Impact of incarceration

doc William Hohri Petition for Rehearing & Rehearing En Banc (ddr-densho-1007-1860)

A petition from a 1986 lawsuit, William Hohri, et al. v. United States, by Japanese Americans seeking compensation for property loss as a result of wartime incarceration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1860/

doc Statement of Father Robert F. Drinan on Behalf of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (ddr-densho-1007-1815)

Father Robert F. Drinan's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians on April 28, 1986 against wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans and his support of redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1815/

doc Euphemistic and Accurate Terminology (ddr-densho-1007-1814)

Raymond Y. Okamura's testimony to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in Seattle Washington on September 11, 1981 describing policies and terminology used by the U.S. government to enforce wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. He compares the American government's misleading terminology to that of Nazi propaganda. It was later published by the Journal …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1814/

doc Testimony of William Kochiyama (ddr-densho-1007-1817)

William Kochiyama's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981 detailing discrimination he faces, his incarceration at Topaz, and his later voluntary service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He then argues his support for redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1817/

doc Nisei's Devotion - Beyond the Call of Duty (ddr-densho-1007-1840)

Speech by Tom Sakamoto at the 1988 JACL Installation Dinner describing his experiences growing up in San Jose's Japantown, wartime experience and military service, and the impact of Japanese American treatment during World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1840/

doc Statement of David F. Musto (ddr-densho-1007-1818)

Dr. David F. Musto's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 9, 1981 against wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans and his support of redress and reparations.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1818/

doc Congressional Record, vol. 129, no. 37: Proceedings and Debates of the 98th Congress, First Session (ddr-densho-1007-1863)

This Congressional Record excerpt includes the statement of Senator Howard Metzenbaum titled "Internment of Japanese Americans during World War II" given on March 22, 1983. In his statement Metzenbaum criticizes the motives of Executive Order 9066, describes impacts of incarceration, and argues for the need for redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1863/

doc Testimony of Kiku Hori Funabiki (ddr-densho-1007-1843)

Kiku Funabiki's testimony and related supplemental material describing her family's incarceration at Heart Mountain, Wyoming and its lasting impact.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1843/

doc Testimony Submittal of Nobuko Y. Suzuki (ddr-densho-1007-1819)

Nobuko Y. Suzuki's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in September, 1981 describing her life before, during, and after the war especially in regard to discrimination she faced throughout her life. She then argues her support for redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1819/

doc Speech: Lessons from the Past (ddr-densho-1007-1826)

Speech by Cedrick Shimo at the Florin Area Reunion on October 8, 1988 in Buena Park, California discussing the impact of incarceration in Japanese American communities and calls for support for redress. Object also contains an article from the Los Angeles Japanese Daily News on September 3, 1988 titled Bert Nakano Delivers Speech on Redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1826/

doc Statement of William L. Robinson on Wartime Internment of Civilians (ddr-densho-1007-1816)

William L. Robinson's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in Washington, D.C. on April 28, 1986 against wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans and his support of redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1816/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Rose Tani (ddr-densho-356-354)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Rose Tani that provides condolences for the death of Kanetaro Domoto (Yuriko's father). Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-354/

doc Four letters to Yuri Domoto from Tak Negi (ddr-densho-356-290)

Four letters to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Tak Negi. All letters stored in one envelope, unclear if they were mailed together or separately. Letter dated 9/24/1942 most likely associated with the envelope. Letter dated 9/24: details about a visit to Granada and the thoughts and feelings that came from the visit. 7/21 letter: describes weather conditions …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-290/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-235)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he comforts Yuri on her misbehaving typewriter by sharing a Reader's Digest story, and his own typewriter's faults. He continues by discussing Yuri's sister's (Wakako Domoto) relocation to Denver, his recent skiing trip, the rash of promotions at Camp Savage, a prank by the mailroom staff, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-235/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-340)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret Saito in which Margaret details her time in Tule Lake, her reason for transferring to Topaz and her desire to relocate to Philadelphia. Margaret also provides details about several mutual friends and her family, and asks about Yuri's. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-340/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-263)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he speaks of his feelings for the loss of Kanetaro Domoto (Yuriko's father) and provides comfort and sympathy to Yuriko.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-263/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Tomi Domoto (ddr-densho-356-300)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her cousin Tomi Domoto in which discusses the first month at Jerome and general news about mutual friends. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-300/

doc Postcard to Yuri Domoto from Mitsuko (ddr-densho-356-319)

Postcard to Yuriko Domoto from Mitsuko in which she describes a trip to New Mexico during which she saw her father (possibly held in the DOJ camp Lordsburg or DOJ camp Santa Fe). Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-319/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Sadame Nomi (ddr-densho-356-314)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Sadame Nomi in which Sadame describes her train ride back to Denver from Amache and missing her friends in camp. She also discusses the possibility of getting a new place to stay while in Denver and ask Yuri to visit her if she ever in Denver. Item tied together with …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-314/

doc Letters to Yuri Domoto from Kayoko Riusaki and Sonoko Riusaki (ddr-densho-356-342)

Two letters to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada mailed together, one from her niece Kayoko Riusaki and one from her sister Sonoko Domoto Riusaki. In the first letter Kayoko tells about joining the girl scouts, a cancelled scouting trip, and preparations on starting the 5th grade. In the second letter Sonoko writes about life in Gila River, being …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-342/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-223)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he recalls a month long recruitment trip to some of the WRA camps for qualified Niseis to join MIS. His writing includes a mention for being present to an incident at Poston (possibly the Poston Strike or the incidences that lead to the strike). He talks …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-223/

doc Letter and photos to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-264)

Letter and three photographs to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata. In the letter he talks about the things he has seen on the front, his feelings on death, news from their hometowns and mutual friends, and his opinion on if Yuri should relocate. Mailed with the letter are three photographs, the first one is of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-264/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Tak Negi (ddr-densho-356-351)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Tak Negi that provides condolences for the death of Kanetaro Domoto (Yuriko's father). Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-351/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-224)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he describes in detail his furlough trip in New York City.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-224/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Sadame Nomi (ddr-densho-356-315)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Sadame Nomi in which Sadame tells her about her life in Denver. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-315/

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