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doc First Quarterly Report, March 18 to June 30 1942 (ddr-densho-423-132)

Review of timeline since Pearl Harbor, status of acquiring land for and construction of relocation centers and progress of developing programs for education, health care, employment, and other infrastructure.

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doc "Investigation of the Japanese in America" (ddr-densho-423-148)

Speech by Henry M. Jackson to House of Representatives, reprinted in the San Francisco Examiner. Arguing for a resolution to investigate the activities of Japanese in America, particularly pro-Japanese influences.

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doc Relocation Communities for Wartime Evacuees (ddr-densho-423-131)

Description of locations chosen for development of camps

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doc Segregation of Persons of Japanese Ancestry in Tule Lake Relocation Center (ddr-densho-493-35)

16-page pamphlet authored by the War Relocation announcing the segregation of "disloyal" Japanese Americans at Tule Lake and the displacement of "loyal" Tule Lake residents to other camps, based on responses to Question 28 of the loyalty questionnaire. Pamphlet explains who will be segregated based on their answers; which people will receive a hearing prior to …

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doc Alien Registration Receipt Card (ddr-densho-493-14)

Alien registration receipt card ("Form AR-3") for Buichiro Itabashi, containing his registration number, issued after the 1940 Alien Registration Act (known as the Smith Act) and mailed to his P.O. box in Auburn, Washington. Signed by Director of Registration, Earl G. Harrison.

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img Meriko in front of a Japanese American memorial (ddr-densho-494-29)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

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img Meriko at a buffet (ddr-densho-494-32)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

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vh Martha Watanabe Interview (ddr-densho-1020-2)

Born in Chicago, Illinois. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Administrator with the ORA from 1989 to 1991. After leaving the ORA, worked with the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund, the Office …

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vh Aaron Zajic Interview (ddr-densho-1020-1)

Born in Baltimore, Maryland. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Was the ORA's Manager, Stage II Verification Team, from 1990 to 2000. By 1993 some of the ORA staff began working on Civil Rights investigations, …

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vh Joanne Chiedi Interview (ddr-densho-1020-5)

Born in Washington, D.C. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as the ORA's Deputy Director, Verification Unit, from 1989 to 1997. After leaving the ORA, went on to work as the Deputy Executive Officer, …

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vh Angela Noel Gantt Interview (ddr-densho-1020-4)

Born in Wilmington, Delaware. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as a Program Management Analyst for the Special Verification Unit of the ORA from 1991 to 1995. After leaving the ORA, following a brief …

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vh Tink Cooper Interview (ddr-densho-1020-7)

Born in Atlanta, Georgia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Was Legal Counsel for the ORA from 1991 to 2000. After leaving the ORA, was Chief and Deputy Chief, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Branch, …

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doc Personal Justice Denied, Part 2 (ddr-densho-462-280)

Part 2: Recommendations. Report of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internement of Civilians

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doc Letter to Brock Adams from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-47)

Includes copy of letter to Wilson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama. (ddr-densho-510-42)

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doc Letter to Warren Magnuson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-46)

Includes copy of letter to Wilson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama. (ddr-densho-510-42)

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doc Letter to Brock Adams from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-49)

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doc Letter to Henry Jackson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-45)

Includes copy of letter to Wilson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama. (ddr-densho-510-42)

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doc Letter from George Nakamura to Francis Biddle (ddr-ajah-7-8)

Asking for consideration for his father based on his ill-health

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding Charles E. Hughes (ddr-njpa-1-702)

Caption on front: "Chief Justice Charles E. Hughes, leaving his office."

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img Franklin D. Roosevelt presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor (ddr-njpa-1-1652)

Caption on reverse: "President honors U.S. naval hero through son. President Franklin D. Roosevelt awards the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumoushly to Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan of the U.S. Navy, who lost his life in the Americal naval victory over the Japanese in the Solomon Islands in November. Admiral Callaghan's son, Lieut. Daniel J. Callaghan, …

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img Wang Ching-ting smoking a cigar (ddr-njpa-1-1105)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Photographic Overseas News November 9, 1937. Manipulating Public Opinion! (Washington) Domei. Chinese Ambassador Wang Ching-ting after he concocted facts to stir up anti-Japanese public opinion at a press conference at the Chinese embassy on October 9."

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img Edward R. Stettinius, Jr. speaking on the phone (ddr-njpa-1-1821)

Caption on reverse: "U.S. Under Secretary of State. Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., recently appointed U.S. Under Secretary of State, uses the telephone at his desk in Washington, capital city of the U.S.. Mr. Stettinius was formerly U.S. Lend-Lease Administrator."

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doc Eleanor Katherine Roosevelt posing as queen of the Cherry Blossom Festival (ddr-njpa-1-1481)

Caption on reverse: "The Queen of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington: Miss Eleanor Roosevelt, daughter of Colonel Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Roosevelt, chosen to preside at the Annual Festival of the Japanese Cherry Trees in the capital. Harris & Ewing from Times World Wide Photos.)"

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doc Clipping regarding Henry A. Wallace and his family (ddr-njpa-1-2482)

Caption on front: "The Secretary of Agriculture and his family: Henry A. Wallace, with Mrs. Wallace and their children, Robert and Jean, in their home in Washington. (Harris & Ewing, from Times Wide World Photos.)"

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img Frances Perkins at a Department of Commerce banquet (ddr-njpa-1-1143)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "The Flourishing Female Secretary Mrs. Wallace. (Washington) Domei. The flourishing Labor Secretary Frances Perkins (left) and the wife of Agriculture Secretary Henry Wallace (right) attending the 26th anniversary banquet held by the Department of Commerce on May 5. [Stamped] June 11, 1938."

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