2011 items
2011 items
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George Yamada Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1000-187-21)
First encounters with Japanese Americans from Hawaii
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 23 No. 7 (August 17, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-33)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Regiment Deactivated After Ceremonies in Hawaii" (p. 1), "Two-Thirds of U.S. Citizens Believe False Reports of Espionage by U.S. Japanese" (p. 1), "Disciples of Christ Demand Legisltation to Repay Evacuees" (p. 3), "Japanese Canadians Deported Under Government Program" (p. 8), "Racial Housing Bans Will Be Studied in L.A." (p. 8).
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 11 (March 17, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-11)
Selected article titles: "Propose Compromise Plan to Speed Claims Payments. Celler Bill Would Permit Justice Department to Offer Three-Fourths of Loss Claims" (p. 1), "Persons of Japanese Descent Now Comprise 40 Per Cent of Population of Hawaii Islands" (p. 3), "Maturity of Nisei Americans Since Evacuation Noted by Writer in 'Frontier' Article" (p. 5).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 14 (April 10, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-14)
Selected article titles: "Elks membership storm smolders" (p. 1), "Descendants in U.S. Negro" (p. 1), "Nisei prof criticizes American attitudes about environment" (p. 1), "Hawaii judge overturns divorce law requiring one-year residency in state" (p. 1), "U.S. Supreme Court accepts plea over voter literacy requirement" (p. 3), "Brazilians quit Mexico for Cuba" (p. 3).
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 41 No. 4 (July 22, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-29)
Selected article titles: "Civil rights legislation being studied by House subcommittee endorsed by JACL, particular Nisei interest emphasized" (p. 1), "Appellate court reverses strandee cases dismissed by Hawaii federal district judge" (p. 3), "Idea of lump-sum payment for every evacuee, as provided in latest Hillings Bill, favored by JACLers since 1942" (p. 8).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 59, Vol. 9 (August 28, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-35)
Selected article titles: "Police Department Acknowledges Use of Anti-Nisei Epithet Offensive" (p.1), "'No on 14' Funds Solicited through 20,000 Buttons" (p.1), "League of Women Voters Back Up 'No'" (p.1), "U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Rights Case Appeal Opening Day" (p.1), "Racial Equality of Hawaii Seen as Part-Myth" (p.3).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 59, Vol. 5 (July 31, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-31)
Selected article titles: "Kido's 36-Year Leadership in JACL Commemorated" (p.1, 4), "Naturalized Citizen Wife of Serviceman in Hawaii Denied Voter Registration" (p.1), "Defeat of Prop. 14 Principle Agenda Item for NC-WNDC" (p.1), "Nisei Teacher Pilots Training Class Among Youngsters in N.Y.'s Harlem" (p.1), "Immigration Legislation" (p.2).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 25 (June 18, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-25)
Selected article titles: "History Project: Issei Railroaders in the Rockies" (p.1), "Tanno Laborers May Be Sent Home in Two Weeks: Wirtz" (p.1), "JACL Youth Survey among Chapters On" (p.1), "Supreme Court Decisions" (p.2), "Accent on Youth" (p.2), "Low Voter Registration in Hawaii May Bring in U.S. Registrars" (p.3).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 2 (January 8, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-2)
Selected article titles: "Prop. 14 Upheld in First Test at Orange County" (p.1), "President Johnson Outlines His Thoughts of Great Society" (p.1-2), "California Braceros No More-Growers Uncertain about Future" (p.1), "San Francisco Main Port for Issei Emigres" (p.3), "Preparation Needed to Cope with Japanese Visitors to Hawaii" (p.3).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 98, No. 11 (March 23, 1984) (ddr-pc-56-11)
Selected article titles: "Mondale finds weak support among Asians" (p. 1), "Enthusiasm burgeons in Hawaii for Reagan-Bush re-election" (p. 1), "Nakashima named state vice chair for Reagan-Bush campaign" (p. 2), "One ancestry, two nationalities: Nikkei women share experiences in workshop" (p. 3), "Higashimoto survey: Assimilation of Japanese and Japanese Americans" (p. 8).
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Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 150 (August 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-306)
Selected article titles: "Casualties to Date" (p. 1), "Full Names on Letters Asked" (p. 1), "Hirabayashi Marriage Told" (p. 1), "Hawaii Lawyer Lauds Japanese" (p. 1), "40% Dislike West Coast" (p. 2), "Butte: 14 Plead Guilty of Gambling" (p. 3), "Tofu Factory to Open Again" (p. 3), "Residents Guilty on Theft Charge" (p. 3).
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Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 8 (April 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-299)
Selected article titles: "Supreme Court Advice Asked in Endo Case" (p. 1), "5 Former Residents of Hawaii Leave Topaz to Join Relatives" (p. 1), "Nisei ERC Use Mooted. Stimson Explains Placing of Draftees in Inactive Status" (p. 2), "Calif. Alien Land Law Changes Proposed" (p. 2), "Evacuation is Propaganda News for Japan, Nash" (p. 2).
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Halla Pai Huhm posing in Korean dress (ddr-njpa-2-440)
Caption on reverse: "TO BE HONORED: Miss Halla Huhm, of the Halla Huhn Korean Dance Studio, will be given a award of merit sent by the Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea, for her work in promoting Korean culture in Hawaii. The Korean Consul will present the award in a ceremony on April 1."
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Bombing of Pearl Harbor (ddr-densho-37-768)
Original caption: Naval photograph documenting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii which initiated US participation in World War II. Navy's caption: The terrific explosion of the destroyer USS SHAW when her magazine exploded after being bombed by Japanese aircraft in the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, 12/07/1941
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Maynard Horiuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-229)
Female. Born August 8, 1925, in Vallejo, California. Due to father's career as a prominent Navy admiral, moved frequently while growing up, living in Hawaii, Cuba, California, China and Japan. Worked as an editor for the military in Washington, D.C., and Japan. While in Japan, met future husband, Lucius Horiuchi. Presently lives in Sonoma, California.
Narrator Maurice H. Yamasato
Nisei male. Born June 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru. Parents had originally immigrated to Peru from Okinawa, Japan. During World War II, removed with family to Crystal City internment camp, Texas. After leaving Crystal City, moved to Kauai, Hawaii. Established a successful career as an architect.
Narrator Arthur Nishimoto
Nisei male. Born August 28, 1923, in Honolulu, Hawaii. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, volunteered for the army and served in Europe with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. After discharge, was called back to active duty and served with the U.S. Counterintelligence Corps in Japan.
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Article about Maki Akagi (ddr-njpa-5-145)
Translation of article: Ms. Maki Akagi, teacher for 35 years, oldest teacher in Honolulu, is retiring. Last Sunday, a farewell party was thrown for Maki Akagi, who worked for Kaimuki Japanese school for the past 20 years. She is the wife of Mr. Takezo Akagi, and she came to Hawaii after teaching in the Saha district, …
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Atami Ueno Interview (ddr-one-7-17)
Nisei female. Born March 27, 1927, in Ola'a, Hawaii. Grew up in Ola'a until family moved to Hawaii just before World War II. Attended high school and college during in Japan and then had to work a factory to support the war effort. Witnessed the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Worked for the military government in Japan, …
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Izumi Hirano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-317)
Kibei male. Born February 25, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii. At the age of four, moved to Japan, where family operated a farm. Attended school in Japan during World War II. Was in school in Hiroshima when the United States dropped the atomic bomb in 1945. Survived the bombing along with mother and brother. In 1949, returned …
Narrator Ramsay Yosuke Mori
Nisei male. Born February 23, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan. Moved with parents to Hawaii at a young age, and grew up in Honolulu, where family held a prominent position in the community. Just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, parents received a phone call from Japan, which was tapped by the FBI. The U.S. government …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 30 No. 16 (April 22, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-16)
Selected article titles: "More Nisei Witnesses Face House Contempt Charges in Hawaii Communism Inquiry" (p. 1), "McCarren Omnibus Bill Will Erase Race Restrictions from Nation's Immigration Laws" (p. 1), "Ennis Reveals 3-Point JACL Program to Expedite Claims. Seek Acceleration, Simplification of Claims Adjudication" (p. 1), "Hail Issei Integrity as 120 Complete Citizenship Course" (p. 7).
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 21 (June 2, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-22)
Selected article titles: "Employment Outlook Improves For Japanese Americans in Hawaii as Result of War" (p. 1), "Nisei Soldier Rescued After Six Months as War Prisoner" (p. 1), "California Assembly Passes Bill to Lower Issei Licenses" (p. 2), "Assembly Acts to Repeal Ban Against Chinese, Mongolians" (p. 3), "Survivor of A-Bomb Attack Tells of War Experiences" …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 26 (July 7, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-27)
Selected article titles: "'Guilt by Association' Policy in Deportation of Japanese Alien Protested by JACL" (p. 1), "TV Station Chief Expresses Regrets Over Film Feature Showing Nisei as Traitors" (p. 1), "Hawaii Adult Education Heads May Ask Ford Foundation for Citizenship Training Funds" (p. 2), "Justice Department Rules Internees Ineligible to File for Evacuation Loss Claims" …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 12 (March 26, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-12)
Selected article titles: "Federal Judge Goodman Rules for Restoration of Citizen Rights to Renunciant Group" (p. 1), "Legion Commander in Colorado Condemns Refusal of Denver Cemetery to Bury Nisei Hero" (p. 1), "Hawaii Court Verdict Raises Question of Fair Representation Of Racial Groups on Juries" (p. 2), "Floyd Schmoe Plans to Build Home for Hiroshima Family" …