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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 22 No. 8 (February 23, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-8)

Selected article titles: "Kido Reiterates Determination to Leave JACL Presidency on Eve of Convention in Denver" (p. 1), "Seven Draft Case Leaders Win Release" (p. 1), "Report Notices for Release From Detention Received for Some Renunciants in Tule Lake" (p. 2), "Seattle Woman Regains U.S. Citizenship by Court Action" (p. 2), "Army Investigates Charge Nisei Discriminated …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 22 No. 23 (June 8, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-23)

Selected article titles: "California Supreme Court Hears Petition of Nisei GI To Set Aside Race Restrictions" (p. 1), "Deportation Will Proceed Despite Pending Legislation, Washington Officials Declare" (p. 1), "WRA Director Defends Agency Against Charge Evacuees 'Dumped' Into Winona Camp. Answers Inefficiency Statement Made by L.A. County Officials" (p. 2), "Evacuee Property in Seattle Will Be …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 5 (July 31, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-31)

Selected article titles: "House DP immigration bill includes Japanese" (p. 1), "Seattle next site of 442nd RCT 15th anniversary reunion in '58" (p. 1), "Resolution admitting 500 U.S.-adopted war orphans from Japan and Korea sent to White House for Ike's signature" (p. 1), "Equal consideration for Japanese in Trading With Enemy Act amendments plea of JACL …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 72, No. 8 (February 26, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-8)

Selected article titles: "Asian administrators wanted at Seattle community college" (p. 1), "Work incentive plan proposed to reduce public welfare rolls" (p. 1), "Kitano talks to full house on 'racism'" (p. 1), "United Way 'tokenism' angers JACs to raise $50,000 on its own" (p. 2), "Asian Yale students receive apology from radio d.j. on ill-conceived joke" …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 73, No. 9 (August 27, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-34)

Selected article titles: "Nixon import surtax stuns west coast Nikkei traders" (p. 1), "More racist matters show up in Congress" (p. 1), "City Hall official asserts 'all Japanese sneaky, treacherous'" (p. 1), "JAL base at Napa irks PH vet" (p. 1), "Seattle JACL to celebrate 50th anniversary at Oct. 30 banquet" (p. 1), "Kenzo changes label, …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 72, No. 11 (March 19, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-11)

Selected article titles: "JACL rebuts JACP charge of undue pressure tactics" (p. 1), "Seattle Community College seeking Asian administrators" (p. 1), "Nisei voice added to Oakland schools" (p. 1), "Nisei actor fired from 'Pueblo' role" (p. 1), "3-way telephone link with interpreter, school and inquirer started in S.F." (p. 1), "'Subversion?', new TV documentary on Evacuation, …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2142, Vol. 92, No. 23 (June 12, 1981) (ddr-pc-53-23)

Selected article titles: "NBC assures JACL its 'bad' reruns no go" (p. 1), "1st CWRIC hearings set July 14, 16 in DC" (p. 1), "Seattle redress witnesses tell it like it was during '42 removal" (p. 1), "Racist campaign alarms L.A. Times over Mike Woo's defeat" (p. 1), "Important papers, reports before Nat'l JACL board meeting" …

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img McCarver R (ddr-csujad-25-348)

A group photograph of music performers of Morton Matthew McCarver Middle School in Tacoma, Seattle. The photograph is taken by A. B. Read Photo Studio in Tacoma, Washington in front of the school building in June 1937. Inscription reads: Read a3555. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_12_010

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Haruhara Saiho Gakko doso kyuyu shusai Kason Biyoin Incho Yanagimura Masaji-joshi kangeikai kinen [= Commemorative photograph of a welcoming party for Ms. Masaji Yanagimura, Carson Beauty Salon Manager, hosted by Haruhara Sewing School Alumni] (ddr-csujad-25-335)

img Haruhara Saiho Gakko doso kyuyu shusai Kason Biyoin Incho Yanagimura Masaji-joshi kangeikai kinen [= Commemorative photograph of a welcoming party for Ms. Masaji Yanagimura, Carson Beauty Salon Manager, hosted by Haruhara Sewing School Alumni] (ddr-csujad-25-335)

A group photograph of the attendees of the welcoming party for Ms. Yanagimura Masaji, Carson Beauty Salon manager, held by Haruhara Sewing School alumni on October 21, 1934. The photograph is taken by "Takano Studio," a photo studio in Seattle, Washington. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_11_01_005

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img Checking documents used in war crimes trials (ddr-densho-114-142)

Original caption: Nisei Capt. Steve S. Yammoto of Chicago, Ill., International Prosecution section, International Military Tribunal in the Far East, center, checks Japanese documents used in the war crimes trials, held in the War Ministry Bldg., Tokyo, Japan. He is assisted by two members of the Allied Translator and Interpreter section. They are, l. to r., …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 88 (July 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-176)

Selected article titles: "Tenney Seeks to Stop Antagonism"; "On the Other Hand"; "Now Less Than 4000"; "Men Commits Suicide"; "Work for Cartoon Studio"; "Directive May Get Action in Seattle"; "Denver Relocation Office Open Monday Evenings"; "Alien Title Claim is Denied by Judge Ronald"; "Returnee News"; "Bereaved Father Gets Medal for His Son"; "425 Will Return"; "Veterans …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 62 (May 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-151)

Selected article titles: "OWI Reports Yeto Missing in Action"; "Seattle Mayor Demands Police Track Down Vandals"; "On the Other Hand"; "Resettlement Conference Draws Notable Speakers"; "Speed Resettlement"; "Say Truman Faces Crisis on FEPC Bill"; "Movie Actor Wants 3"; "Boulder Conclave"; "Want Ads Today"; "Crackdown on Disloyal Nisei Asked by Fresnan in Bill Before Lawmakers"; "'Respect for …

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img Family photograph (ddr-densho-154-1)

Photo donor's aunt, Masako Nakagawa, pictured with husband Masato, holding their infant daughter Seiko. Also in the photograph are Masako's uncle and aunt, the Yamasakis. Masako was born in Seattle, Washington, but was sent back to Japan at a young age and never returned to the U.S. She died of disease in Hiroshima during World War …

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img Tashiro's Hardware Store (ddr-densho-39-2)

Tashiro's Hardware Store, established in 1917, was a prominent business located on Prefontaine Avenue in the heart of Seattle's Nihonmachi. Kanjiro Tashiro (without hat) sold Japanese folding knives before opening his hardware store in Seattle. During World War II, he stored his inventory at Northcoast Importing. After the war, Tashiro reopened his business and continued to …

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img Large group photo near dirt road (ddr-densho-348-81)

Large group photo of an estimated 50 men, women, and children. Most of the men stand in the back row, most of the women sit in the middle row and all of the children sit in the front row. A big tree and several cars can be seen seen in the background. An engraving on the …

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vh Victor Ikeda Interview (ddr-manz-1-23)

Nisei male. Born February 4, 1927, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle's Japantown area, where parents operated a hotel. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to attend school in Minnesota, was drafted, and trained in the Military Intelligence Service Language …

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vh Martha Nishitani Interview (ddr-densho-1000-71)

Nisei female. Born February 27, 1920, in Seattle, Washington. Family owned and operated the Oriental Gardens, the first nursery in Lake City. Incarcerated at Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. An award-winning modern dancer who established the Martha Nishitani Modern Dance School and Martha Nishitani Modern Dance Company, she also choreographs for modern …

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vh Victor Ikeda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-487)

Nisei male. Born February 4, 1927, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle's Japantown area, where parents operated a hotel. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to attend school in Minnesota, was drafted, and trained in the Military Intelligence Service Language …

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vh Takashi Hori - Yoshito Mizuta - Elmer Tazuma Interview (ddr-densho-1000-25)

Mr. Hori was born in 1918, Mr. Mizuta was born in 1914, and Mr. Tazuma was born in 1916. Both Mr. Hori and Mr. Mizuta are Nisei, and Mr. Tazuma is an Issei. All three grew up in Seattle and owned hotels in the International District. In this group interview, they discuss Japanese American hotel ownership …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 8 (April 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-135)

Selected article titles: "Meeting Held in Seattle on Coast Evacuee Return" (p. 1), "Draft Card Classifications Clarified by WRA Office" (p. 1), "Regulations About Relocatees' Cars Issued by H. Mann" (p. 1), "Hunt Pays Homage in Memory of Roosevelt" (p. 1), "Hughey Releases Alien Leave Ruling" (p. 1), "Citizens' Committee Set Up in Portland for Returnees" …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 17 (June 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-144)

Selected article titles: "W.R.A. Centers Face Closure Before Jan. 1, 1946 Deadline" (p. 1), "Members of 442nd Guard German Prisoners in Italy" (p. 1), "U.S. Court Upholds Inductions of 98 Poston Youths" (p. 1), "Soldiers Protest Evacuee Treatment on West Coast" (p. 1), "Church Council in Seattle Starts Intensive Program" (p. 1), "New Rules Give Better …

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doc 50th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-52)

This book traces the first fifty years of the history of the JCC in Seattle. The first four pages covering the introduction from Rev. Archie H. Hook and the brief overview of the church's history are in English, as are the photo captions throughout the book.The bulk of the text is in Japanese. The JCC members' …

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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 …

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Collection Gates Family Collection (ddr-densho-211)

The Gates Family Collection, 1942-1943, contains correspondence from the Matsuda and Morishita families to Mrs. Charles Gates. The Gates, Matsuda, and Morishita families were friends in Seattle, Washington before the outbreak of World War II and the correspondence covers the Matsuda's and Morishita's life at Puyallup "Camp Harmony" Assembly Center, Washington and later at Poston (Colorado …

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Narrator Hideo Hoshide

Nisei male. Born September 25, 1917, in Tacoma, Washington. Grew up in Tacoma except for living in Japan for several years at age four. Attended the University of Washington in Seattle, majoring in Political Science, Far Eastern Studies, with a minor in journalism. Prior to World War II, worked as sports editor for community newspaper, The …

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