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doc Relocation problems and policies: address by Director D. S. Myer of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1644)

Transcription of a speech by Dillon Myer to the Tuesday Evening Club regarding the history and activities of the War Relocation Authority, the "relocation program," incarceration camps, registration (also known as the "loyalty questionnaire"), Tule Lake and segregation, military service, propaganda, and opposition to the WRA program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 3 (March 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-8)

Selected article titles: "Myer Expresses Satisfaction on Gradual Return to Normalcy" (p. 1), "Dependents of Stockaders to Receive Aid" (p. 2), and "Life Carries Story on Center in Latest Issue" (p. 3).

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doc Dillon Myer, Wartime Relocation Director, to address national JACL convention (ddr-densho-280-19)

Press release announcing Dillon Myer's address at the JACL's 17th Biennial National Convention in Seattle, Washington. It recognizes Myer as a "champion of human rights and decency" and outlines his post-war employment.

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doc Memo from Dillon Myer to Edward Ennis, Department of Justice (ddr-densho-122-494)

Request to deny resisters' parole

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doc Sunday service program at South Post Chapel, Fort Myer, Virginia (ddr-densho-563-35)

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doc Sunday service program at South Post Chapel, Fort Myer, Virginia (ddr-densho-563-33)

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 5 (July 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-357)

Selected article titles: "Qualified Drivers May Get Licenses" (p. 1), "Hospital to Release Filed X-Ray Films for Data Purposes" (p. 1), "Dillon Myer Orders Cut of Manzanar Automobiles" (p. 1), "Issue Ration Books at WRA Centers" (p. 1), "Myer Announces Relocation Going as Scheduled" (p. 3), "35-15 Torn Down for Crating Use" (p. 3).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 179A (October 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-335)

Selected article titles: "Myer Defends Citizens' Rights" (p. 1), "P.T.A. Presents Musical Program" (p. 2), "Curtiss Candy Company Asks for More Workers" (p. 3).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. X No. 15 (February 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-383)

Selected article titles: "Director Myer Discusses Problems With Delegates" (p. 1), "Evacuation Case Denied Hearing" (p. 1), "Rabies Shots for Dogs Scheduled" (p. 1).

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 4 (August 10, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-542)

Selected article titles: "Evacuee Property Undamaged" (p. 1), "Myer Letter Read at Meeting" (p. 1), "Send-Off for Draftees Described by Reporter" (p. 2).

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doc Letter from Captain John Hall to Dillon S. Myer regarding Takami Hibiya's leave clearance (ddr-densho-381-146)

Captain John M. Hall writes to Dillon S. Myer in response to an earlier letter asking for clarification on Takami Hibiya's suspended leave clearance.

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 96 (October 7, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-208)

Selected article titles: "Myer Addresses LA Interfaith Meeting" (p. 1), "Citizenship Quality" (p. 2), "Supreme Court to Hear Two Nisei Test Cases" (p. 3).

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. III No. 6 (February 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-167)

Selected article titles: "Induction Underway at Center" (p. 1), "Martinez Residents Protesting Discrimination Against Nisei" (p. 1), "Myer Criticizes Coast Groups" (p. 1), "Issei Outnumber Nisei as Packed Audiences Hear Relocation Team" (p. 1), "Director Myer Reveals Plan to Close One Relocation Center" (p. 1), "Editorials: This is Total War" (p. 4), "Attention Tokyo: Nisei Rebuild …

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doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 32 (March 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-289)

Selected article titles: "Cash Grant Policy Cleared. Center Draftees are Eligible for Leave Grants" (p. 1), "Myer to Arrive Thursday, Will Address Council on Saturday" (p. 1), "Myer Clarifies Residence Status of Camp Evacuees" (p. 2), "California Minister Demands Restoration of Nisei Rights" (p. 2), "Two Colorado Draft Refusers Change Views" (p. 2), "USC Poll Favors …

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doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 12 (October 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-231)

Selected article titles: "Embrace Photos Prompt Official Investigation" (p. 1), "Topaz Meat Quota Supplied by Farm" (p. 1), "Evacuees' Assimilation Not Difficult -- Myer" (p. 2).

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doc Bussei Life Vol. I No. 4 (June 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-431)

Selected article titles: "Director Voices Views on Future" (p. 1), "Myer Pleased With Y.B.A. Plans" (p. 1), "Former Bay Resident Killed in Accident" (p. 3).

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XVII No. 7 (January 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-454)

Selected article titles: "Name of Deceased Asked by Consul" (p. 1), "Myer Approves Relocation Confab" (p. 1), "Former Steward Held for Illegal Entry" (p. 2).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 2 (October 7, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-346)

Selected article titles: "Relatives Should Claim Xmas Packages" (p. 1), "Fire Prevention to be Emphasized" (p. 1), "Myer Says Public Opinion of Evacuees Improving" (p. 3).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. III No. 85 (August 22, 1945) (ddr-densho-147-294)

Selected article titles: "Dillon S. Myer Answers: Conference Recommendation" (p. 1), "FBI Check-Up No Reflection" (p. 1), "Hopi Indians: To Colonize Parker Valley" (p. 2).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 95 (July 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-249)

Selected article titles: "Baccalaureate Services Will Be Held Tomorrow" (p. 1), "More Nisei Called" (p. 1), "Myer Says Committee Stirs 'Public Hatred': Segregation Asked" (p. 1).

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 9 (March 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-58)

Selected article titles: "More Internees to Leave Sunday" (p. 1), "WRA Determined to Close Centers-Myer" (p. 2), and "GI's May Visit Interned Kins" (p. 4).

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doc [Interview Minutes with D.S. Myer, WRA National Director, March 18, 1944] (ddr-csujad-2-21)

Meeting minutes between incarceree-led Tule Lake Camp government and War Relocation Authority Director D.S. [Dillon Seymour] Myer. Question-answer session between Co-ordinating Committee and Myer. Includes questions about legitimacy and self-governance of Co-ordinating Committee, concerns about camp food, employment, and martial law in the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc Message from D.S. Myer, the Director of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-182)

Response by D.S. Meyer, director of the War Relocation Authority, to incarcerees discussing the implications and procedures following the lifting of the exclusion orders by the Western Defense Command in January 1945. Includes "Summary of WRA policies and procedures for the final phase of the relocation program" and information on relocation assistance, property assistance, welfare assistance, …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 51 (February 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-126)

Selected article titles: "Hog Farm to Be Liquidated By June 30 Says Ag Head" (p. 1), "Gresham Group Demands Deportation of Japanese" (p. 1), "Director D.S. Myer Expected to Give Report on Coast" (p. 1), "Reinduction Policy Prohibited by WRA" (p. 1), "Seasonal Leave Policy Clarified by D.S. Myer" (p. 2), "Assault Case Taken to Jerome" …

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doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 25 (March 2, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-282)

Selected article titles: "Myer Corrects Spanish Consul's Draft Comment" (p. 1), "S.F. Paper Features Nisei Problems" (p. 1), "Seven Wives, Children Leave for Crystal City" (p. 2).

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