A statement from Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, presented before the Costello Sub-committee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Myer discusses the benefits of leave regulations in relation to the constitutionality of the evacuation and relocation program.
Caption on reverse: "QUANTICO, Va. (FHTNC) -- Attending a six-week Junior Platoon Leaders Course at the Marine Corps Schools here is Marine Platoon Leader Candidate Ray H. Westfall, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Westfall of 1510 Bertram st., Honolulu, T. H., and husband of the former Miss Geraldine Gordon of Cleveland, Tenn. Westfall …
Original caption: Sacramento, California. Harvey Akio Itano, 21, 1942 graduate from the University of California where he received his Bachelor of Science [in] Chemistry degree. He was chosen by the faculty as University Medalist for 1942 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. Mr. Itano went to the Assembly center prior to …
Description of father Gordon Hirabayashi (audio only)
This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.
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 …
This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.
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 …
Researching Gordon Hirabayashi's life story (audio only)
This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.
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 …
Gordon Hirabayashi's incredible wartime story (audio only)
This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.
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 …
Remembering Gordon Hirabayashi's decision to resist the curfew (audio only)
This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.
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 …
Gordon Hirabayashi's written statement challenging evacuation (audio only)
This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.
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 …
First hearing about father Gordon Hirabayashi's actions during World War II (audio only)
This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions …
Comparison of Gordon Hirabayashi's, Min Yasui's and Fred Korematsu's backgrounds (audio only)
This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.
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 …
An address delivered by War Relocation Authority Director, Dillon S. Myer, to the Tuesday Evening Club. Myer discusses a variety of topics, including the creation of the War Relocation Authority, managing the camps, and plans for relocation.
Selected article titles: "Japan team to bowl in nat'l JACL tourney" (p. 1), "Sansei helped design little computer aboard Apollo 11-first to land on moon" (p. 1), "Gov. Reagan in Support of Title II Repeal" (p. 1), "Japanese and Indian claims methods against U.S. compared" (p. 1), "Chicago steps up convention planning" (p. 1), "Issue call …
Elaine Kim and Bill Tashima interviewed Kathryn Bannai. Kathryn Bannai was the lead counsel in Gordon Hirabayashi's coram nobis case (1983 – February 1985). Among other critical work, she successfully defeated the government's effort to dismiss Hirabayashi's case, which led to overturning Hirabayashi's convictions for resisting the curfew and exclusion orders promulgated under E.O. 9066. Bannai …
Newsletter covering the following topics: Henry Miyatake gave a sobering report at the JACL Retreat. The Puyallup Fair Memorial is running into opposition from the American Legion (local and state) and local elements such as businesses and Rotary Club. More to come, and depends on the Fair Ground Board (they suggested a site in the parking …
Selected article titles: "Supreme Court and the Nisei: 'Equal Justice Under Law' nearer reality for Japanese Americans" (p. 1), "Individual choice in marriage not a concern for State" (p. 1), "Is Warren's legal philosophy of today a consequence of Evacuation?" (p. 1), "Takao Ozawa Case imbeds Issei to 'ineligible for citizenship' predicament" (p. 1), "'The Bill …
List of principles with quotes endorsed by the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play. Statements cover segregation of disloyal Japanese Americans, right to serve in armed forces, "resettlement" to meet manpower shortages, and fair play for loyal Japanese Americans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1743
Selected article titles: "Appeal is Made For Typewriters" (p. 1), "Evacuees Entitled to Old Age Insurance" (p. 1), "Army School Asks for Volunteers" (p. 1), "Placement Asks For Help" (p. 1), "Stud. Relocation" (p. 1).
Newsletter covering the following topics: National JACL President Clifford Uyeda reprimands Seattle JACL for Seattle JACL?s symposium on Redress will is not in line with official National JACL positions and is ?endangering the entire Redress program;" Board meeting-Seattle JACL to address city?s action on Affirmative Action; Seattle JACL to introduce National resolution curbing National Executive?s power …
Selected article titles: "Kowtowing Nisei attitude bares 2nd-class mentality" (p. 1), "Japan seen as power in Southeast Asia after U.S. withdraws scene" (p. 1), "What else can be suggested in area of civil rights and human rights?" (p. 1), "Japanese American 'Hard Core' being ignored, community worker charges" (p. 1), "PSW takes anti-war stand" (p. 2), …
