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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 100 (ddr-densho-537-100)

Issue 100 includes a recap of a Las Vegas trip, health advice, stories about Isseis, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-100/

doc Letter from R. S. Davidson to Robert K. Thurber about suspending leave (ddr-densho-381-139)

A letter from R. S. Davidson, Acting Minidoka Project Director, to Robert K. Thurber about suspending leave for seven detainees, including Takami Hibiya.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-139/

img Group Photo with Ai Chih Tsai after Service of Ordination (ddr-densho-446-383)

People in photo identified by Ryo Morikawa (later Ryo Tsai) on back of photo.

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doc Kikawa Rohwer album (ddr-densho-542-588)

A photograph album belonging the Kikawa family, featuring photograph from their incarceration at Rohwer.

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img Santa Fe, New Mexico [internees] (ddr-csujad-56-323)

Internees in work clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Included is a typed list of names and hometowns: Kakigi (Sebastopol); Okamura, Sueichi (San Francisco); Matsumoto (Petaluma); Yokoyama, Rokuzaemon (Sebastopol); Sugioka (Petaluma); Yoshizawa, Seizo (Petaluma); Ito, Hichijiro (Sebastopol); Iba; Kimura (Santa Rosa); Kobuke (Sebastopol); Akutagawa, Kiyoshi (Sebastopol); Kai (Santa Rosa); Nagase (Santa Rosa); Udo, Tsunejiro (San Francisco). …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 128 (October 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-214)

Selected article titles: "Estimate Return Will be One-Half"; "Council Awards Rank to Boy Scout Matsumoto"; "Thank Bay City Mayor"; "Births are Reported"; "He Volunteers for Service to See Sister in Shanghai"; "Equity Censures Frank Fay for Criticism"; "Policy Stated"; "Returnees Donate $700 to JACL, Other Groups"; "Hayasaka-Takeuchi Rites Held in Whitemarsh, PA"; "Rose was Signing Snorter …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 2 (July 13, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-28)

Selected article titles: "President signs claims amendment: Compromise procedure now granted for evacuation claims up to $100,000" (p. 1), "Gov't halts move to deport L.A. Issei couple" (p. 1), "Survey underway in discrimination of Nisei home buyers" (p. 1), "Dream comes true for Denver Nisei with entrance to U.S. Air Force Academy" (p. 1), "Expatriate cases …

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doc Set of form letters sent to JACL members (ddr-chijacl-1-430)

Thanks them for their advocacy for the Commission Bill

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img The staff of the Minidoka Irrigator (ddr-densho-10-2)

The staff of the Minidoka Irrigator, the newspaper of the Minidoka concentration camp, is shown in the paper's office. Far right (left to right): Takako Matsumoto (left) and Elsie Sata. Front (left to right): unidentified, Kimi Tambara, Cherry Tanaka, John Kanda, Miyuki Inouye, and Sachi Yasui. Back: Mitsuko Miyoshi, Harry Nakata, Watson Asaba, unidentified, unidentified, Mitsu …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-2/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 70 (ddr-densho-537-79)

Issue 70 includes articles about a Las Vegas bus trip, letters to the editor, health advice, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-79/

img Group photograph at Merced Assembly Center (ddr-densho-390-20)

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. IV No. 7 (November 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-103)

Selected article titles: "Military Order Under Question" (p. 1), "Army School to Recruit Candidates for Service" (p. 1), "Week Notice Required for Termination of Colony Jobs" (p. 1), "Representatives to be Nominated" (p. 1), "Mayeda Elevated to Supervisor" (p. 1), "Famed Editor Visits Project" (p. 1), "Judicial Committee Acquits Men Charged With Gambling" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-103/

doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVI, No. 4, April 1979 (ddr-sjacl-1-278)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Japanese Doctor to examine hibakusha victims in Seattle, Ken Nakano chair; Akemi Matsumoto announces 4 scholarship, 3-$450 and 1-$300; Ron Mamiya out as National Redress Committee Member?Interesting article on rift between National JACL and Seattle over carrying out the mandate from JACL National Council votes. Some big names like Bill Marutani …

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img Nisei soldier and the staff of the Minidoka Irrigator (ddr-densho-10-1)

T-Sergeant Ben Kuroki (center front), a famous Nisei war hero, poses with the staff of the Minidoka Irrigator, the Minidoka concentration camp newspaper. Front (left to right): Mitsu Yasuda, Cherry Tanaka, Ben Kuroki, Kimi Tambara, and Kerry Soejima. Middle: Mitsuko Miyoshi, unidentified, Sachi Yasui, Miye Takatsuka, Masako Tsujikawa, and Watson Asaba. Back: Johnny Okamoto, Peter Ohtaki, …

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doc Buddhist Gathas and Services (ddr-densho-493-40)

Book of Buddhist gathas (short verses, or hymns, which are recited or sung as a meditation on the present moment) in both English and Japanese, with musical notation. Compiled and printed at Amache by the Amache Young Buddhists Association.

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doc Amache Relocation Center block map (ddr-densho-390-40)

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img Obon dance (ddr-one-1-76)

Black and white photographic print of large group dancing Odori (a traditional folk dance) with "uchiwa" (fans) during Obon Festival in front a large seated crowed outside. Outer circle of Obon dancers from right to left, starting left of podium: Tomi Tsujimura, Shizuko Oda, unidentified woman, Phyllis Midori (Ando) Muramatsu, all remaining unidentified. Inner circle of …

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img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-225)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers in large circle around podium holding "uchiwa" (fan) above their heads. Large crowd watches on from left side of image. Outer circle of Obon dancers from right to left, starting left of podium: Tomi Tsujimura, Shizuko Oda, unidentified woman, Phyllis Midori (Ando) Muramatsu, all remaining unidentified. Inner circle …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-225/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, July 12, 1943 and an Independence Program (ddr-densho-432-16)

This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Missoula, MT. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-16/

doc Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on February 20, 1942 (ddr-densho-356-767)

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-767/

doc Go for Broke Anniversary booklet (ddr-densho-368-711)

A large booklet created for the 50th anniversary of the 442nd Regimental Combat Unit in World War II. Historical articles about different parts of the experience were written by different veterans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-711/

doc Scrapbook for Southern Alameda County Chapter of JACL (ddr-densho-491-182)

Containing photos, meeting notes, document related to special events, membership lists, social events from 1949-1952

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-491-182/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 86 (ddr-densho-537-95)

Issue 86 includes a recap of a Las Vegas trip, an article about Hawaii concentration camp sites, a repatriate's story, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-95/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 19 (November 8, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-45)

Selected article titles: "Spokane Medical Student Wins 1968 Dr. Nobe Memorial Award" (p. 1), "More immigrants from Asia may generate ill will" (p. 1), "Emergency Detention Act Repeal: 'Local Contacts' Wanted" (p. 1), "Japan Confers Mike Masaoka With Award" (p. 1), "Sen. Inouye Opposed to any Law Providing Detention Camps in U.S." (p. 1), "Lake Okeechobee …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-40-45/

doc Report for the State of California Department of Employment (ddr-densho-423-267)

Earnings Report for 3rd Quarter 1938, for Starlight Laundry

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-267/

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