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Power of attorney form for the North American Times (ddr-densho-381-130)
doc Power of attorney form for the North American Times (ddr-densho-381-130)
A photocopy of a power of attorney form granting Takami Hibiya the ability operate, manage, and control the North American Times newspaper business.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-130/
Takami Hibya's business card (ddr-densho-381-129)
doc Takami Hibya's business card (ddr-densho-381-129)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-129/
Takami Hibiya's personal history statement (ddr-densho-381-131)
doc Takami Hibiya's personal history statement (ddr-densho-381-131)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-131/
Takami and Yoshi Hibiya pose in front of a building (ddr-densho-381-181)
img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya pose in front of a building (ddr-densho-381-181)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-181/
Takami and Yoshi Hibiya at an event (ddr-densho-381-192)
img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya at an event (ddr-densho-381-192)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-192/
Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-190)
img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-190)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-190/
Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-191)
img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-191)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-191/
Name check for Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-137)
doc Name check for Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-137)
A history of Takami Hibiya's family, education, employment, and community activities.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-137/
Takami Hibiya leaves for Seattle (ddr-densho-381-179)
img Takami Hibiya leaves for Seattle (ddr-densho-381-179)
Takami poses with a car, likely departing from Chicago, Illinois to Seattle, Washington for a position at the North American Post.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-179/
Investigative report of Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-138)
doc Investigative report of Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-138)
A previously confidential federal investigation of Takami Hibiya's history, family, and American loyalty.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-138/
Letter from Takami Hibiya to the Board of United States Civil Service Examiners (ddr-densho-381-156)
doc Letter from Takami Hibiya to the Board of United States Civil Service Examiners (ddr-densho-381-156)
Takami Hibiya writes to the Board of United States Civil Service Examiners to inquire if there are openings in overseas or domestic work specializing in Japanese affairs.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-156/
Takami Hibiya's speech notes (ddr-densho-381-168)
doc Takami Hibiya's speech notes (ddr-densho-381-168)
Speech notes giving the history and organization of The North American Post, including an explanation of Japanese written language structure, the purpose of the paper, and the changing need for a Japanese language newspaper.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-168/
Takami Hibiya suspended leave clearance form (ddr-densho-381-143)
doc Takami Hibiya suspended leave clearance form (ddr-densho-381-143)
Leave form with a notation from Robert K. Thurber. stating that J.B. (possibly Captain John Hall) does not recommend Takami for leave from the Minidoka camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-143/
Hibiya family pose for a family portrait (ddr-densho-381-182)
img Hibiya family pose for a family portrait (ddr-densho-381-182)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-182/
Certificate of appreciation awarded to Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-132)
doc Certificate of appreciation awarded to Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-132)
A certificate of appreciation for Takami Hibiya's service with the United States strategic bombing survey in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-132/
Certificate of Appreciation from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (ddr-densho-381-194)
img Certificate of Appreciation from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (ddr-densho-381-194)
A certificate of appreciation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, commending Takami Hibiya on his efforts to develop and strengthen relations between the "United States and Japan, as well as between Americans and Japanese within... [his] community."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-194/
Takami Hibiya's United States citizen of Japanese ancestry form (ddr-densho-381-135)
doc Takami Hibiya's United States citizen of Japanese ancestry form (ddr-densho-381-135)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-135/
Letter from Harold S. Fistere to Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-147)
doc Letter from Harold S. Fistere to Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-147)
Harold S. Fistere writes to Takami Hibiya to inform him that the War Relocation Authority has some articles of contraband belonging to him. The letter gives instructions on how to retrieve the articles and what will happen if the articles are not claimed.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-147/
Seal of the Emperor of Japan (ddr-densho-381-169)
img Seal of the Emperor of Japan (ddr-densho-381-169)
Captions: Translation The Emperor of Japan confers upon the American, Takami Hibiya, for his distinguished service, The Order of the Rising Sun, Fifth Class (Gold and Silver Rays) Emperor's seal applied at the Imperial Palace on November 3, 1981 (Showa 56) Seal of the Emperor of Japan November 3, 1981 (Showa 56) Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-169/
Janet Hibiya's individual record (ddr-densho-381-176)
doc Janet Hibiya's individual record (ddr-densho-381-176)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-176/
Takami Hibiya's indefinite leave card (ddr-densho-381-121)
doc Takami Hibiya's indefinite leave card (ddr-densho-381-121)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-121/
Takami Hibiya's individual record (ddr-densho-381-133)
doc Takami Hibiya's individual record (ddr-densho-381-133)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-133/
Takami Hibiya's birth certificate (ddr-densho-381-120)
doc Takami Hibiya's birth certificate (ddr-densho-381-120)
First certified copy of Takami Hibiya's birth certificate.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-120/
Work release notice from the Florence Walne Navy Language School (ddr-densho-381-136)
doc Work release notice from the Florence Walne Navy Language School (ddr-densho-381-136)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-136/
Interpreter for foreign leaders job advertisement (ddr-densho-381-149)
doc Interpreter for foreign leaders job advertisement (ddr-densho-381-149)
A press release advertising that the United States Department of State is hiring interpreters for foreign leaders in a variety of languages. On verso are handwritten notes about unemployment compensation, probably in Takami Hibiya's handwriting.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-149/
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