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img Inaugural opening of Elk Grove Japanese School (ddr-csujad-55-1588)

Sepia-toned photograph of a group of students and adults at the inaugural opening of the Elk Grove Japanese language school. Photograph includes identification of some individuals. From left to right, Yamada, Hatsutaro Ishigaki, Kanjiro Omae, George Haruto Omae, Harry Kaname Omae, Frank Yamada, George Shigeru Matsumoto, Shigeo Sakamoto, Makishima, Robert Masaru Matsumoto, Tsunematsu Sugimoto, Elwood Norio …

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img Daniel Liu and other Honolulu Police Department leaders (ddr-njpa-2-614)

Caption on reverse: "MAJOR SHIFTS MADE IN POLICE FORCE: Involved in the top-level police shifts announced yesterday by Police Chief Dan Liu (seated in center) are: Seated left to right, Assistant Police Chief Dewey O. Mookini, Police Chief Liu and Night Supervisor (Night Police Chief) Leon M. Straus, Jr. Standing, left to right, Capt. Ronald H. …

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img Clark L. Ruffner (ddr-njpa-1-1366)

Caption on reverse: "Brig. Gen. Clark L. Ruffner, deputy chief of staff for operations on the staff of Lt. Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr., commanding general of army troops in the Central Pacific area, is shown in a picture taken just after his promotion from the rank of colonel. Gen. Ruffner served with several cavalry units …

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img Woodlawn House, Chicago Theological Seminary Postcard (ddr-densho-446-392)

Notes by Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai on back indicate that this was "our first home", a "Frank Lloyd Wright building" (now called the Robie House and still on the University of Chicago campus).

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doc Letter from Alfred Longueil to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-111)

Letter confirming that Longueil sent a letter to Dr. Goss per Ishikawa's request.

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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-359-1092)

Grandparents and their grandsons pose at Manzanar Concentration Camp in California.Left to right: Shima Nakata, Don Nakata, Jitsuzo Nakata, with Wayne Nakata in front, Kenji Nakata

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img Family portrait at Manzanar (ddr-densho-359-1442)

Left to right: Shima Nakata, Don Nakata, Jitsuzo Nakata wih Wayne Nakata in front of him, Bob Nakata

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doc 1993-2000 diary (ddr-densho-433-878)

A diary belonging to Kimi Fujii Kitayama, spanning 7 years. She lists some daily agendas, uses the book as a ledger, and writes diary entries about concerns surrounding her family, selling Fujii Co. nursery, money management, and more.

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doc Ninth Grade Report Card (ddr-densho-474-147)

Starr Urakawa's ninth grade report card from Hunt High School.

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img Sueko Asuka (ddr-njpa-5-17)

Caption on reverse: "MISS ASKUA DANCES: Miss Sueko Asuka, noted dance teacher who took advanced lessons from Film Star-Dancer Kazuo Hasegawa for six months in Japan last year, gave a dance recital at International Theater last night. The show was an invitational affair and packed to capacity. Miss Asuka's pupils did numerous dances and she herself …

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Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to the spouse of a deceased eligible individual, April 7, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-148)

doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to the spouse of a deceased eligible individual, April 7, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-148)

A copy of a letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, addressing the spouse of a deceased Japanese American who was forced to evacuate and incarcerated during the war. It informs of the the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and instructs to submit …

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Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient, May 25, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-150)

doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice to recipient, May 25, 1990 (ddr-csujad-42-150)

A copy of a letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, addressing an identified person who was forced to evacuate and incarcerated during the war and is potentially eligible for the compensation. It informs of the the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and …

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img Nisei inside barracks (ddr-densho-151-276)

Original caption: Sacramento, California. Harvey Akio Itano, 21, 1942 graduate from the University of California where he received his Bachelor of Science [in] Chemistry degree. He was chosen by the faculty as University Medalist for 1942 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. Mr. Itano went to the Assembly center prior to …

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doc Jackson Street Council Is Lesson in Race Cooperation (July 28, 1946) (ddr-densho-56-1164)

The Seattle Daily Times, July 28, 1946, p. 4

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img Kawamoto women and children (ddr-densho-359-312)

Shigeko Kawamoto with Kenji Nakata, Pauline Nakata, Sachan Nakata with Don Nakata

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img Picnic (ddr-densho-359-152)

Members of the Kawamoto family enjoy watermelon.Standing: Jean Kawamoto; seated from left: Don Nakata, Pauline Nakata, Kenji Nakata, and Kaichi Kawamoto

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doc Letter from Art to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-195)

Art writes to congratulate Kimi Fujii her on her new position on the Alameda-Contra Costa District (AC) Transit Board. A copy of a newspaper clipping about Kimi's appointment is included.

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doc 33rd Annual California Spring Garden Show fact sheet (ddr-densho-433-835)

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doc Carlos Bee appreciation dinner program (ddr-densho-433-342)

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doc Letter to Martin Dies from Dillon S. Myer (ddr-densho-381-5)

A letter to Martin Dies, Chairman of the Special Committee to Investigate Un-American Activities, from Dillon S. Myer, War Relocation Authority Director, about misleading statements made by committee members and their affect on the War Relocation Authority.

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doc Telegram from Lt. George Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-136)

Telegram inviting Tsai to come to New York at earliest convenience. Handwritten note on reverse.

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doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to "Coach" (Ray Richards) (ddr-densho-468-110)

Typed draft explaining Ishikawa's seeking admission to the University of Nebraska with request for assistance (no date)

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doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Ray Richards (ddr-densho-468-113)

Continuation of narrative from ddr-densho-468-104 with transcript of letter to Ray Richards (ddr-densho-468-110)

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doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Gardner (ddr-densho-468-112)

Letter explaining Ishikawa's application to University of Nebraska with request for assistance (no date)

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img Women and children pose on steps (ddr-densho-359-328)

From left to right: Sachan Nakata, Kenji Nakata, Pauline Nakata, and Donnie Nakata

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