Support from the non-Japanese American community

During mass removal and incarceration, Japanese Americans received outside support and assistance from religious organizations, civil rights groups, and other concerned individuals. The American Friends Service Committee was one of the most active groups to help the Japanese American community during World War II. Committee members donated educational materials to the camp schools and libraries and were influential in persuading the government to allow Nisei to leave the camps for colleges in the interior of the country. Ministers, peace activists and other supporters of the Japanese American community often visited the camps and spoke out publicly against the incarceration. Church groups across the country also organized clothing and food drives for the camp inmates.

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 10 (March 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-59)

Selected article titles: "Japan Sends New Memo on Exchange of Nationals" (p. 1), "Night Attack Reported on Santa Clara Evacuee" (p. 1), and "Long Beach YWCA Ready to Give Assistance" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-59/

doc 70th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-53)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary book traces the history of JCC within the context of national and local events.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-53/

doc 50th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-52)

This book traces the first fifty years of the history of the JCC in Seattle. The first four pages covering the introduction from Rev. Archie H. Hook and the brief overview of the church's history are in English, as are the photo captions throughout the book.The bulk of the text is in Japanese. The JCC members' …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-52/

doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to J. Albert Woll (ddr-densho-446-77)

Letter regarding Ai Chih Tsai. ACT is technically an "enemy alien" but as a Formosan, can his travel limitations be lessened (like Koreans)?

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-77/

doc Book of 70th Anniversary of Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-446-455)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary coincided with the 100th Anniversary of the Japanese Christian Mission in North America. This book traces the history of JCC within the larger setting of national and local events, and some of the photos and narratives may be of interest. Ai Chih Tsai was pastor at JCC from 1948 to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-455/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Lt. George H. Kerr, Department of War, Military Intelligence Service (ddr-densho-446-75)

Response to Lt. Kerr's letter: Cashman had previously counseled Tsai to maintain his Japanese citizenship; Cashman recommends Tsai's character and recommends him for service. Also includes discussion of Professor Minoru Tabuchi.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-75/

doc Draft letter from Japanese Christian Church to Harrison Anderson (ddr-densho-446-36)

Thank you for the Christian love and generosity that Dr. Anderson and 4th Presbyterian have shown us. (2 of 2 drafts) (Handwritten notes and draft memo to Mr. Koga on reverse dated December 10, 1942)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-36/

doc History of the Japanese Congregational Church 1907-2007 (ddr-densho-446-454)

Summary of the Japanese Congregational Church's history from 1807 to 2007 written by Bisim Lee for its 100th Anniversary Dinner (October 2007)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-454/

doc Letter from E.O. Dorsy to J. Albert Woll (ddr-densho-446-79)

Acknowledgement of receipt of letter to AWP dated December 30. AWP is out of town but will reply when he returns.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-79/

doc Draft letter from Japanese Christian Church to Harrison Anderson (ddr-densho-446-35)

Thank you for the Christian love and generosity that Dr. Anderson and 4th Presbyterian have shown us. (1 of 2 drafts) (signed)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-35/

doc Letter from J. Albert Woll to Albert W. Palmer (ddr-densho-446-78)

Response to Albert W. Palmer: DOJ files say that Tsai is of Japanese nationality and holds a Certificate of Identification (enemy alien). Instructions to contact Alien Registration Division of INS, DOJ in Philadelphia

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-78/

doc Eight Stars for Nisei Vets (ddr-densho-466-234)

Clipping about General Eric Shinseki and Nisei Veterans Memorial Center in Hawaii

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-234/

img Man in heavy coat standing outside doorway (ddr-densho-466-236)

Likely George Yoshino. Photo partially obscured by adjacent clipping and photo

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-236/

img Man in heavy coat in snow (ddr-densho-466-235)

Caption below photo on album page: Geo Yoshino. Photo partially obscured by adjacent clipping

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-235/

img Print of photo from clipping (ddr-densho-466-237) (ddr-densho-466-240)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-240/

img Man in uniform outside building (ddr-densho-466-239)

Caption on photo front: Ken Yoshino

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-239/

doc Clipping with photo of 442nd soldiers (ddr-densho-466-237)

Caption on clipping: Soldiers of the 442nd relax in their bunker in the Maritime Alps at Christmas time, 1944: from left, back, Kim Muromoto, George Morihiro, Tad Mayeda, George, Mori;front, Dan Kuniyoshi, Tad Nakamura.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-466-237/

doc Relocation (ddr-csujad-55-1870)

Essay on "relocation" including a statement by Mildred Gleason, a woman who rented her home out to Japanese-American university students during World War II. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1873

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1870/

doc Letter from Yuzuru John Takeshita to Mrs. Margaret Gunderson, January 25, 1985 (ddr-csujad-55-255)

Correspondence from Yuzuru John Takeshita to Margaret Gunderson. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0257

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-255/

doc 70,000 American refugees (ddr-csujad-55-337)

Pamphlet describing the evacuation and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The author calls for readers to take action against the unjust treatment of Japanese Americans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0339

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-337/

doc What we're fighting for (ddr-csujad-55-359)

Pamphlet of reprinted statements by United States Servicemen regarding support, misconceptions, and opinions of Americans of Japanese descent. Includes stories of Japanese Americans in combat and descriptions of military personnel's experiences. Statements reprinted from popular newspapers and magazines. "C-1775." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0361

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-359/

doc Endorsement of government policies by the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play (ddr-csujad-55-1741)

List of principles with quotes endorsed by the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play. Statements cover segregation of disloyal Japanese Americans, right to serve in armed forces, "resettlement" to meet manpower shortages, and fair play for loyal Japanese Americans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1743

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1741/

doc Letter from Frank G. Muench, May 25, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2622)

Annotated form letter from Frank G. Muench regarding the fact that Lincoln Christian Center in Sacramento, California helped their Japanese friends move safely to Walerga camp [= Sacramento Assembly Center] about 10 miles from Sacramento. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2786

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2622/

doc Letter from Allan A. Hunter, Minister, Mt. Hollywood Congregational Church to Shoji Nagumo, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-910)

Correspondence from Allen Hunter to Shoji Nagumo expressing Hunter's gratitude for cleaning up the grounds and manse at Mt. Hollywood Congregational Church. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0912

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-910/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, June 13, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2315)

Correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's journey from Elk Grove, California to Manzanar incarceration camp and life in the "reception center." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2421

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2315/