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15 items

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Letter from Stephen L. Weber to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-359)
Description of the California Nisei College Diploma Project

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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 21 (May 28, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-21)
Selected article titles: "California Legislature Stymies Move for State Commission on Fair Employment Practices" (p. 1), "California Assembly Passes Bill to Repeal State Ban Against Interracial Marriage" (p. 1).

Narrator George Nakano
Sansei male. Born November 24, 1935, in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Transferred to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, as a result of parents' answers on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire." After leaving camp, returned to California, attended school, and …

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Resolution, Tule Lake gathering 2002 (ddr-csujad-55-2505)
California Legislature Assembly resolution welcoming the attendees of the 8th biennial Tule Lake gathering signed by Honorable George Nakano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2611

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The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 11 (February 5, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-178)
"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).

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Resolution, VJ Day, World War II (ddr-csujad-55-2506)
California Legislature Assembly resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of VJ Day and its legacy of peace, signed by Honorable Judy Chu and Honorable Leland Y. Yee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2612


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George Nakano Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-359)
Sansei male. Born November 24, 1935, in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Transferred to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, as a result of parents' answers on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire." After leaving camp, returned to California, attended school, and …

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George Nakano Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-361)
Sansei male. Born November 24, 1935, in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Transferred to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, as a result of parents' answers on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire." After leaving camp, returned to California, attended school, and …

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California Passes Anti-Alien Law; Bryan Leaves. California Assembly Enacts Land Measure As Passed by Senate. Webb Bill Becomes Law by Action of Lower House of State Legislature -- Now Goes to Gov. Johnson. Democracts for it Upon Final Vote. (May 4, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-227)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 4, 1913, pp. 1, 7

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General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 21, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-64)
Minutes of the third general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include JACL's policy regarding the anti-alien land bills before the Legislature, the question of whether to purchase an American flag for club use, and additional appointments to the Public Relations Board. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

Narrator Paul Bannai
Nisei male. Born July 4, 1920, in Delta, Colorado. Grew up in small mining and farming towns in Colorado, Utah and Arizona, until his family moved to Boyle Heights in the Los Angeles, California area. After graduating from high school, he tested discrimination and employment practices and eventually succeeded in obtaining a job at a bank. …

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General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 11, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-79)
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include membership cards for keeping track of chapter members, and holding more social activities to generate interest in the JACL. President Higashi summarizes some of the goals of the chapter, which include gaining recognition from national headquarters, the first generation of Japanese immigrants in …

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Paul Bannai Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-128)
Nisei male. Born July 4, 1920 in Delta, Colorado. Grew up in small mining and farming towns in Colorado, Utah and Arizona, until his family moved to Boyle Heights in the Los Angeles, California area. After graduating from high school, he tested discrimination and employment practices and eventually succeeded in obtaining a job at a bank. …

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Paul Bannai Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-150)
Nisei male. Born July 4, 1920 in Delta, Colorado. Grew up in small mining and farming towns in Colorado, Utah and Arizona, until his family moved to Boyle Heights in the Los Angeles, California area. After graduating from high school, he tested discrimination and employment practices and eventually succeeded in obtaining a job at a bank. …