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Memorandum for Alien Enemy Information Bureau Office of the Provost Marshal General War Department, Washington D.C. (ddr-one-5-248)
Photocopy of a declassified memorandum concerning the change of status for Keizaburo Koyama. On December 11, 1943, Koyama's status changed from being interned at Santa Fe, New Mexico to being "Interim Paroled" at Santa Fe for travel to Hunt, Idaho. The parole was ordered by the Attorney General on November 26, 1943.
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Final audit of National Japanese American Student Relocation Council (ddr-csujad-18-3)
A report regarding closing operations of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council. The report covers from May 1, 1946 to June 30, 1946, and regards "the Council's operations during the closing two month period." Topics addressed include financial statements and various aspects of closing operations, including Council staff; treatment of mail; enrollment and referral of …
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Invoice from Sharp V. Dohme (ddr-densho-319-528)
Invoice for a purchase of Sucrets made by T.K. Pharmacy from Sharp V. Dohme.
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Invoice from John Wyeth & Brother (ddr-densho-319-535)
Invoice for pharmaceutical purchases made by T.K. Pharmacy from John Wyeth & Brother.
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War Relocation Authority publication: "Philadelphia" (ddr-densho-35-419)
Pamphlet produced by the Philadelphia District Office of the War Relocation Authority (WRA). Provides testimonials by Japanese Americans who had recently resettled to Philadelphia from the camps.
Many WRA publications, such as this one, portrayed the resettlement experience in a positive light to attract Japanese Americans to the Midwest and East Coast.
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Newsletter: "Penn-Notes" (ddr-densho-35-416)
Newsletter produced mainly by Nisei who resettled to Philadelphia from the camps. Includes information on housing, employment, schools, and social events for the Japanese American community.
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War Relocation Authority publication (ddr-densho-35-420)
Pamphlet published by the Philadelphia District Office of the War Relocation Authority (WRA) titled: "Invitation to Philadelphia." Provides testimonials by recently resettled Japanese Americans as well as education and employment information about the city. Many WRA publications, such as this one, portrayed the resettlement experience in a positive light to attract Japanese Americans to the Midwest …
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Western Union Telegram to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-555)
Telegram to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret Saito informing her inability to attend the wedding and promising a letter. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.
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Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-554)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret Saito. Margaret writes to congratulate Yuri on her upcoming wedding and thank her for being a good friend over the years. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.
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Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-382)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret Saito in which Margaret inquires about Yuri's trip to Philadelphia and offers to host her and provides a few updates about her life. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.
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Report from the Philadelphia Manpower Council (ddr-densho-356-1014)
Brochure on the successes of The Philadelphia Manpower Council and a call for more workers in Philadelphia.
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Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-436)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about his journey to Philidelpha, including a stop to see Kaneji Domoto (Yuri's brother) who was staying around Baltimore, together Dick and Kaneji visited Washington D.C. to see sights and have dinner. Dick also details the next steps in his journey to …
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Letter from Joseph Savoretti to Lt. Col. Merillat Moses (ddr-densho-446-120)
Acknowledgement of receipt of letter from June 21. Department of Justice has discontinued practice of amending registration records and cannot consider Tsai's request.
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Letter from A. C. Devaney to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-127)
Response to Tsai's letter to the White House. Immigration and Naturalization Service does not amend registration records. In regards to deportation concerns, Tsai has been granted extension of visa until September 1, 1946. American consulate in Formosa has jurisdiction to approve non-enemy status when the consulate is reopened. The Chinese government has jurisdiction to approve registration …
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Letter from Donald R. Perry, Chief, Alien Registration Division, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-82)
Confirmation of request for reclassification with instructions to apply at nearest immigration and Naturalization Service office
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Edward J. Phelan speaking to Walter Nash (ddr-njpa-1-998)
Caption on reverse: "4/26/44. Leaders of International Labor Conference held in the U.S. Walter Nash (right), Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, who was elected president of the 26th International Labor Organization Conference in Philadelphia, in the Eastern U.S. State of Pennsylvania, confers with Edward J. Phelan (left), secretary-general of the conference, during the opening session …
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Japanese American student relocation: an American challenge (ddr-csujad-55-366)
Pamphlet covering the work and goals of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council. Includes roster of council members. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0368
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Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Harrisburg, PA. District (ddr-csujad-55-824)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0826
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From camp to college (ddr-csujad-55-365)
Pamphlet on the formation and activities of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council, military regulations for students, colleges accepting Nisei, financial aid, and closure of the camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0367
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Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Philadelphia, PA. District (ddr-csujad-55-823)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Middle Atlantic and Philadelphia area. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0825
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Clipping from the Evening Bulletin in Philadelphia with review of The World of Suzie Wong (ddr-densho-367-274)
Article title: Suzie Wong's World Returns to Forrest
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Clipping from The Evening Bulletin in Philadelphia with story about Mary Mon Toy (ddr-densho-367-273)
Article title: Teacher and student