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doc Invoice from John Wyeth & Brother (ddr-densho-319-535)

Invoice for pharmaceutical purchases made by T.K. Pharmacy from John Wyeth & Brother.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-319-535/

doc 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-419/

doc 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-416/

doc 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-420/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-366/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-824/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-365/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-823/

doc 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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doc Clipping from The Evening Bulletin in Philadelphia with story about Mary Mon Toy (ddr-densho-367-273)

Article title: Teacher and student

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doc Program for out-of-town tryouts for "House of Flowers" (ddr-densho-367-121)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-121/

doc Clipping with photo of Mary Mon Toy (ddr-densho-367-275)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-275/

vh Masaru Ed Nakawatase Interview (ddr-phljacl-1-19)

Sansei male. Born September 29, 1943, in the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, parents moved to and worked at Seabrook Farms in New Jersey. Masaru grew up in the Seabrook with the families that worked there. Became involved in the Civil Rights Movement and worked for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the American Friends …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-phljacl-1-19/

doc 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-120/

doc 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-127/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-82/

img 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-998/

vh A. Hirotoshi Nishikawa Interview (ddr-phljacl-1-25)

Sansei male. Born in April 23, 1938, in San Francisco, California. Spent first few years in San Francisco where parents were farming. During World War II, removed with family to the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After the war, returned to California and Hirotoshi attended school and eventually the University of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-phljacl-1-25/

doc Letter to Ed Nakawatase of the American Friends Service Committee from John Tateishi (ddr-chijacl-1-152)

Including copy of resolution

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-152/

doc Letter to William Marutani from Burt Siegel of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Philadelphia (ddr-chijacl-1-87)

Includes resolution on redress

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-87/

Jewish Community Relations Council Resolution Regarding the Treatment of Japanese Americans by the United States Government During World War II (ddr-chijacl-1-86)

doc Jewish Community Relations Council Resolution Regarding the Treatment of Japanese Americans by the United States Government During World War II (ddr-chijacl-1-86)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-86/

doc Red Cross 81st Anniversary Service Program (ddr-densho-563-34)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-563-34/

doc Letter to Kaneji Domoto (ddr-densho-329-111)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-111/

doc Letter from Lily Abiko to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-5)

Lily Abiko writes to Kimi Fujii about a date night with Frank and his new wife and advises Kimi that she and Frank aren't together because of a "nasty" letter she sent to Frank due to her temper.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-5/

doc Letter from Hank Fujii to Kizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-49)

Hank writes to Kizie (Kimiko) Fujii needing help with a tax form and advice from an accountant.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-49/

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