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Testimony of Floyd Schmoe (ddr-densho-67-224)
doc Testimony of Floyd Schmoe (ddr-densho-67-224)
Written testimony of Floyd Schmoe of the American Friends Service Committee. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Political Climate and Comparison of Centers."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-224/
doc "America's Protective Custody" (ddr-densho-423-137)
Article by Floyd Schmoe critiquing the incarceration and what different groups and individuals can do to protest the injustice.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-137/
Floyd Schmoe Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-86)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-86)
White male. Born September 21, 1895. Sixth generation Quaker and an internationally recognized pacifist and peace activist. He was a forest ecologist, marine biologist, college professor, and leader of many volunteer service groups. During World War II, he was a leader in persuading colleges outside of the evacuation zone to accept Japanese American students, and in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-86/
Floyd Schmoe Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-83)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-83)
White male. Born September 21, 1895. Sixth generation Quaker and an internationally recognized pacifist and peace activist. He was a forest ecologist, marine biologist, college professor, and leader of many volunteer service groups. During World War II, he was a leader in persuading colleges outside of the evacuation zone to accept Japanese American students, and in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-83/
Newsletter from Conference between Americans of Occidental and Oriental Ancestry (ddr-densho-356-837)
doc Newsletter from Conference between Americans of Occidental and Oriental Ancestry (ddr-densho-356-837)
Newsletter from Conference between Americans of Occidental and Oriental Ancestry, Vol. 1 No. 1. Newsletter discuses it's purpose and intentions.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-837/
Gordon Hirabayashi Interview III Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-19-1)
vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview III Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-19-1)
Prominent visitors while in jail: Floyd Schmoe and Arthur Barnett
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-19-1/
Gordon Hirabayashi Interview V Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-115-5)
vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview V Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-115-5)
Preparing to visit Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, with Floyd Schmoe
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-115-5/
Gordon Hirabayashi Interview V Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-115-2)
vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview V Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-115-2)
Waiting nine months in jail before release arrangements were made by Floyd Schmoe
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-115-2/
Floyd Schmoe receiving Hiroshima Peace Prize (ddr-densho-26-5)
img Floyd Schmoe receiving Hiroshima Peace Prize (ddr-densho-26-5)
Floyd Schmoe was a long time peace activist. After the bombing of Hiroshima he was instrumental in spearheading a campaign to build homes for the bomb survivors. For his efforts, he received the Hiroshima Peace Prize, shown here. Left to right: Unidentified, Floyd Schmoe, Ken Nakano, Aki Kurose, unidentified.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-26-5/
Family returning home (ddr-densho-36-54)
img Family returning home (ddr-densho-36-54)
Kametaro Funai (driving the tractor), and his family return home after the incarceration. The man standing on the platform is believed to be Floyd Schmoe, a well-known peace activist. After World War II, Schmoe organized teams of people to help Japanese Americans reestablish their farms. Museum identifying information refers to the group helping Funai as uni …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-36-54/
Letter from Floyd Schmoe to Tamako Inouye (ddr-densho-383-545)
doc Letter from Floyd Schmoe to Tamako Inouye (ddr-densho-383-545)
Re: results of Gordon Hirabayashi case, mutual friends, possibility of relocation
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-545/
Note from Floyd Schmoe to Tamako about Gordon Hirabayashi (ddr-densho-383-538)
doc Note from Floyd Schmoe to Tamako about Gordon Hirabayashi (ddr-densho-383-538)
Floyd Schmoe was an activist and professor, father-in-law to Gordon Hirabayashi. Nominated 3 times for the Nobel Prize.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-538/
Peace activist and internees (ddr-densho-13-45)
img Peace activist and internees (ddr-densho-13-45)
Floyd Schmoe, a pacifist and supporter of the Japanese American community, with Yoshi Asaba and Father Joe Kitagawa at the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Father Kitagawa was the Episcopal minister at Minidoka. Floyd Schmoe was born in 1895 and is a peace activist and Quaker from Seattle, Washington. Schmoe was a strong supporter of the Japanese …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-13-45/
Akiko Kurose Interview II Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-42-16)
vh Akiko Kurose Interview II Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-42-16)
Meeting Floyd Schmoe

Mrs. Kurose was undergoing treatment for cancer and required frequent breaks and medication to help her with pain management.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-42-16/
Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XIX, No. 5, May 1982 (ddr-sjacl-1-309)
doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XIX, No. 5, May 1982 (ddr-sjacl-1-309)
Newsletter covering the following topics: At Board meeting, time was spent decrying PNW being overlooked, e.g., Spokane and Denny Yasuhara, Inagaki Awards and JACLer of the Biennium Awards. Nice tribute to Denny Yasuhara; Seattle JACL helped Floyd Schmoe in getting an honor from the Emperor, nice thank you from Floyd.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-1-309/
Quaker Girl's Parents Okay Marriage to Jap-American (June 30, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1052)
doc Quaker Girl's Parents Okay Marriage to Jap-American (June 30, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1052)
The Seattle Daily Times, June 30, 1944, p. 13
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1052/
U.S. Japanese to Talk Evacuation (February 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-637)
doc U.S. Japanese to Talk Evacuation (February 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-637)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 19, 1942, p. 13
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-637/
Menace Seen in Jap Internment (August 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-839)
doc Menace Seen in Jap Internment (August 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-839)
The Seattle Daily Times, August 28, 1942, p. 2
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-839/

Narrator Floyd Schmoe

White male. Born September 21, 1895. Sixth generation Quaker and an internationally recognized pacifist and peace activist. He was a forest ecologist, marine biologist, college professor, and leader of many volunteer service groups. During World War II, he was a leader in persuading colleges outside of the evacuation zone to accept Japanese American students, and in …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/86/
Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-86-12)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-86-12)
The incarceration as "part of history, not only of the Japanese American people, but of America"

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-86-12/
Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-86-3)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-86-3)
Helping Japanese Americans resettle after World War II

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-86-3/
Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-86-1)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-86-1)
Giving aid to Japanese Americans returning to Washington state after the war

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-86-1/
Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-86-6)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-86-6)
Gordon Hirabayashi's wartime experiences

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-86-6/
Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-86-4)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-86-4)
Receiving a formal note of appreciation from the Emperor of Japan for work following the atomic bombings

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-86-4/
Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-86-9)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-86-9)
Son's safari excursions

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-86-9/
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