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doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, July 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2334)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding the draft process for Japanese American incarcerees during World War II, discrimination against Japanese Americans, and life at Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2440

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doc Charles Mikami, internment camp artist, dies at 96 (ddr-csujad-55-2499)

Clipping from "Hokubei mainichi = North American daily" remembering the life and work of Charles Mikami, a Japanese artist who was incarcerated during World War II and painted scenes of the incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2605

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doc Draft letter (ddr-csujad-55-1905)

Handwritten correspondence draft regarding employment at the library, daily life at the incarceration camp, and the "Manzanar section," probably referring to incarcerees from Manzanar who were segregated at Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1908

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img Neville Chamberlain walking (ddr-njpa-1-13)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Photographic Overseas News June 23, 1937. The Life of British Prime Minister Chamberlain. (London) Domei. The leisurely daily routine of Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who has succeeded Baldwin as prime minister of the British Empire: (1) Prime Minister Chamberlain leaving No. 10 Downing Street for his first visit to the House of …

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img Brigadier General Jimmy Doolittle (ddr-njpa-1-185)

Caption on reverse: "Smiling Jimmy. Brigadier General James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, who led the U.S. bombers in the air raid on Tokio [sic], had this big smile for the camera at a dinner in New York City at which he was made a life member of the Army and Navy Legion of Valor. (Not for use …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-136)

Tad is in the station hospital with a slight fever and a sore throat. He says "it's been just grand." He's not doing much, just reading and resting. Shiro tried to call out sick to avoid the day's hike, but the doctor sent him off. Tad says he's "leading the life of Riley." Parents' note on …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. 9 (July 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-322)

Selected article titles: "First Surgical Success Claimed" (p. 1), "Repatriation Form Ready" (p. 1), "WRA Will Take Center Census" (p. 1), "Issei Staff Reorganized" (p. 3), "Wage Scale May Change" (p. 3), "Sanitation Men in Big Demand" (p. 3), "355 Kiddies Enrolled in Colony Nursery Schools" (p. 3), "Japanese Evacuees May Obtain Old Age Pension" (p. …

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av Chris and Ada Ishii at home (ddr-densho-1007-1568)

First part likely intended as b-roll; Loni Ding can be heard directing in background, but the conversation between Chris and Ada is not scripted. Interview starts at 10:45. Ada discusses how she and Chris met in Chongqing, her life before then, and how the two started dating. Original title: 65, II NY #52, 6-85, Chris & …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 27 (August 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-23)

Selected article titles: "Alturas C. of C. Feted" (p. 1), "WRA Workers Can Receive Benefits" (p. 1), "Kite Day Success" (p. 1), "Appointment of Food Committee Urged" (p. 1), "Life Here No Picnic, Comment of Visitor" (p. 1), "2500 Acres of Vegetables Planted" (p. 2), "Stork Club Numbers 23" (p. 2), "The Roving Reporter: Views on …

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mildred Allen (ddr-densho-356-325)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mildred Allen in which she details the realities of California during the labor shortage caused by the war and forced removal of Japanese Americans and inquires about life in Amache and how she can provide items for Yuriko or others. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-291)

Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito in which she details life in Tanforan, asks Yuri to keep in touch once she is moved from Merced, and describes her desire to move East and find a job in which she is getting help from a former boss. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and …

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vh Tom Akashi Interview Segment 50 (ddr-densho-1000-164-50)

Writing a book about personal experiences and life of father as "a gift to my children and my grandchildren"

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vh Kara Kondo Interview Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-139-27)

Early memories of life in assembly center: "You're in a daze for a while until you get your bearings"

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vh Mitsu Fukui Interview Segment 40 (ddr-densho-1000-140-40)

Reflections on life: "Be happy and be healthy and try to get along with people the best you can"

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doc clipping from L.A. Herald-Examiner "Ex-N.Y. housewife gets life for death camp atrocities" and "Lost pets" with notes on termonlogy on Concentration camp (ddr-densho-352-23)

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vh Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview I Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-76-10)

Kiyo's parents early life in the United States

This interview was conducted over two days at the Sakaharas' home.

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vh Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview II Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-77-20)

Receiving advice about reestablishing life after the war

This interview was conducted over two days at the Sakaharas' home.

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vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-18-3)

Prewar life at the University of Washington: extra-curricular activities open to Japanese American students, but not the Greek system

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doc Desert Sentinel, Vol. I. No. 15, June 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-17-1)

School newspaper published at the Gila River incarceration camp. According to an announcement on the back page, publication seeks to make known the War Relocation Authority's "plans and policies," the results of Community Council deliberations, and various regulations and news about life at the Gila River Incarceration Camp. Issue features articles about and by the Camp's …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. III No. 4 (January 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-165)

Selected article titles: "Selective Service Opens for Nisei. Fighting Ability of '100th' Establishes Sound Basis for Return of Civil Rights" (p. 1), "Tuleans Offered Appeal Hearing" (p. 1), "Field Investigation May Lead to First Large-Scale Movement" (p. 1), "Editorials: Questions and Answers" (p. 4), "Let's Rejoin American Stream of Life, Says Winning Essayist" (p. 5), "'Invasion' …

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img Manchuria activist at a dinner party (ddr-njpa-4-1052)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Mrs. Toshiko Masata's send-off party. Toshiko Masata, who has been working for the cultural improvement of 30 million Manchurians since 1937, has been staying in Tokyo before devoting the rest of her life to Manchuria. At 6:00 p.m. on the 10th at Tokyo Hall, she made her announcement at the send-off party. …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 16 No. 25 (June 24, 1943) (ddr-pc-15-25)

Selected article titles: "Supreme Court Rules Coast Curfew Legal" (p. 1), "Dies Investigators 'Amazed' by Crowded Conditions at Poston" (p. 1), "California Republicans Urge Firmer Control of Evacuees" (p. 2), "Minidoka Canal Claims Life of Boy Evacuee" (p. 3), "Japanese Problem In Hawaii Exaggerated, Says Honolulu Mayor" (p. 7), "Spanish Consul To Investigate Alien Treatment" (p. …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 8 (August 21, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-33)

Selected article titles: "Asian actors protest snub" (p. 1), "Culture of new Mainland arrivals may smother diverse life-styles of Hawaii" (p. 1), "Hollywood film industry anxious to sign Orientals in technical work pool" (p. 1), "MSG not hazardous generally: FDA say" (p. 1), "Nationwide protest organized against new 'Teahouse' musical" (p. 1), "Naturalizations lag while number …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 77, No. 08, (August 24, 1973) (ddr-pc-45-33)

Select article titles: "Inouye Copy in Nation's Press Continues to Score" (p.1); "Bob Hope Slips in 'Jap' Joke at Jamboree: Scout Chief Apologizes to Sansei" (p.1); "All WRA Camps Sites Should Be Posted as 'Historic Landmarks'" (p.3); "U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Chinese Student Case against School" (p.3); "Urban Redevelopment May Squeeze Life Out of …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2131, Vol. 92, No. 12 (March 27, 1981) (ddr-pc-53-12)

Selected article titles: "Nikkei senior housing still developing" (p. 1), "Min Yasui named to JACL redress chair" (p. 1), "San Jose hires Nisei to tout tourist spots" (p. 2), "Whittier College conference on WW2 camp life set Apr. 3-4" (p. 3), "Super Weakness of the Super Minority" (p. 4), "A case against WW2 evacuation" (p. 5), …

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