5880 items
5880 items
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Jr Sr colonial winter banquet; Jr Sr colonial winter program (ddr-csujad-55-1416)
Scrapbook page containing an invitation and program for the Federal High School Junior-Senior Banquet at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For programs, see sac_jaac_1419 and sac_jaac_1420. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 75. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Block 207 log (October 1, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1116)
Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes remarks about the lack of adequate facilities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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Main street and hospital at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1359)
Scrapbook page containing two black and white aerial photographs depicting "main street," nurses, teachers, and bachelor's quarters, and the hospital at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 30. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Sentinel supplement, series 53 (April 6, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1044)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, private property stored in Los Angeles, clothing allowances, lectures sponsored by the Buddhist church, the hospitalization of three children, and construction. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Report on renunciation suits (ddr-csujad-55-2249)
Report from attorney Wayne Collins to clients regarding developments in renunciation suits. Covers habeas corpus proceedings, mass equity suits, results achieved by mass suits, alien enemy act, effects of Supreme Court decisions, individual hearings, what renunciants must not do, renunciant plaintiffs in Japan, and conclusions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 4 (September 4, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-640)
General information bulletin, series 4, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 4, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Students to register Monday, Tuesday; Pomona workers to get paychecks; Taking of scrap lumber prohibited and housing information. See this object in the California State Universities …
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Medical officer in charge and his two best friends (ddr-csujad-55-1342)
Black and white photograph of a man in uniform shown standing near two horses. Caption reads, "Medical officer in charge with his two best friends!" Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947" page 13. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 36 (August 22, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1268)
Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, the evacuation of the Santa Anita Assembly Center, student relocation, and the features "Feminine Forum", "Post Time", and "Win, Place, and Show." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. II, No. 4, April 1965 (ddr-sjacl-1-71)
Bulletin covering the following topics: Land Law Repeal Drive, Co-Chairs Toru Sakahara and James Matsuoka; Land Repercussions recalled from Past-Note, 1st step accomplished constitutional requirement will be on 1966 ballot (S.J.R 20), Secretary of State was able to change ?Japanese? to ?Alien? to assuage Japan?s sensitivities. California has repealed. Issei allowed to be citizens, yet law …
Narrator Paul Bannai
Nisei male. Born July 4, 1920, in Delta, Colorado. Grew up in small mining and farming towns in Colorado, Utah and Arizona, until his family moved to Boyle Heights in the Los Angeles, California area. After graduating from high school, he tested discrimination and employment practices and eventually succeeded in obtaining a job at a bank. …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 23 No. 3 (July 20, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-29)
Selected article titles: "President Truman Honors Nisei Troops. 6,000 Rain-Soaked Spectators Look on as Chief Executive Reviews Famed Combat Team" (p. 1), "Federal Judge Dismisses Court Petition by Renunciants to Regain American Citizenship" (p. 1), "Plans Changed, Combat Team To Be Deactivated in Hawaii" (p. 2), "JACL Group Will Undertake Active Program Against Race Prejudice Faced …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 7 (February 13, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-7)
Selected article titles: "Native Son leader of 1941-42 addresses Oakland JACL inaugural" (p. 1), "Calif. State Senate Urges Hawaii Statehood" (p. 1), "For longevity--eat sashimi and ripe tomatoes, said Issei who lived till 101" (p. 2), "Racial bias at bar hit in California measure" (p. 2), "Nisei medico reports diagnosis of flu during epidemic half right, …
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Tadashi Sakaida, George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-46)
Photographed are George Nobuo Naohara and Tadashi Sakaida posing in front of Civilian Conservation Corps mobile camp, Rupert, Idaho. It appears that Sakaida is holding a bottle of sake. The caption reads: Tadashi Sakaida, George Naohara. [In Japanese]. Title from caption. The same image is found in item: csudh_nao_0011. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" …
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Tetsuo Larry Hashimoto (ddr-csujad-38-26)
Photographed is Tetsuo Larry Hashimoto. The caption reads: I went to Utah and Idaho to grow sugar beets. This is Mr. Larry Hashimoto who took the role of our group leader when we left the Manzanar camp. People say that he used to be a catcher of a college baseball team. [In Japanese]. A photo from …
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Christian church in Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-26-7)
Report on the majority Protestant Christian church at Tule Lake and the development of a community church which became known as "Tule Lake Union Church." The report describes church organization, leadership issues and changes, schedules, facilities, church-centered groups and activities, finances, languages and membership. Report compiled as a portion of the Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement …
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Tule Lake scrapbook Christmas card illustrations (ddr-csujad-26-62)
Scrapbook page featuring block prints of two holiday greeting cards: one featuring birds flying over cattail plants and water with "Tule Lake greetings" lettered on; the second depicts a woman and a window featuring what appears to be stars and birds flying with lettering "Happy Xmas." The page also features an illustration of a chimney pipe. …
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Memorandum from the office of the superintendent to all educational personnel, January 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-98)
Memorandum from the Office of the Superintendent addressing the need for thorough and correct weekly records to be kept and turned in on time to ensure prompt delivery of checks. The memo requests that the term professional preparation should be more explicit, and that teachers should ensure time sheets are filled out honestly. Transcription is found …
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Manzanar session of the Inyo and Mono counties (ddr-csujad-48-49)
Public outreach brochure for Manzanar Session of the Inyo and Mono Counties; the front page contains a stylized print of the barracks with a tree in front (possibly a wood-cut or etching). Contains a program for a visit to Manzanar and anecdotal information and facts regarding the incarceration camp and the people within. Transcription is found …
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Project Director's bulletin, no. 33 (November 7, 1942) (ddr-csujad-48-135)
A bulletin from the acting project director, Solon T. Kimball, addressing the issue of fire arms within the "Manzanar Relocation Area." He indicates firearms will no longer be allowed within the boundaries of the area and that the 322nd Military Police Escort Guard Company will provide facilities for safely storing any guns and/or ammunition. Transcription is …
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Interdepartmental communication from Dr. Genevieve W. Carter to Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, April 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-80)
Interdepartmental communication addressing the suggestions of Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School, written by Dr. Genevieve W. Carter, Superintendent of Education. Carter responds to each suggestion and then provides two recommendations. She would like to have the rules come from a handbook developed by the students and establish more parent contact. Transcription is …
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General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 8, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-165)
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Features discussion of the Women's auxiliary, the Pacific Citizen newspaper, and the San Francisco District Council meeting. Additional topics include the convention fund, the Japanese benefit show, tickets and prizes for the drawing, delegate selection for the National Convention, and a letter from Sonoma County asking …
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Photograph of snow-covered Manzanar street with barracks on both sides (ddr-csujad-47-53)
Photograph of snow-covered Manzanar street with barracks on both sides after the storm has passed. The snow-covered Mount Williamson can be seen in the background with all of the camp covered in snow as well. Tracks from vehicles can be seen in the snow, and a few people can be seen walking in the distance. See …
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Quarters for the carpenters (ddr-csujad-47-23)
Photograph of two large tents at Manzanar with the Sierra Nevada in the background. A worker is standing on scaffolding in front of one tent. Equipment and materials are laid near the shelters with a water truck on the right side. Caption reads: Quarters for the carpenters. Title from caption, which was taken from the original …
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Photograph of Ned and Harry Morioka with two other children posing in front of the infirmary at Cow Creek Camp in Death Valley (ddr-csujad-47-137)
Photograph of Ned and Harry Morioka with two other children posing in front of the infirmary at Cow Creek Camp in Death Valley National Park. Ned and Harry are sitting on the steps and the other two children are in wheelbarrows. Incarcerees were transferred to the former Civilian Conservation Camp after the Manzanar Riot for their …
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Homes for 10,000 people (ddr-csujad-47-35)
Photograph of men cutting and measuring lumber at a work table positioned below utility poles at Manzanar incarceration camp. There are scraps of wood near the workers on the ground, with empty pallets and a barrel. The Sierra Nevada are in the background. Caption reads: Homes for 10,000 people. Title from caption, which was taken from …