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img Kakutani, Urakawa, and Takenaga Extended Family (ddr-densho-474-151)

Front row left to right: Masaye Kakutani Urakawa, Starr Miyeko Urakawa, Marianne Hazumi Urakawa, Misao Kakutani Takenaga holding Thomas Isamu Takenaga on her lap, Misa Ito Urakawa, Emiko Takenaga, seated below Emiko is Marion Takako Takenaga, Naka Miyamoto Kakutani, and Yu Ishida Kakutani. Middle row left to right: Richard Toshiyuki Takenaga and Elsie Fumiko Urakawa. Back …

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doc Gidra, Vol. I, No. 6 (September 1969) (ddr-densho-297-6)

Selected article titles: "Isaac Honored" (p. 1), "Birth of Amerasia" (p. 1), "Hoover's Yellow Peril" (p. 2), "Dawn of Awakening" (p. 2), "UCLA Sells Out" (p. 5), "Potential for What" (p. 5), "The Failure of Democracy in a Time of Crisis" (p. 6-7).

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doc Thank you letter sent to T.K. Pharmacy from the American Legion (ddr-densho-319-590)

A letter from the American Legion Wallace Simpson Post No. 29 to T.K. Pharmacy thanking them for donating a case of soda.

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vh Bacon Sakatani Interview (ddr-densho-1000-298)

Nisei male. Born August 23, 1929, in El Monte, California. Grew up in El Monte, before being removed with family during World War II to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Returned to California after leaving camp, and opened a produce market and did gardening work. Active with various Japanese …

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doc Candidates for delegates to the Democratic National Convention (ddr-densho-433-518)

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doc Bright Spots of the Chysanthemum History of California (ddr-densho-329-842)

Four-page pamphlet describing the history of chrysanthemum cultivation in California. Explains that chrysanthemums have a long tradition in Japan, including the popular Kiku Matsuri chrysanthemum festival in October and their use in the Imperial Seal of Japan, but are generally not commercialized. Spans history of commercial cultivation methods in early 20th century America and innovations by …

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doc "Democracy and Japanese Americans" (ddr-densho-423-157)

Transcription of pamphlet by Norman Thomas, published by the Post War World Council, criticizing the incarceration and identifying actions to take to protest. Includes letter of support signed by prominent civil rights activists, lawyers, writers and pastors who opposed incarceration: Helen Marston Beardsley, Ernest Besig, John Dos Passos, Harry Emerson Fosdick, Esther Fiske Hammond, Arthur Garfield …

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding Husband E. Kimmel (ddr-njpa-1-791)

Caption on front: "New fleet chief: Rear Admiral H.E. Kimmel, top, was named today in supreme command of the United States fleet to succeed Admiral James O. Richardson (at the right below), who goes to Washington for special duty. Below, left, Rear Admiral Ernest King, who becomes commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet. In center, …

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vh Joe Ishikawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-205)

Nisei male. Born July 29, 1919, in Los Angeles, California. Went to live in Japan as a college student, returning just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Granada concentration camp, Colorado, before leaving to attend the University of Nebraska. Worked as a curator in the …

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img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance Tanko Bushi (ddr-one-1-196)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers dancing the Tanko Bushi. Obon dancers: Patricia “Pat” (Ikata) Iboshi, Joe Shiraishi, Mrs. Okiyama, Thomas "Tom" Honma, and Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita. Couple to the left of the light pole are Mary (Muramatsu) Shiiki and Ray Shiiki. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church …

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img Charles Edison (ddr-njpa-1-246)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "In the Prime of His Life at 49. Son of the Great Inventor. New Secretary of the Navy. (Washington) 30th, Domei. President Roosevelt formally appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison to fill the the position of American Secretary of the Navy on the 30th, which had been vacant since the …

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Information concerning citizenship German, Italian and Japanese Farmers of Alameda County and associated documents for Nitta family (ddr-densho-491-122)

doc Information concerning citizenship German, Italian and Japanese Farmers of Alameda County and associated documents for Nitta family (ddr-densho-491-122)

Including Washington Township JACL property survey, property report, and family record

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Mass Ouster of Japanese is Demanded by Atty.-Gen. Feelings of Residents in Eastern Washington 'Not Important at This Time,' Congressmen Are Told (March 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-658)

doc Mass Ouster of Japanese is Demanded by Atty.-Gen. Feelings of Residents in Eastern Washington 'Not Important at This Time,' Congressmen Are Told (March 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-658)

The Seattle Daily Times, March 2, 1942, p. 1

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doc Japanese Returned to Jail (February 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-590)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 1, 1942, p. 8

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 94, No. 13 (April 2, 1982) (ddr-pc-54-13)

Selected article titles: "Hiroshima A-Bomb Survivors in Senate Urge Nuclear Arm Limit" (p. 1), "Noguchi Vows to Fight 30-Day Suspension" (p. 1), "Reparations and the Law" (pp. 2, 8), and "1980 Asian/Pacific Population of U.S. by State" [table] (p. 4).

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doc Gidra, Vol. I, No. 3 (June 1969) (ddr-densho-297-3)

Selected article titlese: "The Persecution Rests" (p. 1), "CS, It's a Gas!" (p. 1), "Reflections in a Slanted Eye" (p. 2), "Grapes Are Coming!" (p. 4).

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doc Gidra, Vol. I, No. 2 (May 1969) (ddr-densho-297-2)

Selected article titles: "S.I. Rips Gidra!" (p. 1), "The Oriental as a 'Middleman Minority'" (p. 3), "Red Guard Party" (p. 4), "Title II . . . 'a Long Step Toward Totalitarianism'" (p. 5).

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doc CARE packages for Japan (ddr-densho-381-46)

An advertisement in English and Japanese for sending care packages of cotton, wool, food, and blankets to family and friends in Japan.

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Collection Japanese Association of North America Censuses Collection (ddr-densho-514)

Japanese Association of North America (JANA) Censuses collection contains original census records created by JANA about Japanese American communities in the 1920s and 1930s. They cover many of the same data fields that are found in United States censuses, for example: head of household, names, address, birth place, education level, and occupation. There were also separate …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, Vol. 24 (June 12, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-24)

Selected article titles: "Historic Senate Action to Gag Civil Rights Bill Depate Hailed" (p.1), "John Thomas, Baptist Minister Who Aided Evacuees, to Be Cited" (p.1-2), "Survey vs. Oral History" (p.1, 3), "Cal. High Court Rules to Keep Initiative 'On'" (p.3), "Moses Lake High Completes Its First Year Japanese Class on Regular Curriculum, Cited by National JACL" …

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doc General information, [Rohwer] (ddr-csujad-4-14)

Documents mailed by the Terada family from the Rohwer incarceration camp in McGehee, Arkansas, to Mr. A. W. Thomas on July 13, 1943. The documents include general information and regulations written by Ray D. Johnston, Project Director at the Rohwer incarceration camp. Also included is a schematic of the Rohwer camp, with marginalia. See this object …

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img Samuel Wilder King signing the Hawaii State Constitution (ddr-njpa-2-555)

Caption on reverse: "HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION SIGNED TODAY: Comleted after 79 days of labor by 63 island delegates to the constitutional convention, Hawaii's state constitution was formally signed shortly before noon today by 61 delegates in the throne room of Iolani Palace. Shown inspecting the historical document are, left to right: John K Lai, Hebden Porteus, …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 94, No. 19 (May 14, 1982) (ddr-pc-54-19)

Selected article titles: "Japan's Economy Will Outpace Europe & U.S., Forecaster Says" (pp. 1, 12), "Yakuza a Growing Problem in U.S." (pp. 1, 3), "From the Frying Pan: Rep. Mineta's Sobering Reunion Message" (p. 5), and "The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882: A Centennial" (pp. 9, 12).

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