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Economic losses

The economic and emotional toll associated with the uprooting of Japanese Americans from their homes and businesses was enormous. The cost was especially high for the issei (first-generation immigrants), who had worked most of their lives to establish financial security for themselves and their children. Many Japanese Americans bitterly recall being forced to sell property, personal belongings, and business equipment for a fraction of their value to opportunistic scavengers. Evacuees could take only what they could carry. They left behind heirlooms, cherished toys, and family pets. Farmers continued to work for a harvest they would never see, told it would be "disloyal" to stop. The bustling Nihonmachis (Japantowns) of the West Coast closed down and never fully recovered, even after the war ended.

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The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 32 (April 20, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-199)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 32 (April 20, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-199)
"ADC Fund Push Opens with Kickoff Luncheon" (p. 1), "Evacuation Claims Queries, Replies" (p. 2), "ADC to Ask Amendment to HR 199" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-199/
The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 46 (July 1, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-34)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 46 (July 1, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-34)
"House Will Get Claims Board Measure Soon" (p. 1), "House to Study H.R. 3555" (p. 1)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-34/
The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 3 (January 10, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-2)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 3 (January 10, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-2)
"U.S. Court Hears Status of 5,500 Nisei" (p. 1), "Seeks Passage of Claims Bill" (p. 1), "M.I.S. Grads Total 2,675 in Monterey" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-2/
The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 98 (November 27, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-159)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 98 (November 27, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-159)
"Sabath Vows Support of Issei Rights" (p. 1), "Bias Noted in Chicago Cemeteries" (p. 1), "Claim Queries and Answers" (p. 1), "Community Basketball Season to Start Next Wed.,Dec. 1" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-159/
The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 49 (July 15, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-36)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 49 (July 15, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-36)
"Accept Business Permit Applications to Japan" (p. 1), "JACL Goes Ahead to Speed Plans to Honor Nisei at Arlington" (p. 1), "Commons OK's Board to Sift Ouster Losses" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-36/
Letter regarding property in government custody (ddr-densho-203-9)
doc Letter regarding property in government custody (ddr-densho-203-9)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-203-9/
Farmers Can't Get Seized Jap Machinery (April 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-908)
doc Farmers Can't Get Seized Jap Machinery (April 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-908)
The Seattle Daily Times, April 27, 1943, p. 10
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-908/
U.S. Custodianship to Guard Evacuated Aliens' Property (March 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-680)
doc U.S. Custodianship to Guard Evacuated Aliens' Property (March 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-680)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 10, 1942, p. 1
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-680/
Jap Land Holdings Worth $72,541,934 (February 11, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-619)
doc Jap Land Holdings Worth $72,541,934 (February 11, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-619)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 11, 1942, p. 12
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-619/
Billions in Losses Foreseen By Removal of Jap Farmers (March 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-681)
doc Billions in Losses Foreseen By Removal of Jap Farmers (March 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-681)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 10, 1942, p. 5
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-681/
State to Take Japanese Land (May 12, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1043)
doc State to Take Japanese Land (May 12, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1043)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 12, 1944, p. 21
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1043/
Enemy Alien Evacuation Order Held Imminent. Appointment of Property Custodian Asked; Blow to Produce Markets Foreseen; U.S. to Pay Costs (March 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-657)
doc Enemy Alien Evacuation Order Held Imminent. Appointment of Property Custodian Asked; Blow to Produce Markets Foreseen; U.S. to Pay Costs (March 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-657)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 1, 1942, pp. 1, 5
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-657/
Operators of Jap Farm Get U.S. Aid (May 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-803)
doc Operators of Jap Farm Get U.S. Aid (May 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-803)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 20, 1942, p. 30
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-803/
Japanese Get Back 6th of Seized Goods (July 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-56-1129)
doc Japanese Get Back 6th of Seized Goods (July 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-56-1129)
The Seattle Daily Times, July 25, 1945, p. 7
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1129/
U.S. to Help Keep Jap Farms Going (March 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-698)
doc U.S. to Help Keep Jap Farms Going (March 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-698)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 20, 1942, p. 10
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-698/
U.S. Urged to Pay for Japanese Evacuation Losses (February 6, 1947) (ddr-densho-56-1173)
doc U.S. Urged to Pay for Japanese Evacuation Losses (February 6, 1947) (ddr-densho-56-1173)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 6, 1947, p. 30
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1173/
Jap Ouster Hits Oyster Industry (March 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-667)
doc Jap Ouster Hits Oyster Industry (March 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-667)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 5, 1942, p. 14
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-667/
Alien Property Seized On Coast (February 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1030)
doc Alien Property Seized On Coast (February 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1030)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 25, 1944, p. 24
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1030/
Operators For Jap Farms Lag (April 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-741)
doc Operators For Jap Farms Lag (April 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-741)
The Seattle Daily Times, April 2, 1942, p. 20
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-741/
Japanese Land Transfers Gain (May 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-788)
doc Japanese Land Transfers Gain (May 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-788)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 8, 1942, p. 8
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-788/
Crops No Bar to Jap Ouster (April 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-755)
doc Crops No Bar to Jap Ouster (April 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-755)
The Seattle Daily Times, April 15, 1942, p. 15
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-755/
Most Jap Farm Equipment Sold - Says W.R.A. Aide (March 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-888)
doc Most Jap Farm Equipment Sold - Says W.R.A. Aide (March 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-888)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 16, 1943, p. 3
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-888/
90 Pct. of Jap Farms Occupied (May 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-799)
doc 90 Pct. of Jap Farms Occupied (May 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-799)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 17, 1942, p. 12
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-799/
Letter to Teru Koyama from Dr. Keizaburo
doc Letter to Teru Koyama from Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama (ddr-one-5-4)
Letter dated January 27, 1942, to Teru Koyama from her husband, Kei Koyama. In the letter Kei writes about receiving the packages mailed to him and advises that the money he sent is to settle business matters in Portland related to his dental office, and asks her not to lease it Dr. S. but to Dr. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-4/
Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Teru Koyama (ddr-one-5-10)
Envelope addressed to Dr. Kei Koyama at Fort Missula from his wife, Teru Koyama, in Portland. Postmarked March 24, 1942. In the lower left corner is a "CENSORED" stamp. The enclosed letter, dated March 23, 1942, has the same stamp at the top of the page. Teru writes about receiving his last letter, which made everyone …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-10/
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