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doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Harry Fleischman (ddr-densho-468-207)

Update on attempts to add Norman Thomas to ballot in Nebraska with request for assistance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-207/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to "Coach" (Ray Richards) (ddr-densho-468-110)

Typed draft explaining Ishikawa's seeking admission to the University of Nebraska with request for assistance (no date)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-110/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Alfred E. Longueil (CC: Dr. Rolfe) (ddr-densho-468-109)

Typed draft explaining Ishikawa's seeking admission to the University of Nebraska with request for advice (no date)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-109/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Bill Becker (ddr-densho-468-203)

Update on requirements to add Norman Thomas to state ballot and efforts to establish Socialist Party in Nebraska.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-203/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Bill (ddr-densho-468-210)

Draft of letter explaining poor turnout at Nebraska Socialist Party convention meeting with updates on fundraising and promising recruits.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-210/

doc Letter from Martha Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-13)

Martha Morooka writes to Violet Sell about her plans to work as a nurse and attend the University of Nebraska.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-13/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Willis Hanson (ddr-densho-468-128)

Two drafts of letter to Willis Hanson, the leave officer at Granada, explaining Ishikawa's leave for the University of Nebraska.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-128/

doc Letter from Amy Sugano to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-49)

Amy Sugano writes to Violet Sell with updates on family, to tell her she's expecting a baby, and about life in Nebraska.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-49/

img Samuel Wilder King and Elizabeth P. Farrington receiving tickets to a football game (ddr-njpa-2-284)

Caption on reverse: "FOR NEBRASKA GAME: Jimmy Lovell (right), representing the University of Hawaii, presents tickets to Governor Samuel Wilder King and Delegate Elizabeth Farrington for the UH-Nebraska football game here Nov. 26. The intersectional contest will be dedicated to the memory of the late Delegate Joseph R. Farrington and two others.--(Hawaii Times photo)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-2-284/

doc Tri-county irrigation project in south central Nebraska (ddr-csujad-55-97)

Report on the tri-county irrigation project in south central Nebraska including a description of the location, project organization, soils, climate, transportation, markets, housing, schools and churches, and community. Report also includes a description of the types of offers used when appealing to and recruiting incarceree farmers including year-round farm labor, share cropping, co-partnerships, and profit sharing. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-97/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-123)

Letter confirming acceptance to University of Nebraska with estimate of expenses and confirmation of contact in Lincoln who will help Ishikawa find employment

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-123/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Bill Becker (copy) (ddr-densho-468-209)

Enclosing $5. Update on trip to California, meeting with Hank Baich, and request for assistance with attempts to develop socialist party campaign in Nebraska.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-209/

doc Educational Leave paperwork (ddr-densho-468-127)

Certification and other paperwork authorizing Joseph Ishikawa to leave the Granada Relocation Area to attend school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-127/

vh Alfred "Al" Miyagishima Interview (ddr-manz-1-27)

Nisei male. Born December 2, 1926, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Family operated grocery store prior to World War II. Moved to Stockton, California, due to father's illness. Removed to Stockton Assembly Center and Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Resettled in Nebraska and finished high school. Drafted into the army in 1945, and joined family in Denver, Colorado, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-27/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Bill Becker (ddr-densho-468-218)

Update on requirements to add Norman Thomas to state ballot and efforts to establish Socialist Party in Nebraska. Request for Norman Thomas to speak at convention.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-218/

doc Letters to Joseph Ishikawa from Henry "Hank" Ishikawa with letter of acceptance from University of Nebraska (ddr-densho-468-100)

Page one is a brief letter from Hank. Page two is Joseph Ishikawa's letter of acceptance confirming his transfer from UCLA to the University of Nebraska

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-100/

doc Press Releases for Nebraskans for Norman Thomas (ddr-densho-468-222)

Five press releases notifying media of upcoming convention of Nebraskans for Norman Thomas and attempts to form new political party in Nebraska. Various dates, August 1948

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-222/

vh Helen Harano Christ Interview (ddr-densho-1013-6)

Sansei female. Born August 26, 1934, in Berkeley, California. Removed to Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Family resettled in North Platte, Nebraska, where father operated a flower shop. Received undergraduate degree in education and sociology from Hastings College in Nebraska. Attended McCormick Seminary in Illinois. Married husband Frank Christ in 1959. Worked …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-6/

doc Letter from CD to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-212)

Sorry that the Socialist Party couldn't get onto the ballot. C.D. is hoping to practice in Nebraska after graduating. Thoughts on political organizing and the Socialist Party.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-212/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 54 (August 1, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-41)

"Senate Passes Over U.S. Evacuation Claims Bill" (p. 1), "Name Commissioner For B.C. Quiz" (p. 1), "U. of Nebraska Nisei Finds Bias Against Non-Whites Alarming" (p. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-41/

doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 6 (April 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-400)

Selected article titles: "Camp Closing Rumor Spiked" (p. 1), "Nebraska Anti-Japanese Incident was Caused by Jealousy, WRA Says" (p. 1), "Passes Required for Camp Hikers" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-400/

vh Masao Watanabe Segment 41 (ddr-densho-1000-103-41)

Reunion with family in Nebraska after the war

At the time this interview was taped, Mr. Watanabe was recovering from a recent series of cancer treatments.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-103-41/

Narrator Alfred "Al" Miyagishima

Nisei male. Born December 2, 1926, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Family operated grocery store prior to World War II. Moved to Stockton, California, due to father's illness. Removed to Stockton Assembly Center and Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Resettled in Nebraska and finished high school. Drafted into the army in 1945, and joined family in Denver, Colorado, …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/305/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XXII No. 21 (March 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-145-619)

Selected article titles: "100 Indicted for Failure to Report for Induction And Physical Examination" (p. 1), "Myer Answers 17 Questions of Residents" (p. 1), "Hood River Post Will Put Japanese American Names Back on Roll" (p. 2), "Poston Resident Sues for Jail Release" (p. 2), "Power Off Ten Hours on Sunday in All 3 Units" (p. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-619/

Narrator Helen Harano Christ

Sansei female. Born August 26, 1933, in Berkeley, California. Removed to Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Family resettled in North Platte, Nebraska, where father operated a flower shop. Received undergraduate degree in education and sociology from Hastings College in Nebraska. Attended McCormick Seminary in Illinois. Married husband Frank Christ in 1959. Worked …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/316/

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