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doc Walter Matsuoka's junior high school diploma (ddr-densho-390-18)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-18/

doc Resolution pertaining to summer school attendance (ddr-csujad-55-1733)

Resolution regarding summer school attendance for teachers at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1735

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1733/

doc Newspaper clipping regarding Charles E. Hughes (ddr-njpa-1-706)

Article title: "Chief Justice Hughes Quits, Effective July 1; Jackson, Stone Loom as Successor."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-706/

img Postcard with photograph from Kaneo Nakamura (ddr-njpa-4-1187)

Caption on front [translation]: "K. Nakamura 10.3.1931." Caption on reverse [translation]: "To Soen[?] Yamashita. Thank you for your polite letter and article. I love to hear[?] "Kento." You might have seen the article already, but as you know, I lost my second match. I am very busy because the boxing league of six universities has begun. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1187/

Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient (ddr-csujad-42-153)

doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient (ddr-csujad-42-153)

A copy of a letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, addressing a recipient, who is presumably Yoneko or Mariko Takano. It notifies that their review of the documents has been completed and determined that the requester is eligible for a redress payment …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-153/

doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient, November 6, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-152)

A copy of a letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, addressing a recipient, who is presumably Yoneko or Mariko Takano. It notifies that the recipient's eligibility for a redress payment has been finalized and a check will be sent to the recipient …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-152/

doc Golden Anniversary Reunion, 442 RCT (ddr-csujad-1-195)

A booklet of 50th Golden Anniversary 442 RCT includes mostly images of the events during the 5 days anniversary held in Hawaii. Also includes massages from Bill Clinton, U.S. President, Gen. Colin L. Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington D.C., and addresses delivered by Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Senator, Hawaii, Gen. Gordon L. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-195/

img Office staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1544)

Black and white photograph of staff members at Amache Consumer Enterprises at Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) T. Miyano, T. Furuye, S. Nishihara, H. Hayashigawa, F. Yoshimura, T. Heya (second row) G. Akahoshi, B. Sato, K. Tanisake, S. Hamatani, I. Shirokawa, Z. Yoshimoto, and N. Endo. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1544/

av Interview with John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1788)

Burden discusses the diaries collected from Japanese soldiers, translating the souvenirs American soldiers collected, Nisei soldiers attempting to get Japanese citizens and soldiers to surrender, and speaking to Japanese prisoners of war. Kihara discusses the efforts of Nisei on Saipan/Iwo Jima/Okinawa to rescue Japanese citizens and soldiers. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1788/

av Interview with John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1789)

Burden discusses an operation attempting to get Japanese soldiers in a cave to surrender, translating captured documents, how his superiors reacted to translated information, serving in Fiji, the attitudes of Nisei whose parents were interned, his time serving with a soldier named Miyazaki, and some close calls he and his soldiers had. Loni Ding can be …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1789/

doc Meeting of the Community Council and the Block Commissioners with Mr. Myer (ddr-sbbt-2-31)

Community council members and block commissioners meet with Mr. Dillon S. Meyer, outlining the difficulties of leaving Minidoka and present a series of requests.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sbbt-2-31/

vh An oral history with Sue Kunitomi Embrey (ddr-csujad-29-64)

An oral interview with Sue Kunitomi Embrey, an activist, educator, writer and longtime chair of the Manzanar Committee. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0140. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2426_T01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-64/

doc Letter from Steve to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-227)

Steve writes to Kimi Fujii with horticultural themed destinations to visit in Europe.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-227/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 2 (January 13, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-2)

Selected article titles: "Urge Senate study Mongolian labor bill OKd by House" (p. 1), "Lane assures early consideration on evacuation claims amendments" (p. 1), "Nisei in Japan regaining citizenship under pL 515 not affected by I&N section" (p. 1), "Passage of Hawaii land return bill in senate sought" (p. 1), "Nisei couple elected officers of Masonic …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-28-2/

vh An oral history with Sue Kunitomi Embrey - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-64-1)

An oral interview with Sue Kunitomi Embrey, an activist, educator, writer and longtime chair of the Manzanar Committee. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0140. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2426_T01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-64-1/

doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 7 No. 8 (September 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-408)

Selected article titles: "Restrictions Made on Gatherings -- Pedicord" (p. 1), "Workers Must be Assigned Before Reporting to Jobs" (p. 1), "Last Rites for Tule-Bound" (p. 1), "Begins First Sale of Evacuee Goods by Auction in Canada" (p. 2), "Storage of Evacuees in Govt Whse Still Held" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-408/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 9 [6] (August 11, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-33)

Selected article titles: "Rumford Act will remain in effect as California legislature at odds" (p. 1), "Many Americans don't believe Japan trustworthy as ally, Gallup Poll reports in spring sampling" (p. 1), "Patsy Mink cited by Negro Elks" (p. 3), "Pakistani students unable to believe Sansei American actually U.S.-born" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-39-33/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 11 (March 17, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-11)

Selected article titles: "Justice Dept. supports No on Calif. Proposition 14" (p. 1), "7 JACL bowling records broken at Los Angeles" (p. 1), "Three lectures to promote citizenship planned by Chicago JACL for 1967" (p. 1), "Philadelphians hear WRA director" (p. 1), "Matsunaga urges U.S. academies on criminal justice" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-39-11/

doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 6 (July 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-260)

Selected article titles: "Muste Will Visit Here" (p. 1), "Midwest Farming Work For Families Planned" (p. 1), "Many Outside Jobs For Issei at Placement" (p. 1), "Man Reported Missing is Arrested in Alturas" (p. 1), "Popularity Contest to be Held For Labor Day, Sept. 6th" (p. 3), "Recreation Committee Formed in Each Ward" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-260/

doc Christmas card and letter from Opal Yarnell to Kida family (ddr-one-3-60)

Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. K. Kida and son in Nyssa, Oregon. Christmas card from Opal Yarnell to the Kida family dated December 16, 1943. Says she is afraid that Mrs. Pyatt doesn't have long to live. Hopes the war will end. Talks about her son Bucky in the navy and the places he has …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-3-60/

av Conversation between John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 3 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1785)

Conversation continued from ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1654/. Burden and Kihara discuss Burden and his wife predicting that Japan would fight the US before Pearl Harbor, the story of Admiral Chester Nimitz, and the founding of the Military Intelligence Service Language School. Around 6 minutes, tape shifts to b-roll shots of the two walking around and their surroundings. Video …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1785/

img Ingram Stainback signing a document, Oren E. Long and others looking on (ddr-njpa-2-1184)

Caption on reverse: "GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS SIGHT CONSERVATION WEEK: Governor Ingram M. Stainback (seated) is shown signing a proclamation designating the week of November 1 to 6 as the second annual Sight Conservation Week. Looking on, left to right, are: Oren E. Long, secretary of Hawaii and district governor, Lions International, District 50; Mrs. Dora Zane, assistant …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-2-1184/

doc Letter from US Public Health Services to Merced Assembly Center regarding the sale of contraceptives (ddr-densho-356-786)

Letter from W. T. Harrison, Senior Surgeon and Director of District # 5 with U.S. Public Health Services in San Francisco to Harry L. Black, Manager of Merced Assembly Center. The letter discusses the availability of contraceptives and venereal prophylactics to internees, and advises Merced make these items available to residents and provide medical guidance on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-786/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 8 (August 23, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-34)

Selected article titles: "Okura civil rights position paper" (p. 1), "Convention still in swing for youth at San Jose State campus" (p. 1), "CCDC caution in civil rights activities slated" (p. 1), "800 expected to register for JACL convention" (p. 1), "CCDC position paper on civil rights" (p. 2), "JACL leaders called upon to support detention …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-40-34/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 26 (June 28, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-26)

Selected article titles: "JACLer of Biennium search on" (p. 1), "Nihonmachi housing for aged Issei proposed" (p. 1), "Denver Nikkei redevelopment group organized" (p. 3), "'La Raza' rallies Mexican Americans" (p. 5), "Notice to missing persons eligible for alien property yen claims payments" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-40-26/

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