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.
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.
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.
Sansei female. Born February 16, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where parents had resettled after leaving the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, during World War II. Moved at an early age to Portland, Oregon, and then Seattle, Washington. Attended the University of Washington where she was active in student groups. Got involved in numerous political campaigns supporting Asian …
Nisei female. Born December 16, 1926, in El Centro, California. Grew up in various places in California, where parents owned a barbershop. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with her family to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, resettled in Hazelton, Idaho, and Oakland, California, before moving to Seattle, Washington. After the war, …
Written testimony of Arthur G. Barnett, Chairman of the Japanese-American Emergency Committe of the Seattle Council of Churches. Mr. Barnett was also the first legal contact for Gordon Hirabayashi. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Public Climate and Racism." Personal information excised …
Caption on front [translation]: "Akiko Nagata. 1. Manager of a kindergarten; 2. Shizuoka-shi 419; 3. February 12, 1910; 4. Graduated from Shizuoka Girls' Public High School; 5. Same as the current address; 6. None; 7. She works hard at the kindergarten which her mother operates. She represents Shizuoka as a new woman in every way."
Select article titles: "Stronger civil rights bill sought in wake of Meredith shooting" (p. 1); "Single-family home owners not in real estate business and receive no public assistance may discriminate" (p. 1); "Ex-Japan princess sums up 2-year stay in U.S., lauds women's independence" (p. 4); "New Law Recalls Hawaii as Immigration Policy Molder" (p. 6).
Selected article titles: "Claimants urged to consult own attorneys on ten-day choice of hearing from gov't" (p. 1), "Canada admits aged parents of Nisei" (p. 1), "Overpopulation in Japan poses critical problem; but not many want to emigrate" (p. 2), "Supreme Court decision invalidating 'separate by equal' facilities of public parks, beaches hailed by JACL" (p. …
Selected article titles: "Oriental Forces for 'No on 14' Plan Dinner with Gov. Brown" (p.1), "History Project Calls for Interviewers in Los Angeles County" (p.1), "Reapportionment Fight" (p.2), "Constitutional Line Drawn where Public Accommodations Rule of Civil Rights Act Doesn't Extend in Appellate Decision" (p.3), "Salt Lake Plans Survey for Home for Issei" (p.4).
Selected article titles: "JACL Leaders: Robert Sakaniwa Views Role as JACL D.C. Representative" (pp. 1, 14), "Civil Liberties Public Education Board to Dispense $5 Million Fund" (pp. 1, 12), "JACL National Convention News: Here's the Lineup for the 34th Biennual [sic] JACL Convention" (p. 6), and "From the Frying Pan: Novel Brings Awareness of Evacuation" (p. …
Newspaper clipping about Maj. Gen. John F. Curry's public statement expressing the need for more WACs. An item from: pages 32-33 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_026_02
Selected article titles: "Gilans Bid Farewell to 986 Segregants" (p. 1), "Special Permission Allows War Work for Resettlers" (p. 1), "Editorial: Eikichi Toshima Good American" (p. 2), "Censors Reject Only 10 Letters" (p. 3), "Diet Classes Open to Public; Dietary Aides Honored" (p. 3), "Gila Policemen to See FBI Film" (p. 3), "6 Inch Rainfall Recorded …
Selected article titles: "Spanish Consul Here on Routine Visit to Centers. Only Japanese Nationals Affected" (p. 1), "Installation of Stoves Made for Women, Children" (p. 1), "Gasoline Ration Affects Colony" (p. 1), "News-Courier a Tri-Weekly" (p. 1), "Military Plans Call for Fence Enclosure -- Cozzens" (p. 2), "Colony Nurseries Open for Public Visitations" (p. 4).
Selected article titles: "Cleveland Temporarily Frozen" (p. 1), "Church Group Backs Relocation" (p. 1), "Birth Certificates Available from State" (p. 1), "Spanish Consul Visits Center for Second Time. Various Problems Aired at Public Gathering" (p. 1), "Facts about New Income Tax Explained" (p. 3), "Mailing Rules: For Internees Explained" (p. 4), "Evacuee Children Accepted in Chicago …
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.
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Dome Photographic Overseas News January 13, 1938. Giant Star Comes Down to Earth. (Munich) Domei. The state funeral for General Ludendorff, the father of the German Wehrmacht, was held here on the 22nd of last month. Photograph: 1. The public mourns as the Giant Star's soul passes through the town. = No. …
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.
Select article titles: "Rare photographs capture beauties of Fuji" (pg 19-34); "The Issei Story" (pg. 35-58); "Pictures: San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Twin Cities, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Japan" (pg. 59-112); "Organizations: Bird's-eye view of Nisei groups in the U.S." (pg. 113-138). Removed pages 140-167 from public website to protect personal information.
Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on December 17, 1941. Topics covered in the meeting include: Japanese travel restrictions, public school reactions, summary of conference with State Employment Department on employment of Japanese Americans, financial issues facing Japanese nationals due to the war, situation facing Italian and German immigrants, and community responses to …
Starting "Girls Reserve" organization, offers to help war effort refused by Red Cross
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.