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vh Kiyoshi Seishin Yamashita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-265)

Nisei male. Born February 14, 1920, in Kent, Washington. Grew up in the nearby town of Auburn, where parents ran a farm. Family was involved Auburn Buddhist Church. Graduated from the University of Washington in 1942 and removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Recruited out of Tule Lake to teach …

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vh Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-250)

Nisei female. Born August 5, 1924, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento and Los Angeles. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, and transferred to the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Washington representative and researcher for National Council for Japanese American Redress (NCJAR) and primary archival researcher for Commission on Wartime Relocation …

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doc Petition on behalf of Dr. Kei Koyama signed by Charles Edwin and Dorothy Ellen Seely and notarized by Muriel R. Carl. (ddr-one-5-118)

Photocopy of a declassified typewritten petition by Charles Edwin and Dorothy Ellen Seely testifying to the loyal nature of Dr. Kei Koyama. It was notarized by Muriel R. Carl on January 24, 1942 in the County of Multnomah, Store of Oregon. The petition states that Dr. Koyama is a "very loyal, true friend" and that the …

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Narrator Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga

Nisei female. Born August 5, 1924, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento and Los Angeles. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, and transferred to the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Washington representative and researcher for National Council for Japanese American Redress (NCJAR) and primary archival researcher for the Commission on Wartime …

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Narrator Kiyoshi Seishin Yamashita

Nisei male. Born February 14, 1920, in Kent, Washington. Grew up in the nearby town of Auburn, where parents ran a farm. Family was involved Auburn Buddhist Church. Graduated from the University of Washington in 1942 and removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Recruited out of Tule Lake to teach …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/419/

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 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 Notice of Official Efficiency Rating (ddr-densho-446-174)

Excellent

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doc Letter from Hugh Borton to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-168)

Meet with William Bishop of the Legal Adviser's Office of the Department of State about changing your alien status.

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doc Letter from Seido Ogawa to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-297)

International Institute contacted Ogawa with 3 questions about Ai Chih Tsai situation. Invitation for Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai to visit Los Angeles to discuss the matter with Miss Leung and Miss Durward of International Institute

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Collection UC Santa Barbara Japanese in America, circa early 1900s-1960s (ddr-csujad-25)

Japanese in America, circa early 1900s-1960s, boxes 7-12: The collection contains photographs and albums of the Japanese in the United States, mainly Washington, California, Colorado, and Utah. The photographs include family portraits and snapshots capturing their community activities and local events, such as picnic, wedding, funeral, local associations’ activities, etc., mostly taken in the early 1900s. …

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Collection Japanese Association of North America Censuses Collection (ddr-densho-514)

Japanese Association of North America (JANA) Censuses collection contains original census records created by JANA about Japanese American communities in the 1920s and 1930s. They cover many of the same data fields that are found in United States censuses, for example: head of household, names, address, birth place, education level, and occupation. There were also separate …

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to K. L. Chen, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ddr-densho-446-238)

Requesting 1 year extension of passport issued by Chinese Embassy which expires on April 16, 1947. Also requesting exit and reentry visas. Ai Chih Tsai intends to go to Taiwan with family and teach at Taipeh Theological Seminary.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-238/

Narrator Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda

Nisei male. Born August 15, 1924, in Portland, Oregon. Incarcerated at the North Portland Assembly Center and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Kept a diary beginning December, 1941, and through incarceration. Beginning as a teenager, was exceptionally active as a volunteer leader, first within a Japanese American church in Portland, later in camp with Federated Christian Church, …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/121/

Mikado to Limit Emigration to America. Japanese Emperor Will Take Steps to Prevent His Subjects From Going to United States or Canada. Nippon Nation is Anxious for Peace. (November 20, 1907) (ddr-densho-56-108)

doc Mikado to Limit Emigration to America. Japanese Emperor Will Take Steps to Prevent His Subjects From Going to United States or Canada. Nippon Nation is Anxious for Peace. (November 20, 1907) (ddr-densho-56-108)

The Seattle Daily Times, November 20, 1907, p. 2

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doc Court order on the internment of Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-163)

Photocopy of a declassified court order stating that Keizaburo Koyama, having been found to be an enemy alien, be interned immediately.

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doc Report of committee on student teacher arrangements (ddr-csujad-55-1731)

Report and recommendations on student teacher arrangements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1733

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doc Letter to Sam J. Ervin from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-44)

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

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doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-275)

Sorry to learn that Tsai has been delayed in returning home from Shanghai. Enclosed letter to Consul General with offer of further assistance.

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doc Telegram from Lt. George Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-136)

Telegram inviting Tsai to come to New York at earliest convenience. Handwritten note on reverse.

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doc Postcard from Norman Thomas (ddr-densho-468-219)

Questions to prepare to answer for interview

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doc Certificate for meals aboard the USS General H.B. Freeman (ddr-densho-446-192)

Certified copy

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doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-293)

Employment offer from Chicago Theological Seminary is bona fide and offered in good faith to satisfy immigration requirements, though Cashman has it in mind that Ai Chih Tsai may not accept it. All is well in Chicago.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-293/

doc Certificate for meals aboard the USS General H.B. Freeman (ddr-densho-446-191)

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