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doc Series of memos regarding the Japanese in Hawaii (ddr-densho-67-65)

Series of memos regarding the Japanese in Hawaii. Memo 1: from Frank Knox to President Roosevelt. He suggests that proper action against the Japanese in Hawaii is not being taken and urges the President to look into the matter. Memo 2: Henry Stimson to President Roosevelt. Assures the President that the situation is under control -- …

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doc Japanese Plot in Hawaii Seen (September 21, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-509)

The Seattle Daily Times, September 21, 1941, p. 7

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doc 13 Hawaii Nisei women assume duties in Japan (ddr-csujad-49-179)

Newspaper article titled, "13 Hawaii Nisei Women Assume Duties in Japan." An item from: pages 94-95 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_061_02

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doc Anti-Japanese Feeling Briaks [Breaks] out in Hawaii (ddr-csujad-19-89)

An issue of a newspaper, "The Christian Science monitor," vol. 35, no. 225 (August 29, 1943) describes the upsurge of anti-Japanese sentiment, and discusses rising racism and criticism towards Japanese people in Hawaii. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_02-31_07

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img Samuel Wilder King signing the Hawaii State Constitution (ddr-njpa-2-555)

Caption on reverse: "HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION SIGNED TODAY: Comleted after 79 days of labor by 63 island delegates to the constitutional convention, Hawaii's state constitution was formally signed shortly before noon today by 61 delegates in the throne room of Iolani Palace. Shown inspecting the historical document are, left to right: John K Lai, Hebden Porteus, …

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img Miss Hawaii being interviewed on a baseball field (ddr-njpa-2-835)

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img University of Hawaii regent holding hat and lei (ddr-njpa-2-1179)

Caption on reverse: "From: News Bureau, UNITED AIR LINES, W. F. McGuire, 8-1811. UNIVERSITY REGENTS: University of Hawaii Regents Philip E. Spalding and Hung Wai Ching left Monday evening by United Air Lines to interview candidates for the university presidency. They plan to return in early November. (United Air Lines Photo.)"

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img Judging committee for a University of Hawaii contest (ddr-njpa-2-184)

Caption on reverse: "HOMECOMING SONG CONTEST: A song writing contest is one of several features of the University of Hawaii homecoming day, Nov. 6. Cash prizes totalling $175 have been offered by Mrs. Thelma Reeder, an alumna and a teacher at the Manoa Housing school. Board of judges pictured, seated, left to right, are: Mrs. Reeder, …

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img Photograph and short article regarding a Hawaii secretary (ddr-njpa-2-1075)

Article title: "Local Girl Vies For National Secretary Title"

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img Miss Hawaii 1961 posing with trophy and crown (ddr-njpa-2-998)

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img Miss Hawaii pageant winner and two runners up (ddr-njpa-2-388)

Caption on reverse: "MISS HAWAII AND RUNNERS-UP: Miss Claire Heen, chosen Miss Hawaii of 1951 at the Miss Hawaii pageant at the 49th State Fair last night, is shown at center. Miss Gloria Kanemura (left) and Miss Joan Scott were runners-up in that order. All three are leaving Sunday by United Airlines for New York City …

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img Miss Hawaii looking at the Lincoln Memorial statue (ddr-njpa-2-838)

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doc News release from First National Bank of Hawaii (ddr-njpa-2-48)

News release announcing election of three new directors of First National Bank of Hawaii

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doc Certificate from State of Hawaii House of Representatives (ddr-densho-422-410)

Presented to Henri and Tomoye Takahashi in honor of the dedication of a mural and opening of the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Nisei Community Hall in San Francisco

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img Nisei man poses by Akaka Falls Park sign (ddr-densho-363-226)

On the island of Hawaii. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.

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img Nisei man poses by Akaka Falls Park sign (ddr-densho-363-227)

On the island of Hawaii. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.

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img Sulphur Banks (ddr-densho-363-225)

On the island on Hawaii. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.

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img Hisato Ichimada and daughter wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-115)

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img Kocho Otani and his wife wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-1895)

Caption on reverse: "ARCHBISHOP OTANI HERE: Archbishop Kocho Otani of the Otani-ha Higashi Hongwanji and Lady Otani arrived in Honolulu this morning at 9 aboard the Matson liner Lurline from Los Angeles for a 10-day stay in the islands before resuming their trip back to Japan on the APL liner President Wilson on Mar. 7. They …

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img A Honolulu Chamber of Commerce treasurer reading at his desk (ddr-njpa-2-241)

Caption on front: NEW CHAMBER TREASURER - James K. C. Doo, past president of Commerce, was elected chamber treasurer for 1955 by the b ... Directors at a meeting held Thursday. Mr. Doo, a partner ... Yat Loy Co., is shown reading Building Honolulu, official history of the chamber. (Camera Hawaii photo)."

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img Two women looking at a Honolulu Symphony brochure (ddr-njpa-2-567)

Caption on reverse: "LOOK WHAT'S COMING UP! Long-time Honolulu Symphony volunteers Mrs. Hugo Kortschak, Sr., (left), and Mrs. A. Menefoglio look over the star-studded line-up of artists to be featured during the Symphony's coming 1960-61 season. Six artists such as Glenn Gould, pianist, and David Abel, violinist, will solo with the Symphony Orchestra, George Barati directing, …

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img A librarian shows a book to a Honolulu businessman and politician (ddr-njpa-2-464)

Caption on reverse: "CITIZENSHIP WEEK EXHIBIT AT IOLANI PALACE: A display of records telling the story of early naturalization in Hawaii is now on exhibit in the hallway on the second floor of Iolani Palace in observance of Citizenship Week, which opened here yesterday. Above is Miss Maude Jones, librarian of the public archives, who is …

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img Surgery patient with a nurse at Kuakini Hospital (ddr-njpa-2-637)

Caption on reverse: "'BLUE BABY' OPERATION: George Lum, 20, of 2463 Kuhio avenue, who recently underwent the first successful 'Blue Baby' operation in Hawaii, is shown with Miss Fumie Matsumoto, head nurse of the surgical floor at the Kuakini General hospital.--(Hawaii Times photo)."

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img Esther Williams and Ben Gage with beauty contest winners (ddr-njpa-1-2404)

Caption on reverse: "Williams and hubby pose with U.H. beauty queens: Screen actress Esther Williams and her husband, Ben Gage, presented trophies and bouquets to the six co-eds corwned as queens of the University of Hawai'i's 1950 Ka Palapala beauty contest at Andrews outdoor theater. With Miss Williams and her husband in the foreground, the Ka …

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img Flower cultivation (ddr-densho-363-229)

Flower cultivation on Hawaii possibly orchids. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.

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