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doc Daddy, what was D-Day? (ddr-csujad-49-266)

Article in "Parade (June 7, 1959)" titled, "Daddy, what as D-Day?: a medaled veteran answers this question, put to him 15 years later by his daughter" by Schuyler W. Jackson, dated June 7, 1959. An item from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California …

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doc Martinez shows the way (ddr-csujad-49-269)

Article from the "American Heroes" series titled, "Martinez Shows the Way" by Don Wharton and Fred Ludekens. Article discusses actions of Pvt. Joe Martinez, who was KIA in the Pacific Theater in Attu. An item from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State …

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img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-308)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers rehearsing an Odori folk dance in front of a small audience inside Norse Hall. Obon dancers from left to right: Mr. Tsujimura, Dennis Kasubuchi, Masa Maekawa, Kojiro Yoshida, unidentified, and Ben Kasubuchi Jr. First row of audience: Josephine Kato, Minoru "Bob" Ando, Roberta Ando, and Sakae (Fujii) Ando. …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 89 (July 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-25)

Selected article titles: "All States Providing for Soldiers' Vote"; "Coming Events"; "On the Other Hand"; "Troublesome Problem Told"; "Anti-Fascist Japanese Depicts the Artist's Conflict Under Fascism"; "Woman in Case is Visitor"; "West Coast's Relations"; "Savings Shown in Financial Statement of Credit Union"; "Private Otagari Awarded Coveted Badge"; "Want Ads"; "Experience of Evacuation"; "Bridge Tourney"; "Tule Lake …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 26, No. 6, June 1989 (ddr-sjacl-1-379)

Newsletter covering the following topics: President?s column-Work is still ahead of us. EEO, Affirmative Action, civil rights for all; Chuck Kato, Ken Nakano, and Dale Watanabe appear on KOMO?s Town meeting about trade friction between the US and Japan on; Ft Vancouver monument to be dedicated, first Japanese settlers in US; Doshi Kai holds retreat; scholarship …

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doc Scrapbook for Southern Alameda County Chapter of JACL (ddr-densho-491-180)

Containing photos, meeting notes, document related to special events, membership lists, social events from 1953-1955

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img Hideko Maehata (ddr-njpa-4-698)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Hideko Maehata. Wakayama. 1. Swimmer; 2. Hashimoto-cho, Wakayama prefecture; 3. Born in 1913; 4. Finished 12th grade at Nagoya high school; 5. Nagoya city, Higashi-ku; 6. [. . .]; 7. She was born the daughter of a tofu store owner. She already made her mark as a swimmer in elementary school. In …

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doc Canadian Solicitor Gen. Larry Pennell has resigned from the cabinet (ddr-csujad-49-230)

Newspaper clipping from "The Los Angles times" on the resignation of Canadian Solicitor Gen. Larry Pennell. The name of the resigning Secretary of State, Judy LaMarsh, is underlined and her name and address in Ontario are handwritten above. LaMarsh served as a Canadian Wac during World War II. An item from: pages 112-113 of the Sue …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVI, No. 1, January 1979 (ddr-sjacl-1-275)

Newsletter covering the following topics: 1979 President Mich Matsudaira, former ED of Commission of Asian American Affairs; Installation Banquet, January 19th, Bush Garden, $12.50, Keynote Ellison Onizuka; Frank Abe reported on 1978 DoR, estimated 2,000 in a 250+ cat cravan, stretched 4 miles and took 30 minutes to pass through an intersection. First time father-son, son-father …

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doc Scrapbook for Southern Alameda County Chapter of JACL (ddr-densho-491-183)

Containing photos, meeting notes, document related to special events, membership lists, social events from 1956-1957

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img Naganari Ogasawara (ddr-njpa-4-1716)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tokyo) November 3, 1935. A hanging decoration of Emperor Meiji's poem was made by three persons. Sasaburo Hayakawa lives in [?] city, and Kato [?] and [??] live in Tokyo city. They successfully made the hanging decoration. Emperor Meiji's poem was used by Chosei Ogasawara and Togo, an army general (Togo and …

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img 442nd Regimental Combat Team training (ddr-densho-114-113)

Original caption: Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Japanese-American Combat Team. At Camp Shelby, Miss., Americans of Japanese ancestry from California, Hawaii, and other areas are undergoing intensive training as an Army combat team. One group of Japanese-Americans has already gone and seen action in the Mediterranean Theatre. These pictures show some of the phases of the training of …

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img Buddhist Convention (ddr-one-1-334)

Black and white photographic negative of large crowd of Buddhists gathered outside Collin's Field House in Seattle, Washington for a Buddhist convention. First row: Kiku Fujita, unidentified, Nancy from Tacoma, and Yasuko (Hashimoto) Morita. Second row, far right is Irene (Fujii) Mano. Third row far right: Sumiye (Fukei) Kato. Fourth row far left: Yosh Tanabe, Ted …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XIV, No. 5, May 1977 (ddr-sjacl-1-201)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Redress report, Chuck Kato very upset with National reparation committee chair, Mike Honda, for conducting new survey when one already was done. Chapter felt Honda?s explanation unacceptable; Boar meeting to address fast moving issue of desegregation; Keiro raised $419,000 of $500, 000 goal; Cherry Kinoshita takes National Office to task for …

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img Portrait of group of men in uniform (ddr-ajah-2-800)

Caption: Niseis from the Military Intelligence School at Camp Savage, Minnesota visit friends and family incarcerated at Topaz, Utah - December 4. 1942. Includes names.

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 75 (ddr-densho-537-84)

Issue 75 includes an article about the Manzanar committee, facts about WD-40, letters to the editor, and more.

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av Unexpected Journeys: Remarkable Stories of Japanese in America (ddr-densho-1024-92)

Documentary film consisting of short profiles of Japanese Americans whose "surprising stories" were shaped by World War II in unusual ways. See this item in the Densho Resource Guide at: Unexpected Journeys: Remarkable Stories of Japanese in America (film). See this item in the Digital Library of the Japanese American Incarceration Films at: https://archive.org/details/ddr-densho-1024-92.

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img Northwest Buddhist Convention Banquet (ddr-one-1-417)

Black and white photographic negative of guests at the Northwest Buddhist Convention banquet dinner in the basement of the Seattle Buddhist Church. A flag with the Wheel of Dharma is visible behind the head table. Sitting at table in foreground on left hand side from left to right: Harry Toshi, unidentified, Irene (Fujii) Mano, unidentified and …

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doc Back of the fighting front... Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, United States Army (ddr-csujad-49-2)

A recruiting pamphlet for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Section headings include: Organization and Purpose of the WAAC; Enrollment in the WAAC; Training in the WAAC; Work and Duties of the WAAC; Partial List of Duties in the WAAC; Height and Weight Qualifications; Pay of Enrolled Members; and How WAAC officers are selected. Numerous photographs with …

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img Duplicated of ddr-ajah-3-218 with individuals identified (ddr-ajah-3-219)

Caption on photo front: 1928 BTOA Joshi Seinenkai "Young Women of Japan"

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img Mr. Wakichi Kawamoto and children (ddr-csujad-55-2621)

W. Kawamoto general merchandise store. erso reads: Mr. Wakichi Kawamoto and children, L to R Chiyeko, Matsuko, Wakichi, Takeo. Life history of this store in Florin, CA. This photo of general merchandise store which was opened and operated by Mr. Wakichi Kawamoto in Florin, California some time in early 1900. This establishment was later sold to …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XX, No. 5, May 1983 (ddr-sjacl-1-321)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Scholarship Awardees: Tamesa-Mary Ishii and Jeff Sakuma ($500); Andrews-Karen Kaminishi ($400); CWRIC report, ?Personal Justice Denied,? available for the public, 467 pages long; interesting exchange about Seattle representation at a Tri-District meeting in Reno that also hosted a meeting with the NCRR and Washington Coalition for Redress/Reparations and the National JACL …

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doc Chapter 12, 13, 14 personality cards (ddr-csujad-26-39)

Journal entries written by high school students discussing their observations and perspectives on a variety of topics including graduation, the future, finishing high school rather than quitting to find work outside, types of work available, and course planning. Each entry includes the full date and student name. The entries were part of a class assignment and …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 5 (February 3, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-5)

Selected article titles: "Early Senate move on Mongolian labor bill urged by JACL" (p. 1), "'Home Again' lauded by Utah congressman as clear testimony of U.S. way of life" (p. 1), "White River Valley civic, business leaders sign petition to aid evacuees" (p. 1), "Nisei nominations by Ike in Senate" (p. 1), "Nisei columnist sees repercussions …

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 71 (ddr-densho-537-80)

Issue 71 includes an article from L. A. Times Magazine, health advice, obituaries, and more.

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