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doc Tribute to the life of Michi Nishiura Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-130)

An announcement for a tribute to Michi Weglyn, organized by her friends in San Francisco. The following people are listed as hosts of the event: Clifford Uyeda, Kiku Funabiki, Wayne M. Collins, Kenji G. Taguma, Rosalyn Tonai, Toshiko Kawamoto, Grace Shimizu, Fumie Shimada, Mits Koshiyama, Jean Ishibashi, Audee Kochiyama-Holman. See this object in the California State …

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img Mess division girls (ddr-csujad-55-1323)

Black and white photograph depicting a group of female incarcerees employed at the Mess Hall at Amache incarceration camp. Verso reads, "Our Mess Division Girls, Back row (L-R): Sumi Sumida, Misuko Ryozaki, Maris [?] Fujino, Yo One, Alice Hiraga. Front row (L-R): Yoshi Shimamoto, Peggy Inatsuru, June Uyeda." Title from the note on the verso. See …

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img Rice Cake Company New Facility sign (ddr-densho-499-160)

Umeya Rice Cake Co. New Facility sign

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img Valeda freshmen installation ceremony (ddr-densho-45-4)

In fall 1947, women of Japanese ancestry started a new student group called Valeda ("wise women" in Greek). Like the Fuyokai, Valeda supported Japanese American women students and encouraged them to join other organizations on campus. Valeda participated in numerous projects on campus and in the community until it disbanded in 1965. Left to right: Setsuko …

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img [Photograph of Michi and Walter Weglyn with Japanese American Activists] (ddr-csujad-24-21)

An annotated photocopy of a photograph of Michi Weglyn, her husband Walter, and other Japanese American activists. The other people that appear in the photo are: Babe Karasawa, Akira Matsumoto, Art Emi, Dave Kawamoto, Toshiko Kawamoto, Clifford Uyeda, Yosh Kuromiya, Irene Kuromiya, Tak Hoshizaki, Frank Emi, Bob Suzuki, Mits Koshiyama, James Omura, Mary Karasawa, and Harry …

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img Hiroshima politicians visit Seattle (ddr-densho-395-98)

Members of the Seattle Hiroshima Club and the Mayor of Seattle pose with a delegation from Hiroshima in front of a United Airlines Mainliner 300 aircraft. From left to right, as cited in the "Seattle Hiroshima Club 1901-2001" book: Manabu Taniguchi, Genji Mihara, William F. Devin (Mayor of Seattle), Shinzo Hamai (Mayor of Hiroshima), Hisato Fujii, …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 24, No. 6, June 1987 (ddr-sjacl-1-364)

Newsletter covering the following topics: JACL sponsored Redress Seminar at Nippon Kan attracts 120 scholars and teachers, keynote by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice, Vernon Pearson, panel of former internees, Sally Kazama, Mako Nakagawa, Sama Nakagawa, and Roy Sakamoto; ?Coming Home? is 1988 Seattle JACL Convention theme; Young Adults group will be named ?Doshi Kai? Chiz …

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img Canteen staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1553)

Black and white photograph of the Amache Consumer Enterprises canteen staff at Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) H. Hamasaki, K. Shinozaki, M. Sugihara (second row) M. Kawamura, M. Asakawa, M. Yonehiro, K. Watanabe, H. Uyeda, N. Kawashima, M. Joe (third row) S. Nabeshima, S. Nabeshima, T. Shiino, H. Dairiki, and J. …

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doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-16)

Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii with updates on her job, love life, and recent outings.

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img Group of girl scouts on camping trip (ddr-ajah-2-888)

Caption below photo: Girl Scout Troop 15, Heart Mountain, Wyoming. Looks like a weenie roast and pots of food, possibly just outside the confines of the camp, possibly near the Shoshone River. 1943

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doc Western Union Telegram to Toichi Domoto from Wm Enomoto (ddr-densho-329-685)

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img Nisei soldier in foxhole (ddr-densho-114-149)

Original caption: One of the most miraculous escapes from a bomb explosion is pictured here. In this foxhole in the side of the shell crater is S. Sgt. Oye Ogata of Helena, Mont. This is the position he occupied when the bomb landed next to him. He was buried alive by the sand thrown up by …

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img Negative strip (ddr-densho-356-33)

Negative strip of four images of Richard Tsukada's trip to Japan c. 1939. Print copies of the negatives visible at ddr-densho-356-22, ddr-densho-356-27, ddr-densho-356-28. Image 1: Negative of Richard Tsukada (left), Hana Tsukada (Uyeda) (second from left) with Richard's cousins posed together outside a shine. Image 2: Richard Tsukada posing for the camera at …

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doc Letter from Kanui to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-18)

Kanui writes to Kimi Fujii about bad advice Lorraine has given her, updates on her work at the bindery, and more.

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doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-23)

Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii about her recent outings with friends.

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 3 (July 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-257)

Selected article titles: "Tule Lake Designated For Those Considered Disloyal" (p. 1), "Announcement Made By Director Myer; Detailed Information Still Lacking; Project Directors to Meet For Discussion" (p. 1), "Col. Rasmussen Here to Interview For Savage" (p. 1), "Has No News of Exodus" (p. 1), "A 'Good Samaritan' to the Tri-State High Senators" (p. 2), "Ozaki …

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doc Meeting Report - May 1, 1978 (ddr-chijacl-1-32)

with list of JACL National Reparation Committee Meeting attendees

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVII, No. 3, March 1980 (ddr-sjacl-1-287)

Newsletter covering the following topics: National JACL President Clifford Uyeda reprimands Seattle JACL for Seattle JACL?s symposium on Redress will is not in line with official National JACL positions and is ?endangering the entire Redress program;" Board meeting-Seattle JACL to address city?s action on Affirmative Action; Seattle JACL to introduce National resolution curbing National Executive?s power …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 20 (May 22, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-20)

Selected article titles: "Kowtowing Nisei attitude bares 2nd-class mentality" (p. 1), "Japan seen as power in Southeast Asia after U.S. withdraws scene" (p. 1), "What else can be suggested in area of civil rights and human rights?" (p. 1), "Japanese American 'Hard Core' being ignored, community worker charges" (p. 1), "PSW takes anti-war stand" (p. 2), …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 12 (March 20, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-12)

Selected article titles: "Eisenhower signs Statehood bill without fanfare" (p. 1), "Uncle Sam's 50th star now in view. JACL jubilant over Hawaiian statehood and recognition of its citizens" (p. 1), "Japanese American Democratic Club drops racial designation, reaction is mixed" (p. 3), "Chapter eliminates racial restriction in own high school scholarship program" (p. 4), "Civil rights …

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img Girl Scout Troop 15 Celebrity Skit (ddr-ajah-2-899)

Group of Girl Scouts in costumes

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img Inaugural opening of Elk Grove Japanese School (ddr-csujad-55-1588)

Sepia-toned photograph of a group of students and adults at the inaugural opening of the Elk Grove Japanese language school. Photograph includes identification of some individuals. From left to right, Yamada, Hatsutaro Ishigaki, Kanjiro Omae, George Haruto Omae, Harry Kaname Omae, Frank Yamada, George Shigeru Matsumoto, Shigeo Sakamoto, Makishima, Robert Masaru Matsumoto, Tsunematsu Sugimoto, Elwood Norio …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 1, (July 3, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-26)

Selected article titles: "Nat'l JACL stands on international affairs previewed, backed by EDC" (p. 1), "L.A. groups ask board to save Japanese class at high school" (p. 1), "Life of evacuees, administrators at Poston recalled by Harvard professor" (p. 1), "The name: Yellow Brotherhood" (p. 1).

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doc Invitation to dinner and award ceremony for Nursing certificates (ddr-densho-484-7)

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doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-19)

Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii about recent outings, friends who have enlisted, and her job.

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