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doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-31)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about Violet's health, a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, upcoming Easter celebrations, and more.

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doc Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Mrs. Mary Tsukamoto, November 24, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-35)

Typed correspondence from Eleanor Roosevelt to Mary Tsukamoto thanking her for her letter and inquiring about her future plans. Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00038

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doc Letter from Martha Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-32)

Martha Morooka writes to Violet Sell about Violet's health, a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Easter celebrations, school plans, and more.

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doc Eleanor Katherine Roosevelt posing as queen of the Cherry Blossom Festival (ddr-njpa-1-1481)

Caption on reverse: "The Queen of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington: Miss Eleanor Roosevelt, daughter of Colonel Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Roosevelt, chosen to preside at the Annual Festival of the Japanese Cherry Trees in the capital. Harris & Ewing from Times World Wide Photos.)"

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doc Letter to Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, December 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-34)

Handwritten and illustrated Christmas card addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00037

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doc Letter from Larry Tajiri to Margaret Anderson, editor of Common Ground (ddr-densho-338-429)

Larry Tajiri discusses the proof of an article by Eddie Shimano called "Blueprint for a Slum" about the problems inside the camps. Also discussed is Larry's meeting with Eleanor Roosevelt.

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doc Worthy Japs Should Be Given Jobs -- And Soon, Says Mrs. F.R. (April 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-907)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 27, 1943, p. 1

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vh Sat Kuwamoto Interview Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1010-7-21)

Remembering a visit from Eleanor Roosevelt

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 67 (May 22, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-68)

Selected article titles: "Sanitation: Rules Given" (p. 1), "May Apply for Seized Articles" (p. 1), "Youths: 3 Sentenced" (p. 1), "Japanese Resettlers Featured by News" (p. 3), "Segregation of Japanese Starts" (p. 3), "Curfew Law: Court Decision" (p. 3), "Eleanor Roosevelt is Criticized" (p. 8), "Manzanar Votes Down Beer Sale" (p. 8).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 55, No. 20 (November 16, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-46)

Selected article titles: "Eleanor Roosevelt and the Nisei" (p.1), "Washington State JACLers Gain Politically Despite Rebuff" (p.1), "Amendments to Wash. Anti-Bias Housing Law Set" (p.1), "Inouye Radiant, Matsunaga Nonchalant in Win" (p.1-2), "Prejudice Still Persists" (p.2), "WW2 Claims Bill Signed by President, but Appropriations Lacking to Administer Bill" (p.3).

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doc Letter from Lottie C. Hersey to Eleanor Roosevelt and response from Edward J. Ennis (ddr-densho-1007-1033)

Xeroxed copy. Hersey was a member of the Universalist Church. Her letter advocates against the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans. Response is from Edward J. Ennis, director of the Alien Enemy Control Unit.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 16 No. 20 (May 20, 1943) (ddr-pc-15-20)

Selected article titles: "Supreme Court Upholds Nisei Citizenship" (p. 1), "WRA Centers Recognized As Mistake, Says Myer; Relocation to be Speeded" (p. 1), "Nisei Soldier is Reported War Prisoner of Japanese" (p. 1), "No Race is 'Unassimilable' Says Vancouver Columnist" (p. 2), "Conference on Resettlement Convened in New York City" (p. 3), "Hawaii's Nisei May Volunteer …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 11 (September 11, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-37)

Selected article titles: "Urge Nisei now repay U.S. by service. Rep. Inouye warns against 'patting ourselves on the back' at EDC-MDC fete" (p. 1), "Appoint Tsukiyama chief justice of Hawaii's state supreme court" (p. 1), "Congress extends law to admit orphans and tuberculosis victims" (p. 1), "Army to investigate discrimination charge of Negro GI with Japanese …

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 153 (ddr-densho-537-121)

Issue 153 includes an article about "Legacy of Heart Mountain" winning three Emmys, cooking advice, a book review for "The Train to Crystal City," and more.

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 39 (May 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-219)

Selected article titles: "Instructions Issued So Issei May Now Hold Elective Offices" (p. 1), "Clothing Open House Set..." (p. 1), "Coverley Clarifies: Regulations On Evacuee Work Hours" (p. 1), "Marbleshooters to Compete in Ward Eliminations Saturday" (p. 2), "First Lady Makes Tour of Gila" (p. 2), "Cave-in Tragedy at Granada Center" (p. 2), "Chicago Hotel Sends …

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