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doc Letter to President Roosevelt from M.S. Eisenhower (ddr-densho-67-89)

Letter to President Roosevelt from M.S. Eisenhower on resettlement. Eisenhower is concerned with the entire evacuation program and its effect on Japanese American youth. Discusses negative impact of life in the camps on evacuees. Also suggests that the evacuees know that racism was a motivating factor behind internment. Strongly suggests helping the loyal evacuees "become reabsorbed" …

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img Lil Dan'l: one year in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-341)

Comic strip depicting the life of a fictional character, Lil Daniel, at Rohwer incarceration camp. Covers topics related to everyday life at an incarceration camp including arrival, clothing allowances, facilities, sports, holidays, seasons, gardening, and leisure activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0343

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doc Manuscript of Jinshei Nami Takashi (ddr-densho-335-412)

A few chapters of a manuscript of "Jinshei nami takashi" (Ups and downs of Life are like ocean waves). The manuscript has notes in the margins and editorial markups.

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img Rockrise family photograph album (ddr-densho-335-415)

A family photo album of Thomas and Anges Rockrise covering the years of 1915-1931. This album has photos from George Rockrise's childhood, family vacations, and daily life activities.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-335-415/

doc Letter from Chimata Sumida to Sumida Family (ddr-densho-379-5)

Letter describes life in the Ft. Missoula internment camp. He states that the overall age of men in camp is over 55. The Japanese Camp's average age is 38.

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doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Kay Yamashita (ddr-densho-498-47)

Letter to Robert Inglis from Kay Yamashita explaining what life in Topaz looks like. She also asks for help for Seichi Adachi who is looking to continue his education.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-47/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 560 (October 8, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-595)

Selected article titles: "Noted Old Peking Starts Life Anew" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chairman Called to Ponder Plans of Youth Session" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-595/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, July 2, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-4)

This letter discusses life at Santa Anita Assembly Center. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-4/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to Lillian Yamada Kuwata, November 27, 1954 (ddr-densho-432-19)

Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to her sister, Lillian Yamada Kuwata. The Matsumotos lived in Washington Heights in Tokyo, Japan. Ruth writes about life in Japan with her family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-19/

doc Topaz High School reunion speech draft notes (ddr-densho-433-1266)

Kimiko Fujii's draft notes for a speech at a Topaz High School Reunion. She lists an overview of the government's concentration camps, her parents' lives, and her own life.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1266/

doc Document with photos, clippings and documents related to Shizuko Imagire's life and professional development (ddr-ajah-6-143)

Titled Imagire Gowns

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doc Letter from a camp teacher to her family (ddr-densho-171-40)

Excerpt: "Tonight I'm sitting in the shadow of my social life dashing this off while I wait for the Chinese checker game to begin." Sent from Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-171-40/

doc Gidra, Vol. III, No. 1 (January 1971) (ddr-densho-297-21)

Selected article titles: "G.I.'s and Asian Women" (p. 4), "Power to the Workers"(p. 6), "A Woman's Life Story" (p. 7), "The Warbride" (p. 8), "Women's Herstory" (p. 9).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-297-21/

doc Hymns (ddr-densho-335-104)

Sheet music of the hymns "The Song of God Goes Forth to War" and "Lord of our Life" composed by Harry F. Asbury. Asbury is a relative of Agnes Rockrise.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-335-104/

doc Letter from Martha Nozawa to Henri Takahashi, letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-423-9)

Asking Henri for his opinion of the survey they are conducting about Nisei in St. Louis, telling Tomoye about her plans and life on campus. Both letters in same envelope.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-9/

doc Letter from Martha Nozawa to Henri Takahashi, letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-86)

Asking Henri for his opinion of the survey they are conducting about Nisei in St. Louis, telling Tomoye about her plans and life on campus. Both letters in same envelope.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-86/

doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-128)

Excerpt: "Thanks for your letters. It sure sounds like the army life is teaching you quite a few things." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, possibly to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-128/

doc Tule Lake interlude (ddr-csujad-55-368)

Pamphlet commemorating the first anniversary of Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes articles on "various aspects of evacuee life as experienced by the nisei" during 1942-1943. Includes essays, poetry, and illustrations by incarcerees, primarily covering daily life at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0370

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-368/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 143 (July 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-299)

Selected article titles: "Two Legal Men Visit Project" (p. 1), "Butte Council Approves Revised Juvenile Code" (p. 1), "Citizenship: Renunciation Not Compulsory" (p. 2), "Editorial: Life With a Purpose" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-299/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 8 (August 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-546)

Selected article titles: "How to Send Christmas Cards and Packages Overseas Told" (p. 1), "Life-Saving -- Penicillin Now Available at Hospital" (p. 2), "Manpower Shortage at the Fire Dept." (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-546/

doc Denson Tribune Vol. II No. 14 (February 18, 1944) (ddr-densho-144-143)

Selected article titles: "Draft Meet to be Held at McGehee" (p. 1), "Work Accomplished by Denson Post Office Cited" (p. 1), "Minorities are Inherent in National Life of USA" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-143/

doc Letter to Mrs. Jones from Mary H. Yoshioka (ddr-densho-391-1)

Letter to Mrs. Jones from Mary H. (Yoshioka) Higuchi. In the letter Mary provides a detailed biography of her life and why that has informed her desire to become a teacher.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-391-1/

doc Letter from Masako (Martha) Nozawa to Tomoyuki Nozawa (ddr-densho-423-405)

Glad he decided not to buy property in Denver, thinks he has worked hard enough in his life, will finish her degree and come to Topaz at the end of July

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-405/

img Portrait of woman in kimono (ddr-ajah-6-660)

Caption below photo: Sueno Yaniwa Nakata. She was born in October 1863 in Japan and married Toyotaro Nakata. She would live in Alameda, CA., most of her life. Photo circa 1890s.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-660/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-236)

Tad arrived at the cavalry outfit (6742 Remount Depot), expressed his appreciation to the new life and provided his detailed schedule. Parents' note on envelope back: 238 Monday Aug. 20, 1945

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-236/

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