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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 23 (December 4, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-49)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 23 (December 4, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-49)
Selected article titles: "8 Rocky Mountain Nisei honored for community service at Mtn.-PDC confab" (p. 1), "40 and 8 refuses to drop 'white' only membership" (p. 2), "Calif. Att'y General holds real estate men to Unruh Act" (p. 3), "Evacuation days to be recalled" (p. 3), "Li'l Tokio community center hopes revived by consul-gen'l" (p. 7).
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 18 (October 30, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-44)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 18 (October 30, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-44)
Selected article titles: "Orange County JACL challenged to think future in terms of urban chapter at 25th anniversary" (p. 1), "Rep. Inouye wary of farm parity plan, abuses fantastic" (p. 1), "40 and 8 'white' membership clause reported dropped" (p. 3), Weightlifter Tommy Kono bedazzled by beauty of Polish women, brings home another 165-lb. title; to …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 12 (March 27, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-12)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 12 (March 27, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-12)
Selected article titles: "JACL brands Japanese American students smart, affluent a myth" (p. 1), "Asian Americans protest attitude of Area Crusade" (p. 1), "Title II repeal hearings open: Goldberg calls it unconstitutional" (p. 1), "Asians picket Seattle NVC fete at Elks Club. Quiet Demonstration Against 'White Only' Elk Policy, Patronage" (p. 3), "Brazilian Nisei among 5 …
Speak Out for Justice: August 5, 1981 - Part 2 (ddr-densho-1024-104)
av Speak Out for Justice: August 5, 1981 - Part 2 (ddr-densho-1024-104)
Testifiers continue to show bravery in speaking out on the impact of Japanese internment during World War II. These stories show the economic loss, psychological trauma, and impact on education for many interned Japanese. Introduction by Jen Noji of Nikkei Progressives and Alan Nishio, Former Co-Chair of NCRR Los Angeles Part 2 Testifiers: Jack Fujimoto, Y. …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 13 (April 3, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-13)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 13 (April 3, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-13)
Selected article titles: "Friends to establish Masaoka trust fund" (p. 1), "Earl Warren speaks out on Title II" (p. 1), "History of the Japanese in Utah placed in archives of state society" (p. 1), "Reno Nisei candidate in recall petition of three councilmen" (p. 1), "School integration resolution offered" (p. 1), "Court rules on literacy test …
May the committee further recommend the release of the following (ddr-csujad-2-76)
doc May the committee further recommend the release of the following (ddr-csujad-2-76)
Document presents a list of 52 incarcerees; names are introduced with the text, "May the committee further recommend the release of the following" [presumably from the army stockades]. Nakao, Masaru; Inoue, Tetsuo; Hayashioa, Bob; Tahara, Tom; Saito, Shu; Shingu, Tadashi (Fred); Ogata, Tanji; Fujimoto, Tadao (Wm); Yamamoto, Kazuo; Tanabe, Yaichi; Wada, Shozo; Takaoka, Yoshio; Komiya, Shunichi; …
Green Lake Judo Team (ddr-densho-136-38)
img Green Lake Judo Team (ddr-densho-136-38)
Green Lake Dojo was established in 1932. Classes were held twice a week at the Community Hall in North Seattle. The mass removal of Japanese Americans from Seattle forced Green Lake Dojo to close in 1942. Back row (L to R): Sumio Mochizuki, Akira Kumasaka. Fifth row (L to R): Mr. Tanagi, unidentified, Kiyoshi Tada, Mr. …
Service of Ai Chih Tsai Ordination Program (ddr-densho-446-382)
doc Service of Ai Chih Tsai Ordination Program (ddr-densho-446-382)
Ai Chih Tsai was ordained as a Congregational minister and recognized as pastor of The Church of Christ (Japanese) at the Fourth Presbyterian Church.
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, July 12, 1943 and an Independence Program (ddr-densho-432-16)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, July 12, 1943 and an Independence Program (ddr-densho-432-16)
This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Missoula, MT. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on February 20, 1942 (ddr-densho-356-767)
doc Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on February 20, 1942 (ddr-densho-356-767)
Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on February 20, 1942. Topics covered in the meeting include: reading correspondence regarding Japanese Americans, summery of recent board meeting, planned community outreach regarding public sentiment towards Japanese Americans, and planning financial assistance for Japanese Americans.
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 16 (April 17, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-16)
doc 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 …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 20 (May 15, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-20)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 20 (May 15, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-20)
Selected article titles: "House-Senate Pass Bill to Pay 144 Claimants" (p. 1), "Hospitalized Nisei farmer rescued by community action" (p. 1), "Question on JACL involved in Supreme Court school decision" (p. 1), "Fair Housing Act advocates honored" (p. 2), "FEPC repealer well-known for opposing liberal ideas, attended 'right wing' convention fighting desegregation, income taxes" (p. 3), …
Reveille Volume 1, Number 2 (ddr-densho-390-134)
doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 2 (ddr-densho-390-134)
The second issue of the Reveille includes articles about upcoming events, information on Amache Senior High, a short story, hopeful predictions for the new year, a cartoon, and more.
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 2 (January 12, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-2)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 2 (January 12, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-2)
Selected article titles: "Race not important in determining whether one tolerates or rejects transplanted organ, says Nisei" (p. 1), "JACL can take on part of Negro problem, Marutani tells CCDC" (p. 1), "An unselfish Issei who comforted the needy, the sick for 50 years honored by Salt Lake" (p. 1), "Four couples cited for giving comfort …
White River Valley Chapter, Valley Civic League treasurers (ddr-densho-277-75)
doc White River Valley Chapter, Valley Civic League treasurers (ddr-densho-277-75)
A list of the JACL White River Valley Chapter members who acted as treasurers from 1930 to 2009.
Letter from Hank to Keizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-20)
doc Letter from Hank to Keizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-20)
Hank writes to Keizie (Kimiko) Fujii about the people they know who have died during the war, people leaving the concentration camp, and his educational aspirations. He also asks if she's seen Hattie Kawahara's essay, " I am an American," in Mademoiselle's college issue.
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 24 (December 11, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-50)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 24 (December 11, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-50)
Selected article titles: "Nisei attorney wins civil rights case for three Negroes" (p. 1), "Wakamatsu hits race bias in talk before placer county JACL fete" (p. 1), "10-year dream comes true for Japanese Community center in San Fernando Valley" (p. 1), "U.S. and Japan need each other to survive, Rep. Inouye declares" (p. 3), "Kimono-clad girls …
Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. II (June 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-311)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. II (June 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-311)
Selected article titles: "Farm Laborers Needed Immediately" (p. 1), "G. Wakayama Heads Council. Plans, Suggestions Discussed" (p. 1), "Boy Scouts to Organize" (p. 2), "Note... Bank Day" (p. 3), "Housing Notices" (p. 3).
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 22 (June 5, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-22)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 22 (June 5, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-22)
Selected article titles: "Nisei mother objects to S.F. school mix plan" (p. 1), "Ethnic heritage bill now in Senate" (p. 1), "Asian ex-addicts, drug official expose narcotic problem in L.A." (p. 1), "Jimmie Sakamoto's daughter recalls her father's fight against Evacuation" (p. 1), "S.F. schools not required to teach in 2d language" (p. 2), "Civil rights …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 1 (January 2-9, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-1)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 1 (January 2-9, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-1)
Selected article titles: "Senate unanimously pass Inouye Title 2 repeal bill" (p. 1); "Japanese diplomat fired for aiding Jewish refugees honored by Israel" (p. 1), "Youth rededicate Manzanar camp cemetery" (p. 1), "Sen. Inouye hopes shock, protest will trigger self-examination" (p. 2), "Three Nisei among 1,400 Americans missing in Vietnam" (p. 2), "Calif. law schools seek …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 7 (February 16, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-7)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 7 (February 16, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-7)
Selected article titles: "JACL must bolster its rights stand or quit" (p. 1), "Become better acquainted with civic officials, Downtown L.A. CLers urged" (p. 1), "Major JACL issues for '68 confab posed at Riverside" (p. 1), "Chicago JACL backs school bussing plan" (p. 2), "Intermountain youth join adults to discuss civil rights issues" (p. 4).

Narrator Dale Minami

Sansei male. Born in Los Angeles, California on October 13, 1946, and grew up in Gardena, California. Received B.A. in Political Science from University of Southern California, graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1968. Received J.D., 1971, from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California. Mr. Minami was a co-founder of the …
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