Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Thoughts on completing the original mission in Burma
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Discussion of discrimination experienced by Kibei at the hands of some Nisei who had never been to Japan
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar …
Reported to the FBI for possessing a short-wave radio before the war, listening to Japanese news reports
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to …
Assigned to tutor junior officers in Japanese language while at Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify …
Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on February 20, 1942. Topics covered in the meeting include: reading correspondence regarding Japanese Americans, summery of recent board meeting, planned community outreach regarding public sentiment towards Japanese Americans, and planning financial assistance for Japanese Americans.
Selected article titles: "Prop. 13 wins by 2-1 margin. Calif. Alien Land Law repealed, but number of 'nays' significant" (p. 1), "JACL, Nisei urged to widen fight in civil rights field by NCAAP official" (p. 1), "Major share of postwar high status of Nisei-Issei goes to JACL, ADL told" (p. 1), "Hayakawa retains stand Nisei social …
Loose scrapbook pages containing newspaper and magazine clipping, a press release, and a speech transcript. Selected article titles: Seattle Post-Intelligencer: "Seattle Japs return home" (p. 1), "The National Director speaks to residents" (p. 2), "237 Bainbridge Japs leave, head south" (p. 3), "No refunds for japs, says city" (p. 4), "Sad farewells while troops stand by" …
Selected article titles: "Hawaii statehood bill passes Senate, 76-15" (p. 1), "Utah House OK's Civil Rights Measure 52-11" (p. 1), "Negro judge urges Philadelphia JACLers work with other minorities to fight bias" (p. 2), "Oldest U.S. Japanese Christian church seeking new building site" (p. 3), "Washington State Alien Land Law Referendum Set for 1959" (p. 8), …
Selected article titles: "Clipping service for the word 'Jap'" (p. 1), "Specific JACL chapter projects aired, quota obligation should be met" (p. 1), "Nisei appointed administrative asst. to Wisconsin Congressman" (p. 1), "Vacaville Buddhist Church dissolved, area never fully resettled" (p. 2), "San Jose CLers to hear police chief" (p. 3), "Nisei architect criticizes contemporary styles …
Selected article titles: "JACL objectives for 1960-70 to be drafted by commission" (p. 1), "Special Issei citizenship class of nine ranging in ages 77-92 await taking of oath, hope Supreme Court Chief administers it" (p. 1), "L.A.-born strandee restored citizenship on basis of 'certificate of identity'" (p. 3), "NBC radio series on minorities begins in L.A." …
A collection of materials related to a 2009 event hosted by the University of California, Berkeley to honor students who were removed from the college due to Executive Order 9066.
Selected article titles: "Native Son leader of 1941-42 addresses Oakland JACL inaugural" (p. 1), "Calif. State Senate Urges Hawaii Statehood" (p. 1), "For longevity--eat sashimi and ripe tomatoes, said Issei who lived till 101" (p. 2), "Racial bias at bar hit in California measure" (p. 2), "Nisei medico reports diagnosis of flu during epidemic half right, …
Selected article titles: "President signs amendment to immigration bill" (p. 1), "Elderly Issei in 80s and 90s sworn in as new citizens" (p. 1), "Few Japanese farm laborers able to save million yen from three-year U.S. stay" (p. 1), "Nisei discrimination topic of Yoshino speech" (p. 1), "Nisei administrative assistant to Burns steps into political job …
Selected article titles: "Residents to Name Charter Delegates" (p. 1), "Heart Mountain Inspires Name for New Project Newspaper" (p. 1), "Griffin Warns Reckless Drivers" (p. 1), "First Copies Sent Roosevelt, Myer" (p. 1), "Two Cases Tried by Heart Mountain Court" (p. 2), "Residents Warned of Bogus Wardens" (p. 2), "USO Plans for Center Under Way" (p. …