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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/
Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-111-13)
vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-111-13)
Differences between Buddhist temples in the United States and Japan (Japanese language)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-111-13/
Takashi Matsui Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1008-4-3)
vh Takashi Matsui Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1008-4-3)
Comparing education in the United States and Japan

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-1008-4-3/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Letter from William K. Koyama from the Minidoka Concentration Camp to the United States Attorney Carl C. Donaugh asking him to parole his father, Keizaburo Koyama. Page 2 of 4. (ddr-one-5-166)
doc Letter from William K. Koyama from the Minidoka Concentration Camp to the United States Attorney Carl C. Donaugh asking him to parole his father, Keizaburo Koyama. Page 2 of 4. (ddr-one-5-166)
Photocopy of a declassified letter written by Keizaburo Koyama's son, William, to the United States Attorney Carl C. Donaugh asking him to release his father to the Minidoka War Relocation Center. William adds that his father studied dentistry in the United States, donates to the Red Cross, is a Christian, and has raised his kids to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-166/
U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 19 of 26. (ddr-one-5-140)
doc U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 19 of 26. (ddr-one-5-140)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 77 - 88 of 111. Koyama writes that his deceased father's name is Jenichiro Koyama and that he was born in Japan and is not a United States citizen. His mother's name is …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-140/
Memoirs of Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-82)
doc Memoirs of Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-82)
Ted Akimoto's life memoirs addressed to Miki and Sara. Spans from his father's immigration to the United States via accounts to post war memories he's fond of. Includes a large number of pictures.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-82/
Clipping regarding Harlan F. Stone (ddr-njpa-1-1952)
doc Clipping regarding Harlan F. Stone (ddr-njpa-1-1952)
Caption on front: "Justice Harlan F. Stone of the Supreme Court of the United States, and former Attorney General. From a portrait painted by Ercole Cartotto for the Department of Justice in Washington."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1952/
Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-111-28)
vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-111-28)
Hearing rumors of impending war between the United States and Japan (Japanese language)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-111-28/
Family portrait (ddr-densho-166-2)
img Family portrait (ddr-densho-166-2)
Jim Minoru Mayeno, a member of the United States' Military Intelligence Service pictured with relatives in Japan. This photo is of Jim with his Suda relatives. He also met his Mayeno relatives (not pictured).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-166-2/
Masaru Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-734)
img Masaru Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-734)
Masaru Yoshioka trains for military service at Camp Savage in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Japanese Americans in the United States Army's Military Intelligence Service were trained in translating captured Japanese documents at Camp Savage during WWII.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-734/
Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Wak Domoto (ddr-densho-356-599)
doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Wak Domoto (ddr-densho-356-599)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Wakako Domoto. Wak writes about the start of her sea voyage back to the United States from Japan and her plans for the stopover in Hawaii.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-599/
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