1831 items
1831 items
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Weekly Press Review No. 22 (ddr-densho-156-334)
Original summary excerpt: The Dies Committee investigation continued as most important news source. Statements by various committee representatives and reports of hearings at which former and present Colorado River officials testified received prominent play, particularly in West Coast papers, although the press in other areas also carried wire service dispatches. New accusations reported included one that …
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Galeazzo Ciano inspecting the Fascist youth's "Camp Mussolini" (ddr-njpa-1-57)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Overseas Photographic News October 1. Young Italian Foreign Minister Ciano Gradually Coming to the Forefront. (Rome) Domei. Count Ciano shook the world's expectations by assuming the important post of foreign minister at a critical time for Italian foreign negotiations. Although he was often criticized by the great powers at the time …
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 7 (September 10, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-642)
General Information Bulletin, Series 7, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 10, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Temporary block administrative officers picked; Mess identification tags ordered; Construction starts on new barracks; Athletic field planned west of Block 5; Lost and Found Department at …
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Pamela Rouse Dixon Interview (ddr-densho-1020-9)
Born in Newport News, Virginia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as a Document Technician with the ORA from 1997 to 2000. After the ORA sunset, continued to work for the Department of Justice/Civil …
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Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-252)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto from Yoshito Shibata in which he describes his reaction to letter she sent (appears to be the final version of the drafted letter in ddr-densho-356-250), congratulations to Kan and Sally's new baby, hope that this will be the last war ever, description of seeing koalas not kangaroos, discussion of the corresponding in …
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Short article regarding Takeo Yoshikawa's appointment with Honolulu Consulate (ddr-njpa-4-775)
Article [translation]: "Consulate-General is busy with succession of citizenship (?), etc. One secretary to be added. Tadashi Morimura will be appointed soon. The Tochi Teikoku Consulate-General is busy with dealing with many matters of successions of citizenship (?) recently, so they requested to add a secretary member and, on the 8th, the secretary Tadashi Morimura was …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 22 (June 1, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-22)
Selected article titles: "Up claims compromise to $100,000. Senate judiciary committee acts on bill to push claims program" (p. 1), "Amendment to Fulbright Act Passed, Plugs Loophole for Visiting Students" (p. 1), "Michigan ex-GI adopts Japanese citizenship" (p. 1), "Actions speak as loudly as words, says Canadian judge ruling on discrimination" (p. 1), 'S.F. Jewish weekly …
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Weekly Press Review No. 29 (ddr-densho-156-341)
Original summary excerpt: The chief source of news interest at this time is the coming segregation of disloyal evacuees. The center selected to house the segregated persons, Tule Lake, was announced by Harvey Coverley, director of the project on July 25. The announcement was covered by AP, UP, and INS. An official announcement made the following …
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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 27 (December 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-19)
Selected article titles: "Study Relocation Program -- Holland. WRA Employment Head Gives Advice" (p. 1), "Block 44 Opening In Few Days" (p. 1), "Motion Pictures Taken Here For Official Files of WRA" (p. 1), "Student Council Lists Objectives" (p. 2), "Nominal Change To Be Made For Cashing Personal Checks" (p. 3), "Arts And Handicraft Taught Grade …
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Yukio Ozaki being filmed with others (ddr-njpa-4-1239)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei National News. (Tokyo) January 17. Before opening of congress Mr. Ozaki appeared in constitutional talkie. In honor of the new capital, a Japanese movie studio decided to produce a talkie titled 'Our Constitutional Hall.' Cast for this movie was Kentaro Kaneko, Yukio Ozaki, Suzuki, Keisuke Mochizuki, Adachi, Tanaka, and others. They …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 25 of 26. (ddr-one-5-147)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 103a - 108 of 111. These questions seek additional information on all the organizations that Koyama is affiliated with. They ask for how long he has been involved in the organizations, if the …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 25 (December 20-27, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-51)
Selected article titles: "In Honor of Pioneers from Japan to America" (p. 1), "The Sorry Memory: More Are Questioning the Constitutionality of Korematsu Case -- Low Point in U.S. History for Japanese Americans" (p. 2), "Political Behavior of Issei and Nisei" (p. 2), "How Japanese Are the Japanese Americans?" (p. 21), "Hayakawa 'hottest' Issue in S.F. …
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Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 15 (September 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-366)
Selected article titles: "Block Clearance Program Empties Six of Ten Units. Residents of Block 33 and 28 Will Contact Housing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for New Assignments" (p. 1), "Parolees Asked to See Attorney" (p. 1), "Six More Children Depart as Village Passes Into History. Few Who Remain Will Receive Care at Building 2, While Awaiting …
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Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 51 (November 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-10)
Selected article titles: "Partial Evacuation for Hawaii Japanese Decreed" (p. 1), "Studies to Aid in Relocation" (p. 1), "Co-op News. Congress Meets Again Tonight" (p. 1), "Specialists Here for Child Clinic" (p. 1), "Liquid Contraband..." (p. 1), "Workers Return in Good Spirits After Hard Labor" (p. 1), "Check-ups Urged for Children" (p. 1), "Three Depart for …
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John H. Wilson and a nisei kabuki player (ddr-njpa-2-916)
Caption on reverse: "MAYOR RECEIVES KABUKI PLAYER: Mayor John H. Wilson greeted a troupe of kabuki girls from the mainland when they made a courtesy call yesteday following their arrival. The mayor is pictured with Miss Miyoko Watanabe, headliner of the show. The troupe, composed entirely of Nisei girls, will put on a kabuki show at …
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Bruno Hauptmann in prison (ddr-njpa-1-598)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Transmitted International News January 29. Killer of Lindy's Beloved Son to Finally Go to the Electric Chair? (New York) Domei. Although Bruno Hauptmann, the man believed to be the killer of Colonel Lindbergh's beloved son, a crime that captivated all of America, still continues to firmly deny his guilt, the death …
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Bulletin, no. 6, September 4, 1942 (ddr-csujad-18-2)
Bulletin No. 6, titled: Remember Pearl Harbor. Decrying misinformation accusing people of Japanese descent of sabotage during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the document seeks "to aid in combating the malicious stories which still persist concerning sabotage" there. The report includes numerous items from 1942, including newspaper and magazine articles, and columns from the Chicago Daily …
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Letter and photos to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-478)
Letter and four photographs to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes asking Yuri to focus on her studies, about delaying starting a family, additional news about how he plans to keep his job even through the head office is worried about having him on staff, and details about the enclosed photographs. …
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Kimitomo Mushakoji speaking at a German naval leader's funeral (ddr-njpa-4-1127)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei photo, International News. February 4, 1937. Naval funeral for former president of Japan-Germany Association. (Berlin) Domei. The president of the Japan-Germany Associate, Governor of Japan Educational Association and General of Naval Service Veterans, General [?] passed away on January 4th. On the 8th in his hometown a big naval funeral was …
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 23 (October 8, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-656)
General information bulletin, series 23, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 8, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Seek aid of high school students for beet harvest; Statement on store price policy issued; School registration totals 2394; Hazards of walking on streets stressed; Many …
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 9 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-644)
General information bulletin, series 9, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 11, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: WRA statement released; Temporary court system planned; No favoritism at mess halls; Line-up of talent under way; Armband return requested; Pomona paychecks still issued; Scout movement …
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 22 (October 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-655)
General information bulletin, series 22, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 6, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: High School Opens for 1251 colonists; 2-day faculty conference starts Thursday; New regulation on leave permits; Ghostly intruder terrorizes colonists; Catholic service Wednesday; Appendectomy performed; First …
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 12 (September 17, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-646)
General information bulletin, series 12, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 17, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Clothing issue situation clarified; Judges, alternates approved; 35 beet workers leave for Montana; Center population now 10,867; Colonists install celotex walls; Mail order house unit to …
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Letter from Sally (Fujii) Domoto to Hanako Fujii (ddr-densho-329-941)
Letter from Sally to her sister Hanako in Topaz sharing general updates. She will have pictures taken of the kids soon and send them. Andy, a young cousin, has been coming to visit from a nearby college. Hasn't heard from her sister Sue (Sumiko), trying to get in touch. Lots of visitors: a visit from Wak …
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Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-137-8)
Hearing the news of the end of the war; being asked about the concentration camps by a returning soldier
Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.
Before being contacted by Densho, the …