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Narrator Emlei "Emi" Kuboyama

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii. During the Redress Movement, the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA) was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Attorney with the ORA from 1995 to 1998. After leaving the Department of Justice, continued working as a civil rights attorney with the U.S. Department …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/971/
Program from Christmas party for medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1387)
doc Program from Christmas party for medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1387)
Program for a Christmas party for the medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 56. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1389
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1387/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, Chicago (ddr-densho-446-221)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, Chicago (ddr-densho-446-221)
Response to letter dated May 28, 1946. First entry to US on Sept 1, 1938, as student on Taiyo Maru at San Francisco. Most recent entry to US on Dec 17, 1945, on SS General Freeman at Seattle after USSBS. Will leave US on June 12 on USS Marine Lynx for 1-year mission with UNRRA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-221/
Original and second group of internees from South America at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1473)
img Original and second group of internees from South America at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1473)
Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs depicting a social event with a group of quarantined internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 116. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1473/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 116, No. 19 (May 14, 1993) (ddr-pc-65-19)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 116, No. 19 (May 14, 1993) (ddr-pc-65-19)
Select article titles: "Hayashi to head civil rights office of U.S. health agency" (p. 1); "JACL meets with ORA on eligibility issues" (p. 1); "Asian Pacific groups seek more positions in Justice Department" (p. 1); "May proclaimed in honor of Asian Pacific Americans" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-65-19/
Crystal City Times and Los Andes Newspapers (ddr-janm-20)
Collection Crystal City Times and Los Andes Newspapers (ddr-janm-20)
This is a small collection of newspapers from the Department of Justice facility in Crystal City, Texas, collected by the Imamura family. There are issues of the Crystal City Times in English, and of Los Andes in Spanish. The Spanish-language newspaper content was likely written by Japanese Peruvians.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-20/
Martha Watanabe Interview (ddr-densho-1020-2)
vh Martha Watanabe Interview (ddr-densho-1020-2)
Born in Chicago, Illinois. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Administrator with the ORA from 1989 to 1991. After leaving the ORA, worked with the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund, the Office …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1020-2/
George H. McLane being sworn into office (ddr-njpa-2-657)
img George H. McLane being sworn into office (ddr-njpa-2-657)
Caption on reverse: "McLANE HEADS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: George H. McLane, administrative assistant to Governor Samuel Wilder King for the past 20-1/2 months, was sworn in today at 9:45 a.m. by Chief Justice Edward Towse of the Territorial Supreme Court (left) in a brief Iolani Palace ceremony as director of the Territorial department of public …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-2-657/
United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Office of District Director, Seattle, Washington, Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-251)
doc United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Office of District Director, Seattle, Washington, Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-251)
Photocopy of a declassified report on the status of Keizaburo Koyama. The report notes that Koyama is moving from the Minidoka War Relocation Project in Hunt, Idaho to 3615 B Cottonwood, Apartment 9918 in Vanport, Oregon. His status is still listed as parolee. The form lists his occupation at the time of arrest as "farm laborer," …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-251/
Letter from Francis Biddle to Henry Stimson (ddr-densho-67-99)
doc Letter from Francis Biddle to Henry Stimson (ddr-densho-67-99)
Letter from Francis Biddle to Henry Stimson discussing possibility of evacuation. Biddle states that the Department of Justice has no authority to evacuate American citizens and legal problems could arise if the army chooses to evacuate. Urges Stimson to consider his suggestions before he makes a decision.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-99/
Crystal City Map (ddr-densho-258-202)
doc Crystal City Map (ddr-densho-258-202)
A map was drawn and illustrated by Satoru Ichikawa of Crystal City Texas camp. Satoru Ichikawa's family was reunited at Crystal City after 2 years of being separated. His mother and six siblings had been at Minidoka Concentration Camp and his father at Santa Fe Department of Justice camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-202/

Narrator Pam Rouse Dixon

Born in Newport News, Virginia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as a Document Technician with the ORA from 1997 to 2000. After the ORA sunset, continued to work for the Department of Justice/Civil …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/939/
Greenery, roads, and walks being built by housing at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1367)
img Greenery, roads, and walks being built by housing at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1367)
Scrapbook page containing six black and white photographs depicting barracks and housing at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes images of three unidentified Japanese children and two unidentified individuals. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 38. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1367/
Labels from medicine sent from Japan to internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1410)
doc Labels from medicine sent from Japan to internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1410)
Three medication labels printed in Japanese and sent to internees at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp from Japan. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 70. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1412
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1410/
Photograph, programs, and invitation to children's recreation events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1465)
img Photograph, programs, and invitation to children's recreation events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1465)
Scrapbook page containing a photograph, invitation, and two programs for children's recreational events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes programs for Japanese Girl Scouts and Hinamatsuri, a photograph of the Sumio wrestling ring, and an invitation to the Girl Scout event. For programs see sac_jaac_1468 and sac_jaac_1469. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1465/
Yasashi Ichikawa Interview II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-112-22)
vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview II Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-112-22)
Joining husband in Crystal City, Texas, a Department of Justice Camp (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-112-22/
U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Officer in Charge, Portland 5, Oregon Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-252)
doc U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Officer in Charge, Portland 5, Oregon Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-252)
Photocopy of a declassified report on the status of Keizaburo Koyama. Koyama's status has changed from "Parolee" to "Alien enemy proceedings terminated" and he is currently residing at 219 W. Burnside, Portland 9, Oregon. The form lists his occupation as "Dentist" and that he is not deportable.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-252/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 2 (July 21, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-29)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 2 (July 21, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-29)
Selected article titles: "California Governor Signs Bill To Lower Sports Fishing Fee For State Issei, Other Aliens" (p. 1), "House Appropriations Group Criticizes Justice Department Handling of Claims Program" (p. 1), "Minority Group Americans In Seattle Learn Prejudice Does Not End with Death" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-23-29/

Narrator Tink Cooper

Born in Atlanta, Georgia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Was Legal Counsel for the ORA from 1991 to 2000. After leaving the ORA, was Chief and Deputy Chief, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Branch, …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/937/
Tink Cooper Interview (ddr-densho-1020-7)
vh Tink Cooper Interview (ddr-densho-1020-7)
Born in Atlanta, Georgia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Was Legal Counsel for the ORA from 1991 to 2000. After leaving the ORA, was Chief and Deputy Chief, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Branch, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1020-7/
Letter from War Relocation Authority, U.S. Department of the Interior, to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, April 16, 1946 (ddr-csujad-42-131)
doc Letter from War Relocation Authority, U.S. Department of the Interior, to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, April 16, 1946 (ddr-csujad-42-131)
A letter from War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, enclosing a check for 34 dollars. It is a final paycheck for Fumio Fred Takano's employment. A note from Claims Division, Department of Justice is attached. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_71_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-131/
Letter written by an Issei man to his family (ddr-densho-25-68)
doc Letter written by an Issei man to his family (ddr-densho-25-68)
Matahichi Iseri was arrested on December 7, 1941, and taken to Fort Missoula, Montana, where he was detained at a Department of Justice internment camp for "enemy aliens." While he was separated from his wife and children, he was able to send a limited number of letters to them.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-68/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 14 (April 8, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-15)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 14 (April 8, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-15)
Selected article titles: "Justice Department Refused To Prosecute Number of Nisei For Violations, Says Biddle" (p. 1), "41 Arrested For Resisting Draft at Camp" (p. 1), "Majority of Eligible Nisei Voters on Mainland Expected To Use Absentee Ballots" (p. 2), "Relocation Nisei Eligible for Farm Loans" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-16-15/
Hoshidan members on strike (ddr-densho-37-193)
img Hoshidan members on strike (ddr-densho-37-193)
Original WRA caption: After oral persuasion had failed to move some of the 25 "lie-down" strikers among the 400 going to Santa Fe Internment Camp 6-24-45, the strikers are "assisted" to leave their beds by Department of Justice (Border patrolmen) guards, and join march to train.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-193/
Administration staff of Crystal City Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1330)
img Administration staff of Crystal City Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1330)
Black and white photograph of the administration staff at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1332
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1330/
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