, Secretary, to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, July 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-967)
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/
Proposed conference on nine relocation centers: evacuees' future at stake (ddr-csujad-55-796)
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/
Chanute Field identification card and pass (ddr-csujad-55-2145)
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/
World War II: Brief facts and chronology article (ddr-densho-477-184)
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/
Letter from Harold S. Matthews (ddr-densho-498-45)
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/
Democracy and Japanese Americans (ddr-densho-498-2)
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/
Seven soldiers pose with newspaper headlines (ddr-densho-451-4)
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/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 735 (February 13, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-770)
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/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 736 (February 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-771)
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/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 624 (January 1, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-659)
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/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 665 (October 12, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-700)
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/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 698 (May 31, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-733)
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/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 648 (June 15, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-683)
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/
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