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![Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 13 [10] (September 8, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-37)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/3c/eb/3cebc38797e9801e359fcf33167fb86a.jpg)
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Samuel Wilder King posing with members of his cabinet (ddr-njpa-2-1009)
Caption on reverse: "GOVERNOR GREETS NEW CABINET MEMBERS: Governor King (elft [sic]) is shown greeting two new members of his cabinet -- Michael M. Miyake (center), territorial auditor, and William W. Wachter, superintendent of public works. Miyake recently resigned as a deputy attorney general to take his new post, while Wachter was formerly with the University …
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Portrait of Herman Rosen in lieutenant's uniform (ddr-njpa-2-1112)
Caption on reverse:
"PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
FOURTEENTH NAVAL DISTRICT
(Official U.S. Navy Photo)
January 19, 1950
COMMENDED FOR RESERVE RECRUITING is Lt. Herman Rosen, USNR, of 1633 Alencastre st., Honolulu, who volunteered for active duty to plan and direct the campaign. For his "outstanding performance of duty", Lt. Rosen was commended by Rear Admiral Charles H. …
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Marlene Dietrich (ddr-njpa-1-194)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "(1) Model: Marlene Dietrich. Although perhaps not meant for the general public, this ensemble includes a midnight [?] colored silk jersey dress with a slim skirt and a high turban hat. The top is a suitable Persian-style brocade in bronze, gold, and red. Appropriately striking and glamorous for someone from the silver …
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Misa (Oiye) Mihara Interview (ddr-densho-1000-547)
Sansei female. Born November 20, 1941, in Tacoma, Washington, where parents ran a restaurant. Spent early years at the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, where family was held. After leaving camp, moved to Seattle, Washington. Became an accomplished violinist, performing at an early age. Studied music at the University of Washington, then went on to become …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 78 (October 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-76)
Selected article titles: "Resolution Passed to Aid Evacuee Workers: Measure to Promote Amiable Relations" (p. 1), "Education: Post High School Courses Planned" (p. 1), "Scripts Issued: Canteen Opens" (p. 1), "Special Election Will Show Public Opinion on Theatre" (p. 1), "Santa Anita, Fresno Begin Movement" (p. 3), "More About: Nyssa Resolution" (p. 3), "California Voters May …
Narrator Chizuko Norton
Nisei female. Born July 3, 1924, in Seattle, Washington. Spent prewar childhood in Japan; Bellevue, Washington; and Kirkland, Washington. Incarcerated at Pinedale Assembly Center, California, and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Returned to Seattle after the war, obtained master's degree from the University of Washington in the field of social work. Founded Seattle's first alternative school …
Narrator Elaine Ishikawa Hayes
Nisei female. Born June 30, 1923, in Willows, California. Grew up in Sacramento, California, prior to World War II. During the war, was removed to the Sacramento Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Left camp to attend college in Wisconsin, and later moved to Chicago, Illinois. Post-World War II, was active in …
Narrator Frank H. Hirata
Kibei-Nisei male. Born November 19, 1925, in Spokane, Washington. At the age of ten, went to Japan with grandfather. During World War II, was conscripted into the Japanese army, and was still in training when the war ended. After the war, continued education, graduating from Kyoto University with a law degree. Got married in 1957 and …
Narrator David Sakura
Sansei male. Born March 28, 1936, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Eatonville, Washington, where father worked for a lumber company. During World War II, removed with family to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Father served in the U.S. Army during the war. After leaving camp, lived in public housing …
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Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-84-23)
Working for the War Relocation Authority, helping people move before the mass removal: $50 for train fare to "wherever"
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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Kaneji Domoto's Lockwood School report cards and certificates of promotion (ddr-densho-329-884)
Grade reports from Kaneji Domoto's elementary and middle school years at Lockwood School, ages 7-13, signed by his teachers and his mother
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Oral history with Karl Yoneda (ddr-csujad-29-382)
An oral interview with Karl Yoneda, a Nisei labor activist and veteran, incarcerated at the Manzanar incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1376.2_T01
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Saji Kanesawa's Recollections (ddr-densho-446-434)
Article about Keisen years (1939-41) written by Ryo's Keisen classmate and later Seattle friend (written 1994)
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 8 (August 23, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-34)
Select article titles: "See Additional Million Dollars For Claimants" (p. 1); "'Family Hardship' Immigration Bill Ok'd by House Committee" (p. 1); "Use of 'Jap' in another children's book protested; public library decides to retain" (p. 1); "Women from foreign nations married to Hawaii men in poll: find large group of unhappy Japanese girls married to Nisei" …
![Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 13 [10] (September 8, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-37)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/69/e6/69e6e7098b34289239e463badc5a4ce5.jpg)
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 13 [10] (September 8, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-37)
Selected article titles: "Public school teachers more worried about job security than education" (p. 1), "Economic development, social upkeep of Asia is Japan's new role: Shimoda" (p. 1), "Enomoto challenges JACLers to strive for more meaningful record; Cincinnati lass chosen queen" (p. 1), "Nisei urges repeal of 1952 McCarran Act to bar detention camp revival; JACL …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 21 (May 29, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-21)
Selected article titles: "Title II hearings expected to conclude by next week" (p. 1), "Oakland Museum to premiere photos on Japanese evacuation" (p. 1), "Over 500 attend youth-sponsor teach-in on war" (p. 2), "Chicago JACL introducing changes in Convention" (p. 3), "Have chapters voiced interest on specific public or political issues?" (p. 5), "Have we forgotten …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 73, No. 22 (November 26, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-47)
Selected article titles: "JACL submits drafts for cabinet committee for AA" (p. 1), "Pres. Nixon cites Japanese in U.S. at Whing Ding" (p. 1), "White House confab on aging includes Asian American group" (p. 1), "New York law barring resident aliens in public jobs ruled unconstitutional" (p. 1), "Asian social work task force holds 1st nat'l …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 1 (January 1, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-1)
Selected article titles: "Pentagon Order Threatens 442nd Unit as Army Reserve" (p.1), "Complications Foil JACL Chapter Bid to Repeal Washington Alien Land Law; Chapters Now Reconsidering Campaign Effort" (p.1, 3), "ACLU Files Suit to Declare Prop. 14 Unconstitutional in Los Angeles Court" (p.1), "NC-WNDC Group Health Plan Sign-Ups Star" (p.4), "Puyallup Valley CL to Push Japanese …
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Advice of personnel action, WRA P-3, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-81)
Form WRA P-3 indicating the following action for Harry Bentley Wells: Resignation without Prejudice. Harry Bentley Wells gave two reasons: health of wife and transferal to Admin. Work in Public Schools. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9081. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0081
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Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 23, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-124)
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive board meeting. Includes reports on the skating party for the President's Ball, the program for the District Council gathering, and the appropriation of funds for the Public Relations Board. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0123
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Letter from Chin to Ruby Schaar, February 15, 1979 (ddr-csujad-24-63)
A letter from Chin to Ruby Schaar about redress issues. The author criticizes the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and also criticizes U.S. Senator S.I. Hayakawa for his public defense of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_04_005
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Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, November 12, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-194)
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics include the inaugural ball, Christmas party, and New Years dance. Discussion of matters relating to discrimination in housing and employment referred to the Public Relations Board. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0193
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Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 46 (June 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-138)
Selected article titles: "Caucasian Housing Nears Completion" (p. 1), "Little Tots Have a Busy Day in Kindergarten" (p. 1), "'Stop Worrying' Declares Merritt. Constructive Policy Set Up for Centers Will be Released" (p. 1), "Japanese Americans Learn Dairy Farming" (p. 1), "Four Questions on Evacuee Future Discussed by Ralph P. Merritt" (p. 1), "View on Niseis …
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Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 71 (February 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-315)
Selected article titles: "Twelve Called to Active Duty; to Leave Monday for Induction" (p. 1), "Apply for Permits at Fire Department" (p. 1), "Aliens, Citizens May be Issued Business Licenses" (p. 1), "Tell Number of Nisei Casualties in Armed Forces" (p. 1), "Transfer Internees to Bismark [Bismarck] Camp" (p. 1), "Anti-Nisei Sentiment Hit by War Veteran" …
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Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 27 (April 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-118)
Selected article titles: "Repatriation Discussed in Public Forum" (p. 1), "Internment Camp Misunderstanding Clarified" (p. 1), "WRA Will Help Resettlers With Financial Assistance. Evacuee Must be Approved Before Being Eligible for Cash Grants" (p. 1), "Japan Messages to be Handled by Red Cross" (p. 1), "Soap, Shoyu Sale Starts This Week" (p. 4), "Religion Plays Vital …