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doc Headquarters of Hawaiian Department (ddr-csujad-24-107)

Written by . What appears to be an official document, addressed to the adjutant general of the War Department by O. H. McDole, Lt. Col., Assistant Adjutant General, about deporting people in Hawaii of Japanese descent to Japan. The document mentions Kenzi Kimura, Torataro Onoda, Ryoichi Tanaka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-107/

doc Washington's 1889 Land Law-- Why Repeal? (ddr-densho-280-24)

A history of the West Coast's land ownership laws from 1864 to 1962. This document argues that the contemporary land ownership laws are outdated and encourages readers to vote in the upcoming election.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-24/

doc Report on Relocation (ddr-densho-356-1010)

Document encouraging Japanese Americans to resettle in the Midwest and East Coast by highlighting stories about not experiencing racism, and encouraging Japanese Americans to avoid settling near or socializing with other Japanese Americans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1010/

vh Cedrick M. Shimo Interview Segment 31 (ddr-densho-1000-260-31)

Working with the Japanese American National Museum to document the story of the 1800

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 …

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doc Some Proposed Changes to SJR 21 letter (ddr-densho-280-29)

A typed document from Joe Hamanaka to Tak Kubota, General Chairman of JACL's Committee on Abolishing Restrictions on Land Ownership, outlining some proposed changes to a letter about passing Senate Joint Resolution No. 21.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-29/

doc Ai Chih Tsai Birth Certificate translation (ddr-densho-446-234)

Translation of Ai Chih Tsai's birth certificate from the original Chinese official document. Confirms Ai Chih Tsai's birth on November 8, 1913 in Tainan, Taiwan, China. Includes names of parents and confirms their Chinese citizenship.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-234/

doc Request for verification of landing (ddr-densho-314-32)

The back of this form has a stamp for The National Archives stating that this document is from Record Group No. 85. The handwritten note states "Santae Fe, N.M. Internment Capt. File # 1200/B-2330".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-314-32/

doc Leave list (ddr-densho-356-872)

Handwritten list of leave applicants on the back of an incomplete short term leave application. Paper clipped together with ddr-densho-356-870 through 872. Document has been redacted to protect individual's personal health information.

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doc Permit to Reenter the United States (ddr-densho-292-32)

Mitsu Nishioka's permit to reenter the United States. A note on stop of the document notes that Mitsu Nishioka passed away March 23, 1934 a few months before the pass would expired on November 1, 1934.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-292-32/

doc Receipts and Expenditure for the Topaz Chapter of the American Red Cross (ddr-densho-423-449)

Address to Tomoyuki Nozawa

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doc Check transmittal (ddr-densho-469-7)

A receipt and check to cover services for October 1942, addressed to Kazuo Otani.

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doc Press Release: "Magic" (ddr-densho-1007-1851)

Press release draft from 1983 that uses declassified U.S. intelligence on the Japanese government, known as the Magic, to argue that the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II was unjustified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1851/

doc Memorandum for Major General Wiloughby (ddr-densho-1007-1852)

Memorandum describing U.S. intelligence in relation to the Japanese government and Japanese espionage in the United States.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1852/

doc COH Herzig Research Materials Cover Sheet (ddr-densho-1007-1853)

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doc History of U.S. Naval Technical Mission to Japan (ddr-densho-1007-1829)

Historical narrative to Chief of Naval Operations from the Chief of U.S. Naval Technical Mission to Japan. This narrative, or report, was sent November 1, 1946 and details intelligence gathered to assess the state of Japanese scientific and technological capabilities following the end of World War II. Page 7 of the report is missing.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1829/

doc Will Japanese Emigrants Conquer America? (ddr-densho-1007-1838)

A 1971 report containing discriminatory and xenophobic arguments against Asian and other non-European immigration to the United States. It suggests that the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Kennedy Immigration Act, had multiple harmful political, cultural, and economic consequences. This report was published by the American Immigration Committee, Vol. 1, No 3.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1838/

doc Letter to Mr. Hiroshi Suzuki from James Rowe (ddr-densho-1007-1854)

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doc Speech: National Memorial Service in Honor of Japanese-American Servicemen who Fought in World War II (ddr-densho-1007-1837)

Speech by Akiji Yoshimura delivered February 20, 1977 honoring military service and contributions of Japanese Americans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1837/

doc Mass removal instructions document from page of scrapbook (ddr-densho-72-40)

Mass removal instructions by the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. From page of "Scrapbook: 1943-45."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-72-40/

img Pilots and military officers looking at a document (ddr-njpa-13-836)

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img Two men shaking hands and exchanging a document (ddr-njpa-2-1122)

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doc Office of Redress Administration letter about document review (ddr-densho-381-49)

A letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, about identity confirmation and redress payments with an enclosed form.

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doc Document outlining shortage of apartments at Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-729)

Note outlining the number of families, number of apartments required, number of current apartments, and number of apartments required for schools at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0731

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-729/

img Joachim von Ribbentrop signing Document at a desk (ddr-njpa-1-1470)

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img Joachim von Ribbentrop signing Document at a desk (ddr-njpa-1-1465)

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