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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 24, No. 10, October 1987 (ddr-sjacl-1-366)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Redress Bill in US House with unanimous support from Washington delegation; joint Board meeting with American Jewish Committee.

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 376 (March 30, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-411)

Selected article titles: "California Bill Against Japanese" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

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img Group sitting around banquet table (ddr-densho-466-565)

Caption on right of photo on album page: Jim & Marion Yamashita (La Habra CA), Richard & Sets Shinto (Montebello CA), Bill Nakagawa (Torrence CA)

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img Group poses in front of statue (ddr-densho-363-16)

Two unidentified men pose with Hatsuye Shimizu, Kimi Kuwahara, and Tomi Ichida in front of Buffalo Bill - The Scout statue in Cody, Wyoming.

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Narrator Bill Nishimura

Nisei male, born June 21, 1920, in Compton, California. Raised on a farm in Lawndale, California. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, his father was picked up by FBI and detained at a Department of Justice (DOJ) internment camp in Lordsburg, New Mexico. His family voluntarily moved to Visalia, California, then was forcibly moved to Poston …

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Narrator Bill Hosokawa

Nisei male. Born in Seattle on January 30, 1915, and attended Washington grade school, Garfield High School and the University of Washington. He grew up as a typical Nisei, working summers in Alaska salmon canneries and Western Avenue produce brokerages to pay for his education. He became interested in writing at Garfield where he was sports …

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Narrator Bill Thompson

Nisei male of Japanese and Scottish descent. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, 1924. Volunteered and served in the all Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Headquarter's Company, Second Battalion's Anti-tank Platoon. Returned to Hawaii following the war where he attended the University of Hawaii, and later worked for the municipal government. Active in the 442nd Veterans Club …

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Narrator Bill Braye

Male of Spanish and Irish descent. Born March 31, 1917, in Santa Monica, California. Moved to Salinas, California, as a teenager, and enlisted in the military. Stationed in the Philippines when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and was captured by the Japanese military. Forced on the infamous Bataan Death March in 1942 and held as a …

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Narrator Bill Hashizume

Nisei male. Born June 22, 1922, in Mission, British Columbia, Canada. Grew up in Mission before moving to Japan with mother and sisters at age sixteen. Attended high school and college in Japan and enlisted in the Japanese navy in 1944. Worked in Japan for several years following World War II, then returned to Canada, choosing …

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Narrator Bill Takemoto

Nisei male. Born September 9, 1928, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After the war, joined the Air Force and eventually returned to Bainbridge Island.

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Narrator Bill Hirabayashi

Nisei male. Born September 12, 1923, in Thomas, Washington. Grew up in small town of Thomas, where family was part of the White River Valley farming corporation. During World War II, removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, moved to Chicago and managed a large estate farm. Eventually …

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Narrator Bill Watanabe

Nisei male. Born January 5, 1944, in the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After World War II, left camp with family for the Los Angeles area, where parents had lived before the war. Established a career as an engineer. Active in the Little Tokyo Service Center.

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Narrator Bill Tashima

In this interview, Ana Tanaka led a conversation with Bill Tashima. Bill spoke of his growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, his early involvement with JACL as a youth participant, and his coming to the Pacific Northwest in the 1980's. Bill has extensive experience with Seattle JACL's advocacy, community outreach, civil rights and for ensuring the continuation …

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img All Center Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah (ddr-densho-242-29)

Caption by Ike Hatchimonji: "This Photograph Taken by Bill Shipler, Salt Lake City, 44043." Caption: "The All Center Conference. Feb 16-25, 1945 Salt Lake City, Utah. Representatives from every WRA camp met to confer with officials of the WRA to discuss issues facing internees after release from the camps. Kumezo Hatchimonji quote: 'The delegation from Heart …

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doc U.S. Japanese Out to Avenge American Pals (December 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-871)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 19, 1942, p. 9

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 121, No. 2 (July 21-August 3, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-14)

Selected article titles: "JACL National President Meets with Clinton" (pp. 1, 15), "JACL Message: Keep Affirmative Action in California Education" (pp. 1, 6, 15), "From the ORA: Potentially Eligible Redress Recipients" (pp. 10-14), and "GIs Return 'Home' to Camp Shelby" (p. 15).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 121, No. 3 (August 4-17, 1995) (ddr-pc-67-15)

Selected article titles: "Taking Sides in the Hot Debate on Affirmative Action" (pp. 1, 13), "Members, Board Must Reinvigorate JACL, Yasuhara Says" (p. 6), "Viewpoint: The Other Side of Affirmative Action" (p. 11), and "From the ORA: Potentially Eligible Redress Recipients" (pp. 15-18).

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img Nisei baseball players (ddr-densho-259-539)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "Ches [Tsuyoshi Yasui] in baseball shin guards, with other presumed baseball players. This may well have been part of the Nisei Athletic Club baseball team."

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img Nisei friends inside barracks (ddr-densho-151-460)

Original caption: Sacramento, California. Masamichi Suzuki, and Bill Sugiyama, roommates of Harey Itano, at the Assembly center. Both boys have attended the University of California and Mr. Sugiyama was accepted by the University of California Medical School prior to evacuation, but is now unable to attend.

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 101 (December 20, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-259)

"Sen. Russell Objects to Walter Bill" (p. 1), "Three Courses on Far East Offered by U.W." (p. 1), "Senate Receives Walter Measure" (p. 4).

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doc Statement of Sala Burton (ddr-densho-67-347)

Written statement of Congresswoman Sala Burton. This statement was submitted for the hearings on House of Representatives Bill H.R. 4110 in June of 1984.

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