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Carl Spaatz and Henry Arnold speaking to each other (ddr-njpa-1-1832)
img Carl Spaatz and Henry Arnold speaking to each other (ddr-njpa-1-1832)
Caption on reverse: "U.S. air chiefs in Italy. Lieutenant General Carl A. Spaatz (left) and General Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General of the United States Army Air Forces, talk things over during a visit by Gen. Arnold to the Naples sector in Italy following historic Allied conferences in Cairo, Egypt, and Teheran, Iran. Gen. Spaatz, at …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1832/
Peggy S. Furukawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-399)
vh Peggy S. Furukawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-399)
Nisei female. Born March 30, 1928, in San Jose, California. Prior to World War II, sent by father to live in Japan with relatives. Remained in Japan during the war, attending school and working in an airplane parts factory to support the Japanese war effort. Eventually returned to the United States and San Jose.

(This material …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-399/
George Fugami Interview (ddr-densho-1000-7)
vh George Fugami Interview (ddr-densho-1000-7)
Kibei male. Born August 1, 1915, in Portland, Oregon. Sent with siblings to be educated in Japan when ten years old. Returned to the United States in 1935. During World War II, was incarcerated at the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Active in Seattle's postwar Japanese American community as a member and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-7/
Fumiko M. Noji Interview (ddr-densho-1000-72)
vh Fumiko M. Noji Interview (ddr-densho-1000-72)
Nisei female. Born October 13, 1909, in Bellingham, Washington. Lost her United States citizenship when she married an Issei through an arranged marriage. Before 1920, her husband's family established Columbia Greenhouse, one of the first Japanese American-owned greenhouse businesses. Incarcerated at Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Husband was held by the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-72/
Tadashi Sakuma Interview (ddr-densho-1001-34)
vh Tadashi Sakuma Interview (ddr-densho-1001-34)
Nisei male. Born May 20, 1913, in Hiroshima, Japan, and immigrated to the United States at the age of eleven. Lived on Bainbridge Island, Washington. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, later transferring to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, lived in Moses Lake, Washington, for a time before …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1001-34/
Chimata Sumida Department of Justice Case File (ddr-densho-379-750)
doc Chimata Sumida Department of Justice Case File (ddr-densho-379-750)
Chimata Sumida's Department of Justice File includes the warrant for his arrest on January 19, 1942; a FBI investigation report that focused on Sumida's store and the inclusion of a stock of radios with short-wave capabilities; Sumida's Alien Enemy Questionnaire; and a transcript of his hearing for parole from Fort Missoula. Chimata Sumida's hearing for parole …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-750/
Mikado to Limit Emigration to America. Japanese Emperor Will Take Steps to Prevent His Subjects From Going to United States or Canada. Nippon Nation is Anxious for Peace. (November 20, 1907) (ddr-densho-56-108)
doc Mikado to Limit Emigration to America. Japanese Emperor Will Take Steps to Prevent His Subjects From Going to United States or Canada. Nippon Nation is Anxious for Peace. (November 20, 1907) (ddr-densho-56-108)
The Seattle Daily Times, November 20, 1907, p. 2
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-108/
Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-566)
doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-566)
A notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, issued by Lee A. Lampson, Tule Lake Relocation Center, War Relocation Authority. It notifies George Nobuo Naohara of a farmer's position assigned. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_019
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-566/
Letter from Ryo Morikawa to Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-74)
doc Letter from Ryo Morikawa to Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-74)
Query regarding citizenship status in the event of marrying a non-citizen
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-74/
Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-80)
doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-80)
AWP vouches for Ai Chih Tsai and requests that he should be reclassified as a Formosan-Chinese.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-80/
Letter from Willis Hanson to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-129)
doc Letter from Willis Hanson to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-129)
Request for information about Ishikawa's experience with war relocation program
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-129/
Letter from Senator Barbara Boxer to family of Ryo Morikawa Tsai (ddr-densho-446-364)
doc Letter from Senator Barbara Boxer to family of Ryo Morikawa Tsai (ddr-densho-446-364)
Congratulatory letter from Senator Barbara Boxer
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-364/
Letter from J. A. Connor to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-87)
doc Letter from J. A. Connor to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-87)
Invitation to meeting in New Post Office Building for Japanese examination
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-87/
Letter from Donald W. Riddle to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-88)
doc Letter from Donald W. Riddle to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-88)
Response to Ai Chih Tsai: Since Tsai can't join US military as translator due to "Japanese citizenship", perhaps US Department of State will employ him. Advises Tsai to complete studies.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-88/
Contraband articles: Western Defense Command (ddr-csujad-55-864)
doc Contraband articles: Western Defense Command (ddr-csujad-55-864)
List and description of items classified by the Western Defense Command as contraband. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0866
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-864/
Committee report on school buildings and equipment (ddr-csujad-55-1729)
doc Committee report on school buildings and equipment (ddr-csujad-55-1729)
Report and recommendations on school buildings and equipment at Poston incarceration camp. Covers Junior-Senior high school, elementary school, and nursery schools. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1731
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1729/
Letter from Ryo Tsai to Stan Olson (ddr-densho-446-227)
doc Letter from Ryo Tsai to Stan Olson (ddr-densho-446-227)
Ai Chih Tsai is in China with UNRRA. He left US on June 13, 1946. His Chinese citizenship was granted May 1946.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-227/

Narrator Harry Ueno

Nisei male. Born April 14, 1907, in Pauilo, Hawaii. Lived in Japan from 1915 to 1923, and settled on the mainland upon his return to the United States. Was married in 1930, and was removed along with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II. While in Manzanar, organized the Mess Hall Workers Union. …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/141/

Narrator Barbara Reiko Mikami Keimi

Sansei female. Born December 4, 1935, in Sawtelle, California. Grew up in Huntington Beach, California, where father worked as a chauffeur. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father was picked up by the FBI and taken to the Tuna Canyon Detention Station. He rejoined the family at the Merced Assembly Center, California, and the family was …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/907/
America's Frown Has Put End to Japanese Colonization Scheme. President Taft Submits to Senate Statement by Knox Announcing Attitude Assumed by United States. Sale of Property in Mexico Discouraged. (May 1, 1912) (ddr-densho-56-212)
doc America's Frown Has Put End to Japanese Colonization Scheme. President Taft Submits to Senate Statement by Knox Announcing Attitude Assumed by United States. Sale of Property in Mexico Discouraged. (May 1, 1912) (ddr-densho-56-212)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 1, 1912, pp. 1, 4
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-212/
New Herald Vol. 1 No. 2 (Jan. 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-84)
doc New Herald Vol. 1 No. 2 (Jan. 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-84)
Selected article titles: "Prodigal son" (p. 1), "Home again" (p. 1), "Skating party" (p. 1), "The New Herald" (p. 1), "A message extended by Miss Hunt" (p. 1), "Getting our best into action" (p. 2),
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-84/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. Harrison Ray Anderson (ddr-densho-446-204)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. Harrison Ray Anderson (ddr-densho-446-204)
Handwritten draft similar in content to letter to Dr. Colwell on January 3, 1946. ACS writes that he met many Formosans in Japan but they were not receiving sufficient rations from the Japanese or Formosans. Tsai writes that it will be a challenging transition for the young Formosans to transition to becoming Chinese citizens in Formosa …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-204/
Memorandum from Lt. James T. Watkins IV, U.S. Naval Reserve, Military Government Research Unit 2 & Translation Unit (ddr-densho-446-92)
doc Memorandum from Lt. James T. Watkins IV, U.S. Naval Reserve, Military Government Research Unit 2 & Translation Unit (ddr-densho-446-92)
Memorandum Relative to Application of Ai Chih Sai for Change in Legal Status by Tsai's supervisor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-92/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. Ernest Cadman Colwell (ddr-densho-446-202)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. Ernest Cadman Colwell (ddr-densho-446-202)
Description of USSBS travel and observations including the impact of the bombings in Japan. Tsai described need and his intention to help Formosans living in Japan receive relief, missionary work, and educational help. Tsai is interested in helping post-war Formosa.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-202/
Letter from Florrie Stevens to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-209)
doc Letter from Florrie Stevens to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-209)
Certifying that Tsai is an employee of the Office Chief of Staff and verifying his salary and taxes from Dec 1945-May 4, 1946
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-209/
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