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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 5 of 26. (ddr-one-5-125)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 11a - 15a of 111. Dr. Koyama states that he has a Japanese passport, but is unsure of the number as it is in a safety deposit box at the First National Bank …
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Affidavit (ddr-csujad-12-26)
This affidavit belongs to Tsugitada Kanamori. It states that in 1945 he was repatriated to Japan in 1945 and that he did not swear allegience to the United States of America. According to the affidavit, Kanamori did so in order to keep his family together and to remain in camp. He also asserts that he was …
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Letter from Ryo Tsai to United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) (ddr-densho-446-299)
Request for assistance with Ai Chih Tsai's visa application. Request for documentation of Ai Chih Tsai's travel arrangements with UNRRA as well as any record of conversations regarding his return to the US. US Consulate in Shanghai and US State Department must approve Ai Chih Tsai's visa for him to return.
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Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Commander Dowie (ddr-densho-446-167)
Draft of letter to commander in Formosa. Tsai just returned from Japan and thanks Dowie for good news of his family in Taiwan. Tsai is working for War Department in D.C.
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Immigration Inspection Form SF2644 (ddr-densho-446-6)
Student visa for Ai Chih Tsai dated September 1, 1938.
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Letter from A.C. Goodenough to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 1 of 2. (ddr-one-5-219)
Photocopy of a declassified handwritten letter from Mrs. A.C. Goodenough to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. She is petitioning for a rehearing for Dr. Keizaburo Koyama. She writes about how long she has known him and his family, how Americanized they are, and how loyal Dr. Koyama is to the United States. She …
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Sworn statement by Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. Page 2 of 3. (ddr-one-5-197)
Photocopy of a declassified seven point sworn statement from Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. On this page, Mrs. Goodenough writes about Dr. Koyama's reputation, stating that it is "above reproach." She contacted several schools and individuals that had dealings with Dr. Koyama and all "expressed their confidence in him." As to his loyalty …
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Shizuo Nishimura's relocation ID (ddr-densho-493-29)
WRA identification card with photograph of Shizuo on the right and left-hand text reading "WRA-237 / UNITED STATES WAR RELOCATI [cut off] / CITIZEN’S INDEFINITE [cut off] / This is to certify that Shizuo Nishimura, a United States citizen residing within Granada Relocation Area is allowed to leave such area on 7/29, 1944 and, subject to …
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Marian Asao Kurosu Interview Segment 42 (ddr-densho-1000-118-42)
Hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor; surprise that Japan would attack the United States
During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese or English.
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Marian Asao Kurosu Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-118-6)
Coming to the United States with very few belongings; changing to Western clothing upon arrival
During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese or English.
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Marian Asao Kurosu Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-118-23)
Speaking little English upon arriving in the United States; using a dictionary for writing
During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese or English.
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Marian Asao Kurosu Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-118-5)
Journey to the United States at age sixteen: applying for a visa, physical exam
During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese or English.
Narrator Kay Sweeney
Japanese female. Born 1922 in Kagoshima, Japan. During World War II, served as a nurse with the Japanese army in Jakarta and Japan. After the war, moved to the United States and lived in San Francisco before eventually settling in Portland, Oregon.
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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 4 of 4. (ddr-one-5-168)
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 ends his letter appealing to the honor of the Attorney General and asks that he parole his father as he "would die before he …
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Letter from Eva Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Alien Enemy Control Unit. Page 1 of 5. (ddr-one-5-213)
Photocopy of a declassified handwritten letter from Eva Koyama, daughter of Teru and Keizaburo Koyama, to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Eva writes about her brother and sister, their ages, and status as American Citizens. She adds that her parents have been in the United States for 25 - 30 years and have …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 10 (September 3, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-35)
Selected article titles: "Federal Court Condemns Mass Evacuation Program. Judge Denman Denounces Wartime Exclusion, Detention of Japanese American Group" (p. 1), "Convict Seven U.S. Japanese in Yokohama. Made False Statements in Attempt to Return to United States" (p. 1), "San Francisco News Defends Gen. DeWitt's Wartime Actions" (p. 3), "Discuss Outright Test Case on Validity of …
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Memorandum from George H. Zentz, American Consul, American Consulate General Yokohama, to Tsugitada Kanamori, July 28, 1953 (ddr-csujad-12-6)
This memorandum issued by George H. Zentz, American Consul, American Consulate General Yokohama, confirms that Tsugitada Kanamori is a citizen of the United States based on his birth records. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_02_001
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Letter from Harry and Yaso Ueno to Michi and Walter Weglyn, June 03, 1987 (ddr-csujad-24-44)
A letter from Harry and Yaso Ueno to Michi and Walter Weglyn in which the authors lament a United States Supreme Court and criticize Japanese American Citizens' League (JACL) leader Mike Masaoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_02_003
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Letter from Joe H. Janeway, Chief Engineer, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of Interior, July 26, 1944 (ddr-csujad-42-101)
A reference letter regarding Fumio Fred Takano. It is written by Joe H. Janeway, Chief Engineer, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States of America Department of Interior. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_51_003
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Telegram from G. Arnold to Robert Cullum, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, August 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-42-104)
A telegram from G. Arnold to Robert M. Cullum, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior regarding Fumio Fred Takano's request for the permission to reenter California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_53_001
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Ingram Stainback taking oath of office from Delbert Metzger (ddr-njpa-2-1190)
Caption on reverse: "STAINBACK TAKES OATH: Governor Ingram M. Stainback is shown taking the oath of office for his second four-year term, with Federal Judge Delbert E. Metzger as administering officer, in brief ceremonies Saturday on the makai steps of Iolani palace. He is the third governor in the territory's history to be reappointed by the …
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Tatsuta Maru (ddr-densho-357-726)
Handwritten caption: "Hiroko and Hanako leaving for Japan on Tatsuta Maru, March 23, 1933." Hiroko Terakawa and Hanako Terakawa are not easily visible, but Tansai Terakawa stands in the front of the group (to the left of center). The Tatsuta Maru was a Japanese ocean liner that consistently made the Trans-Pacific crossing between the countries of …
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Coram Nobis Exhibit AA (ddr-densho-405-29)
Memo regarding changes to a footnote dealing with Korematsu v. United States and the "Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942." This document was Exhibit AA in the coram nobis litigation. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, …