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Postcard from
doc Postcard from "Pappy Y.O." to [?] Okazaki, May 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2022)
Postcard from "Pappy Y.O." to [?] Okazaki in the Poston incarceration camp depicting the YMCA hotel in Chicago. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2125
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2022/
Chiye Tomihiro Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-93-7)
vh Chiye Tomihiro Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-93-7)
Getting people to testify at the Chicago hearings

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 to one …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-93-7/
Postcard from Lily to Mitzi Naohara, October 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-375)
doc Postcard from Lily to Mitzi Naohara, October 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-375)
A postcard from Lily in Chicago to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara incarcerated in the Poston camp in Arizona. Lily writes from Chicago, Illinois, on her way to Denver, Colorado. She is planing to visit Geo and go to the Gila River camp in Arizona where her family was incarcerated. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-375/
Richard Iwao Hidaka Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-345-17)
vh Richard Iwao Hidaka Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-345-17)
The Japanese American community in Chicago

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-345-17/
Evacuee property report (ddr-csujad-55-2401)
doc Evacuee property report (ddr-csujad-55-2401)
Receiving record for the personal property of George and Dorothy Nakamura. Covers items transported from Marysville, California to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2507
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2401/
Postcard from Emi to Tomi Ono, June 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2026)
doc Postcard from Emi to Tomi Ono, June 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2026)
Postcard from Emi to Tomi Ono in the Poston incarceration camp depicting downtown Chicago. Includes a brief greeting from Emi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2129
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2026/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-989)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-989)
List of current job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area including job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0991
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-989/
Memo from Elmer L. Shirrell, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, December 31, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-797)
doc Memo from Elmer L. Shirrell, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, December 31, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-797)
Memorandum of understanding from Elmer Shirrell to All Project Directors regarding job vacancies in the Chicago area for incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0799
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-797/
Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, May 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-838)
doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, May 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-838)
Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding employment opportunities for Issei "resettlers" in the Chicago area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0840
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-838/
War Relocation Authority change of residence report card (ddr-csujad-5-77)
doc War Relocation Authority change of residence report card (ddr-csujad-5-77)
A blank form of "War Relocation Authority change of residence report card." It addresses "Mr. Vernon Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor," in Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_16_002
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-77/
Photograph of War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-2634)
img Photograph of War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-2634)
A scene in the Chicago Relocation Division of the War Relocation Authority where relocatees are being interviewed for relocation and assistance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2798
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2634/
Letter from Pvt. George H. Nakamura to Donna Nakamura c/o Dorothy Nakamura, September 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2185)
doc Letter from Pvt. George H. Nakamura to Donna Nakamura c/o Dorothy Nakamura, September 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2185)
Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura to his daughter Donna in Chicago during Nakamura's service in the Army during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2287
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2185/
Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority to all project directors, March 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-980)
doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority to all project directors, March 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-980)
Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding employment opportunities and the Job Summary report from the Chicago area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0982
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-980/
Government bill of lading memorandum copy, Standard form no. 1103a, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2430)
doc Government bill of lading memorandum copy, Standard form no. 1103a, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2430)
Government bill of lading form for George Hideo Nakamura for transport of his personal property from Sacramento, California to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2536
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2430/
Evacuee property report (ddr-csujad-55-2431)
doc Evacuee property report (ddr-csujad-55-2431)
Receiving record for the personal property of George Hideo and Dorothy Nakamura. Covers items transported from Marysville, California to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2537
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2431/
Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, April 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-987)
doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, April 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-987)
Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding job opportunities for "resettlers," farming, and housing in the Chicago area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0989
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-987/
Termination notice (ddr-csujad-55-2420)
doc Termination notice (ddr-csujad-55-2420)
Termination notice for George Hideo Nakamura's position as a butcher at Tule Lake incarceration camp due to Nakamura's relocation to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2526
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2420/

Narrator Nick Nagatani

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 …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/1050/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 41 No. 2 (July 8, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-27)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 41 No. 2 (July 8, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-27)
Selected article titles: "Hillings introduces new claims bill to best criticism" (p. 1), "Many strandees in Japan giving up attempts to restore American citizenship; red tape, office help being blamed" (p. 2), "Senate committee urges proscribed list of organizations be clarified" (p. 3), "Ex-Kamikaze pilot recalls Hiroshima destruction, now working in Chicago" (p. 5.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-27-27/
Henry H. Sugimoto (ddr-csujad-5-24)
img Henry H. Sugimoto (ddr-csujad-5-24)
A photograph of Hidematsu Henry Sugimoto, a former incarceree in the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas. It is probably taken in Chicago, Illinois, 1944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_009
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-24/
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 14 (October 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-178)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 14 (October 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-178)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Squad Saves Allied Paratroopers. Hawaiians in Italy Enter Benevento" (p. 1), "Hog Project Gets Underway as Hogs Arrive" (p. 1), "General Leave Cleave Clearance Hearings to Begin Monday" (p. 1), "Evacuee Learns of American Justice" (p. 1), "Honor Segregants at Goh Tournament" (p. 2), "Refuse Offers of Chicago Employers" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-178/
Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 62 (June 10, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-175)
doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 62 (June 10, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-175)
Selected article titles: "Local Scrap Paper Salvage Nets 6380 Pounds" (p. 1), "Amendments Make Seasonal Leave for Minors Lenient" (p. 1), "Ickes Receives Suggestion from American Soldier on Front-Line" (p. 2), "Editorial: An 'Ounce of Prevention'" (p. 2), "No 'Saturation' Point in Chicago Relocation" (p. 5), "Nisei Attitude Toward Evacuation Acclaimed" (p. 10).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-147-175/
Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, April 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-832)
doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, April 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-832)
Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding clarification of job opportunities for "resettlers" in the Chicago and Peoria areas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0834
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-832/
Request for transportation of property, WRA-156, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2419)
doc Request for transportation of property, WRA-156, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2419)
Request form for transfer of George Hideo Nakamura's personal property from Tule Lake incarceration camp to Chicago, Illinois. Includes itemized list of personal property. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2525
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2419/
Letter from [Ayame] May Okine to Mr and Mrs. S. Okine, April 26, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-142)
doc Letter from [Ayame] May Okine to Mr and Mrs. S. Okine, April 26, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-142)
A letter from Ayame May Okine in Chicago, Illinois, to her father-in-law, Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. Learning about the Okine's moving from Hawthorne to Whittier, she expresses her concerns about the neighborhood in the new location, and updates on her life in Chicago and Makoto Okine in Japan. The arrival date of the letter, April …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-142/
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