Japanese American identity

img Japanese American man (ddr-densho-325-316)

Written on back of photograph "Nov. '47"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-316/

img Japanese American girl (ddr-densho-325-311)

Written on back of photograph "Nov. '47"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-311/

img Japanese American man and woman (ddr-densho-325-289)

Hisa Nimura poses with unknown Japanese American man. Written on back of photograph "Nov. '47"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-289/

img Japanese American man and child (ddr-densho-325-314)

Written on back of photograph "Nov. '47"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-314/

img Japanese American women (ddr-densho-325-221)

The inscription on the photograph says "Hisa, Mary"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-221/

doc Bibliography on War Relocation Authority, Japanese, and Japanese-Americans (ddr-densho-381-20)

A bibliography of materials published between October 1942 and July 1945 about the War Relocation Authority, Japanese, and Japanese-Americans in the United States.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-20/

doc Comments by the War Relocation Authority on remarks of Representative John M. Costello (ddr-densho-381-8)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-8/

doc Evidences of Americanism among Japanese-Americans (ddr-densho-381-9)

A statement by Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, presented before the Costello Subcommittee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities attempting to draw attention to the "Americanism" of Japanese-Americans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-9/

doc Story about George Tokuda's childhood in Mukilteo (ddr-densho-383-622)

Written by Tama Tokuda for a class, with instructor's notes at end.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-622/

doc Notes titled "Reflections of a immigrant mother" (ddr-densho-383-615)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-615/

doc Short note about Tamako's mother, and the loss of culture by Issei. (ddr-densho-383-611)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-611/

doc Scrapbook of newspaper clipping (ddr-densho-483-95)

Loose scrapbook pages containing newspaper and magazine clipping, bulletins, program, school essay, photograph, and ephemera. Selected article titles and additional contents: Seattle Post-Intelligencer: "Bainbridge Japs prepare to leave" (p. 1), "Tired old woodenface sets new attendance record" (p. 3), Hunt High School Commencement Program (p. 4), "Prober Dies would find dust but no 'coddling' at center" …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-95/

doc "This Isn't Japan" (ddr-densho-423-151)

Article written by Mary Oyama describing the Santa Anita Assembly Center and emphasizing that the Japanese incarcerated there are Americans. Reprinted from Common Ground

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-151/

doc Bibliography of Japanese in America, Part I, Periodical articles (ddr-csujad-55-1651)

Bibliography (part I) of periodical articles published between 1937 through 1942 related to Japanese in America, See also sac_jaac_1652. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1653

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1651/

doc Bibliography of Japanese in America, Part II, Books and pamphlets (ddr-csujad-55-1650)

Bibliography (part II) of books and pamphlets published between 1937 through 1942 related to Japanese in America, See also sac_jaac_1653. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1652

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1650/

doc Japanese family in America (ddr-csujad-55-50)

Article reprinted from the "Annals of The American Academy of Political and Social Science" on the status of Japanese in the United States. Article includes sections on the Unique Position of the Japanese, Minority Groups in the United States, Background of the Japanese in California, After the War Began, Evacuation, Factors Strengthening Family Solidarity, Summary, and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-50/

doc Japanese American Creed (ddr-csujad-55-357)

Transcription of Japanese American Creed written and read by Mike Masaoka, reprinted by Japanese American Citizens League. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0359

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-357/

doc Bibliography on War Relocation Authority, Japanese and Japanese-Americans, Part III (ddr-csujad-55-1652)

Bibliography of material published between October 1942 and July 1943 on the War Relocation Authority, the Japanese, and Japanese Americans in the United States and Hawaii. Includes articles, pamphlets, books, manuscripts, and published bibliographies. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1654

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1652/

doc Recollection in Tranquillity: A Brief History of the Yoshida and Nagi Families (1898-2004) (ddr-densho-495-32)

Written history of the Nagai and Yoshida Family. Include biographical writings, photocopies of family photographs, and family trees.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-495-32/

img Yoshida and Nagai Family Genealogical Photo Album (ddr-densho-495-31)

A collection of autobiographical and genealogical writings on the history of the Yoshida and Nagai families intermixed with family photographs.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-495-31/

doc A Year at Gila Anniversary Booklet (ddr-densho-469-8)

Includes the legend of Gila, a history of the beginning of the Gila River, facts, and maps of the Gila River, as well as summaries of Gila's River's various organizations, departments, work, and activities.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-8/

doc Gila River Relocation Camp Reunion (1997) (ddr-densho-469-10)

A memory book from the Gila River Relocation Camp Reunion from June 6-8, 1997. Pictures of the Gila River Reunion Committee, reunion, and reunion registrants are included. The book also includes a note from the advisor Sei Dyo, a transcript of a speech delivered by California Assemblyman Nao Takasugi, a reunion update, and a directory of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-10/

doc Oxnard Buddhist Church 50th Anniversary Supplement (ddr-densho-469-11)

Supplement to the Oxnard Buddhist Church's 50th-anniversary booklet. Includes lists of the items donated to the church, uchishiki, and the names of individuals who donated to the church and the Oxnard Buddhist Women's Association.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-11/

doc Second Year at Gila (ddr-densho-469-9)

A summary of the second year spent by camp inmates at the Gila River Relocation Center. Topics on the second year of the camp include the camp's administration, involvement in the war, predominant religions, schools, agriculture, recreation, and population, ending with a timeline of events.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-9/

doc My Early Years, 1924-1942 (ddr-densho-496-4)

Written account from Kazuyoshi Kawata about his early life and family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-496-4/

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