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217 items
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Letter from Mr. Myer, WRA Director, to the chairman of the special committee to investigate Un-American Activities, Mr. Martin Dies, June 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-68)
This is a letter from the WRA Director, Mr. Myer to the special committee to investigate Un-American Activities. He speaks about the serious effect of interference by the committee in the work of the WRA. He mentions that the statements made by the committee are fraught with errors, half truths and are completely misleading to the …
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Subject: separation of evacuees of doubtful loyalty from loyal evacuees [policy memo by Dillon S. Myer] (ddr-csujad-19-1)
Details the War Relocation Authority's policy to remove to a separate facility "those persons of Japanese ancestry residing in relocation centers who by their acts have indicated that their loyalties lie with Japan during the present hostilities." Along with Policy, headings include Designation of Center for Evacuees of Doubtful Loyalty, referring to Tule Lake; Persons to …
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Constitutional principles involved in the relocation program (ddr-csujad-19-67)
This document is the statement by the Director of the War Relocation Authority regarding the constitutional principles involved in "the relocation program" as the program raises important questions of constitutionality. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_02-19_02
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Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to J. Flores, March 1943 (ddr-csujad-51-2)
Correspondence between Dillon S. Myer, Director of War Relocation Authority, and Long Beach resident J. Flores. In the letter, War Relocation Authority is requesting character verification for Shigetoshi Sugiyama, a Japanese American who listed Flores as a reference when applying to leave the incarceration camp. WRA-140. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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Racism and reason: an address to be delivered by Dillion S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1646)
Transcription of a speech given by Dillon Myer to an interfaith meeting sponsored by the Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play. Speech covers racism against individuals of Japanese ancestry, the 100th Infantry Battalion, Japanese American soldiers, and opinions about the future of individuals of Japanese ancestry in the United States. See this object …
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Tenth of a million people: an address by Dillion S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, before the Des Moines Adult Education Forum, Des Mines, Iowa, Thursday evening, October 26, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1647)
Transcription of a speech given by Dillon Myer to the Des Moines Adult Education Forum regarding the history and activities of the "relocation program," the displacement of Japanese Americans, attitude of the American public towards individuals of Japanese ancestry, the 100th Infantry Battalion, and other issues related to race relations. See this object in the California …
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Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to WRA staff members, June 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1658)
Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to WRA Staff Members regarding a report on "Evacuee Resistance to Relocation." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1660
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Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to WRA staff members, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1655)
Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to all staff members regarding two War Relocation Authority reports on incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1657
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One thousandth of the Nation: an address by Dillion S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1645)
Transcription of a speech by Dillon Myer to civic organizations in Salt Lake City, Utah, regarding the history and activities of the War Relocation Authority, the "relocation program," incarceration camps, Nisei in military service, and current state of the "relocation program." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1647
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Relocation program (ddr-csujad-55-1914)
Speech delivered by by Dillon S. Myer, Director of the Relocation Authority to the American Legion covering the history and activities of the War Relocation Authority, registration and "loyalty questionnaire," and attitudes towards Japanese Americans and the "relocation" program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1917
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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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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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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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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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Heart Mountain Sentinel Supplement Series 110 (August 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-332)
Selected article titles: "Dillon S. Myer to Speak Tonight" (p. 1), "Three More Army Volunteers Leave for Physical Examinations" (p. 1), "Employment Opportunities for Prospective Relocatees Listed" (p. 1).
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Myer, Director of W.R.A., Clashes With Anti-Jap Group (October 12, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1072)
The Seattle Daily Times, October 12, 1944, p. 2
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Letter from John J. McCloy, Assistant Secretary of War, to Dillon S. Myer (ddr-densho-67-22)
Letter from John J. McCloy, Assistant Secretary of War, to Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, regarding transfer of family members to join issei in Department of Justice internment camps. McCloy wary of such transfers, as he believes they would subject Nisei to "issei contamination." Favors instead paroling Issei out of internment camps …
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Grange Head Assails Hint Of Jap Return (May 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1047)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 27, 1944, p. 5
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W.R.A. Shift Called Evasion (February 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1026)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 17, 1944, p. 2
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Anti-Jap Fee-Seeking Groups Like Hitler, Says Dillon Myer (April 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-56-1113)
The Seattle Daily Times, April 23, 1945, p. 7
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Letter from John J. McCloy, Assistant Secretary of War, to Dillon S. Myer (ddr-densho-67-23)
Letter from John J. McCloy, Assistant Secretary of War, to Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority. Reporting recommendations of Dr. Dedrick, head of the Statistical Division of the Wartime Civil Control Administration. Urges segregation of the "pro-Japan" Kibei and Issei, and expresses fear of internal security incidents in the camps, and "contamination" of …