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.
Volunteering in mainstream community organizations
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.
Nisei male. Born August 21, 1939, in Lawndale, California. Served as National Redress Director of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was involved in the movement to obtain redress and reparations for Japanese Americans. Founded Tateishi/Shinoda and Associates, a management and public affairs consulting firm. In 1999, became the National Executive Director of the JACL.
Nisei male. Born March 26, 1923, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in the Boyle Heights area where father ran a pharmacy. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, lived for a time in Cleveland, Ohio, before returning to Los Angeles and establishing a successful career in public health.
A letter from G.D. Holmquist, Contract Housing Manager for Federal Public Housing Authority to notify Seiichi Okine of the closing of the Hawthorne Project's rental housing on April 30, 1946 and the further assistance provided after the program. Signed by G.D. Homquist, Contract Housing Manager, Stanley Abel, Federal Public Housing Authority, and James L. Shelly, Area …
Memorandum of understanding from Robert Kodama, Executive Secretary of the Relocation Planning Commission, to Joe Carroll regarding recommendations to the Program Officers conference. Covers Liberalizing Egress and Ingress to the Centers for the Evacuees, Increase of Subsistence Allowance for Grants, Community Adjustment Advisor Should Work Hand in Hand with an Evacuee Staff Member, Evacuee Public Relations …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Selected article titles: "War Department Denies Story Of Decision to Relax Coast Restrictions After Nov. 15" (p. 1), "Federal Jury Convicts Seven on Draft Conspiracy Charge" (p. 2), "Colorado Race-Baiters Bar Nisei From Public Meetings" (p. 3), "West Coast Anti-Evacuee Group Plans to Extend Movement" (p. 8).
Selected article titles: "Government Report Declares Public Acceptance of Nisei Group Better Than Before War" (p. 1), "JACL Staff Recommends Membership for Issei Group" (p. 1), "Estimate 550 Japanese Girls Wed to Gis Before Deadline" (p. 2), "Two-Thirds of Evacuee Group Return to Pacific Northwest" (p. 3).
Selected article titles: "Proscribed list used as bar in public housing" (p. 1), "Seattle Congressman asks repeal of Mongolian labor prohibition" (p. 1), "Inside story: Bill to give aged Issei assistance defeated in committee" (p. 1), "Japanese schools reopened with old vigor; is it good or bad?" (p. 3).
Selected article titles: "Central Cal JACL, Fresno Betsuin Co-Sponsors: Fair Trial Fund for Wendy Started" (p. 1), "'Exec Order 9066' Exhibit at Nat'l Hq Combined with Nov. 19 Public Forum" (p. 1), "Ranko vs. Hilton Hotel Trial Opens" (pp. 1, 4), and "Minority One: Family Histories" (p. 2).
This photograph shows the area of Seattle, Washington which is currently known as the University District. What used to be Issei-operated Union Bay farms is now an upscale shopping mall. Issei farmers grew vegetables on this land which were sold at the Public Market and produce wholesale houses.
Selected article titles: "Poston III Dieticians Discuss Menus" (p. 1), "Shoe Repairmen to Organize" (p. 1), "Amendments to the Traffic Ordinance for the City of Poston" (p. 2), "Public Warned of Arizona Scorpions" (p. 2), "Editorial: Educational Aims" (p. 3), "Land Flooded, Water Supply Will Continue, Report" (p. 4).
Selected article titles: "Transfer Goods for Protection" (p. 1), "Open House Message. Newsmen, Radio Men, to See Project; Facts to be Presented" (p. 1), "Schools Ventilated: Aided by Public Works" (p. 2), "Ice House to be Erected" (p. 3), "Editorials: Strong Editorials" (p. 6), "Ethnic Affiliations" (p. 6).
Selected article titles: "Plans for Cultural and Recreational Centers Approved" (p. 1), "Dramatic Dept. to Present Play" (p. 1), "Vandalism May Delay Adequate Water Supply: 4 Vital Motor Instruments Missing" (p. 3), "Public Warned of Fire Hazards; Cautioned Against Thefts" (p. 5), "Lumber Distribution Status Clarified" (p. 5).
Newspaper articles from the New York Times, Oregonian, and Pacific Citizen all describing public reactions to Japanese Americans returning to the West Coast. One of the articles is titled "Union Limits Nisei to Ex-Service Men: Teamsters' Union Says it Will Oppose All Other Japanese in West Coast Jobs."
