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Letter from [Ayame] May Okine to Mr. Makoto Okine, October 22, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-173)
doc Letter from [Ayame] May Okine to Mr. Makoto Okine, October 22, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-173)
A letter from Ayame May Okine in Chicago to her brother-in-law, Makoto Okine in Whittier, California. She expresses her delight about her husband's returning home from Japan and updates on their lives including traveling to New York and visiting her sister in New Jersey. She also expresses that she is awaiting for the day when Masao …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-173/

Narrator Anne Yuki Watanabe

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.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/940/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 20 [May 24, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-20)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 20 [May 24, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-20)
Select article titles: "Bill would make camps national historic landmarks" (p. 1), "Asian council to advise Democrats" (p. 1), "Bush names Nikkei to national positions" (p. 1), "Manzanar up for park status" (p. 1), "Pictures from the past: Films of early Japanese American life have been preserved and will be on exhibit at new Japanese American …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-63-20/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 110, No. 17 (May 4, 1990) (ddr-pc-62-17)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 110, No. 17 (May 4, 1990) (ddr-pc-62-17)
Select article titles: "In Tribute to Sen. Spark Matsunaga: 'Initiated Probably more statues of Benefit to Those of Japanese Ancestry'"(p.1);"JACL Chicago Chapter Supports American Indian Rights"(p.2); "JACL Minidoka Project Memorial to List 73 Names of Nisei War Dead"(p.3); "Okinawan MIS Veteran, Educator, Sen. Inouye's Aide Tells His Story"(p.10).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-62-17/
Letter from the Smiths to Hotty Okine, September 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-5-71)
doc Letter from the Smiths to Hotty Okine, September 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-5-71)
A brief letter from the Smiths in Chicago, Illinois to Hatsuno Hotty Okine in the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas. It depicts his concerns about missing connections with her. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_12_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-71/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-981)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-981)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0983
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-981/
Postcard from Don to Goro Fujii, June 16, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2036)
doc Postcard from Don to Goro Fujii, June 16, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2036)
Postcard from Don to Goro Fujii in the Poston incarceration camp depicting the Oriole room at the YMCA hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Includes greeting from Don. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2139
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2036/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-833)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-833)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Chicago, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0835
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-833/
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, May 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-561)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, May 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-561)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes report on Chicago conference from Mr. Carroll, Relocation Program Officer, selective service, indefinite leave, and "relocation counseling." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0563
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-561/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-813)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-813)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0815
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-813/
Relocation through the Brethren Hostel (ddr-csujad-55-793)
doc Relocation through the Brethren Hostel (ddr-csujad-55-793)
Pamphlet covering the Brethren Relocation Hostel. Includes information on reservations, preparing for relocation, leaving camp, arriving in Chicago, amenities, room and board, leisure activities, and hostel services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0795
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-793/
WRA digest of current job offers for eeriod of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-798)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for eeriod of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-798)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0800
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-798/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-839)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-839)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Chicago, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0841
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-839/
Postcard from Charles and Dorothy to Donald Miyagi, October 21, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2030)
doc Postcard from Charles and Dorothy to Donald Miyagi, October 21, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2030)
Postcard from Charles and Dorothy to Donald Miyagi in the Poston incarceration camp depicting the Adler planetarium in Chicago. Includes brief greeting from Charles and Dorothy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2133
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2030/
Letter from Ayame and Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, October 18, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-172)
doc Letter from Ayame and Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, October 18, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-172)
A letter from Masao and Ayame Okine to their parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Masao reports to his parents about his arrival to Chicago after his discharge from the U.S. Army, serving as a Nisei solder in Japan. He describes his life in Chicago, such as buying a car and driving to New York to see …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-172/
Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2559)
doc Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2559)
Postcard from a Japanese American Nisei to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell regarding the fact that he is waiting for the Challenger to take him to Salt Lake City so he can buy a ticket to NYC. He is taking the middle route to St. Louis, Chicago, NY. See this object in the California State Universities …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2559/
Letter from Y. [Yuka?] Yamasaki to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, August 30, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-208)
doc Letter from Y. [Yuka?] Yamasaki to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, August 30, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-208)
A letter from Yuka Yamasaki in Chicago, Illinois, to her aunt or friend, Tomeyo Okine. Yamasaki thanks Seiichi and Tomeyo for their warm welcome during her stay in their place in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_47_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-208/
Letters from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, June 8, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-147)
doc Letters from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, June 8, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-147)
Contains two letters from Ayame Okine in Chicago, Illinois to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She writes two separate letters to the Okines and encloses into one envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_68_001-003
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-147/
Members of the French Resistance with Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-25)
img Members of the French Resistance with Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-25)
Original caption: Two members of the Free French of the Interior, act as guides for man of the Japanese-American Combat Team in France, 2nd Lt. Arthur McColl of Chicago, Ill., (not in this picture,) stands in front of a jeep driven by Pfc. William I. Soma, of Kealia, Hawaii. 10/14/44. 2nd Bn., 442nd Combat Team, Chambois …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-25/
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 42 (May 24, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-239)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 42 (May 24, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-239)
Selected article titles: "Co-op Releases Statement on Canteen Sales" (p. 1), "Chicago Offers Jobs for Older Evacuees" (p. 1), "Nisei Rights Upheld by American Soldiers" (p. 1), "Postwar Plans for Manzanar Discussed" (p. 1), "Postwar Deportation of Japanese Aliens Sought" (p. 1), "Nisei Paratrooper Receives Coveted 'Silver Wings'" (p. 2), "Thirty-nine Nisei Women Return to West …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-239/
Request for transportation of property, WRA-156, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2393)
doc Request for transportation of property, WRA-156, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2393)
Form requesting the transportation of property for George Hideo Nakamura from Marysville, California to Chicago, Illinois. Includes list of personal property and description of individual pieces. Form WRA 156. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2499
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2393/
Letter from Ayame Okine to Mrs. and Mrs. Okine, February 13, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-128)
doc Letter from Ayame Okine to Mrs. and Mrs. Okine, February 13, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-128)
A letter from Ayame Okine to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Ayame. She writes about her husband, Masao Okine, who is stationed in Tokyo, as well as her job in Chicago. Her job requires the use of a sewing machine and she meets one of her old friends, Sakie Sakaeda, at work. She hears about other …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-128/

Narrator Yuriko Hohri

Nisei female. Born May 25, 1929, in Long Beach, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. After leaving camp, moved with family to Des Moines, Iowa, and Chicago, Illinois. Along with husband, William Hohri, was instrumental in the redress movement, including the establishment of …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/589/
Envelope from War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, to George Naohara, September 27, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-569)
doc Envelope from War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, to George Naohara, September 27, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-569)
An envelope from War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, to George Nobuo Naohara in Chicago, Illinois, where he has been reestablishing his life after leaving the Tule Lake camp, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_022
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-569/
Letter from Carl Snyder to Hotty Okine, August 23, 1944 (ddr-csujad-5-70)
doc Letter from Carl Snyder to Hotty Okine, August 23, 1944 (ddr-csujad-5-70)
A letter from Carl Snyder in Chicago to Hatsuno Hotty Okine. In the letter, he regrets Hotty's leave from the hotel and provides Mrs. Snyder's address in Detroit to keep in touch with Hotty. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_11_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-70/
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