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doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, December 28, 1989 (ddr-csujad-55-2043)

Correspondence from Robert K. Bratt to Dear Recipient regarding eligibility for redress payments. Includes Declaration of Eligibility by Persons Identified by the Office of Redress Administration for George Hideo Nakamura and Instructions for Submitting Documentation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2146

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doc Memo from E.D. McAlexander, Acting Chief Liaison Officer, Crystal City incarceration camp, August 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1397)

Memorandum of understanding from E.D. Alexander to S.F. Oliver regarding Wolfgang Schnellbach's status in the hospital at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 60. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1399

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img E.H. Runcorn, Business Enterprises Auditor, Supervisor, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1530)

Black and white photographic portrait of E.H. Runcorn, Business Enterprises Auditor and Supervisor of Amache Consumer Enterprises at the Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 2. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1532

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doc Recompense for Drs. (ddr-csujad-55-682)

Form documenting compensation for doctors at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes list of doctor's names, columns for 13 months, rows for block numbers, and a completed column of monetary amounts for June, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0684

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img Mary Frances Clark, Head Nurse at Crystal City Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1331)

Sepia-toned photographic portrait of Mary Frances Clark, the head nurse at Crystal City Department of Justice internment camp. Photograph taken at Clark's nursing school graduation. See also Mary F. Clark scrapbooks, sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1379. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1333

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doc Tribute to Mitch Miyamoto (ddr-csujad-55-2037)

Essay in recognition of the designer of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team patch, Mitch Miyamoto. Cover's Miyamoto's childhood, military career, personal life, and the design for the 442nd patch. Presented at the Association Installation Dinner. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2140

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doc Administrative circular (Parker, Arizona), no. 50 (April 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1740)

Brief letter from Miles E. Carey soliciting comments on Dr. Laura Thompson's paper on discipline in a democratic society. Thompson paper, "Traditional Patterns of Discipline and the Problem of Education in Hawaii" is included. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1742

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doc Revised answers to questions submitted by Temporary Council of Block Chairmen at Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-285)

Question and answer document including questions submitted by the temporary Council of Block Chairmen at Heart Mountain with answers from the War Relocation Authority. Topics cover camp administration, policies, and rights of incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0287

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Current relocation opportunities and housing situation, middle Atlantic area and New York District for period ending February 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-822)

doc Current relocation opportunities and housing situation, middle Atlantic area and New York District for period ending February 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-822)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Middle Atlantic and New York area. Includes summary of jobs and opportunities and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0824

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img Dry Goods Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1577)

Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees shopping in the fabric section of the dry goods department of Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 34. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1579

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doc War Relocation Work Corps (ddr-csujad-55-351)

Pamphlet describing the War Relocation Work Corps including planned camp facilities, types of work available, eligibility, benefits, and private employment. "Approved Relocation Areas" section includes descriptions of Manzanar, Parker, Gila, Tule Lake, and Minidoka camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0353

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doc Memo from Temporary Council of Block Chairmen to Mr. Guy Robertson, Heart Mountain Project Director, February 15, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-421)

Memorandum of understanding from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen to Guy Robertson, Project Director at Heart Mountain incarceration camp, regarding incarceree "self-governance" and establishment of an elected community council at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0423

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doc Poston II Camp days (ddr-csujad-55-1864)

Essay by Minato Kawaguchi reflecting on her experience of being incarcerated, attending the reunion, and pointing out the importance of passing on awareness about the injustices to future generations. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1867

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img Tule Lake nighttime panoramic landscape (ddr-csujad-3-10)

High vantage point panoramic clear nighttime photograph of Tule Lake camp lit by moonlight and the lights from the camp buildings. The photograph shows the expanse of the camp against the darkened landscape. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tos_01_001_011

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vh An Oral History with Norman Y. Mineta (ddr-csujad-29-55)

Japanese American congressman, representing the Thirteenth Congressional District of California, born and raised in San Jose, California, discusses his early life, graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, and receiving a commission and serving in the armed forces from 1953-1956. Recalls the removal, "relocation," and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II at the Heart …

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doc Letter from Rohwer Cooperative Enterprises Inc. to Tomeyo Okine, January 10, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-129)

A letter from K. Ikezoe, Chairman of Trustees of Rohwer Cooperative Enterprises Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, mailed to Tomeyo Okine in Hawthorne, California. This letter explains that each member of the Rohwer Cooperative receives a portion of the assets of the Rohwer Cooperative. Postmarked on February 18, 1946. The handwritten notes on the back of the …

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img Japanese family (ddr-csujad-25-307)

A page from a photo album including Japanese family photographs. Pasted on the page are family photographs including Japanese men, women, and children. One photograph captures a birthday party for a Japanese American female child in July 1943. Another photograph captures a group of Japanese American female children taken in summer 1927. Photographs also include the …

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doc Letter from Sojiro Nishimura to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, December 24, [1945] [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-114)

A greeting letter from Munejiro Nishimura in Gardena, California to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine in Hawthorne, California. In the letter, he thanks them for a Christmas gift and informs that he and his family has been staying in a house provided by a Caucasian friend who is supportive to the Japanese. The arrival date and place …

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av An Oral History with Woodrow Odanaka (ddr-csujad-29-14)

Impressions of a Nisei concerning pre-World War II family produce business in Los Angeles, California; removal to Santa Anita Assembly Center in California, and the Granada incarceration camp in Colorado; wartime college experiences in Minnesota; and Army military intelligence duties in the Philippines and occupied Japan. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral …

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doc Weekly Press Review, no. 49, January 5, 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-64)

Survey by the War Relocation Authority "for use of the WRA Staff" of press activity, including stories published; clippings received and the work of clipping services; reporting from visits to "relocation centers"; summaries of editorial opinion and of "public attitudes" as reflected the work of columnists and in articles, letters to the editor, and reports for …

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doc Weekly press review, no. 25, July 4, 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-78)

Survey by the War Relocation Authority "for use of the WRA Staff" of press activity, including stories published; clippings received and the work of clipping services; reporting from visits to "relocation centers"; summaries of editorial opinion and of "public attitudes" as reflected the work of columnists and in articles, letters to the editor, and reports during …

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doc Weekly Press Review, no. 50, January 1944 (ddr-csujad-19-63)

Survey by the War Relocation Authority "for use of the WRA Staff" of press activity, including stories published; clippings received and the work of clipping services; reporting from visits to "relocation centers"; summaries of editorial opinion and of "public attitudes" as reflected the work of columnists and in articles, letters to the editor, and reports during …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 20 No. 17 (April 28, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-17)

Selected article titles: "Placer County Jury Rules Trio Innocent of Terrorism. Defendants Acquitted on All Counts After White Supremacy Plea by Defense Attorney" (p. 1), "Nisei Troops Returned Secretly To Italy, Moved into Positions At Night to Surprise Germans" (p. 2), "California Anti-Evacuee Groups Organize State Body to Carry On Campaign Against Nisei" (p. 2).

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 21 (November 24, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-47)

Selected article titles: "State Supreme Court May Hear Oyama Test Case on California Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "Repatriates in Canada Fight Deportation" (p. 1), "Wounded Veteran of 442nd Robbed, Slain in Stockton" (p. 1), "Pressure by Pro-Japan Groups on Tule Renunciants Affirmed By Myer; WRA Duress Denied" (p. 2), "Army Barracks Converted for Evacuee Use" …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 35 No. 9 (August 30, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-35)

Selected article titles: "California Official's Decision Not to Appeal Masaoka Case Marks End of State Statute" (p. 1), "Immigration Service Delays Issei Filing for Citizenship Until New Forms Available" (p. 1), "Initiate Concerted Campaign To Encourage Hawaii's Issei To Seek U.S. Naturalization" (p. 3), "No Decision Reached as Yet On Moving JACL's National Headquarters to West …

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