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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 75, No. 14 (October 6, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-39)

Selected article titles: "Chavez Hurls Threat at Nisei Farm League" (p.1, 5), "Yen Claims Bill: Questions Raised, Answers Furnished" (p.1), "Immigrants Changing New York" (p.1), "A Nisei View of Japan: Understand the Japanese?" (p.2).

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doc Baptism Certificate (ddr-densho-335-248)

Baptism certificate of Agnes Rockrise (Asbury) at St. George's Church in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents are listed as Francis B. Asbury and Tennessee Asbury. Her sponsors/witness are listed as Olive Effie Asbury and Harry F. Asbury.

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 20 (January 12, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-133)

Selected article titles: "Center Survey to be Made" (p. 1), "Nisei Farmers' Outlook Dark" (p. 2), "Many Nisei Dreams Come True in New York City" (p. 3), "Santa Marians Oppose Return of Evacuees to West Coast" (p. 6).

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img Group in front of the Oriental Trading Company (ddr-densho-353-161)

Toyo Boeki Kaisha (the Oriental Trading Co.) was established in 1898, at 212 5th Avenue S. A note on the back indicates that the photo was taken "before 1920 when CT died on a trip to New York."

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doc Letter from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon and Thelma Jo Bruce (ddr-janm-18-23)

Two letters from Sohei (John) Hohri & Valeria Engelbretson to Harold Landon and Thelma Jo Bruce, dated January 24, 2011 and June 26, 2011. The envelope is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Landon in Granada Hills, CA from Mr. and Mrs. Sohei Hohri in New York City, NY. Sohei writes to thank Harold and his …

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doc Letter to Governor Herbert Lehman from President Roosevelt (ddr-densho-67-95)

Letter to New York Governor Herbert Lehman from President Roosevelt on Italians and Germans in the U.S. In response to a letter from Lehman, Roosevelt assures him that there will be no evacuation of German or Italian aliens/Americans.

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doc Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 7 (June 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-374)

Selected article titles: "Encourage Resettlers to Notify of Leaves" (p. 1), "Undeveloped Land in Mojave Desert Area Offered to Families" (p. 1), "300 Missourians Attend Social" (p. 1), "New York WRA Office Distributes Pamphlet for Issei Businessmen" (p. 2).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 100 (April 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-255)

Selected article titles: "Tsuyuki: First Nisei Paratrooper" (p. 1), "Twelve to Leave for Texas Camp" (p. 1), "New York Described in 16-Page Pamphlet" (p. 2), "No Swimming in Canals Allowed" (p. 2), "Ice Cream Sale Announced" (p. 3).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 45 (June 6, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-404)

Selected article titles: "200 Seniors to Receive Diplomas at Graduation" (p. 1), "New York: N.W.L.B. Praises Nisei Employees" (p. 2), "Parlier Gunman Gets Probation" (p. 2), "West Hoodlums Called Yellow" (p. 4), "CIO: Stockton Unit Resents Nisei" (p. 4).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 7 (October 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-351)

Selected article titles: "Health Program: Dental, Ambulance, Diet Services to Improve" (p. 1), "Relocators in Distress Aided. Social Security Funds Help Sick Persons, Those in Need of Money" (p. 2), "Pamphlet Tells About New York in Japanese" (p. 2).

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doc Newspaper article: "See Some 'Give' by Merriam on THAT Word" (ddr-densho-274-38)

New York Nichibei article on the attempt to stop G & C Merriam Company from using the word "Jap" in dictionaries. Part of a broader campaign, spearheaded by Shosuke Sasaki, against the use of the word "Jap" in print media.

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img Kenzo Nakazato, a Mitsukoshi executive (ddr-njpa-4-1282)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Kenzo Nakazato, chief director of decorations at Mitsukoshi, who is in charge of display decorations for the Japan pavilion at the New York International Exhibition, stopped at port on his way to the country via Ryuyo Maru."

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img Shige Ogura with dad (ddr-densho-477-104)

Photograph of Mr. Ogura (left) and his son, Shige Ogura (right) in a park. The caption below the photo reads "Mr. Ogura & Shige / Worked in New York for the Ogura family from Nov. 1939 to Feb. 1941" in black ink.

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding W.T. Andrews and Captain Peyton Harrison (ddr-njpa-1-582)

Caption on front: Congressional observer: Rep. W.T. Andrews of New York, congressional observer to the atom bomb test, is shown being greeted by Capt. Peyton Harrison, naval aide to Governor Stainback, on his arrival here yesterday afternoon enroute to Bikini."

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img James Omura (ddr-densho-122-668)

Attached note: "Frank: this photo is a good likeness of me. Taken by Michi Weglyn in her New York home in December of 1988. Not previously published. Better than portraits used by bio groups in my opinion. Jimmie 1-14-92"

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-473)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about his job in New York, news about some mutual friends and family. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

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doc Program from production of The World of Suzie Wong at the Auditorium theater in Rochester, New York (ddr-densho-367-237)

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doc Program from production of The World of Suzie Wong at the Palace Theatre in Hamilton, New York (ddr-densho-367-252)

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doc Letter from Mine Okubo to the Kitayamas (ddr-densho-433-311)

Mine Okubo writes to Ray Kitayama and Kimiko Fujii Kitayama including two articles about redress.

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img Dinner was served (ddr-densho-253-6)

Caption: "Dinner was served - and consumed standing up owing to lack of tables and chairs. Camp steward Arthur Hirano, former New York restauranteur. His first menu consisted of beef stew, steamed rice, string beans, peas, apricots, bread and jelly. His customers were appreciative."

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 69, No. 23 (December 05,1969) (ddr-pc-41-49)

Select article titles: "Central Cal DC steps up Title II repeal campaign" (p. 1); "Minn. Issei pioneers given Centennial coin" (p. 1); "New York Asians picket FBI against Hoover comments" (p.1); "Okinawa Reversion Approved" (p. 2); "Is the JACL Dead?" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 107, No. 10 (October 7, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-35)

Selected article titles: "JACL, JACL-LEC Laud Members of Congress" (pp. 1-2), "AA Groups Urge Continental Airlines to Stop 'Fare Samurai' Ad Campaign" (p. 1), "'Nisei Onassis' Dies in New York" (p. 2), and "Welcome to Our 2,500th Issue" (pp. 4-5).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 71 (February 3, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-226)

Selected article titles: "Aliens Must Tell Address Change" (p. 1), "Canal: Council Condemns Japanese Atrocities in Resolution" (p. 1), "Editorial: No Time for Confusion" (p. 2), "Report: Nisei Reaction to New York" (p. 2), "Residents Must Segregate Garbage to Protect Hogs" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-226/

img Shige Ogura with mom (ddr-densho-477-103)

Photograph of Shige Ogura (left) and his mom, Mrs. Ogura (right) in front of a tree. The caption below the photo reads "Shige & Mrs. Ogura / Worked in New York for the Ogura family from Nov. 1939 to Feb. 1941" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-103/

vh Yoshino Grace Fukuhara Niwa Interview (ddr-manz-1-139)

Nisei female. Born October 29, 1942, in the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Daughter of well-known artists Henry Fukuhara. After leaving camp, the family moved to New York. Yoshino eventually returned to live in California, where her family resided before World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-139/

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