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Collection Kenneth Nobuji Iyeki Collection (ddr-densho-392)

The Kenneth Nobuji Iyeki Collection consists of photographs of the Iyeki Family and documents telling the story of their life before, during, and after World War II. The bulk of the collection is made up of pencil sketches done by Kenneth Nobuji Iyeki while he was incarcerated in Tanforan Assembly Center and Topaz concentration camp. These …

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doc Tulare News Vol. I No. 26 (August 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-197-26)

Selected article titles: "Gila to House Turlock, Tulare, Sanger. To House 10,000" (p. 1), "Administration Heads to Give 'All Star' Show" (p. 1), "New Meal System" (p. 1), "Latin Class" (p. 1), "History of the State of Arizona" (p. 2), "Evacuation Plans Mooted" (p. 2), "Gila Relocation Area Explained. Chief Campbell's Viewpoint" (p. 2), "'Obon' Festival …

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img Pacific Citizen, Vol. 98, No. 21 (June 1, 1984) (ddr-pc-56-21)

Selected article titles: "Mondale wins Asian endorsements" (p. 1), "Editorials continue to urge redress" (p. 1), "18 Asians to run as Jackson delegates in California primary" (p. 1), "Hawaii center for international studies under program review" (p. 2), "Fashion show kicks off Nisei week" (p. 3), "Berkeley JACL Installation" (p. 4), "NCJAR to continue battle despite …

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doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 19, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-190)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of matters relating to the entertainment of soldiers, plans to fix the club room, the upcoming Japanese show, and raising money for the endowment fund. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0189

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doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 13, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-116)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of matters relating to the JACL National Convention, the parade and Japanese tea garden at the county fair, the upcoming benefit show, and the inaugural ball. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0115

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 70 (June 11, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-159)

Selected article titles: "Yamamoto Found to Lack Status"; "Escheat Case May Be Delayed Several Months"; "Discrimination is Puzzling Soldiers"; "Attitude 'Neutral'"; "League Inaugural Ball Preparations Made Here"; "Legion Tories Seek to Wreck Union Parley"; "Niseis Show How to Use Weapons"; "Federal Judge Denies Army Has Power to Enforce Exclusion on Japanese Americans"; "The Ochikubo-Yamamoto-Shigekawa Case"; "Stand …

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img Passport photo for Spring Kido Kawamura and sons (ddr-ajah-6-13)

Caption below photo: Spring Kido Kawamura's passport photo while in Japan, December 1954. She will use her passport to permanently return to American. She was a Nisei born in Alameda, CA. Her boys, left to right are George, Jiro and Seiji. It may not show on her face, but she was very happy to return to …

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doc Letter to Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura from Mary Sakai (ddr-densho-493-24)

Letter from Mary Sakai thanking Frances for her modeling and the use of her clothing in a fashion show at Tule Lake. "Dear Frances, Your splendid cooperation in our successful fashion parade was very deeply appreciated by me and my fellow committee members. Thank you kindly for lending us your lovely collections, and I hope everything …

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doc Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 13 (June 2, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1245)

Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, center population, jobs, a wedding, farmers, camp statistics, and the feature "Win, Place, and Show." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1247

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doc Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 10 (May 22, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1242)

Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, food, center residents, clubs, classes, bedding, and the feature "Win, Place, and Show." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1244

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doc Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 11 (May 26, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1243)

Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, elections, voter registration, coupons, blackout, library, obituary, camp facilities, and the feature "Win, Place, and Show." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1245

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doc Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 5 (May 5, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1237)

Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, boy scouts, a surgical procedure, population at the center, and the feature "Win, Place, and Show." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1239

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doc Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 15 (June 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1247)

Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, elections, immunizations, handicrafts, election runners-up, camp news, and the feature "Win, Place, and Show." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1249

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doc Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 14 (June 3, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1246)

Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, elections, nominees, an editorial on democracy, and the feature ""Win, Place, and Show."" See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1248

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img Herbert Hoover on a fishing trip with Lawrence Richey (ddr-njpa-1-613)

"Caption on reverse [translation]: "(New York) Domei. Former US President Herbert Hoover and his former secretary Lawrence Richey departed on a fishing trip, away from the pressures of governing. The two enjoyed spending their day talking about fishing, far from politics. Photographs: 1. Secretary Richey uses his hands to show the size of a wonderful fish …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 31 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-282)

Selected article titles: "Roving Reporter: Tuleans Report Why They Are Relocating" (p. 1), "Entry Deadline For Dog Show Set For August 25" (p. 1), "WRA Centers Not To Be Closed in Near Future: Myer Sends Telegram" (p. 1), "Ship Local Vegetables" (p. 1), "Bob Hope in New Movie" (p. 1), "Editorial: Relocate Now" (p. 2), "Many …

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doc American Concentration Camps VOLUME 1 July, 1940- December 31, 1941 (ddr-densho-372-1)

Volume 1 divides into three sections. Description about this volume reads directly from the book as follows: The first section contains archival documents regarding pre-Pearl Harbor materials that deal largely with discussion between the War and the Justice Departments over responsibilities for enemy aliens in case of war and with internal Army documents about construction of …

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doc Alien certificate of identification (ddr-densho-23-8)

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Issei were required to carry identification documents because of their alien status. (Issei were barred from becoming naturalized citizens until 1952.) This document belonged to Bunshiro Tazuma, a permanent resident of Seattle since 1917. The identification certificate was the same size as an American passport and …

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img Onoe Kikugoro VI posing in costume (ddr-njpa-4-1762)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "April show at Tokyo Theater. 1st 'Okura'. Kikugoro Ogami played Lord Okura, which he had not done before. The techniques of his performance to maintain the dignity of the court noble were great. He could act the fool without opening his moth. The play became a completely different one, based on the …

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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 Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 15, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-117)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include the county fair parade, dance, and garden project; expenses and policies relating to the Pacific Citizen newspaper; the benefit show; the State Elks Convention Parade; and the inaugural ball. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0116

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doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 11, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-158)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include the District Council meeting in Fresno, dual citizenship and expatriation, a benefit talent show organized by the Salinas skeet club, and a proposal for a women's auxiliary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0157

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doc North Portland Evacuazette Vol. I No. 6 (June 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-120-4)

Selected article titles: "Volunteer Beet Workers Leave Sunday" (p. 1), "Graduation Wednesday" (p. 1), "520 Arrived Today From Washington. 627 More Evacuees Due on Saturday" (p. 1), "2000 Persons Attend Show" (p. 1), "'Hi Neighbor' Jig This Sat!" (p. 3), "Shower Schedule" (p. 3), "Hospital Adds New Mess Hall" (p. 3), "Mattresses Available" (p. 3), "500 …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 17 (February 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-108)

Selected article titles: "Recruiting of Nisei Favorably Accepted. Nation's Press Opinions Show Support of War Dept.'s Action" (p. 1), "War Job Offer Received Here From Cleveland. Further Orders are Promised" (p. 1), "Loyalty Decision Up to Individual" (p. 1), "Farm War Board Favors Evacuee Production Help. Help Alleviate Labor Shortage" (p. 1), "Grants Go to Moab" …

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doc Alien certificate of identification (ddr-densho-126-6)

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Issei were required to carry identification documents because of their alien status. (Issei were barred from becoming naturalized citizens until 1952.) This document belonged to George Mitsutaro Yoshihara, a permanent U.S. resident since 1902. The identification certificate was the same size as an American passport and …

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