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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 24 (December 15, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-50)

Selected article titles: "As General Stilwell Honored a Nisei Hero" (p. 1), "WRA Director Says Prejudice Dies as Public Has Facts" (p. 1), "Hunger, Filth, Cold Greet First Group of Repatriates From U.S. to Land in Japan" (p. 2), "Issei Petition Congress For American Citizenship Rights" (p. 3), "1500 Voluntary Repatriates Leave Tule Lake Center for …

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img Yokohama Station Hospital (ddr-csujad-38-525)

Photographed are U.S. soldier patients, including George Nobuo Naohara. It was taken when George Naohara was transferred to a station hospital in Yokohama, Japan. The caption reads: Yokohama Station Hospital. Title from caption. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Letters from Naoji and Kenjiro Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 23, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-152)

Contains two letters and an envelope. The letters are written by brothers of Seiichi Okine in Hiroshima, Japan, Naoji and Kenjiro Okine. Both letters are enclosed in an envelope and mailed by Masao Okine who is stationed in Japan as a U.S. Army soldier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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img Billy Rose and Eleanor Holm arrive at Haneda Air Base (ddr-densho-299-59)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1140. 13 Feb 49 / The Billy Rose's arrive in Tokyo, Japan: / Mr. and Mrs. Billy Rose (New York, NY) / theatrical producer, are greeted by / occupation personnel as they step from / a plane at Haneda Air Base, Tokyo, / Japan, shortly after their arrival from / the states. Mrs. …

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img Refugees inspecting rubble from their homes (ddr-densho-299-42)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-48-5384. 1 July 48 / Aftermath of quake in Japan: / In Morita, Japan, one of the Southern / sea towns hit hardest by the quake / which struck without warning, Japanese / return to their once proud city with / little to look forward to. The quake / which struck on 28 …

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img Bando family in Manchuria (ddr-densho-494-41)

Photograph of the Densaburo (Muraki) Bando with his three children, Takahashi Bando, Tadao Bando, and Katsumi Bando. Caption on website: "Brother in Manchuria / After the Russo-Japanese War (1905), Japan took over Russia's influence in Manchuria. To exploit the badly needed resources Japan needed from Manchuria, it sent Japanese citizens to colonize the area. One of …

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vh Paul Yamazaki Interview (ddr-densho-1000-507)

Sansei male. Born April 17, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shortly afterward, moved with parents to Hiroshima, Japan, where father worked with the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission. Returned from Japan and grew up in Los Angeles, California, where father was a physician. Moved to San Francisco to attend San Francisco State, joined the Asian American Political Alliance, …

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vh Kanji Sahara Interview (ddr-densho-1000-448)

Issei male. Born April 4, 1934, in Hiroshima, Japan, while mother and older siblings were visiting Japan for an extended period. Came to the United States at a few months old, and grew up in the Uptown area of Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the …

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vh Kimi Wakabayashi Interview (ddr-densho-1006-3)

Issei female. Born March 27, 1912, in Binmanji, Japan. Grew up and married in Japan, before immigrating with husband to Canada in 1931, eventually settling in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Raised family in Saskatoon, working in fabric store established by husband. City street named in honor of the Wakabayashi family's contributions to the city over the years.

(This …

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 28 (April 6, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-195)

"Ex-Seattleite, Now Spokane Farmer Heads for Japan via Airplane" (p. 1), "Evacuation Claims Queries, Replies" (p. 1), ""Army Day' in Our City to be Saturday, April 9; Military Display Booked" (p. 1).

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img Fuyokai members in front of four columns (ddr-densho-45-3)

In 1925, twelve women formed the Fuyokai, which is Japanese for "Hibiscus Club." Their goal was to support Japanese American students and develop an understanding of "the highest ideals of Japan and America."

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img Interior, Chop Suey House restaurant (ddr-densho-167-85)

Pictured is Yukio Kuroishi, son of proprietors Iwao and Nao Kuroishi. They were in Japan at the start of World War II, and they sent Yukio a telegram transferring ownership of the restaurant.

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 10 (February 2, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-177)

""This is Your Seattle, in Music and Art' to be YW Course" (p. 1), "Kaneko Cites JACL's Work; Eyes Members" (p. 1), "60 Day Visit to Japan May Be Okay Soon" (p. 1).

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 14 (February 11, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-86)

"Radio-Telephone Service to Japan is Resumed. SCAP Approves Oversea Calls; Wires Cleared for Service" (pg. 1), "Urges Anti-Lynching Bill "with Teeth in it'. Masaoka Cites Violent Acts Against Nisei" (pg. 1)

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 43 (June 20, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-31)

"156 Families Told to Quit Yesler Low-Rent Project" (p. 1), "U.S. Commerce Department Accepts Applications from Businessmen for Permits to Visit Japan" (p. 1), "Masaoka Hits Bias Problem from "Front" (p. 1).

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 35 (May 9, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-21)

"Cites Remarkable Health Gain in Japan" (p. 1), "Jackson St. Council Starts Clean-Up Push" (p. 1), "Picks Nisei Girl May Day Queen" (p. 1) "It's Hot Price for Hot Bath" (p. 4).

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 20 (March 9, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-187)

"Journal Editorial Backs Judd Bill" (p. 1), "Farmers Invited to Claims Talk" (p. 1), "Nisei in Japan May Win Priority" (p. 1), "State House Passes FEPC Bill; Legislation Goes to Langlie" (p. 2).

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 64 (September 9, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-52)

""Mac' Told to K.O. Japan's War-Making Industries; Allied Council Chairman Attacks Soviet Obstruction" (p. 1), "Nisei Demand End of Japan Nationality" (p. 1), "GI-Japanese Bride Reports Help Naturalization Push" (p. 4).

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img Shozo Makino (ddr-njpa-4-1002)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Final day of Japan-America swimming competition. 1, Makino, who took first place in the 1500-meter and recorded a new Japanese lap time record in the 1000-meter."

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doc Article about Chiyomi Furukawa (ddr-njpa-5-646)

Translation of article: As an amateur singer, Chiyomi Furukawa won the grand prize in the 4th Amateur Song Contest. She went to Japan in May of 1940 and studied music under Matsuki Hayashi.

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img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-434)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri and Shiuko Sakai standing next to a statue in Kyoto. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto, Japan/1 March 1947/S. SAKAI/&/Yo TAJIRI."

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img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-296)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard Acadia en route to Japan. Passengers on deck are an unidentified woman seated in deck chair with Ella Thomas standing by chair, wearing plaid shirt.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 35 No. 21 (November 21, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-47)

Selected article titles: "Position of strandees in Japan clarified by attorneys, urge immediate action as new McCarran law tightens entry" (p. 1) "Two alleged Nisei Reds described as 'warm blooded Americans'" (p. 2).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 83, No. 4 (July 23, 1976) (ddr-pc-48-29)

Selected article titles: "JACLers Helping Idaho Flood Victims" (p. 1), "National Council Narrative: 3rd Day Highlights: Reports, Resolutions" (pp. 1-3), and "A Nisei in Japan: 'The 4th' on the 5th" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 83, No. 10 (September 3, 1976) (ddr-pc-48-35)

Selected article titles: "Inouye Career Hits Low Ebb" (p. 1), "Japan Finally Clears WW2 Debts" (p. 1), "Biennium Afterthoughts" (pp. 1, 3), and "Dr. Hubert Phillips, 91: Protested Evacuation in 1942" (p. 4).

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