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Bitow photograph album (ddr-densho-395-1)
doc Bitow photograph album (ddr-densho-395-1)
A collection of 111 photographs of community events and family portraits from the Bitow and Maeda families.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-1/
Woman kneels with a book and toddler (ddr-densho-404-56)
img Woman kneels with a book and toddler (ddr-densho-404-56)
A woman kneels while holding a book in her hands and a toddler on her lap. In the background, a building is painted with an advertisement for Barnes Circus.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-404-56/
Kneeling woman holds a book and toddler (ddr-densho-404-57)
img Kneeling woman holds a book and toddler (ddr-densho-404-57)
A kneeling woman holds a book in her hand and a toddler in her lap. The woman and toddler gaze towards the camera in front of a building painted with an advertisement for Barnes Circus.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-404-57/
Takami Hibiya and other diners at a banquet table (ddr-densho-381-189)
img Takami Hibiya and other diners at a banquet table (ddr-densho-381-189)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-189/
JWSC annual initiation dinner (ddr-densho-433-984)
img JWSC annual initiation dinner (ddr-densho-433-984)
Partial identification is listed on the reverse of the photograph. Kimiko Fujii is on the back row, fourth from the left.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-984/
Certificate of merit (ddr-densho-433-983)
doc Certificate of merit (ddr-densho-433-983)
Certificate of merit awarded to Kimiko Fujii for her work in the Latham Foundation International Poster contest.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-983/
View of a procession for the departure of Father Damien's remains (ddr-njpa-1-154)
img View of a procession for the departure of Father Damien's remains (ddr-njpa-1-154)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Procession for the departure of Father Damien's remains [?]."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-154/
George Koshi Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1008-1-2)
vh George Koshi Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1008-1-2)
Father's early life in the United States

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1008-1-2/
Back of the fighting front... Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, United States Army (ddr-csujad-49-2)
doc Back of the fighting front... Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, United States Army (ddr-csujad-49-2)
A recruiting pamphlet for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Section headings include: Organization and Purpose of the WAAC; Enrollment in the WAAC; Training in the WAAC; Work and Duties of the WAAC; Partial List of Duties in the WAAC; Height and Weight Qualifications; Pay of Enrolled Members; and How WAAC officers are selected. Numerous photographs with …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-2/
Permit of local board for registrant to depart from the United States (ddr-csujad-42-7)
doc Permit of local board for registrant to depart from the United States (ddr-csujad-42-7)
A permit issued by Los Angeles Local Board. It certifies that Fumio Fred Takano's departure from the United States is "not likely to be called for military service." He works for Del Monte Cannery, San Diego, California, and requests the permit to visit Mexico for fuel supplies when fishing tuna. See this object in the California …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-7/
An American Promise, A Proclamation by the President of the United States (ddr-densho-122-361)
doc An American Promise, A Proclamation by the President of the United States (ddr-densho-122-361)
Proclamation rescinding Executive Order 9066, issued by President Gerald Ford.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-361/
Supplemental questionnaire to the request for re-entry into the United States (ddr-densho-278-20)
doc Supplemental questionnaire to the request for re-entry into the United States (ddr-densho-278-20)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-278-20/
Inspection card for Shozu Takeda to board ship to the United States (ddr-ajah-6-509)
doc Inspection card for Shozu Takeda to board ship to the United States (ddr-ajah-6-509)
Caption between images: Inspection card for Shuzo Takeda of Hiroshima, as he leaves the port of Kobe, Japan on his way to American aboard the Siberia Maru.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-509/
Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 34 (August 24, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-764)
doc Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 34 (August 24, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-764)
Instructional document covering "Community evacuee government." Includes: I. Temporary community government; II. Creation of community evacuee government; III. Qualifications for voting and holding office; Functions of community council; Judicial commission; and Limitations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0766
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-764/
Letter from Bill Clinton, President of the United States, September 16, 1996 (ddr-csujad-55-127)
doc Letter from Bill Clinton, President of the United States, September 16, 1996 (ddr-csujad-55-127)
Form letter from Bill Clinton to incarcerees and their families. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0129
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-127/
Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 85 (Februrary 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-741)
doc Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 85 (Februrary 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-741)
Instructional document regarding trial and punishment of offenses in incarceration camps. Includes list of "offenses punishable by the project director, penalties," "procedure for taking disciplinary action by project director," "offenses punishable by judicial commission, penalties, procedure," "reference of cases to project director for disciplinary action, to judicial commission, or to state and federal prosecuting officials," and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-741/
Letter from Bill Clinton, President of the United States, October 1, 1993 (ddr-csujad-55-2115)
doc Letter from Bill Clinton, President of the United States, October 1, 1993 (ddr-csujad-55-2115)
Form letter from President Bill Clinton to redress recipients expressing recognition of the injustices committed against Japanese Americans during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2218
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2115/
Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 26 (August 25, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-611)
doc Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 26 (August 25, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-611)
Instructions from the War Relocation Authority regarding consumer enterprises in incarceration camps. Covers permanent enterprises, private consumer enterprises, organization of consumers cooperative associations, cooperative principles, basic practices in consumer cooperation, audits, use of War Relocation Authority facilities for community enterprises, relation of the War Relocation Authority to consumer enterprises, financing consumer enterprises, employment, and establishment of …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-611/
Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 103 (July 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-931)
doc Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 103 (July 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-931)
Notice regarding the consolidation of information from previous Administrative Instructions on the eligibility of incarcerees for clothing allowances at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0933
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-931/
A man seated on a stool wearing a United States Navy hat (ddr-densho-316-19)
img A man seated on a stool wearing a United States Navy hat (ddr-densho-316-19)
Caption on front: "Azuma."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-316-19/
Letter regarding cancellation of renunciation of citizenship (ddr-densho-254-5)
doc Letter regarding cancellation of renunciation of citizenship (ddr-densho-254-5)
Letter and legal documents from Wayne M. Collins informing Senichiro Takeda that his renunciation of citizenship was cancelled and that he has been declared a native born citizen of the United States.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-254-5/
Wedding portrait of Issei couple (ddr-densho-259-392)
img Wedding portrait of Issei couple (ddr-densho-259-392)
Caption by Homer Yasui: "Wedding picture of Daiichi and Kinuyo Takeoka, both in western attire. Since Mrs. Takeoka came to the United States in 1918, that's probably when this picture was taken."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-392/
Timeline of Inouye Family (ddr-densho-394-50)
doc Timeline of Inouye Family (ddr-densho-394-50)
A timeline of the Inouye family from the birth of Tsuekichi Inouye on January 11, 1871 through the Inouye's immigration to the United States until Tatsuo Inouye's death on September 19, 1999.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-394-50/
Assembly center gate (ddr-densho-151-56)
img Assembly center gate (ddr-densho-151-56)
Original WRA caption: San Bruno, California. A sign at the main entrance of the Tanforan Assembly center, through which all traffic passes. The gate is guarded and controlled by United States soldiers.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-56/
Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-111-9)
vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-111-9)
Description of the journey by boat to the United States (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-111-9/
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