Japanese American community responses

doc Denounces Japan (December 15, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-550)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 15, 1941, p. 12

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-550/

doc 1,300 Seattle Japanese Pledge Loyalty. Young, Old Japanese Grim in Denouncing Treachery. (December 23, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-560)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 23, 1941, p. 8

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-560/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 59 (July 23, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-226)

"This is Mike Masaoka's Testimony at Senate Hearings on ENI Bill" (p. 1), "B.C. Evacuation Will be Aired" (p. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-226/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 57 (July 16, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-224)

"Justice Dept. to Set Up Field Office in L.A." (p. 1), "Here're Questions Which You Must Answer When You File Claims" (p. 1), "Rules Pertaining to Contraband Disclosed by Justice Department" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-224/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 68 (September 19, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-55)

"Asks for Unity on Bainbridge in Hall Issue" (p. 1), "Canada Ends Voluntary "Repatriation' of Japanese at Government Expense" (p. 1), "Backs Americanism Body's Action" (p. 1), "LARA Reports Relief Aid to Needy Japan" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-55/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 58 (July 20, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-225)

"ADC Will Meet to Discuss Funds for Claims Unit" (p. 1), "Pfc. Takahashi Services Held" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-225/

doc U.S.-Japanese Schools Likely To Stay Closed (January 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-583)

The Seattle Daily Times, January 27, 1942, p. 22

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-583/

doc Army Orders Alien Curfew (March 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-710)

The Seattle Daily Times, March 24, 1942, p. 3

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-710/

doc Mid-Columbia Bulletin Vol. VI (ddr-one-3-8)

Mid-Columbia Bulletin newsletter. Vol. VI, April 22, 1942. Written by the J.A.C.L. (Japanese American Citizens League). Covers preparations for the incarceration of the Japanese American community, including packing, property sales, personal documents (e.g. wills, letters of recommendations, etc.), financial concerns, and other information regarding the evacuation order. Includes a description about what life at the Assembly …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-3-8/

doc Mid-Columbia Bulletin Vol. VII (ddr-one-3-9)

Mid-Columbia Bulletin newsletter. Vol. VII, April 30, 1942. First page in English, gives information about what the Assembly Centers are like and what items may be brought to the Center. Mentions the sale of rice and a typhoid inoculation clinic. The remaining 5 pages are in Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-3-9/

doc Breed Street news flashes (ddr-csujad-35-1)

An issue of a newsletter, "Breed Street news flashes," published by Breed Street Elementary School. "Good-bye to our Japanese" section informs that their Japanese American students are being removed. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: kuw_01_01_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-35-1/

doc Manzanar diary (ddr-csujad-34-1)

One diary written by Hiroshi Fukuwa, a Kibei Nisei of Los Angeles, California. His diary starts from his departing day from Los Angeles to move into the Manzanar incarceration camp as one of the first group of volunteer incacerees. He was transferred to the Gila River camp, Arizona, to join his brother's family, and segregated into …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-34-1/

doc Manzanar diary (ddr-csujad-34-2)

English translation of a diary written by Hiroshi Fukuwa, a Kibei Nisei of Los Angeles, California. His diary starts from his departing day from Los Angeles to move into the Manzanar incarceration camp as one of the first group of volunteer incacerees. He was transferred to the Gila River camp in Arizona, to join his brother's …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-34-2/

doc Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to Mr. Albert H. Rodin, April 16, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-12)

Letter of gratitude from Tsuneo Iwata president of the Turlock Social Club to Mr. Albert H. Rodin, Turlock District Chairman, in response to the mass removal in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0012

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-12/

doc Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to Mr. W.W. Ferguson, April 18, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-14)

Letter of gratitude from Tsuneo Iwata president of the Turlock Social Club to Mr. W.W. Ferguson, in response to the mass removal in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0014

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-14/

doc Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to Mr. Johnson, April 1, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-6)

Letter from Tsuneo Iwata president of the Turlock Social Club to Mr. Johnson, Wartime Civilian Control Administration, concerning the leasing of the Turlcok Social Club Hall as a storage place for incarcerees' properties in Turlock, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-6/

doc Letter from Fumi Yaki to Japanese American Citizens League member chapters, April 3, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-5)

Letter describing Fumi Yaki's leave of position due to first mass removal in California. She states turning her work over to Miss Mary Louise K. Seo. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-5/

doc Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to Dr. Albert Julien, April 11, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-8)

Letter of gratitude from Tsuneo Iwata president of the Turlock Social Club to Dr. Albert Julien, in response to the mass evacuation in California See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-8/

doc Japanese American Citizens League Northern California District Council special meeting minutes, March 10, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-25)

Japanese American Citizens League, northern California district council, special meeting minutes discussing budgets, dues, assessments, treasury announcements, and forced evacuation information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0025

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-25/

doc Letter from Ohashi to Jack Noda, March 20, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-21)

Follow-up letter from Mr. Ohashi of the Stockton chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League to Jack Noda, president of the Stanislaus Merced chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League regarding the Stockton chapter's constitution and the mass removal preparation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0021

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-21/

doc Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to Dr. E.A Julien, April 11, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-10)

Letter of gratitude from Tsuneo Iwata president of the Turlock Social Club to Dr. E.A. Julien, in response to the mass removal in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-10/

doc Letter from Harry Naka to Jack Noda, March 14, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-19)

Letter from Harry Naka, president of the American Loyalty League of Livingston, California, to Jack Noda, president of the Stanislaus Merced chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, regarding the "cooperation" between both organizations during the mass removal. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0019

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-19/

doc Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to Mr. Harry L. Villinger, April 14, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-11)

Letter of gratitude from Tsuneo Iwata president of the Turlock Social Club to Mr. Harry L. Villinger, in response to the mass removal in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-11/

doc Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to members, March 29, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-17)

Letter from Tsuneo Iwata, president of the Turlock Social Club to Turlock Social Club members in regards to mass removal preparation, Turlock Social Club meetings, and the status of the Social Hall. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0017

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-17/

doc Turlock Social Club meeting minutes, April 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-24)

Turlock Social Club meeting minutes in regards to the mass removal including the discussion of the status of the Turlock Social Club Hall, the J.A.C.L division, writing "letters of appreciation," dues, and general announcements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-24/

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