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Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient or Guardian, March 30, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2042)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient or Guardian, March 30, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2042)
Correspondence from Robert K. Bratt to Dear Recipient or Guardian regarding a checklist of required documents for recipients of restitution payments. Includes supporting documentation submitted by George Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2145
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2042/
Tanforan totalizer, vol. 1, no. 19 (September 12, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-2325)
doc Tanforan totalizer, vol. 1, no. 19 (September 12, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-2325)
Tanforan totalizer, final issue, vol. 1, no. 19, whichi is a newsletter published at the Tanforan Temporary Assembly Center. Covers a background on WRA Director Dillon S. Myer, WRA policies on basic provisions, community enterprises, work and pay, order of merit, private employment, clothing allowances, self government, and an overview of events and happenings at the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2325/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, September 14, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-94)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, September 14, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-94)
Form letter notifying individuals of their forthcoming redress payment per section 105 of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00098
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-94/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, December 28, 1989 (ddr-csujad-55-2043)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, December 28, 1989 (ddr-csujad-55-2043)
Correspondence from Robert K. Bratt to Dear Recipient regarding eligibility for redress payments. Includes Declaration of Eligibility by Persons Identified by the Office of Redress Administration for George Hideo Nakamura and Instructions for Submitting Documentation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2146
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2043/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Reparations Administrator, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Correspondent, 1988 (ddr-csujad-55-86)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Reparations Administrator, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Correspondent, 1988 (ddr-csujad-55-86)
Form letter acknowledging receipt of correspondence regarding restitution payment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00090
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-86/
Correspondence form used by internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1489)
doc Correspondence form used by internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1489)
Foreign correspondence form used by internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 130. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1491
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1489/
Instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-2389)
doc Instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-2389)
Newspaper clipping with a reprint of the exclusion orders and evacuation instructions for persons of Japanese ancestry residing in Alameda County, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2495
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2389/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Helen Napoleon, September 24, 1991 (ddr-csujad-55-2080)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Helen Napoleon, September 24, 1991 (ddr-csujad-55-2080)
Correspondence from Robert Bratt to Helen Napoleon regarding current legislation covering restitution payments to non-Japanese individuals who chose to accompany their spouse to an incarceration camp during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2183
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2080/
Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, February 8, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-91)
doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, February 8, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-91)
Form letter sent to eligible individuals regarding compensation per section 105 of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Includes instructions for receiving and refusing payment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00095
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-91/
No Japanese to Come to America. Tokyo Government Will Issue Proclamation Prohibiting All Emigration of Mikado's Subjects to United States. Understanding Covered by Oral Agreement. (December 14, 1908) (ddr-densho-56-134)
doc No Japanese to Come to America. Tokyo Government Will Issue Proclamation Prohibiting All Emigration of Mikado's Subjects to United States. Understanding Covered by Oral Agreement. (December 14, 1908) (ddr-densho-56-134)
The Seattle Daily Times, December 14, 1908, p. 1
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-134/
Minoru Yasui Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1012-3-13)
vh Minoru Yasui Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1012-3-13)
Continuing belief in the United States (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-3-13/
WRA resettlement image (ddr-densho-7-1)
img WRA resettlement image (ddr-densho-7-1)
Original WRA caption: Mrs. George Isoda (left) and Mrs. Masumi Kaneko (right) are preparing supper for their husbands in the kitchen of their large Milwaukee home. The Isodas lived in Los Angeles and came to Milwaukee from the Granada Relocation Center. The Kanekos were from Seattle, and lived at the Hunt Relocation Center before coming to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-7-1/
Short article regarding Yasuzo Shimizu's wife (ddr-njpa-4-2142)
doc Short article regarding Yasuzo Shimizu's wife (ddr-njpa-4-2142)
Article: "Mrs. Shimizu Here For Three-Week Visit. Mrs. Ikuko Shimizu, wife of Yasuzo Shimizu of the Obirin Gakuen near Tokyo, arrived here this morning aboard the APL liner President Cleveland after a year's tour of the mainland United States. She will remain here for about three weeks, and is scheduled to sail for Japan on the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-2142/
Letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, in response to Eva Koyama's letter dated August 2, 1943 (ddr-one-5-222)
doc Letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, in response to Eva Koyama's letter dated August 2, 1943 (ddr-one-5-222)
Photocopy of a declassified typed letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to Eva Koyama. Edward acknowledges receipt of her letter dated August 2nd, 1943 as well as the letter from her sister, Miriam Koyama, dated August 1st, 1943. He notifies her that her father, Keizaburo Koyama, has been granted a rehearing, but …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-222/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 14 (April 29, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-18)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 14 (April 29, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-18)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Battalion Fighting on Anzio Beachhead" (p. 1), "Army Says Nisei Will Not Be Used in Combat Against Japan" (p. 1), "Young Japanese Alien Gets American Citizenship Through Service in United States Army" (p. 1), "Student Relocation Program Successful, Reports Hibbard" (p. 2), "WRA Reopens Isolation Camp in Arizona. Leupp Will House Troublemakers …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-16-18/
Cake celebrating the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (ddr-densho-10-9)
img Cake celebrating the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (ddr-densho-10-9)
The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 was passed on August 10, 1988. The following month, a celebration was held at the Nisei Veterans Hall in Seattle, Washington. The logo on the cake stands for Issei, Nisei, and Sansei. The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 was enacted to redress the wrongs by the United States government against …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-9/
Constitution and by-laws, self government assembly of the Santa Anita Assembly Center (ddr-csujad-16-2)
doc Constitution and by-laws, self government assembly of the Santa Anita Assembly Center (ddr-csujad-16-2)
According to its preamble, this "Constitution for the Santa Anita Assembly Center" was established by its residents "in order to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, to foster and spread the true spirit of Americanism, to build the character of our people morally and spiritually on American ideals, and to promote the welfare …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-16-2/
Letter from Wayne M. Collins to Tsugitada Kanamori, May 13, 1958 (ddr-csujad-12-9)
doc Letter from Wayne M. Collins to Tsugitada Kanamori, May 13, 1958 (ddr-csujad-12-9)
This letter refers to the court proceedings in item: csudh_tsu_0010. The letter reiterates the court decision that Tsugitada Kanamori's renunciation of his citizenship as a result of "fear, coercion, and duress," will be canceled and therefore confirming that Kanamori remains a citizen of the United States. Collins adds that the transmittal letter can be taken to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-9/
Al and Mary Tsukamoto with copy of executive order 9066 (ddr-csujad-52-30)
img Al and Mary Tsukamoto with copy of executive order 9066 (ddr-csujad-52-30)
Caption under image reads, "TOO TIMID TO RAISE OUR VOICES--Sitting in their Florin, Calif., home last week, Al and Mary Tsukamoto display a copy of the 1942 order that forced their internment in Jerome, Ark., for 1 1/2 years. Among the 120,000 Japanese residents of the United States interned in 10 camps, the Tsukamotos say they …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-52-30/
Weekly Press Review No. 37 (ddr-densho-156-349)
doc Weekly Press Review No. 37 (ddr-densho-156-349)
Original summary excerpt: The American Legion national convention at Omaha, Nebraska proved to be the greatest news source this week. By and large, the news accounts of the convention were significantly restrained in reporting the two resolutions dealing with Japanese Americans -- one urging deportation of all alien Japanese and disloyal citizens of Japanese ancestry at …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-156-349/
Donald D. Van Slyke shaking hands with Robert Kho-sheng Lim (ddr-njpa-1-2298)
img Donald D. Van Slyke shaking hands with Robert Kho-sheng Lim (ddr-njpa-1-2298)
Caption on reverse: "Chinese general welcomed in U.S.. Dr. Donald D. Van Slyke (right), president of the American Bureau for Medical Aid to China, greets Lieutenant General Robert Kho-sheng Lim, Chief of the Supervisory and Planning Commission of the Chinese Army Medical Service, shortly after the latter's arrival in the U.S.. Gen. Lim consulted with the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-2298/
Clark L. Ruffner (ddr-njpa-1-1366)
img Clark L. Ruffner (ddr-njpa-1-1366)
Caption on reverse: "Brig. Gen. Clark L. Ruffner, deputy chief of staff for operations on the staff of Lt. Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr., commanding general of army troops in the Central Pacific area, is shown in a picture taken just after his promotion from the rank of colonel. Gen. Ruffner served with several cavalry units …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1366/
Kiyoshi Seishin Yamashita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-265)
vh Kiyoshi Seishin Yamashita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-265)
Nisei male. Born February 14, 1920, in Kent, Washington. Grew up in the nearby town of Auburn, where parents ran a farm. Family was involved Auburn Buddhist Church. Graduated from the University of Washington in 1942 and removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Recruited out of Tule Lake to teach …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-265/
Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-250)
vh Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-250)
Nisei female. Born August 5, 1924, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento and Los Angeles. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, and transferred to the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Washington representative and researcher for National Council for Japanese American Redress (NCJAR) and primary archival researcher for Commission on Wartime Relocation …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-250/
Takashi Matsui Interview (ddr-densho-1008-4)
vh Takashi Matsui Interview (ddr-densho-1008-4)
Kibei male. Born January 20, 1917, in Hood River, Oregon. Lived in Seattle, Washington, before being taken to Japan by mother at the age of three. Completed elementary through high school in Japan. Returned to Seattle at seventeen years of age. Continued education in United States. Drafted in 1942 and was an instructor for the Military …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1008-4/
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