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doc Article from Survey Graphic, February 1943. "Japanese Colony: Success Story" (ddr-densho-423-134)

Article about Japanese American produce merchant from Oakland who left California before evacuation with a group of farmers to find farmland outside the Exclusion Zone. Argues that their success demonstrates their loyalty and patriotism. Includes endorsement by Mike Masaoka. Handwritten in corner "Property of Martha Nozawa"

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 1 (January 4, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-1)

Selected article titles: "Best kept secret from Mike Masaoka was his appearence on 'This Is Your Life as a background recalled by George Inagaki" (p. 1), "Personal Sago of Mike Masaoka Unfolds on TV" (p. 1), "Nisei Organization Play Key Role in Developing Leadership" (p. 1), "Nisei reputation in Japan" (p. 2), Mistreatment of Koreans by …

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vh Shosuke Sasaki Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-78-27)

Opinions of the Japanese American Citizens League's prewar and wartime actions

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vh Fred Y. Hoshiyama Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-275-18)

Thoughts on Mike Masaoka

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

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doc Letter from Cliff [Uyeda] to Michi Weglyn, July 20, 1987 (ddr-csujad-24-39)

A letter from "Cliff" [Clifford I. Uyeda] to Michi Weglyn criticizing the 1987 book "They Call Me Moses Masaoka" by Mike Masaoka and Bill Hosokawa. The author of the letter also describes internal conflict on the national board of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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img Pacific Citizen, Vol. 98, No. 15 (April 20, 1984) (ddr-pc-56-15)

Selected article titles: "School board may compensate clerks for forced resignations" (p. 1), "Minority leaders say Asians should make more demands" (p. 1), "Democratic candidates accept Asian Pacific caucus platform" (p. 2), "Role of women evolving" (p. 4), "The Mark of Mike Masaoka" (p. 5), "Understanding the 'Happa' Experience" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 74, No. 6 (February 18, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-6)

Selected article titles: "Seattle Fire Chief Raps Article Poking Fun at Asians, Chicanos" (p.1), "L.A. High Tensions Still Unabated" (p.1), "Mike Masaoka Hands in Notice to Terminate" (p.1), "Fear of Hysteria Led to Evacuation" (p.3-4), "Spring Pilgrimage to Manzanar on Mar. 25 Prelude to Dedication" (p.3-4).

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 28, No. 7, July 1991 (ddr-sjacl-1-395)

Newsletter covering the following topics: JACL video, ?Redress: The JACL Campaign for Justice? will premiere in Seattle on September 4th and will be paired with ?Days of Waiting;" 1991 JA Community Directory underway, Janice Yee-Chair; obits for Mike Masaoka and Dr Susumu Fukuda; BIJAC completes photo exhibit, Kodomo no tame ni.

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doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, November 5, 1987 (ddr-csujad-24-33)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which Weglyn praises Chin for a piece he wrote in the "San Jose Mercury News" critiquing "Moses." Weglyn is likely referring to the book "They Call Me Moses Masaoka" by Mike Masaoka and Bill Hosokawa, which was published in 1987. See this object in the California State …

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doc Solons Favor Jap Segregation (July 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-944)

The Seattle Daily Times, July 4, 1943, p. 11

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doc Written statement by Mike Masoka on problems facing Japanese Americans for the Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies (ddr-densho-356-762)

A written statement by Mike Masaoka on problems facing Japanese Americans for the Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies. Issues include: decrees in patronage to Japanese owned business, cancelation of insurance polices for Japanese Americans, increased violence towards Japanese Americans, conflicting information regarding state and federal orders being provided to the community, inability to travel, and inability …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 12 (September 21, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-38)

Selected article titles: "Refugee farm workers runoff, jeopardize program" (p. 1), "Refugee workers quitting camp scored by Masaoka" (p. 1), "Nisei aspirant for Wash. state seal loses in primaries" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka postpones departure to Japan, to testify on trade matters" (p. 1), "25,000 Japanese war brides" (p. 2), "Japan Festival" (p. 2), "People in …

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vh Clifford Uyeda Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-19-4)

Thoughts on working with Mike Masaoka

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

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vh Clifford Uyeda Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-122-19-13)

Impressions of Mike Masaoka

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-21-4)

Shige's description of Mike Masaoka

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-21-4/

vh Shosuke Sasaki Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-78-23)

Early efforts to start a redress campaign, the "Seattle Plan"; objecting to the JACL creed

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 14 (October 7, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-40)

Selected article titles: "JACL Given Pledge on Citizenship Measure. Congressmen Promise Action on Naturalization Proposal Before End of 1950 Session" (p. 1), "JACL May Ask Lump Sum Indemnity for Evacuees. Advance Payment Proposal Also Voted by Delegates at Evacuation Claims Session" (p. 1), "JACL Recognitions Banquet Honors Officials, Individuals Who Aided Japanese Americans" (p. 2), "Name …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 20 (November 15, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-46)

Selected article titles: "A great day for Mike and American Nisei" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka to speak on JACL - past, present and future at Chicago" (p. 1), "Enomoto sanctions Chicago JACL protest" (p. 1), "Inouye, Matsunaga, Mink roll up record setting vote" (p. 1), "Seattle JACLers hear local Negro militants" (p. 1), "Agnew worried over …

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doc Reparation Committee Chicago Chapter JACL meeting notes (ddr-chijacl-1-19)

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doc Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on December 23, 1941 (ddr-densho-356-760)

Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on December 23, 1941. Topics covered in the meeting include: reopening of closed businesses, bank withdrawals, other committees working to address similar problems, travel of Japanese clergymen, stranded Japanese fishermen, fear of travel for Nisei chick sexers, individuals detained by FBI being moved inland, and bullying of …

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img l-r: Prime Minister of Japan Eisaku Sato, President Richard Nixon, Mike Masaoka, JACL president Jerry Enomoto (ddr-densho-122-714)

Taken during official state visit.

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-122-21-8)

Witnessing the arrest of Mike Masaoka on December 7, 1941

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

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vh James Omura Interview II Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-11-7)

Opinion of the Japanese American Citizens League and Mike Masaoka

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-7/

vh Fred Okrand Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-15-6)

Thoughts on Mike Masaoka and the Japanese American Citizens League

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-15-6/

doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 4 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-112)

Selected article titles: "Heart Mountain Shivers; Mercury Drops to 28 Below Zero" (p. 1), "Life Takes Pictures of Center Life" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka Postpones Visit Here" (p. 1), "Draft Registrants Must Notify Local Board of Addresses" (p. 2), "Don't Rub Snow Into Frostbites" (p. 2), "Editorial: Welcome to Heart Mountain, Senator Reynolds!" (p. 4), "English …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-97-112/

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