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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/
Evacuation claims compromise settlement award sheet (ddr-csujad-42-140)
doc Evacuation claims compromise settlement award sheet (ddr-csujad-42-140)
A carbon copy of an award sheet issued by Holmes Baldridge, Assistant Attorney General, Claims Division, Department of Justice, and signed by John A, Jenkins, Attorney. 641.33 dollars were awarded for Fumio Fred Takano's claim. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_75_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-140/
Community analysis report, no. 2 (February 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1656)
doc Community analysis report, no. 2 (February 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1656)
Report, "Causes of unrest at relocation centers," discussing factors contributing to the strikes and unrest at Poston and Manzanar incarceration camps. Covers living conditions, cultural issues, security, administration, authority, labor, and other issues. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1658
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1656/
Resolution pertaining to summer school attendance (ddr-csujad-55-1733)
doc Resolution pertaining to summer school attendance (ddr-csujad-55-1733)
Resolution regarding summer school attendance for teachers at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1735
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1733/
Letter to Daniel Inouye from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-43)
doc Letter to Daniel Inouye from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-43)
Includes copy of letter to Wilson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama. (ddr-densho-510-42)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-43/
From the Frying Pan (ddr-densho-510-55)
doc From the Frying Pan (ddr-densho-510-55)
Newspaper Clipping
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-55/
Itinerary and notes (ddr-densho-468-220)
doc Itinerary and notes (ddr-densho-468-220)
Itinerary and notes for Nebraskans for Norman Thomas convention meeting
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-220/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Selective Service Board 88 (ddr-densho-446-152)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Selective Service Board 88 (ddr-densho-446-152)
I was discharged from Office of War Intelligence due to "enemy alien" status.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-152/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Velma N. Baldwin (ddr-densho-446-106)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Velma N. Baldwin (ddr-densho-446-106)
Thank you for letter. Tsai will report for duty as instructed.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-106/
Letter from A. C. Devaney to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-127)
doc Letter from A. C. Devaney to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-127)
Response to Tsai's letter to the White House. Immigration and Naturalization Service does not amend registration records. In regards to deportation concerns, Tsai has been granted extension of visa until September 1, 1946. American consulate in Formosa has jurisdiction to approve non-enemy status when the consulate is reopened. The Chinese government has jurisdiction to approve registration …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-127/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Selective Service Board 88 (ddr-densho-446-147)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Selective Service Board 88 (ddr-densho-446-147)
Expecting an offer of employment from the Office of War Intelligence
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-147/
Letter from Velma N. Baldwin to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-102)
doc Letter from Velma N. Baldwin to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-102)
Offering position of Expert at $10/day while employed by Military Intelligence Service of the War Dept. with explanation that "work would be of an extremely confidential nature"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-102/
Letter from Velma N. Baldwin to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-105)
doc Letter from Velma N. Baldwin to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-105)
Instructions to report to Pentagon Building on February 5, 1945
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-105/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Velma N. Baldwin (ddr-densho-446-104)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Velma N. Baldwin (ddr-densho-446-104)
Tsai is ready to report for duty immediately
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-104/
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/
CSU Northridge Heart Mountain Relocation Center Collection (ddr-csujad-45)
Collection CSU Northridge Heart Mountain Relocation Center Collection (ddr-csujad-45)
The Heart Mountain Relocation Center was built during the summer of 1942 and received its first contingent of Japanese Americans on August 12, 1942. It is located in Park County, northwestern Wyoming. The collection contains Community Camp Council meeting minutes, camp laws, correspondence, the case of People of Heart Mountain vs. Tom Yamada, and other documents.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45/
Japan Asks Her People In United States to Be Better Americans. Mikado's Government Undertakes to Meet Anti-Alien Land Issue in New Way -- Laborer Must Increase His Standard of Living. (October 11, 1916) (ddr-densho-56-289)
doc Japan Asks Her People In United States to Be Better Americans. Mikado's Government Undertakes to Meet Anti-Alien Land Issue in New Way -- Laborer Must Increase His Standard of Living. (October 11, 1916) (ddr-densho-56-289)
The Seattle Daily Times, October 11, 1916, p. 17
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-289/
Letter from H.A. Blundin to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-306)
doc Letter from H.A. Blundin to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-306)
Thank you for letter from August 30. UNRRA received cable from UNRRA-Shanghai that a special quota number has been allotted to Ai Chih Tsai and he will be granted a visa by the end of Sept. He should go to American Consulate in Shanghai on September 12, 1947.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-306/
Letter from R.K. DuMoulin to Cecil H. H. Wang, CC: Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-240)
doc Letter from R.K. DuMoulin to Cecil H. H. Wang, CC: Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-240)
Letter of introduction for Ai Chih Tsai; the American Consulate will issue him an entry visa upon the extension of his passport
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-240/

Narrator Art Shibayama

Nisei male. Born June 6, 1930, in Callao, Peru. Grew up in Peru, raised by both parents and grandparents. During World War II, taken with parents to the United States on a U.S. troop transport ship. Lived in the Crystal City internment camp, Texas, until family moved to work at Seabrook, New Jersey, a produce work …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/149/

Narrator Tom Akashi

Nisei male. Born June 7, 1929, in Merced, California. Grew up in Mount Eden, California, and was removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Incarcerated at the Topaz concentration camp in Utah, then moved to Tule Lake concentration camp after family volunteered to move to Japan. While at Tule Lake, …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/178/

Narrator Tom Matsuoka

Kibei male. Born August 1, 1903, in Sprecklesville, Maui, Hawaii. Taken to Japan in 1905 and raised by grandparents. Returned to the United States in 1919, joining father at Barneston sawmill in Washington. Married and farmed in Bellevue, Washington. Founded Bellevue Seinenkai and managed the Bellevue Vegetable Growers Association prior to World War II. Was picked …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/56/
Committee report on dissemination of the WRA program to staff and evacuees (ddr-csujad-55-1726)
doc Committee report on dissemination of the WRA program to staff and evacuees (ddr-csujad-55-1726)
Report and recommendations on the dissemination of the WRA program to staff and incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1728
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1726/
Letter from Lt. George Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-134)
doc Letter from Lt. George Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-134)
Offer of position in Navy-Columbia University project as a research analyst and instructor. Mostly translation and research. Research Unit 2.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-134/
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