This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
Positive memories of returning to school on Bainbridge Island, Washington after leaving camp
This interview was done outdoors in the Bainbridge Gardens Nursery which resulted in increased background noise and frequent interruptions by the business P.A. system.
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
Written testimony of Franklin Odo, Associate Professor and Director of the Ethnic Studies Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "The Hawaiian Experience." Personal information excised by Densho.
Written testimony of Catherine Treadgold of San Francisco, California. Worked for the U.S. government during World War II. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Political Attitudes and Camp Treatment." Personal information excised by Densho.
Written testimony of George I. Azumano of Portland, Oregon. Incarcerated at the North Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Discrimination Incurred as Veteran and Citizen."
Written testimony of Haru Isaki of Oakland, California. Incarcerated in the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Topaz Relocation Center." Personal information excised by Densho.
"Bodies of 33 More Nisei Soldiers Come Home to U.S.; Group Includes Those of Pacific Northwest Men" (p. 1), "California State Legislature Gets Numerous Anti-Bias Measures" (p. 1), "Mint Becoming Major Washington Crop" (p. 2), "Admitting of Soldier Brides to U.S. Without Respect to Race Sought" (p. 4).
Selected article titles: "No Funds Cut From Evacuee Claims Fund" (p. 1), "Statehood for Hawaii Urged By Senator Tsukiyama at Washington News Conference" (p. 1), "Increased, Enlarged Activity Urged for JACL at First Eastern District Convention" (p. 3), "Minorities Should Work for Common Goals, Group Told" (p. 3).
Selected article titles: "Washington Land Law Repeal Campaign in '66 under Fire" (p.1), "Japanese Understand 'U.S. Honor Is at Stake in Vietnam': Amb. Takeuchi" (p.1), "History Project: Twin Falls Portal for 10,000 Evacuees" (p.1), "Northside of 1st St. in Li'l Tokio Spared Seizure" (p.3).
Selected article titles: "Two Alternatives Offered to Remove National Origins Quota Sen. Fong Joins Sen. Hart co-Sponsor New Immigration Bill" (p. 1), "Chapter Implementation of Civil Rights Policy Delineated" (p. 1), "Paintings of WRA Camp Life Donated" (p. 1), and "Washington Newsletter: NOT 'Our Voice'" (p. 2).
Selected article titles: "Washington Newsletter: Freedom in Housing" (p. 1), "National Campaign to Rid Anti-Nisei Films from TV Opens for Third Time" (p. 1), "Weigh Problems of Youth, Aged Issei" (pp. 1-2), and "U.S. Civil Rights Commission Issues 'Let's Face the Facts' Type Report" (pp. 1-2).
Selected article titles: "Washington Newsletter: New Frontier Appraisal" (p. 1), "Brown Signs Bill Eliminating Citizenship Requirement to Qualify for Old Age Pension" (p. 1), "Li'l Tokio Groups to Push Study of Old Age Problems" (p. 3), and "Eastern District Council Report: Another Side to JACL's PR Question" (p. 4).
Selected article titles: "Difficulties of Fight Against Race Bias in Employment Told" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: New Era in U.S.-Japan Relations" (p. 1), and "Japanese Emigres to Dominican Republic Give Up Trying to Make a 'Go' of It, Over Half of 1,400 Anxious to Return Home" (p. 3).
Selected article titles: "JACL--Organizational Structure: Appraising JACL: A Need for Change" (p. 1), "'Go for Broke!' vs. 'Farewell to Manzanar'" (pp. 1-2), "Mixed Marriage Rate Among Japanese in San Francisco Still 6 Out of 10" (p. 1), and "Washington Newsletter: In Memoriam: Mas Satow" (p. 3).
Selected article titles: "JACL Hosts Congressional Reception on Heritage Week" (pp. 1, 11), "$9,000 Raised for Washington Post Ad Addressed to Sen. Hayakawa" (pp. 1, 11), "Hiroshima Medical Team Back in U.S. to Check on Hibakusha" (p. 3), and "Substance Determining Sex in Embryo Discovered by Ohno" (p. 3).
This photograph shows the area of Seattle, Washington which is currently known as the University District. What used to be Issei-operated Union Bay farms is now an upscale shopping mall. Issei farmers grew vegetables on this land which were sold at the Public Market and produce wholesale houses.