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doc Letter to Harold Ickes from the Mayor of New York (ddr-densho-67-106)

Letter to Harold Ickes from the Mayor of New York regarding resettlement. The mayor is protesting the resettlement of Japanese Americans to New York. Suggests that there aren't enough police to monitor them and wants every Japanese American in New York to declare their loyalty.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-106/

doc Letter from Harold Ickes to President Roosevelt (ddr-densho-67-87)

Letter from Harold Ickes to President Roosevelt urging the President to rescind orders excluding Japanese Americans from the West Coast. Ickes gives many reasons, including unconstitutionality of detaining American citizens, lack of military necessity and psychological damage to Japanese Americans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-87/

doc Memo to President Roosevelt from Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes (ddr-densho-67-96)

Memo to President Roosevelt from Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes. Ickes expresses concern over the hostile situation that has developed in the camps. He attributes this to the poor way the evacuees have been treated. Ickes also worries that thousands of loyal Japanese have recently turned "angry" and suggests better leadership in the War Relocation …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-96/

img Portrait of Harold Ickes (ddr-njpa-1-711)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Harold Ickes (No. 3,751). US Secretary of the Interior."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-711/

doc Information Bulletin (January 3, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-47)

Tule Lake Center informational bulletin regarding policies implemented as a result of Public Proclamation No. 21. Also includes a message from the Secretary of the Interior, Harold L. Ickes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-47/

doc Ever Loyal, in Spite of Injustices (September 23, 1946) (ddr-densho-56-1167)

The Seattle Daily Times, September 23, 1946, p. 6

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1167/

doc The Newell Star, Extra (October 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-90)

Special publication including the articles "Ickes, Myer Say Tule Lake to Close on or Before Feb. 1, 1946" and "A Statement to the Residents of Tule Lake: Dillon S. Myer."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-90/

doc New Camp for Bad Japs (April 28, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1039)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 28, 1944, p. 17

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1039/

doc Memo Re: General DeWitt's report on the Japanese evacuation (ddr-densho-67-75)

Memo from Francis Biddle to Harold Ickes on DeWitt's Final Report. Biddle informs Ickes that parts of DeWitt's report have been refuted by the Federal Communications Commission. Suggests that the information the government received about ship-to-shore signaling and other sabotage was inaccurate.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-75/

doc U.S. Won't Be Bestial With Jap Americans, Says Ickes (April 13, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1036)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 13, 1944, p. 1

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1036/

doc Ickes 'Beat' Supreme Court On Jap Orders (December 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1087)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 21, 1944, p. 5

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1087/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 78 (February 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-233)

Selected article titles: "Myer Issues Statement on Transfer" (p. 1), "Busy Week Ahead for Relocation Team, Residents" (p. 1), "Ickes to Keep Policies Developed by Myer Intact" (p. 1), "Editorial: Ickes' Assurance, Good" (p. 2), "Several Different Jobs Open at Resort Hotel" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-233/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. 3 No. 110 (May 4, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-266)

Selected article titles: "Gilans Prepare Phoenix Exhibit" (p. 1), "Recreation Commission Supervises Finances" (p. 1), "Bricker Replies to Ickes' Attack" (p. 1), "Ickes Defends Justice" (p. 2), "Nisei in Italy 'Deadly Bunch', Officer Reports" (p. 3), "Many Will Not Return to Coast" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-266/

doc Letter from Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of the Interior, to staff of the War Relocation Authority, December 19, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1680)

Correspondence from Harold L. Ickes to staff of the War Relocation Authority regarding his appreciation for the work of WRA staff in "resettlement" of former incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1682

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1680/

doc Message from Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of the Interior, to center residents, December 29, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1681)

Correspondence from Harold L. Ickes to Center Residents regarding the closure of Relocation Centers, "resettlement," and encouraging relocation in the eastern United States. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1683

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1681/

doc Denson Tribune Bulletin (February 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-144-146)

Selected article titles: "Jerome Center Will be Closed in June: Ickes" (p. 1), "Operations Continuation Emphasized by Whitaker" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-146/

doc Greedy Seek To Keep Nisei Away, Says Ickes (April 4, 1945) (ddr-densho-56-1111)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 4, 1945, p. 7

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1111/

doc Department of the Interior Information Service statement (ddr-densho-275-19)

A statement from Harold L. Ickes regarding transfer of the War Relocation Authority to the control of the Department of the Interior

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-275-19/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 2 (January 6, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-360)

Selected article titles: "Ickes: Freedom Well Earned" (p. 1), "Resident Found Dead Last Night" (p. 1), "City Organizes to Aid Evacuees " (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-360/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 202 (December 30, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-358)

Selected article titles: "Restrictions on Visiting Gets Stiffer" (p. 1), "Citizens May Have Camera" (p. 1), "Ickes Praises Evacuees for Patience, Sacrifice" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-358/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 23 (December 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-366)

Selected article titles: "Supreme Court Upholds Endo Case on Loyalty" (p. 1), "Ickes Says Relocation Program to be Intensified with Coast Reopening" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-366/

doc W.R.A. Shift Called Evasion (February 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1026)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 17, 1944, p. 2

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1026/

doc Denson Tribune Vol. II No. 35 (May 2, 1944) (ddr-densho-144-166)

Selected article titles: "Residents' Vote Status is Clarified" (p. 1), "Ickes Defends W.R.A." (p. 1), "Have Pride in Job Well Done" (p. 2), "Segregation Procedure" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-166/

doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 13 (May 15, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-407)

Selected article titles: "Anti-Japanese By-Laws Adopted by Association" (p. 1), "Ickes Denounces Terroism by Hoodlums Against Japanese" (p. 1), "Shots Fired on Returnee's Home" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-407/

doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 32 (April 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-229)

Selected article titles: "Delayed Draft List Arrives" (p. 1), "Ickes Hits Coast Attitude" (p. 1), "Relocation Officials to Meet in Chicago" (p. 1), "Dies Investigates Japanese Finances" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-229/

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