448 items
448 items
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Ogata family history (ddr-densho-390-14)
A history of the Ogata family, written in Japanese with some English annotations.
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Harry Matsuoka's certificate of naturalization (ddr-densho-390-31)
Harry's certificate of naturalization with a name change decree typed on the back, changing his name from Tomio to Harry as part of naturalization.
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Letter concerning JACL slogans (ddr-densho-280-48)
Letter from Peter Ohtaki enlisting his public relations committee to pick their top choices for the JACL 17th Biennial National Convention slogan.
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"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, …
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Officers of the J.A.C.L. take oath (ddr-densho-201-468)
New officers of the Japanese American Citizens League are sworn in.
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Nine Japs Held in Blast Probe (March 9, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-677)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 9, 1942, p. 2
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Speak Out for Justice: August 5, 1981 - Part 6 (ddr-densho-1024-108)
Testifiers continue to speak out on economic and property loss as a result of forced relocation and internment. Japanese Americans share their experiences of search, seizure, and mistreatment during their time spent in internment camps.
Introduction by Alison Kochiyama, Executive Director of the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute.
Part 6 Testifiers:
Kiyoshi Sonoda,
Larry Boss,
Mary …
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Grade School Musical and Dramatic Program (ddr-densho-356-776)
Program for the Grade School Musical and Dramatic performances on August 8, 1942.
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 61 (May 31, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-228)
Selected article titles: "Red Cross Mass Meeting Tonite" (p. 1), "Rejected Volunteers Get Special Job Aid: Receive First Priority" (p. 1), "School to Use Siren For Period Changes" (p. 1), "Centers to Be Investigated" (p. 1), "No Home Nurse Service Now" (p. 1), "2 Volunteers On Furlough" (p. 1), "New Group Set Up to Fight Discrimination" …
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Speak Out for Justice: August 5, 1981 - Part 2 (ddr-densho-1024-104)
Testifiers continue to show bravery in speaking out on the impact of Japanese internment during World War II. These stories show the economic loss, psychological trauma, and impact on education for many interned Japanese.
Introduction by Jen Noji of Nikkei Progressives and Alan Nishio, Former Co-Chair of NCRR Los Angeles
Part 2 Testifiers:
Jack Fujimoto,
Y. …
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The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 33 (August 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-81)
Shortened edition including the article "Best Makes Special Statement" (p. 1) regarding President Truman's announcement of the Japanese Government's official surrender. Item is misnumbered as Vol. II, No. 32.
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 15 [12] (September 22, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-39)
Selected article titles: "Mental health commission adds Nisei to its board of directors" (p. 1), "U.S.-Japan trade inventoried, Seek liberalization in world mart" (p. 1), "Sen. Fong Defends Issei Grossly Unfair Attack by Syndicated Columnist" (p. 1), "JACL resents Pearson allegation impugning loyalty of U.S. Issei" (p. 1), "Enryo syndrome desirable trait for Americans, Dr. Kitano …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 40 (May 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-220)
Selected article titles: "Resettlers Apply at Leave Office For Financial Aid" (p. 1), "Treasury Report Made at Co-op Assembly" (p. 1), "U.S.E.S. Cannot Handle Midwest Work Inquiries" (p. 1), "Job Lists Are Posted" (p. 1), "Coal Situation" (p. 1), "Shoe Repair Shop Reopens, New Policies Announced" (p. 2), "Persons Leaving Must Have Photo" (p. 2), "Tule …
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White River Valley Chapter, Valley Civic League vice presidents (ddr-densho-277-71)
A list of the JACL White River Valley Chapter members who acted as vice presidents from 1930 to 1939.
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Reveille Volume 1, Number 3 (ddr-densho-390-135)
The third issue of the Reveille includes articles about upcoming events, updates on new buildings, a short story, scouting in other camps, sports, a salute to Tom Sasaki, and more.
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Program from "Better Citizens in a Better Community: A Conference Community Improvement" (ddr-densho-356-1033)
Program for "Better Citizens in a Better Community: A Conference Community Improvement" Sponsored by the Amache Coordinating Council.
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Tanforan: From Race Track to Assembly Center (ddr-densho-1024-61)
Documentary film on Tanforan , a former horse racing track that became the site of a wartime " assembly center " for incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. The film includes interviews with many former inmates of Tanforan, some of whom lived in what were once horse stalls, including Maya Nagata Aikawa, George and Michiko …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 11 (September 14, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-37)
Selected article titles: "California Farm Bureau Endorses Prop. 13, to urge 70,000 members" (p. 1), "Organization Stand on 'Tokyo Rose' Hearing to be Considered" (p. 1), "Nat'l JACL convention coverage noted in top Atlantic seaboard newspapers" (p. 1), "Nisei statistician notes more women over 50 dying of heart disease lately" (p. 2), " "Final half of …
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Speak Out for Justice: August 4, 1981 - Part 2 (ddr-densho-1024-100)
Japanese Americans break their silence to speak out on the pain, suffering, and loss experienced as a result of the issuance of Executive Order 9066. The first-hand accounts detail the enormous loss of property and business among many Japanese Americans after World War II.
Introduction by Jim Matsuoka, Co-Founder of Los Angeles Committee Coalition for Redress …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 14 (April 7, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-15)
Selected article titles: "JACL hails Maryland housing bill as Mason-Dixon breakthrough" (p. 1), "JACL-Japan tour itinerary firmed, leaving Oct. 14" (p. 1), "Racial superiority a relic of the past" (p. 1), "Slavery & Evacuation compared" (p. 1), "Fallacies about Negroes dispelled" (p. 4).
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. IV No. 36 (December 29, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-124)
Selected article titles: "Eighteen Year Olds Urged to Register" (p. 1), "Jamboree Time Schedule Out" (p. 1), "Hayes to Serve as Project Director" (p. 1), "Inventories on Property Begin" (p. 1), "Tulean Dispatch Bows Out-Thirty" (p. 1), "Student Council Progress Revealed in Letter Here" (p. 1), "New Year Jamboree: Twenty Four Organizations to Participate in Carnival …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 19 (November 9, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-45)
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 …