1188 items
1188 items
Collection
CSU Bakersfield Edwin Sasaki Oral History Collection (ddr-csujad-9)
Oral history interview of Edwin (Ed) Sasaki, a professor of the Psychology Department, conducted by the Public History Institute at California State University, Bakersfield. Professor Sasaki was born in Sacramento, California, in November 1940 and grew up in Weiser, Idaho. He recollects his family’s experiences during the World War II, being arrested as a suspect and …
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Letter from Corine Key, Relocation Adviser, Rohwer Relocation Center, to Federal Public Housing Authority Project Director, November 1, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-97)
A letter from Corine Key, Relocation Advisor at the Rohwer incarceration camp to Federal Federal Public Housing Authority Project Director in Long Beach, California. It certifies that the Okines are eligible for federal housing on the basis of their sons' service with the U.S. Army. Enclosed with other items: csudh_oki_0099, csudh_oki_0100, and csudh_oki_0101. See this object …
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Memo from Public Relations Associates to Mary Mon Toy and other cast members from The World of Suzie Wong (ddr-densho-367-206)
Scheduling cast photo op with AP prior to Chinese New Years Party
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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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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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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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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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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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[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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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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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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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).
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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).
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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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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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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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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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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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Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-84-10)
Childhood memories: reading, picnics, and attending programs at the Nippon Kan Theatre
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.
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Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-84-13)
A brief attempt at schooling in Japan, struggling with a "manners" class
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.
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Nobu Suzuki Interview II Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-87-16)
Influx of servicemen changes neighborhoods and creates housing shortage after the war
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.
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An Oral History with Mitsuhiko H. Shimizu (ddr-csujad-29-57)
Issei community leader and businessman in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo recounts his arrest by Federal Bureau of Investigation after Pearl Harbor, his experiences in internment camps in North Dakota and Louisiana, and the Manzanar incarceration camp, California. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, CSU Fullerton. Transcript is …
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An Oral History with Reverend Seytsu Takahashi (ddr-csujad-29-58)
Issei Buddhist bishop and superintendent of Kayasan Temple in Little Tokyo since 1931 recounts his wartime experiences and internment at Fort Missoula, Montana; Livingstone, Louisiana; and Crystal City, Texas. Transcribed in both Japanese and English. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, CSU Fullerton. Transcript is found in …
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Oral history with Sam Nakao and Tatsu Moritani (ddr-csujad-29-372)
An oral interview with Sam Nakao and Tatsu Moritani. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0924. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2544_T01
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An oral history with Cheryl Gertler and Travis Mita (ddr-csujad-29-54)
An oral interview with Cheryl Gertler and Travis Mita. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0172. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 5287_T01