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img Schoolchildren with American flag (ddr-densho-151-53)

Original WRA caption: San Francisco, California. Flag of allegiance pledge at Raphael Weill Public School, Geary and Buchanan Streets. Children in families of Japanese ancestry were evacuated with their parents and will be housed for the duration in War Relocation Authority centers where facilities will be provided for them to continue their education.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 39, No. 9, September 2002 (ddr-sjacl-1-504)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Report on Aki Kurose School Beautification Day, 50+ people help out; Seattle JACL will collaborate with Hate Free Zone and 50 other groups, in ?Justice for All; The Aftermath of September 11th.? A public hearing to promote awareness of how 9/11 affected civil rights and civil liberties.

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doc Letter from Hatsuno Hotty Okine to State Department of Public Health Bureau of Vital Statistics, November 28, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-104)

A draft of a letter written by Hatsuno Hotty Okine to inquire the status of her request for copies of Masao Okine's birth certificate. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_34_001

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vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-84-7)

Mother works as seamstress making clothes for Japanese community

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-7/

vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-84-20)

Using experience in social work to assist needy families

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-20/

vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-84-16)

Moving to San Francisco and working for the YWCA

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-16/

vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-84-28)

Maintaining contacts outside camp: YWCA, American Friends Service Committee

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-28/

vh Nobu Suzuki Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-87-1)

Life in Minidoka concentration camp: medical facilities and services

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-87-1/

doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 8 (February 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-116)

Selected article titles: "Public, Evacuees Need to be Educated on Resettlement Program" (p. 1), "'Segregated' Nisei Unit Explained by Stimson; Residents Continue to Register" (p. 1), "Editorial: The Mill Begins to Grind" (p. 1), "Nation's Press Favors Army Program. Hail Formation of All-Nisei Combat Division" (p. 5), "Segregation Opposed by Arkansas Paper" (p. 5).

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Supplement Series 65 (May 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-304)

Selected article titles: "Permits Required for Public Gatherings" (p. 1), "Seek Fund for Hirabayashi Test Case" (p. 1), "Physicians to Certify Sick Leave Certificates" (p. 2), "Victory Garden Area to be Cleaned" (p. 2), "Discontinue Bookkeeping, Spanish, Shorthand-Typing Classes" (p. 2), "Two WRA Policemen's Badges Lost" (p. 2), "Experienced Landscape Gardeners Wanted" (p. 2).

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 14 No. 162 (February 1942) (ddr-pc-14-2)

Selected article titles: "J.A.C.L. Lauded For Stand on Language Schools" (p. 1), "Reassurances on Evacuation Fears" (p. 1), "Members to Take Allegiance Oath" (p. 1), "Wholesale Evacuation Not Intended" (p. 2), "Prohibited Areas Included Regions Near Military Sites, Public Works" (p. 2), "Curfew Regions Revealed..." (p. 3), "California Areas Restricted to Enemy Aliens" (p. 6).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 103, No. 17 (October 24, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-42)

Selected article titles: "Calif. Supreme Court: Bird: Independent Judiciary Vital to Rights of Minorities" (pp. 1, 5), "Nat'l Board Confronts Budget Problems: Falling Renewals and Redress Pledges Seen as Major Factors" (pp. 1, 3), "Council Approves 'Onizuka Street' in J-Town" (pp. 1, 8), and "From the Frying Pan: JAs 'Going Public'" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 85, No. 16 (October 14, 1977) (ddr-pc-49-40)

Selected article titles: "Bakke Case Questions Right of Asians as 'Minority'" (p.1), "Pocatello in Pilgrimage to Minidoka" (p.1), "Ohio Governor Issues Public Apology" (p.1), "JACL Forum Explores Impact of Bakke Case" (p.2-3), "'Honor Thy Mother'" (p.5), "Sculptor Noguchi Speaking at UCLA to Initiate Art Council Lectures" (p.7).

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doc [Minutes of the joint meeting of the advisory council and the Co-ordinating Committee of the Tule Lake Center, March 7,1944] (ddr-csujad-2-22)

Meeting minutes between incarceree-led Tule Lake Camp government and the Advisory Council. Describes change to transportation equipment in the center and vandalism within the public school. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0022

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doc Open letter to the Honorable S. I. Hayakawa, United Senator from California (ddr-csujad-24-62)

An open letter criticizing Senator S.I. Hayakawa for his public defense of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, possibly written by Frank Chin. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_04_004

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 95 (March 30, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-250)

Selected article titles: "Rumor: Wolter Dispels Canal's Fears" (p. 1), "New Regulations Permit Trial Indefinite Leaves" (p. 1), "U.S. Army: Nationalities are Forgotton [Forgotten]" (p. 2), "Editorial: Unweave the Rainbow" (p. 2), "Heroes: Missing -- Honolulu" (p. 2), "Rattle Snake Season Here" (p. 3), "Domestic Fowls: Public Notice Prohibits Ownership After May 1" (p. 3).

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. I No. 9 (November 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-143-10)

Selected article titles: "Camera Rules Disclosed" (p. 1), "Laborers Needed by Public Works" (p. 1), "Census and Family Survey Nears Completion, States Colman" (p. 1), "Current Events Courses Held" (p. 2), "Landscaping Plan Is Organized" (p. 3), "Block Carpenters to Finish Walls" (p. 3), "Hospital Recommends Cure and Prevention of Poison Ivy" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-143-10/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XXI No. 5 (October 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-573)

Selected article titles: "Myer Credits Nisei Soldiers With 'Best Public Relations Job'" (p. 1), "Coast Attorneys Asked Ban be Upheld for Present" (p. 1), "Selective Service Office Explains Induction Schedule. No Active Duty Calls Received for This Month" (p. 1), "Manpower Shortage Closes Two Canteens" (p. 2), "Telephone Operator Needed Desperately; Transportation Provided" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-573/

doc Memo from William M. Friedman, Chairman, Heart Mountain City Planning Board, to Guy Robertson, et al. January 15, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-673)

Memorandum of understanding from William Friedman to incarcerees regarding a public hearing on the proposed location of livestock at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0675

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doc Redress update (ddr-csujad-55-96)

Information about receiving redress payments per the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 for California residents who were also receiving public assistance or Medi-Cal. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00100

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doc Postcard from U.S. Department of Justice to George Hideo Nakamura, July 5, 1950 (ddr-csujad-55-2449)

Card acknowledging receipt of George Hideo Nakamura's claim under Public Law 886 for losses incurred as part of incarceration during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2555

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img School children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance (ddr-densho-151-125)

Original caption: San Francisco, California. Many children of Japanese ancestry attended Raphael Weill public School, Geary and Buchanan Streets, prior to evacuation. This scene shows first- graders during flag pledge ceremony. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry will be housed in War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Provision will be effected for the continuance of education.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 34, No. 10, October 1997 (ddr-sjacl-1-550)

Selected article titles: "Pike Place Market Project Gets Underway" (p. 1), "Call for Artists: Public Artwork Commemorating the Japanese American Farmers at the Pike Place Market" (p. 1-2), "'The Take of Otokichi' and Building Common Bonds" (p. 1-2), "Taking Advantage of Roth IRA" (p. 3), "Health Series for Elderly Continues" (p. 4).

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Narrator Martha Watanabe

Born in Chicago, Illinois. 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 an Administrator with the ORA from 1989 to 1991. After leaving the ORA, worked with the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund, the Office …

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vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 36 (ddr-densho-1000-84-36)

Christmas at Minidoka, sagebrush candles and a tumbleweed Christmas tree

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-36/

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