479 items
479 items
Collection
J. David Sakura Family Collection (ddr-densho-523)
The David Sakura Family collection consists of a photo album with photos of the Sakura family before incarceration and after relocation to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, material related to the J. David Sakura's work on the redress movement and the establishment of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC).
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Testimony of Jack Tono (ddr-densho-1007-1820)
Jack Kiyoto Tono's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981. Tono describes his experience as a Japanese American draft resister and argues his support for redress.
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Paul Bannai Collection (ddr-densho-346)
The Paul Bannai Collection consists of a photograph album of documenting the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians hearings. Images include meetings of the Seattle committee and scenes from the Seattle, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles hearings.
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Chicago Chapter JACL: Redress Activities (ddr-chijacl-1)
The Redress Activities collection is comprised of funddraising and outreach documents and correspondence with individuals, congressional leaders and community leaders concerning the issue of redress and reparations, and the establishment of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Citizens (CWRIC).
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Ron Ikejiri Collection (ddr-densho-393)
Ronald Ikejiri worked on the creation of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Incarceration of Citizens (CWRIC) as a representative for the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) to Washington, DC. The collection consists of photos and correspondence from that period as well as several family photos.
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Testimony Submittal of Nobuko Y. Suzuki (ddr-densho-1007-1819)
Nobuko Y. Suzuki's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in September, 1981 describing her life before, during, and after the war especially in regard to discrimination she faced throughout her life. She then argues her support for redress.
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Testimony of William Kochiyama (ddr-densho-1007-1817)
William Kochiyama's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981 detailing discrimination he faces, his incarceration at Topaz, and his later voluntary service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He then argues his support for redress.
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Harsh Canvas: Henry Sugimoto (ddr-densho-1024-89)
A 2001 biographical documentary film on the life and work of Issei artist Henry Sugimoto, based on the artist's memoirs and testimony before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians. The film highlights Sugimoto's art through archival and contemporary footage and follows his life's journey from immigration to his incarceration with his family during …
Narrator William Marutani
Nisei male. Born March 31, 1923, in Kent, Washington. During World War II, was incarcerated at the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. After leaving camp to attend college in South Dakota, was drafted into the U.S. Army and served with the Military Intelligence Service during the postwar occupation of Japan. After …
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Redress eligibility notification for Mary Ima from General Services Administration (ddr-densho-483-130)
Notice from General Services Administration that Mary Ima was incarcerated during WWII and is eligible for redress payments