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151 items
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Signing of the proclamation for the first Day of Remembrance (ddr-densho-10-231)
Caption on reverse: "Mayor Charles Royer signs proclamation for first Day of Remembrance. L-R: Henry Miyatake, Seattle Evacuation Redress Comm., Shosuke Sasaki, Seattle Evacuation Redress Comm., Arlene Oki, Spec. Asst. to the Mayor, Ron Mamiya, National JACL Redress Comm., Floyd Schmoe, Amer. Friends Service Comm., Cherry Kinoshita, past pres. Seattle JACL, Dr. Minoru Masuda, M.C. for …
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Mayor signing the Day of Remembrance proclamation (ddr-densho-10-15)
Mayor Charles Royer of Seattle, Washington, signs the proclamation for the Day of Remembrance. Behind him (left to right): Henry Miyatake, Shosuke Sasaki, Arlene Oki, Ron Mamiya, Floyd Schmoe, Cherry Kinoshita, and Dr. Minoru Masuda. Annual Day of Remembrance ceremonies are held in many Japanese American communities on or around February 19th, the day Executive Order …
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Quakers Paint Out Insults, Mow Grass for Japanese (May 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-56-1116)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 17, 1945, p. 5
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVIII, No. 5, May 1981 (ddr-sjacl-1-296)
Newsletter covering the following topics: May 23, Mock hearing on JA internment to be held at NVC; Seattle JACL co-sponsors symposium on hibakusha with UW; tips on Redress hearing testimony; where was Ron Wakabayashi? Supposed to be at PNWDC, but went to Wash for a secret meeting with Mike Masaoka, Floyd Shimomura, and John Tateishi. Ron …
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVIII, No. 5, May 1981 (ddr-sjacl-1-224)
Newsletter covering the following topics: May 23, Mock hearing on JA internment to be held at NVC; Seattle JACL co-sponsors symposium on hibakusha with UW; tips on Redress hearing testimony; where was Ron Wakabayashi? Supposed to be at PNWDC, but went to Wash for a secret meeting with Mike Masaoka, Floyd Shimomura, and John Tateishi. Ron …
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Letter from Leo T. McCarthy to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-207)
Leo T. McCarthy, Speaker of the Assembly for the California Legislature, writes to Kimi Fujii thanking her for joining him at a breakfast meeting.
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Americans Help Make Homes for Hiroshimans (November 6, 1949) (ddr-densho-56-1199)
The Seattle Daily Times, November 6, 1949, p. 13
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Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2,240, Vol. 96, No. 20 (May 27, 1983) (ddr-pc-55-20)
Selected article titles: "Washington governor signs state worker reparations bill" (p. 1), "U.S. gov't seeking dismissal of NCJAR's $25 billion lawsuit" (p. 1), "Puyallup Memorial gets underway, seeks funds" (p. 1), "Pacifist Floyd Schmoe to be honored with Tufts U. degree" (p. 2), "Little Tokyo patrol cuts down crime" (p. 3), "New Nursing home planned in …
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Howard Hughes in the cockpit of his plane (ddr-njpa-1-692)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Circumnavigating Plane Arrives in Paris. (Paris) Domei. Hughes' plane departed from New York's Floyd Bennett Field at 6:20 p.m. on the 10th and headed towards Paris, aiming to set a new record for aerial circumnavigation of the world. He crossed the Atlantic in one go, landing easily at Le Bourget Airport in …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 68 (February 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-154)
Selected article titles: "Kibei English to Start Tomorrow" (p. 1), "Schools Will Close During Registration: 8000 Expected to Sign-up for Clearance for Army, War Works" (p. 1), "Planning Bd. Probes JACL" (p. 1), "O'Suga to Lead Writers Meeting" (p. 1), "Photography Service Will Be Available" (p. 1), "Rumor Clinic: Loss Reimbursement Denied by Coverley" (p. 1), …
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XX, No. 1, January 1983 (ddr-sjacl-1-318)
Newsletter covering the following topics: 1993 President, Mako Nakagawa; 61st Installation Banquet, January 22, 1983, Butcher Restaurant (Atrium Design Center), Homer Yasui-emcee; Lake Washington JACL Dinner, January 15 at Benjamins in Bellevue, $16.00, 1983 President Ken Okuma, Keynote-Ron Mamiya; National JACL President, Floyd Shimomura, visits Seattle in December and speaks to a large throng from Seattle, …
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XX, No. 1, January 1983 (ddr-sjacl-1-317)
Newsletter covering the following topics: 1993 President, Mako Nakagawa; 61st Installation Banquet, January 22, 1983, Butcher Restaurant (Atrium Design Center), Homer Yasui-emcee; Lake Washington JACL Dinner, January 15 at Benjamins in Bellevue, $16.00, 1983 President Ken Okuma, Keynote-Ron Mamiya; National JACL President, Floyd Shimomura, visits Seattle in December and speaks to a large throng from Seattle, …
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Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-712)
Selected article titles: "Dr. Cory Declares Youth Will Win Triumph Over All Barriers" (p. 3), "True Patriotism" (p. 4), "Foods For Health" (p. 5), "Second Generation Must Uphold All-American Democracy Ideals" (p. 6), "Prosperity Ahead, But Likewise Responsibility, Says Baillargeon" (p. 7); "Loyalty Natural for Japanese Says Floyd Oles, Shipping Man" (p. 8); "Nursing Appears Promising …
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William "Bill" Kaneko Interview (ddr-densho-1020-11)
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. As President of the Honolulu chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, worked with the ORA from 1989 to 1998. Later pursued a legal career in Honolulu with …
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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 3 (March 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-31)
Selected article titles: "Many Give To Assist Nisei Case. Strong Backing Given Hirabayashi in Fight Against Evacuation" (p. 1), "300 Volunteer For Combat Unit. Represents 19% of All Eligible" (p. 1), "Perry Hall Envisages Mid-West As Home for Many Japanese" (p. 1), "Huge Banquets to Fete Enlistees, Wives, Parents" (p. 1), "Disturbers Detained in CCC Camp" …
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Conshies' at U. of W. are Led by Nisei Youth. 'Defense or Aggression, War is War,' One Conscientious Objector Says in Explaining Refusal to Serve. (April 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-751)
The Seattle Daily Times, April 12, 1942, pp. 1, 12
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Enemy Alien Evacuation Order Held Imminent. Appointment of Property Custodian Asked; Blow to Produce Markets Foreseen; U.S. to Pay Costs (March 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-657)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 1, 1942, pp. 1, 5
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AC Transit Board Scrapbook (ddr-densho-433-822)
A partially completed scrapbook of Kimi Fujii's successful run for Alameda-Contra Costa District (AC) Transit Board. Also included are articles, letters, and other documents related to her floral business, political work, and a trip to Japan.
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 65 (February 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-152)
Selected article titles: "Clothing Allowances Are Paid" (p. 1), "Sale of Stored Equipments" (p. 1), "Sophomores Get College Credit" (p. 1), "Council Requests Action on Profits" (p. 1), "Draft Ruling is Clarified" (p. 1), "Council Sends Invitation to Senate Group" (p. 1), "City Council Meeting: Executive Committee to Be Formed" (p. 1), "Married With Income of …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 4 (July 27, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-30)
Selected article titles: "Sharon Nishimi of Sacramento crowned 'Miss Nat'l JACL- '56'" (p. 1), "Newly Qualified Internee Claims to be Processed First by Gov't" (p. 1), "Racial Bias of Realty Board Subject in Damage Test Cases" (p. 1), "Inequalities of Canada Citizenship Cited by Negro Group Leader" (p. 3), "NW-WNDC delegates to recommend new award for …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 52 (September 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-49)
Selected article titles: "Forum: To Keep Law and Order. Build Jail Here, Punish Criminals" (p. 1), "Hiking Suspended for Two Weeks" (p. 1), "School Starts Off With Bang - Tough Days Ahead" (p. 1), "Sanitary Corps to Dance Tonight" (p. 1), "Children Under 16 Must Attend School - California Law Says" (p. 1), "N.Y. Stylist Here …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 8 (July 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-3)
Selected article titles: "Barrack Schools are Temporary" (p. 1), "Notary Public" (p. 1), "Twenty-five Walerga Checks Returned to S.F." (p. 1), "Take Board Exam" (p. 1), "Kanemoto Dies" (p. 1), "Population Here Grows to 14,984" (p. 1), "Variety Show Here Tonight" (p. 1), "Tolo Dance" August 1" (p. 1), "Daily Menu: Food!" (p. 2), "Oratory Contest …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 16 (April 17, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-16)
Selected article titles: "Yen debt claimants seeking pre-war exchange rate" (p. 1), "Cal. FEPC bill signature by governor due" (p. 1), "442nd RCT linked with famous U.S. Army regiments of history" (p. 1), "Nisei greeted as 5-millionth visitor of United Nations" (p. 1), "Fair housing bill in Minnesota reported" (p. 1), "'Nothing in common' between language …