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Application for certificate of identification (aliens of enemy nationalities), Form AR-AE-22, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-86)
doc Application for certificate of identification (aliens of enemy nationalities), Form AR-AE-22, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-86)
An application for certificate of identification, Form AR-AE-22, filled by Itsuhei Takano. The United States Government requires all aliens of enemy nationalities, including Italy, Germany, and Japan, to apply at a post office in February 1942. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_41_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-86/
Holiday card from the Holmdahl family (ddr-densho-433-219)
doc Holiday card from the Holmdahl family (ddr-densho-433-219)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-219/
Letter to a California Democratic Council delegate (ddr-densho-433-854)
doc Letter to a California Democratic Council delegate (ddr-densho-433-854)
Ann Alanson, Tom Saunders, Nancy Swadesh, Bob Tuttle, and William L. Porter write to a California Democratic council delegate urging them to support changes being discussed in the rule committee.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-854/

Narrator Mitsuye May Yamada

Female, child of Issei parents. Born July 5, 1923, in Fukuoka, Japan while her mother and two older Nisei brothers visited relatives. Named Mitsuye Mei Yasutake at birth. From age 3, grew up in Seattle, WA. Father employed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as interpreter for twenty years, until separated from family on December …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/129/

Narrator Tosh Yasutake

Nisei male. Born June 10, 1922, in Seattle, WA. Father was employed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as interpreter for twenty years, until he was separated from family on December 7, 1941, and interned as an enemy alien. Graduated 1941, Cleveland High School, and attended University of Washington before being removed from Seattle with …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/131/
Legend continues ..., December 1998 (ddr-csujad-1-67)
doc Legend continues ..., December 1998 (ddr-csujad-1-67)
A photocopy of December 1998 issue of "The legend continues ..." published by Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_011
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-67/
Witness preparation information packet to submit written testimony and testify before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (ddr-csujad-55-109)
doc Witness preparation information packet to submit written testimony and testify before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (ddr-csujad-55-109)
Information created for the purpose of assisting individuals in preparing testimony for the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians. Packet includes information on the investigation and review process, location of hearings, hearing formats, preparing oral testimony, post-hearing procedures, and a list of groups in the redress and reparations effort. See this object in the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-109/
Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough (ddr-one-5-3)
Envelope addressed to Dr. Kei Koyama at Missoula from an unknown sender (possibly the Andrew and Eva Goodenoughs). Postmarked January 19, 1942. Purple "CENSORED" stamp on the lower left side of the envelope. On the back of the envelope “Goodenough” is written in pencil. Letter dated Jan 18, 1942, with a return address in Portland from …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-3/
Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough (ddr-one-5-8)
Envelope addressed to Dr. Kei Koyama at Fort Missula from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough. Postmarked Feb 15, 1942. In the lower left corner is an "EXAMINED" stamp. Inside is a letter folded like a card with an "EXAMINED" stamp over the crease; dated February 15, 1942. The letter encourages Kei to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-8/
Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough (ddr-one-5-49)
Envelope addressed to Dr. Kei Koyama at Camp Livingston from A.C. Goodenough (Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough) in Portland. Postmarked Mar 29, 1943. In place of postage “Internee of War mail/Free” is written in the upper right corner. Written on the left side of the postmark is “4/9-43” in red pencil. Along the left edge of the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-49/
U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 23 of 26. (ddr-one-5-145)
doc U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 23 of 26. (ddr-one-5-145)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 95b - 98a of 111. This page asks if any relatives have served in a foreign military or if they have been employed by a foreign government. Koyama answered "No" to all these …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-145/
Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough (ddr-one-5-25)
Envelope addressed to Dr. Kei Koyama in Camp Livingston from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough in Portland. Postmarked Aug 31, 1942. On the left side of the envelope is a purple "Censored" stamp. Inside the envelope was a newspaper clipping about Boy Scout Troop at the Portland Assembly Center. William Koyama's name …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-25/
Letter from Jennie G. Hermon, Clerk, Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to Nobuo Naohara, March 2, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-573)
doc Letter from Jennie G. Hermon, Clerk, Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to Nobuo Naohara, March 2, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-573)
A letter from Jennie G. Hermon, Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the Tule Lake camp in California. It requires George to answer all the questions in DDS from 304A. It appears that George did not follow their instruction, crossing out his answers on the forms, and the office …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-573/
Letter from Robert A. Allison to Nobuo Naohara, March 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-563)
doc Letter from Robert A. Allison to Nobuo Naohara, March 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-563)
A letter from Robert A. Allison, War Relocation Authority, to George Nobuo Naohara. It responds to his request for leave, informing that he needs to appear before the Leave Clearance Committee for clarification of questions at 3:45 PM on Monday April 3, 1944, at Block 22-1-B, the Jerome camp in Arkansas. See this object in the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-563/
Letter from Jennie G. Hermon, Clerk, Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to Nobuo Naohara, June 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-575)
doc Letter from Jennie G. Hermon, Clerk, Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to Nobuo Naohara, June 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-575)
A letter from Jennie G. Hermon, Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the Tule Lake camp in California. It is the second notice requiring George to complete DDS form 304A, following their instruction. It appears that George did not respond to their previous letter, which is found in item: …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-575/
Visitors pass no. 12238, WRA-38, George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-558)
doc Visitors pass no. 12238, WRA-38, George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-558)
A visitors pass issued by E. B. Whitaker, Project Director. It authorizes George Nobuo Naohara of Brigham, Utah to visit the Jerome camp in Arkansas to pay 15 dollars for meals eaten during December 11, 1943 to January 4, 1944. He also requests to be re-inducted. WRA-38. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-558/
Ten visits: brief accounts of our visits to all ten Japanese American relocation centers of World War II (ddr-csujad-35-17)
doc Ten visits: brief accounts of our visits to all ten Japanese American relocation centers of World War II (ddr-csujad-35-17)
A booklet written by Frank and Joaane Iritani. A brief account of their visits to all ten incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: kuw_01_15_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-35-17/
[Straws in the wind: An inquiry into the causes of the recent flare-ups], report on Manzanar protests, 1942-08-12 (ddr-csujad-2-49)
doc [Straws in the wind: An inquiry into the causes of the recent flare-ups], report on Manzanar protests, 1942-08-12 (ddr-csujad-2-49)
Report on strike at Manzanar Incarceration camp. Report discusses unrest and discrimination within camp leading to loyalty towards Japan. Also offers suggestions to create a "Pro-America Community" within the WRA program. Also includes personal correspondence to Willard Schmidt. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0049
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-49/
Letter from Harry and Yaso Ueno to Michi and Walter Weglyn, June 03, 1987 (ddr-csujad-24-44)
doc Letter from Harry and Yaso Ueno to Michi and Walter Weglyn, June 03, 1987 (ddr-csujad-24-44)
A letter from Harry and Yaso Ueno to Michi and Walter Weglyn in which the authors lament a United States Supreme Court and criticize Japanese American Citizens' League (JACL) leader Mike Masaoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_02_003
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-44/
Letter from A. Clair Barret, Relocation Officer, War Relocation Authority to George Naohara, January 28, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-561)
doc Letter from A. Clair Barret, Relocation Officer, War Relocation Authority to George Naohara, January 28, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-561)
A letter from A. Clair Barret, Relocation Officer, War Relocation Authority to George Nobuo Naohara, an incarceree at the Jerome camp in Arkansas. It warns that his re-induction in the Jerome camp has not been approved yet and he will forfeit his right to take indefinite leave. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-561/
Letter from James Brell, CWO USA, Actg Asst Adj Gen, to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, June 21, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-111)
doc Letter from James Brell, CWO USA, Actg Asst Adj Gen, to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, June 21, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-111)
A letter from James Brell, Acting Assistant Adjutant General, Chief Warrant Officer, Western Defense Command, United States Army, to Fumio Fred Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. The letter informs that Fumio's exclusion status has been changed and he is authorized to travel and reside within the West Coast exclusion zone. It also instructs him …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-111/
Letter from E. R. Fryer, Regional Director, War Relocation Authority, to George Naohara, July 15, 1942; Temporary travel permit and identification (ddr-csujad-38-550)
doc Letter from E. R. Fryer, Regional Director, War Relocation Authority, to George Naohara, July 15, 1942; Temporary travel permit and identification (ddr-csujad-38-550)
A letter from E. R. Fryer, Regional Director, War Relocation Authority, to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated at the Manzanar camp in California. The letter permits his travel to engage in agricultural labor in Minidoka and Cassia County, Idaho. It includes general instructions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_002
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-550/
Letter from W. S. Hislop, Associate Construction Superintendent, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, April 23, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-110)
doc Letter from W. S. Hislop, Associate Construction Superintendent, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, April 23, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-110)
A letter from W. S. Hislop, Associate Construction Superintendent, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It appears that the shipment from Tom Nakashima in Reno Nevada has arrived at the Gila River incarceration camp and been inspected. The letter certifies that the shipment contains mechanic hand tools which belong to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-110/
Letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, July 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-116)
doc Letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, July 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-116)
A letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It itemizes the Itsuhei Takano's belongings in his unit in the barracks, 31-2-D, in the Gila River incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_64_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-116/
Letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, August 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-117)
doc Letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, August 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-117)
A letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, Untied States Department of the Interior. It certifies that Itsuhei Takano is permitted to travel to Los Angeles, California by the Department of Justice. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-117/
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