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doc Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2560)

Postcard from a Japanese American Nisei to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell regarding the fact that he landed at Chicago Illinois about 2 p.m. He is staying in Chicago for a few days and then going to New York City. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2668

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doc Postcard from Mary to Ruth Monroe, August 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2021)

Postcard from Mary to Ruth Monroe in the Poston incarceration camp depicting the Chicago stadium in Chicago, Illinois. Includes a brief greeting from Mary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2124

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2021/

vh Seiko Edamatsu Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-195-20)

Father's resettling in Chicago, becoming established

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.

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doc Letter from Yuri Nishi to Mr. Dallas McLaren, June 20, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1880)

Correspondence from Yuri Nishi to Dallas McLaren regarding Nishi's trip from Poston incarceration camp to Chicago, his current situation in Chicago, and thanking McLaren for his support during Nishi's incarceration at Poston. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1883

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 50, No. 20 (May 13, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-20)

Select article titles: "Window since 1936 hailed as Honolulu's 'Mother of the Year', labored cheerfully to launch careers of seven children" (p.3); "Congressman Inouye honored by Chicago Japanese American council of 37 groups" (p.8)

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vh Chiye Tomihiro Interview (ddr-densho-1000-93)

Nisei female. Born December 20, 1924, in Portland, Oregon. Incarcerated at the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Resettled first in Denver, Colorado and later in Chicago, Illinois. Former witness chair for Chicago area hearings of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) and former chairperson of the JACL Chicago …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 20 (November 15, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-46)

Selected article titles: "A great day for Mike and American Nisei" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka to speak on JACL - past, present and future at Chicago" (p. 1), "Enomoto sanctions Chicago JACL protest" (p. 1), "Inouye, Matsunaga, Mink roll up record setting vote" (p. 1), "Seattle JACLers hear local Negro militants" (p. 1), "Agnew worried over …

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doc Letter from May [Ayame] Okine to Mr. Makoto Okine, October 7, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-164)

A letter from Ayame Okine to her brother-in-law, Makoto Okine. She writes from Chicago Illinois. In the letter, she thanks him for the monetary gift for purchasing a car and writes about her moving plan from Chicago to California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_15_001

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vh Chiye Tomihiro Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-93-6)

Getting involved in the Japanese American Citizens League Chicago chapter

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited …

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img Japanese American man in front of statue (ddr-densho-26-192)

Japanese American man standing in front of the Fountain of Time statue. Written on the back is "Fountain of Time" in English and a Japanese caption. Fountain of Time was completed in 1920 and dedicated in 1922. Located in Washington Park in Chicago.

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doc Letter from Ayame Okine to Mr. S. Okine, September 2, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-158)

A letter from Ayame Okine in Chicago, Illinois to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She congratulates on Makoto Okine's returning home from Europe. She also writes about her next plan moving back to California with her husband, Masao, once he returns from Japan to Chicago. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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vh Nick Nagatani Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-535)

Sansei male. Born August 6, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. Spent in early life in Chicago before family moved to Los Angeles, California, where father worked in the defense industry. Joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. After returning from Vietnam, joined a grassroots community organization known as the Yellow Brotherhood. Founded the …

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vh Nick Nagatani Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-540)

Sansei male. Born August 6, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. Spent in early life in Chicago before family moved to Los Angeles, California, where father worked in the defense industry. Joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. After returning from Vietnam, joined a grassroots community organization known as the Yellow Brotherhood. Founded the …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 63, No. 14 (September 30, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-39)

Select article titles: "Study of Nisei attitudes on American political practices now underway" (p. 1); "House repeals cooly trade laws" (p.1); "Anti-Semitism still a simmering sore" (p. 3); "6 Nisei join silent picket of women in front of Chicago realty board" (p. 5).

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doc Letter from Firman H. Brown, Deputy Project Director, to G. Raymond Booth, Relocation Officer, July 17, 1944 (ddr-csujad-42-95)

A reference letter regarding Fumio Fred Takano, who is leaving the Gila River incarceration camp for Chicago, Illinois. It is written by Firman H. Brown, Deputy Project Director to G. Raymond Booth, Relocation Officer in Chicago, Illinois and also addresses Fumio's answers to the "loyalty questionnaire" questions 27 and 28. See this object in the California …

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doc Withholding receipt 1944, Form W-2 (ddr-csujad-5-74)

Hatsuno Hotty Okine's withholding receipt 1944 Form W-2 from Avenue Hotel Corporations, Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_14_003

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doc Withholding receipt 1944, Form W-2 (ddr-csujad-5-73)

Hatsuno Hotty Okine's withholding receipt 1944 Form W-2 issued by the Ray Industries, Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_14_002

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doc Withholding receipt 1944, Form W-2 (ddr-csujad-5-72)

Hatsuno Hotty Okine's withholding receipt 1944 Form W-2 issued by the Ray Industries, Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_14_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-72/

doc Freight bill (ddr-csujad-55-2403)

Freight bill for George Hideo Nakamura covering goods shipped from Terre Haute, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2509

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2403/

doc Freight bill (ddr-csujad-55-2391)

Freight bill for George Hideo Nakamura covering goods shipped from Sacramento, California to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2497

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doc Uniform straight bill of lading (ddr-csujad-55-2388)

Bill of lading for the personal property shipment of George Hideo Nakamura to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2494

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vh Anne Yuki Watanabe Interview (ddr-chi-1-2)

Yonsei female. Born in 1990 in Champaign, Illinois. Father's family is from Canada and her mother is from Japan. Paternal grandparents were incarcerated in Tashme and Lillooet in Canada. After attending college on the East Coast, moved to Chicago and became active in the Japanese American community.

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doc Letter from Y. [Yuka?] Yamasaki to Mrs. S. Okine, October 29, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-212)

A letter from Yuka Yamasaki in Chicago, Illinois, to her aunt or friend, Tomoye Okine. She thanks Tomeyo for the gift pertaining to the birth and giving a name, "Masaye." Jeanne Masaye Okine is a newly born granddaughter to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. The envelope is stamped with "Received unsealed Chicago, ILL M.D. no. 25." See …

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Collection Densho Collection (ddr-densho-35)

The Densho collection consists of historic photographs of early Seattle and surrounding areas, as well as current photographs of historical sites and community events. This collection includes photographs of Tule Lake, California; Minidoka, Idaho; the Nisei veterans Memorial Day service in Seattle, Washington, and photos of the Golden Potlatch festival in Seattle, Washington, c. 1911. Also …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35/

doc Relocation offices (ddr-csujad-55-856)

List of relocation offices in Salt Lake City, Chicago, Denver, New York, Kansas City, Boston, and Little Rock. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0858

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-856/

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