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doc Tankbusters [letter from Chappie Kishaba and Henry Ikemoto] (ddr-csujad-1-71)

A letter from Chappie Kishaba and Henry Ikemoto written in December 2000 to most likely members of the 100th/442nd Veterans Association. It summarizes the events and activities including their personal accounts in 2000. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_02_06_015

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doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [March 5, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-6)

Correspondence from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb described her work and the weather in Italy. She also criticized the war and people's optimistic view. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_006

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img Japanese American dragline operator (ddr-densho-37-530)

Original WRA caption: Rohwer Relocation Center, McGehee, Arkansas. Larry Sato, a former southern California dragline operator, back at his old trade on a dragline at the Rohwer Relocation Center. The task of maintaining the center and its facilities, and distribution of fuel, food supplies, etc., is carried on by workers recruited from center residents, former west …

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img Morita children outside Dethman's house the day they left Pinedale Assembly Center (ddr-densho-409-68)

Morita children standing together in the Dethman's family's yard before leaving Hood River for the Pinedale Assembly Center in Fresno, California. Back row left to right: Paul Hiraoki Morita and Claude Goro Morita. Middle row left to right: Mototsugo Masao Morita Junior., Betty Mae (Morita) Shibayama, and Flora Emiko (Morita) Hikada. Front row Ruth Deloris (Morita) …

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img Portrait of Matao Koga (ddr-ajah-6-179)

Caption below photo: Matao Koga as a young man in Japan. He would immigrate to the United State and live in Alameda, CA., where he would eventually make a living as a Benshi, a man who would who Japanese language movies to the Japanese community in California. He was born on May 25, 1892, making this …

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doc Auburn Globe-Republican (ddr-densho-493-37)

Clipping from the Globe-Republican received by Tomio Itabashi at Pinedale temporary assembly center. Two articles relevant to the evacuation: "Big Trains Take Japanese To California," discussing the Japanese Americans evacuated from the Auburn, Washington area, and "The Story of 112,000 Japanese in American" which is Part I of a two-part retelling of the recent history of …

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 67 (May 11, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1053)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, civil service examination, training courses, and sports briefs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1055

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doc Memo from Dallas C. McLaren, Principal, Poston II School, to all employees and supervisors of employees, February 2, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1808)

Memorandum of understanding from Dallas C. McLaren to All Employees and Supervisors regarding recording work time of employees and the creation of a sign-in sheet at Poston II School. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1811

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doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, March 14, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-537)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion by M. O. Anderson on threats towards Council members, the Fair Play Committee, camp publications, shoyu, and camp facilities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0539

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img Buildings at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1507)

Aerial color photograph of buildings at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook,"Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 140. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1509

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1507/

doc Relocation (ddr-csujad-55-1870)

Essay on "relocation" including a statement by Mildred Gleason, a woman who rented her home out to Japanese-American university students during World War II. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1873

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doc Tabulation of news clippings, March 15 to April 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-343)

List of news articles related to the Japanese American incarceration published between March 15 and April 30, 1945. List includes description of the article, number of clippings, and newspapers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0345

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doc [Newspaper clipping titled:] My family's wartime experience (ddr-csujad-55-2008)

Commentary published in "Nichi Bei times" regarding Otani's reflections on her experience during World War II and her father's experience being fired from his job as a railroad worker. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2111

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img Business Committee, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1540)

Black and white photograph of the Business Committee of Amache Consumer Enterprises at the Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 8. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1542

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doc Letter from Raymond R. Best, Project Director, Tule Lake Project, to Lt. Frank S. Okusako, October 19, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-232)

Correspondence from Raymond R. Best to Frank Okusako regarding the status of his family members at the Tule Lake incarceration camp including records of their conduct and renunciation of citizenship. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0234

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doc Boy Scouts of America membership card for Allan Minoru Hida (ddr-csujad-55-1997)

Card for Allan Minoru Hida's membership in Boy Scouts of America at the Amache incarceration camp. Includes Boy Scout oath, law, personal record, offices and special duties, and envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2000

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doc Letter from Wayne M. Collins, Attorney-at-Law, March 27, 1950 (ddr-csujad-55-2259)

Correspondence and update from attorney Wayne Collins regarding the status of mass equity suits for Japanese Americans who renounced their U.S. citizenship during their incarceration during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2362

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2259/

doc Minutes of the Heart Mountain Relocation Planning Commission meeting, March 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-539)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Relocation Planning Commission meeting. Includes report from Guy Robertson, Project Director at Heart Mountain incarceration camp, and discussion on issues related to "relocation" and "resettlement." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0541

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doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, July 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-583)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes reports on internal security, janitorial service, sanitation, mustard greens, wash tubs, rest home, recreational equipment, victory garden, and administrative items. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0585

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doc Memo from Relocation Planning Commission to Community Council, February 28, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-603)

Memorandum of understanding from Robert Kodama, Executive Secretary of the Relocation Planning Commission, to the Heart Mountain Community Council regarding the background and purpose of the Relocation Planning Commission. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0605

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doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, July 7, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-584)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on draft of Fair Labor Practice Committee, wages, Obon ceremony, paint for recreation hall, optical equipment, and lost property. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0586

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-584/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 69 (May 14, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1055)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on jobs and farming. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1057

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img Variety Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1580)

Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees and staff in the variety department of Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 35. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1582

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doc Description of Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1355)

Scrapbook page containing a description of the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 26. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1357

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1355/

doc What about New England? (ddr-csujad-55-851)

Report compiled for use incarcerees considering relocation to the New England region. Covers demographics, industry, agriculture, housing, education, culture, climate, recreation, and information about Japanese American communities in the Boston area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0853

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-851/

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