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img Minidoka Project Director H.L. Stafford (ddr-densho-37-672)

Original WRA caption: H.L. Stafford, project director of Minidoka Relocation Center, Hunt, Idaho, formerly administrative officer in Idaho for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Boise. Mr. Stafford was born in 1893 at Tarkio, Missouri and has lived in Idaho since 1912. Before entering government service, he engaged in farming, banking, and …

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Conshies' at U. of W. are Led by Nisei Youth. 'Defense or Aggression, War is War,' One Conscientious Objector Says in Explaining Refusal to Serve. (April 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-751)

doc Conshies' at U. of W. are Led by Nisei Youth. 'Defense or Aggression, War is War,' One Conscientious Objector Says in Explaining Refusal to Serve. (April 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-751)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 12, 1942, pp. 1, 12

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doc They Defended Loyal Japanese. Anti-Nisei Leaders Take 'Beating' in Bellevue Forum. (April 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-56-1112)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 20, 1945, p. 2

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 24 (August 13, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-19)

Selected article titles: "Fire at Canteen 3: Excitement of Residents Short-Lived" (p. 1), "To Notarize Ballots Tonight" (p. 1), "Shorted Wire Cause of $4000 Blaze. Damages Covered by Insurance; Fire Discovered at 4:45 a.m.; Flame Subdued in 15 Minutes" (p. 1), "Firemen Praised for Efficiency" (p. 1), "Wardens Commended" (p. 1), "Eight Nursery Schools Now Open" …

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vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview (ddr-densho-1002-5)

Nisei male. Born October 30, 1926, in small town of Thomas, Washington, on family farm. Attended school in Auburn, Washington, before being removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Left camp to work in Idaho, and was subsequently joined by family. Postwar, became a social anthropologist, and later became only the …

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doc Letter to the Editor of the Omaha World Herald from Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-223)

Clarification of Socialist Party platform for newspaper readers

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 13 (March 31, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-13)

Selected article titles: "U.S. supreme court calls Nisei to argue Loving case" (p. 1), "Youth Brotherhood Award started" (p. 1), "Juvenile problems will never cease" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 5 (February 6, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-5)

Selected article titles: "Seats limited for Matsunaga talk" (p. 1), "'Project Reading' to be emphasized, ethnic studies also planned in Fowler" (p. 1), "School supplies and craft material needed for shipment to U.S. Indians" (p. 1), "Industrial security act passes 274-65" (p. 1), "JACL pursues justice on Dr. Noguchi case" (p. 1), "Parents held responsible for …

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img Old people of Whittier, California (ddr-csujad-57-39)

Elderly founders of Whittier (Calif.) pose in three rows, seated and standing, before a structure. [Printed on paper attached to photo and matboard] The Old People of Whittier, California, December 12, 1895. [Followed by lists of names with birth dates and birthplaces, organized rear, middle, front. Transcription of names only:] REAR COLUMN Joel Hiatt ; Samuel …

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doc Request for permission to marry (ddr-densho-550-55)

Paperwork required for Charles Roeslin Jr. (United States military personnel) and Mitsuye Takemiya (Japanese national) to marry. Includes medical certificates, letters of recommendation, proof of chaplain interview, affidavit, family register, birth certificates, and certificate of support.

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vh John Kanda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-116)

Nisei male. Born July 10, 1925, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in the Thomas-Auburn area of Washington. Following Executive Order 9066, family was removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center, then to Tule Lake concentration camp in California. Later transferred to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Volunteered as a replacement for the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and trained …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 15 (June 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-42)

Selected article titles: "Dies' Group Hearing on WRA Opens Monday. Field Men to Give Reports On Centers. Probe Shows Laxity in Evacuee Releases, Rep. Thomas Claims" (p. 1), "Loyalty of Nisei Questioned by Dies' Investigator" (p. 1), "Opportunity in Mid-West Cities Offered. Dies' Charges Lead to Discontinuance of Training Program" (p. 1), "Public Usage of Enemy …

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Supplementary comments by the War Relocation Authority on newspaper statements allegedly made by Representatives of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-12)

doc Supplementary comments by the War Relocation Authority on newspaper statements allegedly made by Representatives of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-12)

Additional comments from the War Relocation Authority in response to statements made by to the House Committee on Un-American Activities to the press about living conditions in the camps, rumors of violence and protest, and criticisms of how the camps are being managed.

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doc Program for Chicago Chapter Redress Fundraiser (ddr-chijacl-1-452)

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vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview III (ddr-densho-1000-19)

Nisei male. Born April 23, 1918, in Seattle, Washington. Spent most of his childhood in Thomas, Washington, where his parents were part of a Christian farming co-op. Attended the University of Washington where he was active in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the conscientious objector movement, and became a Quaker. At the outbreak of World …

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vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview IV (ddr-densho-1000-20)

Nisei male. Born April 23, 1918, in Seattle, Washington. Spent most of his childhood in Thomas, Washington, where his parents were part of a Christian farming co-op. Attended the University of Washington where he was active in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the conscientious objector movement, and became a Quaker. At the outbreak of World …

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vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-17)

Nisei male. Born April 23, 1918, in Seattle, Washington. Spent most of his childhood in Thomas, Washington, where his parents were part of a Christian farming co-op. Attended the University of Washington where he was active in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the conscientious objector movement, and became a Quaker. At the outbreak of World …

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vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-18)

Nisei male. Born April 23, 1918, in Seattle, Washington. Spent most of his childhood in Thomas, Washington, where his parents were part of a Christian farming co-op. Attended the University of Washington where he was active in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the conscientious objector movement, and became a Quaker. At the outbreak of World …

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vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview V (ddr-densho-1000-115)

Nisei male. Born April 23, 1918, in Seattle, Washington. Spent most of his childhood in Thomas, Washington, where his parents were part of a Christian farming co-op. Attended the University of Washington where he was active in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the conscientious objector movement, and became a Quaker. At the outbreak of World …

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img Inaugural opening of Elk Grove Japanese School (ddr-csujad-55-1588)

Sepia-toned photograph of a group of students and adults at the inaugural opening of the Elk Grove Japanese language school. Photograph includes identification of some individuals. From left to right, Yamada, Hatsutaro Ishigaki, Kanjiro Omae, George Haruto Omae, Harry Kaname Omae, Frank Yamada, George Shigeru Matsumoto, Shigeo Sakamoto, Makishima, Robert Masaru Matsumoto, Tsunematsu Sugimoto, Elwood Norio …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 3 (July 17, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-29)

Selected article titles: "Evacuee claimant's private bill to extend filing deadline vetoed" (p. 1), "Hawaiian statehood certain to affect racial policies of Australia, New Zealand" (p. 2), "Names hurt like sticks, stones" (p. 7), "California fair housing bill signed, affects FHA-VA homes" (p. 8).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 16 (October 16, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-41)

Selected article titles: "Hawaii will elect Nisei lt. governor" (p. 1), "Positive action brewing from continuous Asian actor picket" (p. 1), Seattle City Council votes 5-4 approving Nihonmachi housing" (p. 1), "Union protests firing at Sony distributors" (p. 3), "Asian American biographical data shows up wide career achievements" (p. 3).

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