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vh Michi Weglyn Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-122-22-1)

Discussion of the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and the problems it posed for the Issei and Nisei

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 19 No. 2 (July 15, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-29)

Selected article titles: "Hunt Leads WRA Centers in Relocation" (p. 1), "Report Shows No Sabotage by Canada Nisei" (p. 1), "Famed Merrill's Marauders Back Rights of U.S. Nisei" (p. 3), "2,100 Graduates High Schools in Relocation Camps" (p. 3), "Draft Evaders Sent to Prison in Washington. Special Rail Prison Car Takes Evacuees To McNeil Island" (p. …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 22 No. 22 (June 1, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-22)

Selected article titles: "Reveal Torture Death of Nisei in Japan. California Japanese American, Stranded by War, Remained Steadfast in Loyalty to U.S." (p. 1), "Japanese Alien Residents Who Aided U.S. War Effort Face Deportation, Says N.Y. Times" (p. 1), "Federal Court Will Consider Draft Case. Fall Tribunal Will Hear Appeals of Poston Group" (p. 1), "Ask …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 18 (May 10, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-19)

Selected article titles: "Urge President's Committee to Protect Nisei Liberties. Masaoka Asks Federal Action In Opposing Constitutionality of California Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "U.S. Authorities in Japan Process Requests of Stranded Nisei to Return to America" (p. 1), "JACL Official Will Testify Against Alien Land Law Fund" (p. 1), "Dispel Rumors of Anti-Evacuee Antagonism in …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 25 No. 20 (November 22, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-47)

Selected article titles: "Supreme Court Authorizes Government to Oppose Race Restrictive Housing Covenants" (p. 1), "Warrants Issued for Two Men in California for Assault Upon Two Nisei War Veterans" (p. 1), "23 Issei Receive First Naturalization Papers at San Jose" (p. 1), "Federal Grand Jury Returns Second Indictment in Case of Kawakita in Los Angeles" (p. …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 25 No. 4 (August 2, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-31)

Selected article titles: "442nd Infantry Reactivated Army Reserver as 252 Disabled Nisei Watch Rites" (p. 1), "Senate Tables Evacuation Claims Proposal Until 1948" (p. 1), "Masaoka Speaks on Minority Problems at New York" (p. 1), "Civil Service Will Drop Use of 'Japanese' Classification in Employee Loyalty Standards" (p. 2), "Ku Klux Klan Led Race Hate Campaigns …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 24 (June 21, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-25)

Selected article titles: "Gov. Warren Signs Measure Repealing California Law on Separate Schools for Orientals" (p. 1), "House Passes Amendment To Law on Soldiers Brides. Will Permit Entry Into U.S. of Japan-Born, Canada Nisei Wives of American Soldiers" (p. 1), "Eighteen Issei Receive First Citizen Papers" (p. 3), "Nisei War Veterans Face Job Discrimination Upon Return …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 26 No. 10 (March 6, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-10)

Selected article titles: "JACL Chapters Will Send CARE Packages to People Of Little French Community" (p. 1), "Nisei Scientist Discovers Chemical Which Kills Viruses" (p. 1), "Liberal Political Group Backs Issei Naturalization Proposal" (p. 2), "ADC Asks Early Senate Action On Bill to Prevent Arbitrary Deportation of Japanese Aliens" (p. 3), "Staley Firm Denies Presence of …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 27 No. 8 (August 21, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-33)

Selected article titles: "Post-Evacuation Readjustment Of Nisei Will Be Discussed By Panel at JACL Convention" (p. 1), "U.S. Will Try 'Tokyo Rose' For Propaganda Broadcasts" (p. 1), "Nisei Can Aid U.S. Prestige, Says Truman" (p. 1), "Judge Goodman's Action Will Assure Restoration of Rights For Most of Renunciant Group" (p. 3), "Deportation Stay Law Will Affect …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 30 No. 10 (March 11, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-10)

Selected article titles: "University of Washington Will Begin Study of Nisei, Issei" (p. 1), "Masaoka Brothers Test Case Will Challenge Legality of California Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "Wartime Loyalty of Hawaii Nisei Hailed as House Vote Favors Statehood Proposal" (p. 1), "Japanese American Evacuees Report Decrease in Racial Bias in Sacramento Valley" (p. 2), "JACL …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 26 (December 28, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-52)

Selected article titles: "Saturday Evening Post Still Sees Main Point of Editorial as Valid" (p. 1), "Editorial indirectly casts doubt on JACL's primary and fundamental loyalty to U.S." (p. 1), "Yuba City Nisei joins in $450,000 damage suit against gov't, public utility for property damage caused during '55 flood" (p. 2), "Nisei assists UCLA scientist develop …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 19 (November 6, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-45)

Selected article titles: "Satow recalls evacuation days at Tulare County 25th annual" (p. 1), "Japan farm laborers show appreciation for stay in Oxnard" (p. 1), "Let's hope Nisei can survive this race soon" (p. 1), "Evacuees show appreciation of Maryknoll work in WRA camps, offer to build church" (p. 3), "Nisei heading quick-draw club seeks permit …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 25 (June 21, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-25)

Selected article titles: "Noguchi confirmed as county coroner" (p. 1), "California measure may shut door on Nisei apprentices" (p. 1), "JACL committing hara kiri without civil rights stress" (p. 1), "Matsunaga fears heroic episodes of 442nd may be forgotten soon by public" (p. 1), "Nisei of Biennium candidates revealed" (p. 1), "M. Masaoka due recognition for …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 4 [1] (July 7, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-28)

Selected article titles: "Defense of 'right of dissent' targeted as next Nisei battle" (p. 1), "Evacuee seeks $1.5-million from Canada" (p. 1), "Nisei neurosurgeon says U.S. GIs getting best possible medical care" (p. 1), "Japanese Ambassador Shimoda presents credentials at White House" (p. 1), "Study launched on longevity of U.S. resident Japanese" (p. 1), "Mixed blood …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 54, No. 15 (April 13, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-15)

Selected article titles: "'Japanese History' Project Fund Drive Passes 47 pct. Mark of $100,000 Goal" (p.1-2), Urban League Statistics Confirm High Ratio of Nisei Scholarship, Award Winners" (p.1), "Traditional Japanese Customs for Aged Reversed by Postwar Occupation, Retirement at 55 Not as Pleasurable for Many" (p.2), "Issei Pioneers-Yokoyama and Takimoto Recalled as Mentors of Nisei Movement" …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 28 (April 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-225)

Selected article titles: "Housing Priorities Honor Block 16 Residents First" (p. 1), "Population Census Taken Here Friday" (p. 1), "Permit Leaves on Trial Basis" (p. 1), "Investigate Refusal to Serve in Army" (p. 1), "Local Officials Deny Knowledge of Nisei Joining Reserve Corps" (p. 1), "Urge Fight to Lift Pacific Coast Ban" (p. 1), "Report Progress …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 11 (August 8, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-362)

Selected article titles: "Switzerland to Represent Japanese Interest in U.S." (p. 1), "Free Press Changes to Weekly Newspaper" (p. 1), "Special Bus to Leave Center August 15 for Los Angeles Area" (p. 1), "Hope Says Nisei GIs 'American as Hamburgers'" (p. 2), "Poston Evacuee Workers Terminate Employment" (p. 2), "Ask Reconsideration of Nisei Membership" (p. 3), …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 65 (February 3, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-309)

Selected article titles: "Genevieve Carter Tells Closing of All Manzanar Schools in May" (p. 1), "Broadcast Kuroki Experiences on Air" (p. 1), "Nisei Soldiers Aid in Coal Deliveries" (p. 1), "Stringent Rationing Seen Despite Available Food Supplies in 1945" (p. 1), "Children Eligible for Relocation Without Escort of Relatives" (p. 1), "Plans Underway for Property Removal" …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 4 (July 29, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-40)

Selected article titles: "Girls' Groups Plan Inter-club Meeting" (p. 1), "People to Elect Delegates to Co-op Body" (p. 1), "New Group Maps Plan of Action for Approval" (p. 1), "Printed Editions of Free Press Prove Cheaper as Costs Analyzed" (p. 1), "Industrial Plans Made. Chief Arrives for Center Industries" (p. 1), "'A', 'B', 'C' Ratings for …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 59 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-303)

Selected article titles: "Reveal Return of Five Japanese to Los Angeles Area" (p. 1), "Condemn Hood River's American Legion" (p. 1), "Resident Describes Treatment at Coast" (p. 1), "Justice Department to Head Tule Lake" (p. 1), "Justice Department Assails Hood River" (p. 1), "Sound Advice Given to Returning Nisei" (p. 1), "Negro Church Ready to Fight …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 21 (September 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-57)

Selected article titles: "Relocation Starts Rolling" (p. 1), "Dr. Redfield to Study Center" (p. 1), "Nisei Serve on Teaching Staff" (p. 1), "Property for Lease?" (p. 1), "Add Members to Recreation Staff" (p. 1), "Manzanar Farm Products Displayed" (p. 1), "Rulings Stir Storm. Regulations Limiting Officers to Citizens Divides Local Opinion Into Two Camps" (p. 1), …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 18 (August 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-266)

Selected article titles: "First Nisei Group Sent to West Coast Post for Further Training" (p. 1), "Oppose Return of Japanese to Coast" (p. 1), "Alien Parolees May Apply for Release" (p. 1), "Federal Court to Hear of Loyal Nisei Exclusion" (p. 1), "Means Available to Send Ashes of Deceased to Japan Reported" (p. 1), "Redesignate 442nd …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 39 (November 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-287)

Selected article titles: "Army Calls Twenty-One to Active Duty" (p. 1), "Will Disconnect Exposed Water Pipes to Prevent Freezing" (p. 1), "Third Group Departs for Seabrook Farms" (p. 1), "Ickes Denies Rumors on CVP Use for Nisei" (p. 2), "Red Cross Chapters Accept Messages for Prisoners of War" (p. 3), "Eight Nisei Sentenced on Draft Violation" …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 145 (December 5, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-231)

Selected article titles: "Inform Relatives of Casualties"; "Ball Committee Named"; "Ask Workers to Tooele"; "Service was Conducted"; "Births are Reported"; "Son Born to Miyasakis"; "Analyze Housing Restrictions"; "Jordan Sizzles Over Rebuke"; "Vets Tell Experience"; "Philadelphia Welcomes 1000th Resettler There"; "Colonel Receives Medal"; "Recommend Pay for Evacuee Losses"; "'Invaluable'"; "Boys Leave for Overseas"; "Boston University Class Hears …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 23 (February 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-112)

Selected article titles: "'Stick It Out!' Director Advises"; "Race Relations Services"; "On the Other Hand"; "Exchange Plan Hits Snag, Says Congressman"; "More Than 100 Returned to Fresno Area, WRA Says"; "Chinese Group Extends Welcome"; "'It Was an Experience!' Nurse Nisei Says in Writing Off Seattle Hospital Affair"; "Want Ads Today"; "'I'm Not Pioneering Type,' Nurse Says"; …

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