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doc Testimony of Raymond Y. Okamura (ddr-densho-67-294)

Written testimony of Raymond Y. Okamura. The paper is titled: "The Myth of Census Confidentiality." This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-294/

doc Letter regarding a publishing company's use of term "Jap" (ddr-densho-274-2)

Letter from Raymond Okamura to Shosuke Sasaki about a recently revived campaign against a large publishing company for use of the term "Jap" in its printed materials. In the 1950s and 1960s, Mr. Sasaki was the leader of a movement against the use of the word "Jap" in movies and print media.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-274-2/

doc Letter regarding the dictionary definition of "Jap" (ddr-densho-274-4)

Letter from Raymond Okamura to Shosuke Sasaki regarding a dictionary changing its definition of the word "Jap." In the 1950s and 1960s, Mr. Sasaki was the leader of a movement against the use of the word "Jap" in movies and print media.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-274-4/

doc The Myth of Census Confidentiaility (ddr-densho-352-341)

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doc Press Release: "Magic" (ddr-densho-1007-1851)

Press release draft from 1983 that uses declassified U.S. intelligence on the Japanese government, known as the Magic, to argue that the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II was unjustified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1851/

doc Book Review: Personal Justice Denied (ddr-densho-1007-1835)

Book review and scholarly critique of Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) Report by Raymond Okamura.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1835/

doc Letter regarding JACL involvement in campaign against the term "Jap" (ddr-densho-274-7)

Letter from Shosuke Sasaki to Raymond Okamura. In the 1950s and 1960s, Mr. Sasaki was the leader of a movement against the use of the word "Jap" in movies and print media.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-274-7/

doc Letter regarding a campaign against use of the term "Jap" (ddr-densho-274-6)

Letter from Shosuke Sasaki to Raymond Okamura regarding the revival of a campaign against publishing companies for their use of "Jap." In the 1950s and 1960s, Mr. Sasaki was the leader in a movement against the use of the word "Jap" in movies and print media.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-274-6/

doc Statement by Raymond Y. Okamura on the issue of imprisoning children (ddr-densho-352-338)

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doc The American Concentration Camps: A Cover-Up Through Euphemistic Terminology (ddr-densho-1007-1831)

This essay is a revised version of Raymond Y. Okamura's testimony to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians describing policies and terminology used by the U.S. government to enforce wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. He compares the American government's misleading terminology to that of Nazi propaganda. See related object: ddr-densho-1007-1814.

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img Ueno Train Station (ddr-one-2-103)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Raymond Funakoshi, an unidentified man, Tami Okamura (seated), and Shiuko Sakai (seated) at Ueno train station in Tokyo on the way to Niigata Ken ski resort. Inscribed on back: "15 JAN 53/UENO STATION/"HIKIAGESHA"."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-103/

doc Statement by Raymond Y. Okamura on the issue of Euphemistic and Accurate terminology (ddr-densho-352-420)

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doc Euphemistic and Accurate Terminology (ddr-densho-1007-1814)

Raymond Y. Okamura's testimony to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in Seattle Washington on September 11, 1981 describing policies and terminology used by the U.S. government to enforce wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. He compares the American government's misleading terminology to that of Nazi propaganda. It was later published by the Journal …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1814/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-55)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: unidentified seated individual, Olinda Saito (bride), Tami Okamura, Lt. Zuretti, May Ideta. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …

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doc Letter regarding the effort to pardon Iva Toguri d'Aquino (ddr-densho-338-117)

A discussion about talking to Wayne Collins about the Iva Toguri d'Aquino pardon effort.

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doc Letter regarding the effort to pardon Iva Toguri d'Aquino (ddr-densho-338-116)

A discussion about talking to Wayne Collins about the Iva Toguri d'Aquino pardon effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-116/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-58)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Tami Okamura, Olinda Saito (bride, standing), Shiuko Sakai, Aki Saito, unidentified, Yoshi Saito, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, remaining individuals unidentified. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-57)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Yoshi Saito, Aki Saito, Tami Okamura (foreground, seated), Capt. Pearce (background, standing), unidentified, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, and Shiuko Sakai . Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with …

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img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-107)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, David Funakoshi, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at a table. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Akakura hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce and rice wine. …

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doc Letter regarding the effort to pardon Iva Toguri d'Aquino (ddr-densho-338-122)

Letter discussing the changing attitudes in the JACL as well as Wayne Collins dislike of the organization.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-122/

img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-106)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi (standing), David Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at table with steaming pot. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Miyoko hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-106/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-272)

Black and white photographic print of six individuals at Olinda Saito’s house posing at dining room table: from left- Shiuko Sakai, Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura, Olinda’s mother and an unidentified woman. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …

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doc Memorandum for Exhibit Planning (ddr-densho-1007-1858)

Memorandum from Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga who was a member of the Advisory Committee for the Japanese American exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History for the 1987 bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. The memorandum provided suggestions for improvements to the exhibit and was addressed to other members of the Advisory Committee including Michi and …

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doc The Temporary Detention Camps in California: Registered State Historical Landmarks (ddr-densho-1007-1813)

Essay submitted to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians arguing that the detention of Japanese Americans was motivated by discriminatory bias.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1813/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-270)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito’s house outside of Tokyo with seven individuals standing or seated around dining table. From left: Olinda Saito seated, Olinda’s boyfriend Raymond Funakoshi (standing), unidentified Japanese athlete (seated), unidentified woman, Olinda’s youngest sister Aki Saito (standing), Tami Okamura (seated) and Olinda Saito’s mother (seated). Olinda was a Japanese citizen …

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