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vh William Marutani Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-44-16)

Impact of the commission hearings on the Japanese American community

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited …

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vh William Marutani Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-44-18)

The impact of the commission hearings on non-Japanese Americans

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 85, No. 17 (October 21, 1977) (ddr-pc-49-41)

Selected article titles: "Bakke Argument Takes Two Hours, Asian American Question Raised" (p.1), "Amy Doi Suing JACL for $62,000" (p.1), "Internment Credit Bill Advances" (p.1), "Senate Committee Favors Hawaii Reparations Bill" (p.2), "Civil Rights Commission Backs Affirmative Action" (p.2), "JACL Principles in Practice" (p.4), "Road Out of the Tule Lake" (p.5), "Japanese American Curriculum Project: Fulfilling …

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doc Telegram from Vaughn B Ferguson to Harry B. Wells, August 25, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-50)

The telegram indicates Harry B. Wells need to submit a medical examination form 2413 immediately to finalize his position with the Civil Service Commission at Manzanar. Sent by: Vaugh B. Ferguson. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9050. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0050

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doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, July 26, 1988 (ddr-csujad-24-13)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin discussing his letters to the editor and the contents of "Personal Justice Denied," the final government report of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) hearings See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_013

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Letter from Carnegie Ouye, Representative, Sacramento Committee for Redress/Reparations, to Joan Z. Bernstein, Chairwoman, Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, April 23, 1981 (ddr-csujad-55-104)

doc Letter from Carnegie Ouye, Representative, Sacramento Committee for Redress/Reparations, to Joan Z. Bernstein, Chairwoman, Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, April 23, 1981 (ddr-csujad-55-104)

Correspondence from Carnegie Ouye and Kathy Shiroi of the Sacramento Committee for Redress and Reparations to Joan Bernstein of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, requesting public hearings be held in the Sacramento area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0106

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doc Minutes from the meeting of the Heart Mountain Relocation Planning Commission, April 11, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-608)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Relocation Planning Commission. Includes discussion with Esther Briesmeister regarding her role as the YWCA secretary on Community Affairs and discussions on the Relocation Program Officers Conference, relocation hostels, and a film on relocatees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0610

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doc Report to the Charter Delegates: resume of the Committee on Council (ddr-csujad-55-782)

Report by the Committee on Council regarding their study of methods of community government ("self government"). Outlines community government structures including the Commission plan, Des Moines plan, bicameral, City Manager plan, BCC plan, and suggestions from the committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0784

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vh Ehren Watada Interview (ddr-densho-1000-200)

Male of Japanese and Chinese American descent. Born 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Graduated from Hawaii Pacific University in 2003, and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Received his officer's commission, and served in Korea in 2004 and 2005. While stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington, in 2006, asked for permission to resign his commission based on his understanding …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 46 (January 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-71)

Selected article titles: "Boilerman Issue Cuts Off Hot Water Supply. Negotiations Held Throughout Week to Straighten Out Labor Troubles" (p. 1), "Hunt Bundles Up to Shut Out Cold" (p. 1), "Evacuees Will Meet in Chicago. Two Representatives from Each Center to Attend; Committee Formed by Commission" (p. 1), "Internees Rejoin Families Here" (p. 1), "Colorado Council …

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doc Japanese American internment in World War II--the issue of redress IPO158 (ddr-csujad-55-157)

Packet of information prepared by the Library of Congress in order to provide basic information on the "World War II internment, the Commission, its findings, and pro/con material on the complex issue of redress." Includes an analysis of, "the internment of German and Italian Aliens Compared with the Internment of Japanese Aliens in the United States …

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Narrator Eiichi Edward Sakauye

Nisei male. Born January 25, 1912, in San Jose, California. Grew up in San Jose, working on family's extensive farmholdings, and graduating from San Jose Teachers College. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, was removed to Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. While at Heart Mountain, became the agriculture superintendent, and …

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vh Angus Macbeth Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-43-1)

Personal knowledge of Japanese American history prior to Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians work

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the …

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Letter from Wilbur E. Peacock, Manager, and H. L. Gee, Senior Interviewer, War Manpower Commission, United States Employment Service, to George Naohara, April 29, 1943 (ddr-csujad-38-556)

doc Letter from Wilbur E. Peacock, Manager, and H. L. Gee, Senior Interviewer, War Manpower Commission, United States Employment Service, to George Naohara, April 29, 1943 (ddr-csujad-38-556)

A letter from War Manpower Commission and United States Employment Service to George Nobuo Naohara in Salt Lake, Utah, where he has been employed as a farm laborer. It informs that his request for certificate of separation from the work was denied due to insufficient reasons. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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doc Congressional record, 100th Congress, vol. 134, no. 51 (April 20, 1988) (ddr-csujad-55-208)

Congressional Record, Proceedings of the 100th Congress, First Session, Washington, Wednesday April 20, 1988, Volume 134, Number 51, statement by Bob Dole regarding bill to implement the recommendations of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, HR 442, S 1009). See this object in the California State Universities …

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doc Congressional record, 100th Congress, vol. 133, no. 60 (April 10, 1987) (ddr-csujad-55-206)

Congressional Record, Proceedings of the 100th Congress, First Session, Washington, Friday, April 10, 1987, Volume 133, Number 60, statement by Alan Cranston regarding bill to implement the recommendations of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, HR 442, S 1009). See this object in the California State Universities …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVII, No. 5, May 1980 (ddr-sjacl-1-288)

Newsletter covering the following topics: National Council for Japanese American Redress conducted a 100 person telephone survey: 67% favored redress, 16% opposed, 17% were indifferent or no opinion. 59% favored Mike Lowry?s bill, 16% favored the Commission Bill, 27% were uncertain; report on status of HR 5499 (Lowry?s Bill); long letter from Misao Sakamoto, Jimmy Sakamoto?s …

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vh Susan Hayase Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-13-7)

Relationship between the Nihonmachi Outreach Committee and the Japanese American Citizens League during Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians hearings

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and …

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vh William Marutani Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-44-9)

Striving for impartiality during the commission hearings

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. …

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vh William Marutani Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-44-7)

The decision to form a commission

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. The …

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vh William Marutani Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-44-19)

The decision to form a commission

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. The …

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vh William Marutani Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-44-10)

Deciding to accept the commission appointment

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. The …

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vh William Marutani Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-44-15)

The commission meetings, very little discussion

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. The …

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vh William Marutani Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-44-20)

The commission findings and recommendations, a pragmatic approach

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one …

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vh Grant Ujifusa Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-97-5)

The emotional impact of the commission hearings

This interview was conducted at the Voices of Japanese American Redress Conference, held on the UCLA campus and sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research. Because of the full conference schedule, our interviews were limited to one hour. …

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