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Kay Matsuoka Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-48-9)
vh Kay Matsuoka Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-48-9)
Denied the honor of being commencement speaker because of Japanese ancestry; accepting discrimination, "shikata ga nai"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-48-9/

Narrator Kay Matsuoka

Nisei female. Born April 17, 1917, in Moneta, California. Grew up working on family's strawberry farm. Attended Japanese language school where she learned Japanese dancing and singing. Was popular and excelled in high school, but was prevented by the Parent Teacher Association from giving the commencement address because of her ethnicity. Attended dress design school, and …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/55/
New officers of the Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-densho-201-469)
img New officers of the Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-densho-201-469)
From associated newspaper clipping: "Newly-installed officers of the Seattle JACL joined hands with Pres. Harry Takagi in a pledge for unity and teamwork in 1951 after the chapter's installation service recently...From left to right, Kay Yamaguchi, Ken Nogaki and James Matsuoka, vice-presidents; Pres. Takagi; Beulah Shigeno, corresponding secretary; Betty Noji, recording secretary; and Mits Kashiwagi, treasurer." …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-469/
doc "Seattle Chapter Installs New Officers" (ddr-densho-201-472)
Pacific Citizen newspaper clipping from March 17, 1951: "SEATTLE, Wash.--Newly-installed officers of the Seattle JACL joined hands with Pres. Harry Takagi in a pledge for unity and teamwork in 1951 after the chapter's installation service recently. From left to right, Kay Yamaguchi, Ken Nogaki and James Matsuoka, vice-presidents; Pres. Takagi; Beulah Shigeno, corresponding secretary; Betty Noji, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-472/
Officers of the J.A.C.L. take oath (ddr-densho-201-468)
img Officers of the J.A.C.L. take oath (ddr-densho-201-468)
New officers of the Japanese American Citizens League are sworn in.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-468/
Amache camp welcome pamphlet (ddr-densho-390-145)
doc Amache camp welcome pamphlet (ddr-densho-390-145)
A welcome pamphlet from the Amache concentration camp, belonging to Harry and Walter Matsuoka. Topics discussed include a welcome message to Jerome concentration camp transfers, various community amenities, information on the camp organization, and more.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-145/
Crystal City Chatters Issue 6 (ddr-densho-537-20)
doc Crystal City Chatters Issue 6 (ddr-densho-537-20)
Issue 6 includes a recap of the association picnic.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-20/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 6 (March 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-187)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 6 (March 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-187)
Selected article titles: "16 Year Olds May Quit School to Work" (p. 1), "Work: 68 Depart From City" (p. 1), "Red Cross Drive is Slated For Next Week: Goal is $1250; Proceeds Will Be Used in Project" (p. 1), "Honda to Give Farewell Message to Y.B.A. Sun." (p. 1), "Packing Shed Job Offers" (p. 1), "Colonist …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-187/
Amache Relocation Center block map (ddr-densho-390-40)
doc Amache Relocation Center block map (ddr-densho-390-40)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-40/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 5 (March 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-186)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 5 (March 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-186)
Selected article titles: "Army Language School Colonel to Arrive Mon." (p. 1), "Procedure Set Up For Shoe-Rationing: Block Managers Are Taking Applications" (p. 1), "Poultry Farm Will Soon Supply Colony Notes" (p. 1), "Sewing Classes to Open: Sign-up Will Start Monday" (p. 1), "Tuleans Wed. in Minnesota" (p. 1), "Common People Are Grand, Relocated Tulean Writes: …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-186/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 6 (July 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-260)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 6 (July 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-260)
Selected article titles: "Muste Will Visit Here" (p. 1), "Midwest Farming Work For Families Planned" (p. 1), "Many Outside Jobs For Issei at Placement" (p. 1), "Man Reported Missing is Arrested in Alturas" (p. 1), "Popularity Contest to be Held For Labor Day, Sept. 6th" (p. 3), "Recreation Committee Formed in Each Ward" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-260/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 34 (August 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-82)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 34 (August 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-82)
Selected article titles: "District Relocation Office to Open Monday" (p. 1), "Additional Relocation Pamphlets Arrive Here" (p. 2), and "Center Ward Softball Title at Stake Tonite" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-82/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 62 (June 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-229)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 62 (June 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-229)
Selected article titles: "2 Osya Classes Still Open: Residents Can Register For Poultry, Carpentry" (p. 1), "Co-op Will Issue Money Orders, Travelers' Checks" (p. 1), "Candy Firm Rehires Evacuees" (p. 1), "Sugar Beet R.R. Workers Needed" (p. 1), "Messages From the Nisei" (p. 2), "One Year Ago This Year" (p. 2), "Change Seen in U.S. Diet" …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-229/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 59 (May 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-226)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 59 (May 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-226)
Selected article titles: "Special Students School to Open Monday at 7218" (p. 1), "Poll Will Determine Sentiment On Evacuees" (p. 1), "DeWitt to Be Moved, Report" (p. 1), "Establishment of WRA Centers Mistake - Myer: To Speed Resettlement" (p. 1), "Orders For Anniversary Book May By Placed Now" (p. 1), "Memorial Day Worship Set" (p. 2), …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-226/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 39 (May 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-219)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 39 (May 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-219)
Selected article titles: "Instructions Issued So Issei May Now Hold Elective Offices" (p. 1), "Clothing Open House Set..." (p. 1), "Coverley Clarifies: Regulations On Evacuee Work Hours" (p. 1), "Marbleshooters to Compete in Ward Eliminations Saturday" (p. 2), "First Lady Makes Tour of Gila" (p. 2), "Cave-in Tragedy at Granada Center" (p. 2), "Chicago Hotel Sends …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-219/
Amache Senior High School commencement program (ddr-densho-390-6)
doc Amache Senior High School commencement program (ddr-densho-390-6)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-6/
The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 29 (September 14, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-35)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 29 (September 14, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-35)
Selected article titles: "8000 Attend Undokai; Ward VIII Wins Title" (pp. 1, 6), "First Escheat Action Filed in Orange County" (p. 1), and "WRA Policy on Eye Glass Indemnity Given" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-35/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 86 (June 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-239)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 86 (June 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-239)
Selected article titles: "Quota of Project Workers to Be Set: Preliminary Study Places Tule Lake Maximum at 4,300" (p. 1), "Swimming Prohibited" (p. 1), "Goods Stored in Los Angeles" (p. 1), "Nursing to Be Taught" (p. 1), "Priests Will Hear Speakers" (p. 1), "Segregation Inevitable" (p. 2), "Dies Committee 'Amazed' At Crowded Living in Poston" (p. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-239/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. 10 (July 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-323)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. 10 (July 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-323)
Selected article titles: "Store Profit $5,313 in June. Almost 30% of Net Sales" (p. 1), "All Students Must Answer Quiz" (p. 3), "Hiking Notice!" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-323/
Directory of Veterans of MIS 1968 (ddr-ajah-2-22)
doc Directory of Veterans of MIS 1968 (ddr-ajah-2-22)
Contact information redacted
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-22/
List of men detained in December, 1941 at the U.S. Immigration Station in Seattle (ddr-densho-474-107)
doc List of men detained in December, 1941 at the U.S. Immigration Station in Seattle (ddr-densho-474-107)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-107/
The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 28 (September 7, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-34)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 28 (September 7, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-34)
Selected article titles: "LA Police Drops Judo Training from Curriculum" (pp. 1-2), "Response Favorable on Job Termination Policy" (p. 1), and "Renunciation Bill Under Review--Myer" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-34/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 100 (July 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-254)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 100 (July 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-254)
Selected article titles: "Many From Centers: Camp Savage Graduates Arrive at Camp Shelby" (p. 1), "1100 Chicks Arrive Here" (p. 1), "397 Seniors to Receive Diplomas at Exercises" (p. 1), "Ariz. State Law Void" (p. 1), "To Observe 'Obon' Here" (p. 1), "Speakers to Relate Conditions on Outside at Forum on July 20" (p. 3), "Recreation …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-254/
Crystal City directory (ddr-densho-537-132)
doc Crystal City directory (ddr-densho-537-132)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-132/
Memoirs 1943 - Minidoka High School Yearbook (ddr-densho-474-48)
doc Memoirs 1943 - Minidoka High School Yearbook (ddr-densho-474-48)
Yearbook for the Minidoka High School, property of Starr Urakawa. The school included grades 8-12. Individual students are photographed in senior portraits or class photos. Student activities are represented, including student labor/work experience program ("part-time workers"), May Day royalty, and sports. Student signatures are included throughout the book.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-48/
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