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Letter to Dorothy Takechi from Florence Hellman regarding Tolan Committee report and other secondary sources (ddr-densho-356-835)
doc Letter to Dorothy Takechi from Florence Hellman regarding Tolan Committee report and other secondary sources (ddr-densho-356-835)
Letter to Dorothy Takechi, Chairman of the Amache Young Women's Christian Association from Florence Hellman, Chief Bibliography and Librarian at the Library of Congress. The letter is in response to an inquiry about procuring copy(s) of the Tolan Committee report(s). The letter provides full titles and pricing for copies of the hearings and reports and provides …
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Japanese Students Club (ddr-densho-45-1)
img Japanese Students Club (ddr-densho-45-1)
Members of the Japanese Students Club pose in front of the clubhouse fireplace. The Japanese Students Club (JSC) was the precursor of the current UW Nikkei Alumni Association at the University of Washington. The JSC was started in the early 1920s. Japanese Americans were excluded from the Greek-system fraternities because of their Japanese ancestry. In response …
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Kimitomo Mushakoji speaking at a German naval leader's funeral (ddr-njpa-4-1127)
img Kimitomo Mushakoji speaking at a German naval leader's funeral (ddr-njpa-4-1127)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei photo, International News. February 4, 1937. Naval funeral for former president of Japan-Germany Association. (Berlin) Domei. The president of the Japan-Germany Associate, Governor of Japan Educational Association and General of Naval Service Veterans, General [?] passed away on January 4th. On the 8th in his hometown a big naval funeral was …
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Bussei review, vol. 2, no. 8 (Jan. 11, 1944): pages 1-14 (ddr-csujad-38-358)
doc Bussei review, vol. 2, no. 8 (Jan. 11, 1944): pages 1-14 (ddr-csujad-38-358)
New year's edition of "Bussei review"published on January 11, 1944, at the Poston camp in Arizona. It is published by Poston III Young Buddhist Association (YBA) which is affiliated with the Buddhist Church of America. It contains pages 1-14. Pages 15-16 are found in item: csudh_nao_0418. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 7. See …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-358/
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 22 (November 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-186)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 22 (November 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-186)
Selected article titles: "Biddle Talks to Bar Association About Japanese" (p. 1), "Evacuee Release Policy of WRA Questioned by News Reporter" (p. 1), "Police Department Warns All Drivers" (p. 1), "Report 'Smokey' Stoves to Thorne" (p. 1), "Christian Science Monitor: Devotes Articles on Manzanar" (p. 1), "New Supervisor Tells of Marked Change in Co-op" (p. 1), …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-186/
Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 19 (June 19, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1251)
doc Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 19 (June 19, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1251)
Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, grievances of camouflage net workers, paychecks, Father's Day events, parent-teacher association, "visitor house," an editorial on New York nisei, and the feature "Win, Place, and Show." See this object in the California …
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The Companies of the Damned (ddr-densho-1007-1830)
doc The Companies of the Damned (ddr-densho-1007-1830)
This article describes the treatment experienced by German, Japanese, and Italian men who served in the American army during World War II. These men were suspected of being disloyal, removed from combat, and labeled as subversives and Axis aliens. The article also goes into detail about a mutiny at Camp Hale in Colorado as a result …
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Case file for Keizaburo Koyama. Page 2 of 4. (ddr-one-5-170)
doc Federal Bureau of Investigation Case file for Keizaburo Koyama. Page 2 of 4. (ddr-one-5-170)
Photocopy of a declassified file on Keizaburo Koyama by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This page goes into greater detail the reasoning for interning Koyama. The FBI has labeled the Fatherland Society as "one of the most aggressive and active of the Japanese nationalist organizations...It's members are selected by reason of their intense loyalty and belief …
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Narrator Dale Minami

Sansei male. Born in Los Angeles, California on October 13, 1946, and grew up in Gardena, California. Received B.A. in Political Science from University of Southern California, graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1968. Received J.D., 1971, from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California. Mr. Minami was a co-founder of the …
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Franco-Japanese Author Exchange dinner (ddr-njpa-1-33)
img Franco-Japanese Author Exchange dinner (ddr-njpa-1-33)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Franco-Japanese Author Exchange. De Croisset Invited to the Koyokan. (Tokyo) August 3, 1934. A round-table discussion was held at the Koyokan on the night of the 2nd between a French author who came to Japan because he intends to make it the subject of a play and Japanese dramatists and kabuki actors. …
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Ko Nakatani Yukio sogi kinen [Commemorative photograph for the late Yukio Nakatani's funeral] (ddr-csujad-25-336)
img Ko Nakatani Yukio sogi kinen [Commemorative photograph for the late Yukio Nakatani's funeral] (ddr-csujad-25-336)
A group photograph of the attendees of Yukio Nakatani's funeral held at a Buddhist temple. The photograph is taken on August 23, 1937 by "Aiko," a photo studio in Seattle, Washington. Funeral flowers are offered by: Yamaguchi Prefecture Association, Holiness Church, Kamejiro Yuasa, Yoshihito Yuasa, Shigezaburo Fukuhara, Fumikichi Okazaki, Sadao Nakatani, Cannery Workers, and others. See …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-336/
An Oral History with John Yukio Mori (ddr-csujad-29-2)
av An Oral History with John Yukio Mori (ddr-csujad-29-2)
A Sansei and conscientious objector to the Vietnam war discusses alternate service as partner in Amerasia Bookstore, a nonprofit organization serving Los Angeles's Little Tokyo; activities in Young Buddhist Association; parent's reaction to his current life-style; and long term effect of World War II incarceration. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese Oral History Project …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 24 of 26. (ddr-one-5-146)
doc U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 24 of 26. (ddr-one-5-146)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 98b - 102b of 111. Koyama continues to answer "No" to all questions regarding his or family involvement in foreign governments or their military. He also states that he has never aided an …
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General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 17, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-102)
doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 17, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-102)
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League meeting. Includes reports on profits from recent benefit shows, donations, and a request from the national headquarters that the Monterey Peninsula JACL reconsider its decision to drop out of the national chapter. Members vote in favor of remaining a part of the National Council and the Northern …
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Clipping regarding Eiko Maeda, an international women's assocation leader (ddr-njpa-4-986)
img Clipping regarding Eiko Maeda, an international women's assocation leader (ddr-njpa-4-986)
Caption on front [translation]: "Eiko Maeda. 1. International Women's Assocation Councilor; 2. Kyoto; 3. July 1897; 4. Kyoto, Domei-Sha Girls' School; 5. Kobe, Kamitsutsui, 6th chome, 4-1; 6. Nagauta music, Japanese music, Western music; 7. As the International Women's Association Councilor and a member of the Kobe Women's Club, she is active in different relations with …
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Card from 307 YBA to Mitzi Naohara, March 24, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-369)
doc Card from 307 YBA to Mitzi Naohara, March 24, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-369)
An invitation card to farewell social for Hideko Mayeda and Frank G. Tanaka sponsored by 307 Young Buddhist Association (YBA) held at 307 Mess Hall in the Poston camp in Arizona at 7:30 PM on March 24, 1945. It was sent to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara incarcerated at the Poston camp. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook …
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Ko Tanaka Makoto tsuitokai kinen [Memorial service for the late Mr. Makoto Tanaka] (ddr-csujad-25-331)
img Ko Tanaka Makoto tsuitokai kinen [Memorial service for the late Mr. Makoto Tanaka] (ddr-csujad-25-331)
A group photograph of the attendees of a memorial service for Makoto Tanaka held at a Buddhist temple on October 22, 1940. The photograph is taken by "Aiko," a photo studio in Seattle, Washington. The funeral followers are offered by "Fukuoka-ken Kaigai Kyokai" [=Fukuoka Prefecture Oversee Association]. The photograph is given from Shonosuke and Nobuko Tanaka …
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Bussei review, vol. 2, no. 8 (Jan. 11, 1944): pages 15-16 (ddr-csujad-38-359)
doc Bussei review, vol. 2, no. 8 (Jan. 11, 1944): pages 15-16 (ddr-csujad-38-359)
New year's edition of "Bussei review"published on January 11, 1944, in the Poston camp in Arizona. It is published by Poston III Young Buddhist Association (YBA) which is affiliated with the Buddhist Church of America. It contains pages 15-16. Pages 1-14 are found in item: csudh_nao_0417. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 8. See …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-359/
Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XX, No. 6, June 1983 (ddr-sjacl-1-323)
doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XX, No. 6, June 1983 (ddr-sjacl-1-323)
Newsletter covering the following topics: Uhachi Tamesa speaks at Scholarship Award Banquet, already donated $14,500 for scholarships, donated an additional $2,500.00. Andrews funded by Seattle JACL and Japanese Baptist Church; Puyallup Fair Monument sponsored by Seattle JACL, Puyallup Valley JACL, and Western Washington Fair Association, each pledging $5,000. Washington State appropriated $26,700, including $13,700 from Gov …
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XX, No. 6, June 1983 (ddr-sjacl-1-322)
doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XX, No. 6, June 1983 (ddr-sjacl-1-322)
Newsletter covering the following topics: Uhachi Tamesa speaks at Scholarship Award Banquet, already donated $14,500 for scholarships, donated an additional $2,500.00. Andrews funded by Seattle JACL and Japanese Baptist Church; Puyallup Fair Monument sponsored by Seattle JACL, Puyallup Valley JACL, and Western Washington Fair Association, each pledging $5,000. Washington State appropriated $26,700, including $13,700 from Gov …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-1-322/
Humphrey in Error, Asserts Takahashi. President of Washington State Japanese Association Replies to Detroit Speech of Congressman on Defense. Objects to Making His Country Football. (January 26, 1911) (ddr-densho-56-192)
doc Humphrey in Error, Asserts Takahashi. President of Washington State Japanese Association Replies to Detroit Speech of Congressman on Defense. Objects to Making His Country Football. (January 26, 1911) (ddr-densho-56-192)
The Seattle Daily Times, January 26, 1911, p. 9
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Article from Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, Vo. 24(3).Image Making and Personal Narratives with Japanese-American Survivors of World War II Internment Camps (ddr-densho-560-5)
doc Article from Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, Vo. 24(3).Image Making and Personal Narratives with Japanese-American Survivors of World War II Internment Camps (ddr-densho-560-5)
Title: Image Making and Personal Narratives with Japanese American Survivors of World War II Internment Camps
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Japanese Strawberry Farmers to Organize. Complete Change in Methods of Aliens Who Control Industry on Vashon Island Result of Bad Season. J.P. Powles Chosen as Association Manager. (August 19, 1912) (ddr-densho-56-215)
doc Japanese Strawberry Farmers to Organize. Complete Change in Methods of Aliens Who Control Industry on Vashon Island Result of Bad Season. J.P. Powles Chosen as Association Manager. (August 19, 1912) (ddr-densho-56-215)
The Seattle Daily Times, August 19, 1912, p. 17
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100th/442nd Veterans Association [administrative records] (ddr-csujad-1-70)
doc 100th/442nd Veterans Association [administrative records] (ddr-csujad-1-70)
Administrative records of 100th/442nd Veterans Association. Includes a board of directors meeting agenda on April 7, 2001, the treasurer's report on April 7, 2001, minutes of the board meeting on March 3, 2001, a rotation system for assignments and activities as of January 1, 1999, and a photocopy of a letter of intent to purchase real …
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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 44 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-121)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 44 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-121)
Selected article titles: "Japanese Return Will Not Create Serious Trouble -- Myer. Goal of WRA to Close Centers by 1946. Those Left To Be Turned Over to FBI" (p. 1), "Selective Service Classifications Given by Leaves" (p. 1), "Hotel Association Meeting" (p. 1), "88 Residents Apply For Coast Return" (p. 1), "Traveling Aliens Must Have Permits" …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-119-121/
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