ddr-csujad-12 — CSU Dominguez Hills Tsugitada Kanamori Collection

CSU Dominguez Hills Tsugitada Kanamori Collection

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This collection contains one box of documents belonging to Tsugitada Kanamori. Materials in this collection mostly pertain to Kanamori's efforts regarding canceling his renunciation and reinstating his American citizenship. See complete finding aid at: http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8cv4pc8/

1948-1958

1 box .20 linear ft.

CSU Dominguez Hills Department of Archives and Special Collections

[Title of item], Tsugitada Kanamori Collection, Courtesy of the Department of Archives and Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills

27 Objects

doc Affidavit in Japanese (ddr-csujad-12-1)

An affidavit written by Kobayashi Trading Company in Tokyo to the Mayor of Yokohama City Naka Ward. It confirms that Tsugitada Kanamori used the Kobayashi Trading Company as a Tokyo office from January 1, 1953 through December 31, 1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_01_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-1/

doc Letter from Daniel F. Goggin, May 1, 1948 (ddr-csujad-12-2)

This letter confirms that Tsugitada Kanamori worked for Daniel Goggin in an Ordnance Shop as the superintendent at the Yokohama Area Engineer Equipment Pool. Mr. Goggin explains that Kanamori is "invaluable" and he would absolutely recommend Mr. Kanamori for any position. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_01_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-2/

doc Letter from William E. Gotcher, February 3, 1948 (ddr-csujad-12-3)

In this letter, a former employer of Tsugitada Kanamori writes a letter of reference, describing him as a hard working, trustworthy, and honest employee. Mr. William E. Gotcher confirms that Kanamori was an employee of the Yokohama Area Engineer Equipment Pool for two years and had held several positions. See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-3/

doc Letter from D.F. Goggin, Motor Officer, April 5, 1950 (ddr-csujad-12-4)

In this letter, D.F. Goggin, Motor Officer, affirms that Tsugitada Kanamori was employed by his organization starting June 8, 1946 and was still employed there at the time this letter was written. He remarks that Kanamori is a loyal and honest employee and recommends him for any position. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-4/

doc Letter from D.F. Goggin, Motor Officer, to the American Consul, Yokohama, Japan, April 18, 1951 (ddr-csujad-12-5)

This letter confirms that Tsugitada Kanamori has worked for D.F. Goggin since June 1946 at the time this letter was written and has been a model employee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_01_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-5/

doc Memorandum from George H. Zentz, American Consul, American Consulate General Yokohama, to Tsugitada Kanamori, July 28, 1953 (ddr-csujad-12-6)

This memorandum issued by George H. Zentz, American Consul, American Consulate General Yokohama, confirms that Tsugitada Kanamori is a citizen of the United States based on his birth records. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_02_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-6/

doc Certificate of residence [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-12-7)

A certified copy of resident register issued by Katsuhiko Asai, Mayor of Yokohama City Naka Ward on April 24, 1959. It records Kanamori family members' permanent domicile, dates of birth, family relationship, dates of becoming resident of Yokohama City Naka Ward. The family members include Tsugitada Kanamori, the head of the household, Kazuko Kanamori, wife, and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-7/

doc Certificate of residence [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-12-8)

A certified copy of resident register issued by Kawanishi Haruumi, Mayor of Yokohama City Naka Ward on August 21, 1959. It records Tsugitada Kanamori and Kazuko Kanamori's present address, permanent domicile, dates of birth, family relationship, dates of becoming resident of Yokohama City Naka Ward. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-8/

doc Letter from Wayne M. Collins to Tsugitada Kanamori, May 13, 1958 (ddr-csujad-12-9)

This letter refers to the court proceedings in item: csudh_tsu_0010. The letter reiterates the court decision that Tsugitada Kanamori's renunciation of his citizenship as a result of "fear, coercion, and duress," will be canceled and therefore confirming that Kanamori remains a citizen of the United States. Collins adds that the transmittal letter can be taken to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-9/

doc Final order, judgement, and decree as to certain named plaintiffs who have submitted affidavits in lieu of oral testimony (ddr-csujad-12-10)

According to these court proceedings the plaintiff by Charles Elmer Collett, Assistant United States Attorney, Attorneys for Defendants, Tsugitada Kanamori is to be hereinafter identified as a citizen of the United States of America. This document makes it clear that the purported renunciation of his citizenship is "null, void, and without legal effect upon that status …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-10/

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