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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-83)

White male. Born September 21, 1895. Sixth generation Quaker and an internationally recognized pacifist and peace activist. He was a forest ecologist, marine biologist, college professor, and leader of many volunteer service groups. During World War II, he was a leader in persuading colleges outside of the evacuation zone to accept Japanese American students, and in …

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vh Takashi Matsui Interview (ddr-densho-1000-45)

Kibei male. Born January 20, 1917, in Hood River, Oregon. Lived in Seattle, Washington, before being taken to Japan by mother at the age of three. Completed elementary through high school in Japan. Returned to Seattle at seventeen years of age. Continued education in United States. Drafted in 1942 and was an instructor for the Military …

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 32 (August 4, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-60)

Selected article titles: "Second Generation Hopeful; Should Follow Vocation" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japan Trade Shows Decline in Export, Imports, This Year" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 39 (September 22, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-67)

Selected article titles: "Japanese Picnics Given as Reason for Realty Suit" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Ancient Ceremony Will Mark Mikado's Coronation Rites" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 36 (September 1, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-64)

Selected article titles: "U.S. Should Ratify Multi-Treats Says Judge Griffiths" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Manchuria Essential to Japan as First Line National Defense, Also to Safeguard China's Integrity" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 25 (June 16, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-53)

Selected article titles: "World Control of Cables Sought by British, Americans" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 38 (September 15, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-66)

Selected article titles: "Seattle President Stresses Need of Citizens' League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 40 (September 29, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-68)

Selected article titles: "'Your Country' Horr Tells Members of Citizens' League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 27 (June 30, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-55)

Selected article titles: "Japan Appoints New Ambassador to U.S. is Report" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 35 (August 25, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-63)

Selected article titles: "Agitation Caused Final Rejection of Japanese Girl" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Manchuria Essential to Japan as First Line National Defense, Also to Safeguard China's Integrity" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 28 (July 7, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-56)

Selected article titles: "Anti-War Treaty Draft Given Final Form; Made Public" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Sumizo Okada Dies After Short Illness" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 29 (July 14, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-57)

Selected article titles: "Mac'Veigh Favors Placing Japan on Small Quota Basis" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Large Crowd Pays Last Respects to Late Sumizo Okada" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 34 (August 18, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-62)

Selected article titles: "Back Kellogg Pact, Cancel War Debts: Urge Socialists" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Manchuria Essential to Japan as First Line National Defense, Also to Safeguard China's Integrity" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 33 (August 11, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-61)

Selected article titles: "U.S. Recognition of China May Force Nations Into Line" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japan Fascinates Says Rae Ota" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 30 (July 21, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-58)

Selected article titles: "Kwansei Students Arrive Here for Educational Tour" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Stabilized Franc is Step Toward Rehabilitation" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 31 (July 28, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-59)

Selected article titles: "Kwansei Accorded Warm Welcome at Baseball Banquet" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 26 (June 23, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-54)

Selected article titles: "Grand Union Team Feted at Banquet of Courier League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japanese Trade Shows Excess in Exports for '28" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 37 (September 8, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-65)

Selected article titles: "League Assembly to Call Conclave for Disarmament" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Manchuria Essential to Japan as First Line National Defense, Also to Safeguard China's Integrity" (p. 4)

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Collection Tazuma Collection (ddr-densho-23)

The Tazuma collection, 1917-1950s, focuses on the Tazuma family, owners of a store in Seattle's Nihonmachi. This collection contains photographs of the family, their store, and recreational activities such as football and judo. There are also several views of the family at the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Documents include Bunshiro Tazuma's immigration papers and the Tazumas' …

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img New officers of the Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-densho-201-469)

From associated newspaper clipping: "Newly-installed officers of the Seattle JACL joined hands with Pres. Harry Takagi in a pledge for unity and teamwork in 1951 after the chapter's installation service recently...From left to right, Kay Yamaguchi, Ken Nogaki and James Matsuoka, vice-presidents; Pres. Takagi; Beulah Shigeno, corresponding secretary; Betty Noji, recording secretary; and Mits Kashiwagi, treasurer." …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 7 No. 12 (October 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-412)

Selected article titles: "100 Men Wanted Immediately to Unload Coal and Wood -- Report to Placement, 1208" (p. 1), "Fuel Shortage Imminent. Best Warns That Coal Rationing Will Affect Center Residents" (p. 1), "Third Stage of Evacuation" (p. 2), "Camp Life is Deteriorating Nisei, Warns Elmer L. Shirrell" (p. 2), "Negroes Migrate to Former Japanese Colonies …

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doc "Street Scene: An American Opera" script cover (ddr-densho-367-145)

Autographed first two pages of Mary Mon Toy's script for "Street Scene: An American Opera."

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-86-12)

The incarceration as "part of history, not only of the Japanese American people, but of America"

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-86-3)

Helping Japanese Americans resettle after World War II

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-86-1)

Giving aid to Japanese Americans returning to Washington state after the war

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. …

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