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22 items
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Funeral procession (ddr-densho-25-4)
Horse-drawn funeral procession for Heiju Iseri of Thomas, Washington.
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Issei-run store (ddr-densho-25-11)
Matahichi and Kisa Iseri ran a small store and berry farm in Thomas, Washington. Matahichi first opened the store in the family's garage shown here.
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Letter to an Issei man from the U.S. Quartermaster General (ddr-densho-25-60)
Mitsuo (Mike) Iseri, son of Matahichi and Kisa Iseri, was killed in action during World War II. As his closest relative, Matahichi Iseri received a letter from the U.S. Quartermaster General of the Army asking him to complete a form entitled "Request for Disposition of Remains," which enabled him to arrange for the funeral of his …
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Correspondence regarding the Northwest District chairmen (ddr-densho-277-167)
A letter from the JACL headquarters requesting information about the Northwest District chairmen previous to 1931.
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Camp worker's paycheck (ddr-densho-25-16)
Mae Iseri was originally from Thomas, Washington, where her parents ran a small store and berry farm. After being held at the Pinedale Assembly Center in California, Mae was detained at the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, where she worked as a physical education teacher. This was her first paycheck, which she never cashed.
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Family portrait (ddr-densho-25-3)
The Iseris were a prominent Japanese American family in the White River Valley. Front (left to right): George, Matahichi, Oscar (in front of Matahichi), Dan, and Kisa holding Carl. Back: Alice, Tom, Mitsuo (Mike), Mun, Masato, and Mae. Matahichi Iseri and his wife, Kisa, started farming in Thomas around 1914. They also ran a small grocery …
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J.Y. Sakamoto Named Head Of Japanese Unit (September 8, 1936) (ddr-densho-56-465)
The Seattle Daily Times, September 8, 1936, p. 4
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 23 (December 7, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-49)
Selected article titles: "FBI chief tells personal stand on evacuation" (p. 1), "Saturday evening post editorial fears strong Nisei tie with Japan" (p. 1), "Delegate-elect Burns names Nisei to be administrative ass't in D.C." (p. 1), "Evacuation claims award procedure explained by gov't" (p. 1), "100th Infantry veterans urge immediate statehood for Hawaii" (p. 2), "Telling …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 40 (May 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-220)
Selected article titles: "Resettlers Apply at Leave Office For Financial Aid" (p. 1), "Treasury Report Made at Co-op Assembly" (p. 1), "U.S.E.S. Cannot Handle Midwest Work Inquiries" (p. 1), "Job Lists Are Posted" (p. 1), "Coal Situation" (p. 1), "Shoe Repair Shop Reopens, New Policies Announced" (p. 2), "Persons Leaving Must Have Photo" (p. 2), "Tule …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 49 (May 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-365)
Selected article titles: "Mess Halls Judged Again. Improvement" (p. 1), "Pegler Writes on Evacuees After Visiting Gila Center" (p. 1), "Procedure to Obtain Shoes is Changed Again. Thousands of Previous Applications Returned" (p. 1), "A Big Day is Planned: Co-op Invites Everyone to Grand Picnic on May 23" (p. 3), "Return Confiscated Goods at Granada" (p. …
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They Work for Victory: The Story of Japanese Americans and the War Effort (ddr-densho-483-137)
Pamphlet on Nisei in the United States during World War II. Includes photograph.
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 20 (August 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-270)
Selected article titles: "Excellent Opportunity Offered to Five Girls" (p. 1), "Interviews Students" (p. 1), "Information Centers at 608, 1308, 1804, 2508" (p. 1), "Now is the Time to Relocate" (p. 1), "Chicago Area Relocation: Many Opportunities Open" (p. 2), "Please Claim Immediately" (p. 2).
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 34 (August 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-30)
Selected article titles: "Identification Tags to be Issued" (p. 1), "Beauties Entered" (p. 1), "Shirrell Promises New Regulations" (p. 1), "Hold Conclave on Advanced Education" (p. 1), "Sickness Prevention Week" (p. 1), "Moon Eclipse Tonight" (p. 1), "Social Welfare Located in 1608" (p. 2), "Thirteen Tuleans to Leave for Japan" (p. 3), "Co-op Discussion Group Meets" …
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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 17 (November 11, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-16)
Selected article titles: "Two Chosen Delegates to JACL Meet" (p. 1), "Hospital Workers Receive September Pay" (p. 1), "Stafford in S.L. To Seek Reason For Coal Delay" (p. 1), "Nisei, Kibei for Army School Sought by Placement Office" (p. 1), "Buy War Bonds, Residents Advised" (p. 1), "Relocation Faces Lull Till Winter Quarter Begins" (p. 1), …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. 7 (July 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-318)
Selected article titles: "No Change in WRA Policy -- Meyer. Dispatch Interviews New National Chief" (p. 1), "Total Colonists, 9166: 'White Zone' Men Next" (p. 1), "Notify Tule Lake Address to Your Bank" (p. 1), "Diet Stations for Kids Open" (p. 4), "Red Cross Training Class to Open Here" (p. 4), "Writers to Form Literary Group" …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 13 (April 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-194)
Selected article titles: "Operation of Private Business Prohibited" (p. 1), "Ige is Sentenced 20 Days in Klamath Jail" (p. 1), "Federal Job Applicants" (p. 1), "Evacuation Denounced by Judge Denman: is Overruled by Majority Vote of U.S. Circuit Court" (p. 1), "Penalties Governing Law Violations in W.R.A. Centers" (p. 1), "Sacto Agent Seeking Cars" (p. 1), …
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Book of 70th Anniversary of Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-446-455)
The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary coincided with the 100th Anniversary of the Japanese Christian Mission in North America. This book traces the history of JCC within the larger setting of national and local events, and some of the photos and narratives may be of interest. Ai Chih Tsai was pastor at JCC from 1948 to …
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70th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-53)
The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary book traces the history of JCC within the context of national and local events.