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img John and Aiko Reinecke sitting in a court room (ddr-njpa-2-1082)

Caption on reverse: "AS DPI HEARING IN REINECKE CASE OPENED TODAY: Dismissal proceedings against Dr. John E. Reinecke and his wife, Aiko, suspended Honolulu public school teachers, began this morning at 10 in the tax appeal court room of the territorial tax office building. Above, left to right, are Dr. Reinecke, Mrs. Reinecke, Earl L. McTaggart …

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img Urban E. Wild, Walter F. Dillingham and others seated at a luau (ddr-njpa-2-1064)

Caption on reverse: "500 ATTEND HONOLULU CHAMBER'S CENTENNIAL LUAU: Five hundred persons, including a large number of tourists, attended the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce's centennial luau held last night in the Hawaiian Village at Ala Moana park. Above, left to right, are: Queen Kekaulike (Mrs. Ellen Freitas); Urban E. Wild, Chamber president, who is demonstrating the …

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img Theodore Richards, Walter F. Frear and others celebrating Richards' 80th birthday (ddr-njpa-2-1105)

Caption on reverse: "KAMAAINAS HONOR DR. RICHARDS AT BIRTHDAY TEA: Dr. Theodore Richards, who is observing his 80th birthday today, was honored at an international tea yesterday afternoon at the Waioli Tea Room. Above are some of Dr. Richards' old friends, all 80 years old or above, who attended the celebration. Left to right, they are: …

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img John and Aiko Reinecke sitting in a court room (ddr-njpa-2-1081)

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img George Akau and other Lions Club members (ddr-njpa-2-10)

Caption on reverse: "LIONS CONVENTION COMMITTEE: Pictured above are members of the committee in charge of the 13th annual district convention of Lions International which will be held Friday and Saturday at the Armed Services YMCA. They are, left to right: Front row--George H. Akau, F. Roy Johnston and E. M. de Harne; back row--David Bent, …

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Narrator Jane Kurahara

Sansei female. Born February 16, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu where father worked as an insurance agent and mother was a teacher. Attended Punahou school. After World War II, attended Smith College and Columbia University before marrying and returning to Hawaii. Began career as a teacher and then switched to librarianship. Became involved …

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vh Daniel Inouye Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-28-3)

Mother's loss of citizenship

This interview was conducted at the senator's office in Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of a series of interviews with veterans attending the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of the full conference schedule, the interviews were generally shorter in length than the typical Densho interview …

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vh Daniel Inouye Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-28-20)

Being injured in battle

This interview was conducted at the senator's office in Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of a series of interviews with veterans attending the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of the full conference schedule, the interviews were generally shorter in length than the typical Densho interview …

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vh Daniel Inouye Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-28-15)

Receiving a battlefield commission

This interview was conducted at the senator's office in Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of a series of interviews with veterans attending the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of the full conference schedule, the interviews were generally shorter in length than the typical Densho interview …

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vh Daniel Inouye Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-28-2)

Memories of fellow serviceman Shiro Kashino

This interview was conducted at the senator's office in Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of a series of interviews with veterans attending the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of the full conference schedule, the interviews were generally shorter in length than the typical …

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vh Daniel Inouye Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-28-14)

Dealing with first casualty, the company commander

This interview was conducted at the senator's office in Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of a series of interviews with veterans attending the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of the full conference schedule, the interviews were generally shorter in length than the …

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doc Testimony of Mark Murakami (ddr-densho-67-142)

Written testimony of Mark Murakami, president of the Hongwanji Mission Society in Hawaii. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "The Hawaiian Experience." Personal information excised by Densho.

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doc Memo from J.R. Deane to John McCloy (ddr-densho-67-50)

Memo from J.R. Deane to John McCloy officially rescinding the previous order to evacuate Hawaiian Japanese to the mainland. This new order states that any person of Japanese ancestry "considered as potentially dangerous to national security" will be interned in Hawaii.

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img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-290)

Black and white photographic print of a passenger aboard the Acadia en route to Japan. An unidentified woman is standing on deck wearing white headscarf and facing ocean with her back to camera. Inscribed on the back: "HAWAII DEC. 6 46."

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 41 No. 20 (November 11, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-45)

Selected article titles: "Immigration, Nationality Act Subject of Senate Hearings" (p. 1), "Six Nisei lads volunteer together at one draft board, month quota filled" (p. 1), "If you fail to have a good time in Hawaii, you're hopeless" (p. 6).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 55, No. 24 (December 14, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-50)

Selected article titles: "Inauguration Hailed as Feudal Era Ends in Hawaii, Nisei in Prominent Roles" (p.1), "Libel on Nisei Exposed" (p.1), "JACL Protests Publication of 'Rumors' of Pearl Harbor Attack" (p.1), "Strengthening Your Jr. Chapter" (p.4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 50, No.23 (June 3, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-23)

Select article titles: "Air Force Academy to graduate first Japanese American" (p.1); "JACL's promotion of voter participation recognized at Heritage Foundation fete" (p.1); "Nisei attorney still firm on own stand that abolished capital punishment in Hawaii" (p.3)

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 79, No. 8 (August 23, 1974) (ddr-pc-46-33)

Selected article titles: "JACL to Eye Anti-Whalers" (pp. 1, 4-5), "Priorities: Positive Trends" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: A First Look at President Gerald Ford" (pp. 1, 3), and "Japanese Tourists in Hawaii: Are They Being Victimized?" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2,233, Vol. 96, No. 13 (April 8, 1983) (ddr-pc-55-13)

Selected article titles: "100th/[442nd] veterans fete 40th anniversary in Hawaii" (p. 1), "Survey says Americans favor quality of Japan-made autos" (p. 1), "Coram nobis fundraiser: Nikkei attorneys 'rewriting history'" (p. 1), "Little Tokyo statue to stay" (p. 3).

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img Fifth Army Headquarters (ddr-densho-114-48)

Original caption: Brescia Area, Italy. Pfc. Yoshito, Hilo, Hawaii, of Company "L", 3rd Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, stands guard at the headquarters building of the Fifth Army enemy concentration area. He is an American of Japanese descent. 21 May 1945.

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. VI No. 6 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-143-235)

Selected article titles: "Consider Problems: Study Own Problems Says JACL" (p. 1), "Relocation Favorable in New Orleans Region" (p. 1), "100th Battalion Men Cited: Seven Awarded Distinguished Service Cross" (p. 2), "Change Postage Rate for Hawaii Air-Mail" (p. 2).

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doc Digest of Information No. 27 (ddr-densho-156-387)

Section titles: "Evacuee Population - 102,700"; "Hawaii Evacuees Arrive"; "Survey WRA Material Needs"; "Report on Poston"; "School Building Contracts"; "Evacuee Christmas Parties"; Student Relocation"; "Central Purchasing Office"; "Rundquist Here"; "Leave Clearance Speeded"; "Temporary Leaves"; "Canadian Evacuation"; "Solicitor's Opinions Issued"; "Project Higlights."

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img Group of men around table (ddr-densho-393-7)

Seated from left: Sens. Spark Matsunaga and Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Reps. Robert Matsui of Sacramento and Norman Mineta of San Jose. Standing from left: Karl Nobuyuki, Ron Mamiya, Clifford Uyeda, Ronald Ikejiri and John Tateishi. Photo front and Back.

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 68 (July 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-181)

Selected article titles: "Resettlement Program Moves at Steady Pace" (p. 1), "Former Nisei White Sox Bat Boy Pays Team Visit" (p. 2), "'Nebraskan' Hits Douglas on Japanese Americans" (p. 3), "Edgar Rice Burroughs Cites Japanese Americans in Hawaii" (p. 6).

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img Soichi T. Yamamoto (ddr-densho-492-26)

Studio portrait of Soichi T. Yamamoto sitting in front of a backdrop. Written on the front is "Hilo Hawaii / Suit - Made by Mother" in blue ink. Written on the back in the upper left corner is "18 yrs" in blue ink.

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