Industry and employment

At the turn of the century, Japanese immigrants (Issei) came to the United States to work on the rapidly expanding plantations of Hawaii and the farms, lumber mills, railroads and canneries of the Pacific Coast. They quickly realized this type of work was not going to bring them wealth, and many began looking for more promising opportunities. Farming, fishing and small businesses were often seen as the answer.

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doc AC Transit Board meeting agenda (ddr-densho-433-273)

A meeting agenda for the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit Board.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-273/

doc AC Transit advertising budget (ddr-densho-433-272)

An advertising budget for Alameda-Contra Costa Transit.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-272/

doc Letter from Nicholas C. Petris to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-129)

Nicholas C. Petris writes to congratulate Kimi Fujii on her on her new position on the Alameda-Contra Costa District (AC) Transit Board. A copy of a newspaper clipping from the Oakland Tribune about Kimi's appointment is included.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-129/

doc Resolution draft (ddr-densho-433-534)

A draft resolution to increase compensation and benefits for Alameda-Contra Costa District (AC) Transit Board and Division 192 employees.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-534/

doc Historical financial record for AC Transit District (ddr-densho-433-269)

A financial record for the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, 1960-1972.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-269/

doc Passenger Transport vol. 34, no. 52 (ddr-densho-433-258)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-258/

doc AC Transit San Francisco study (ddr-densho-433-275)

A memorandum to Alameda-Contra Costa Transit about recommendations from a San Francisco Bay Area study.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-275/

doc Letter from Peggy L. Brake to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-119)

Peggy L. Brake, Manager at Bank of America, writes to congratulate Kimi Fujii her new position on the Alameda-Contra Costa District (AC) Transit Board. A copy of a newspaper clipping from The Daily Review about Kimi's appointment is included.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-119/

doc Letter from Mas Isobe to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-11)

Mas Isobe writes to Kimi Fujii about life in Milwaukee and requests updates about Kimi's future plans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-11/

doc Letter from Lorraine Kawamoto to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-130)

Lorraine Kawamoto writes to congratulate Kimi Fujii her on her new position on the Alameda-Contra Costa District (AC) Transit Board. A copy of two newspaper clippings about Kimi's appointment are included.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-130/

doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-24)

Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii about her recent outings with friends.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-24/

doc Letter from Koby to Kim Fujii (ddr-densho-433-4)

Koby, who refers to himself as "the jerk," writes to Kim Fujii with a response about Frank's marriage, updates about his girlfriend, his visit to a Japanese restaurant in New York, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-4/

doc The New Japanese American News 1949 Yearbook (ddr-densho-474-54)

Postwar directory of Japanese Americans living across the United States published by Shin Nichibei (Los Angeles Japanese newspaper). Names and community organizations are listed alphabetically by geographic region (states listed generally from west to east followed by Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and South America). Includes 220-page photographic advertising section for Japanese-owned businesses …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-54/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 29 (July 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-77)

Selected article titles: "Myer Sets Dates for Closing of 8 Centers" (pp. 1-2), "Discrimination Hit in Seattle Boycott Case" (p. 2), "2 Army Officers to Fight Racial Discrimination" (p. 2), and "5422 Evacuees on WRA Payroll on June 30" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-77/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. III, No. 6 (February 8, 1946) (ddr-densho-284-118)

Selected article titles: "Says Holland: Should Complete Plans at Once When Released" (pp. 1-2), "3 Big Employers Anxious to Obtain More Workers" (p. 2), "WRA Offices in Northern Calif. to Close Soon" (p. 3), and "From Here and There: Give Latest Information on Relocation Possibilities" (pp. 3-4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-118/

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/

img Mr. Shelly, Miss Walker, and another (ddr-densho-37-2016)

Included annotation: G-1001, Mr. Shelly - Miss Walker., [undecipherable] Block, Miss Walker was presented Dept of Int. award- 5/19/45.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-2016/

doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-465)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick details a trip to the shore with Yuriko's brother Kaneji and his family. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-465/

doc Report to Social Services (ddr-densho-356-754)

Unemployment and aid request made to social services.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-754/

doc Report to Social Services (ddr-densho-356-756)

Unemployment report and aid request made to social services.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-756/

doc Reports by Japanese American to Social Services (ddr-densho-356-747)

Two reports filed by Japanese Americans in the weeks following Pearl Harbor. First report is regarding federal officers confiscating property. The second report is regarding lease status of service station.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-747/

doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-461)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about his weekend in New York and contemplating changing his goal from finding a job in his field to finding another type of work. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-461/

doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-473)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about his job in New York, news about some mutual friends and family. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-473/

doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-480)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about planning a trip to see Yuriko at the end of August and what he has done so far today at the office. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-480/

doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-502)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about the weather, work, and getting permission to leave early on Friday to travel to Boston to visit Yuri. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-502/