860 items
860 items
doc
Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 19 (February 12, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-108)
Selected article titles: "Occupation Survey Started in Tucson"; "Two More Killed"; "On the Other Hand"; "Oregon Senate Defeats Bill to Eliminate Racial Discrimination"; "It's Stigma on College"; "Shinodas Back at Home"; "Deplore Attempts to Create Confusion"; "Council Praises News on Outrages"; "Posthumous Citation"; "Chicago Girl to be Admitted Into Another Hospital; Her Physician Says"; "Ex-Official in …
img
Two Rotarians, from Honolulu and Tokyo, holding an American flag (ddr-njpa-2-353)
Caption on reverse: "Ichiro Yano, right, president of the Tokyo Rotary Club, accepts the new 50-star American flag from H. Tucker Gratz, Honolulu businessman and Rotarian, in recent ceremonies in Japan. Gratz made similar presentations to Rotary organizations in Taiwan, Korea and Okinawa. Chairman of the Pacific War Memorial Commission, Gratz made a three-week tour of …
vh
Ron Wakabayashi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-460)
Sansei male. Born November 13, 1944, in Reno, Nevada, where parents had resettled after leaving the concentration camps in Topaz, Utah, and Rohwer, Arkansas, during World War II. Grew up in East Los Angeles. Involved in a number of community social service organizations in Los Angeles, such as Oriental Concern and the Asian American Drug Abuse …
vh
Jim Matsuoka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-281)
Nisei male. Born July 27, 1935, in Los Angeles, Califonia. Grew up in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood prior to World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with family to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, returned to Los Angeles and attended school. Became involved in gang activity in L.A. in …
vh
Kiwamu "Kiyo" Tsuchida Interview (ddr-densho-1000-405)
Nisei male. Born February 2, 1923, in Auburn, Washington. Grew up in Auburn, where father worked for the Great Northern Railroad and the family also ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, Oregon. Family then transferred to the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Kiwamu left camp …
vh
Takashi Hoshizaki Interview (ddr-densho-1000-290)
Nisei male. Born October 3, 1923, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, where parents owned and operated a produce store. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. While in Heart Mountain, decided to resist the draft, and attended meetings of …
vh
Spark M. Matsunaga Interview (ddr-densho-1007-3)
Nisei male. Born October 9, 1916, in Kukui'ula, Kauai'i, Hawaii. During World War II, served as an original member of the 100th Infantry Battalion, later the 1st Battalion of the 442nd Regimental Combat team, and also with the Military Intelligence Service. In 1954, was elected to the Hawai'i Territorial Legislature. He was later elected to Congress, …
vh
Fred Shiosaki Interview (ddr-densho-1016-1)
Nisei male. Born August 23, 1924 in the area of Spokane, Washington, known as Hillyard. Grew up in a multi-ethnic Hillyard area where his parents owned the Hillyard Laundry. When World War II began, was a senior at Rogers High School. Went on to attend Gonzaga University and then volunteered for military service, joining the 442nd …
vh
Masamizu Kitajima Interview (ddr-densho-1000-287)
Nisei male. Born August 1, 1933, in Ookala, Hawaii. At a young age, sent to Japan to live with grandfather and begin ministry training, but returned to the U.S. just before the onset of World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father, a prominent Buddhist minister, was picked up and arrested by the FBI. …
doc
W.D. Form 67: Request and Authorization for Civilian Travel at Government Expense (ddr-densho-446-170)
Travel Authorization for Ai Chih Tsai, Research Analyst, from Washington, D.C., to Camp Ritchie, MD, for 30 days.
doc
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 4 (January 29, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-5)
Selected article titles: "War Department Identifies 120 Casualties" (p. 1), "NBC Explains Act Barring Japanese American Soldier From National Radio Program" (p. 1), "Report WRA May Be Placed Under Ickes" (p. 1), "Take Steps to Insure Security At Tule Lake" (p. 1), "Threats from Neighbors Force Eviction of Japanese American Wife from West Coast Home" (p. …
doc
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 20 No. 21 (May 26, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-21)
Selected article titles: "ILWU Suspends Local for Anti-Nisei Action" (p. 1), "Canada Nisei Inducted Into Armed Forces" (p. 1), "Quakers Visit Seattle Home, Paint Out Marks of Vandals" (p. 2), "War Department 'Concerned' Over Terrorism, Says Childs" (p. 2), "Night-Riding Gunmen Attack Two Homes in Fresno District" (p. 3), "Three California Legislators Oppose WRA's 'Propaganda'" (p. …
doc
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 25 (June 28, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-26)
Selected article titles: "House Group Favors Evacuee Claims Bill. Proposal Redrafted to Give Justice Department Authority In Indemnification Program" (p. 1), "House Committee Approves Bill To Stay Deportation of Aliens" (p. 1), "Utah Governor Hails Citizenship Of Nisei Residents of State" (p. 2), "House Will Vote on Citizenship for Parents of Nisei War Dead" (p. 2), …
doc
Letter from W. S. Hislop, Associate Construction Superintendent, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, April 23, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-110)
A letter from W. S. Hislop, Associate Construction Superintendent, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It appears that the shipment from Tom Nakashima in Reno Nevada has arrived at the Gila River incarceration camp and been inspected. The letter certifies that the shipment contains mechanic hand tools which belong to …
doc
Letter from Fred W. Ross, Relocation Officer, War Relocation Authority, August 8, 1944 (ddr-csujad-42-105)
A letter from Fred W. Ross, Relocation Officer, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, to the employer who is hiring Fumio Fred Takano. It confirms that Fumio has been granted indefinite leave from the camp and is eligible for work. It also includes the requirements in hiring/releasing him and describes the resettlement program. …
doc
Daily work pass, WRA-139 rev., Fred Takano (ddr-csujad-42-103)
A daily work pass issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, on July 5, 1944. It certifies that Fumio Fred Takano is authorized to leave the Gila River incarceration camp on workdays and specifies the times when he is allowed to leave and when he needs to return. The pass is valid …
doc
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 19 (July 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-94)
Selected article titles: "Army Induction Set for July 19. Pre-Induction Physical Exams Scheduled in Center on Same Day" (p. 1), "22,000 Evacuees Now Relocated From Centers" (p. 1), "Property Must Be Removed From L.A." (p. 1), "Calif. Group Backs Return. 150 Letters Sent to War Department Promise Evacuee Aid" (p. 1), "7 Draft Evaders Taken To …
doc
Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 163 (December 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-248)
Selected article titles: "Background of Deportation at Segregation Camp"; "Repatriates Scheduled to Board Vessel for Japan Today, Portland"; "Sermon Topic at Church This Sunday is Given"; "Former Bay City Man Given Credit"; "Nakamura Banquet Toastmaster"; "He Sees Storm Warnings for Us"; "Denver Racial Policy May be Key to Its Chance as Permanent UNO Capital"; "War Department …
doc
Weekly Press Review No. 39 (ddr-densho-156-352)
Original summary excerpt: The past week saw the development of only a few new stories of interest to WRA; clippings were considerably less than usual. The progress of the Nisei soldiers in Italy continued to draw favorable comment, both in news columns and on editorial pages. Several papers carried an INS release on the use of …
doc
Weekly Press Review No. 51 (ddr-densho-156-363)
Original summary excerpts: Tule Lake was again the high spot of interest this week as the War Department and WRA announced the return of the center to WRA control for the first time since the November disturbances. Criticism of the action was immediately expressed by residents of the Tule Lake area and by West Coast congressmen …
vh
Satoru Ichikawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-236)
Nisei male. Born November 2, 1929, in Fresno, California. Moved with family at a young age to Seattle, Washington, where father was the minister of the Seattle Buddhist Temple. Father was arrested by the FBI following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and removed to various Department of Justice internment camps. The rest of the family was …
doc
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ai-le (ddr-densho-446-166)
Draft of letter to Ai Chih Tsai's elder brother. Ai Chih Tsai just returned from Japan and is now working for War Dept. in D.C. Intends to return to Taiwan and establish mission work, but must wait until U.S. Government's position on Taiwan is clear. Ai Chih Tsai is contacting mission boards.
doc
W.D. Form 67: Request and Authorization for Civilian Travel at Government Expense (ddr-densho-446-172)
Travel Authorization for Ai Chih Tsai, Research Analyst, from Washington, D.C., to Camp Ritchie, MD, for 30 days.
vh
Frances Ota Interview (ddr-one-7-13)
Nisei female. Born January 22, 1923, in Wilsonville, Oregon. Taken to Japan to live with family for a few years before the outbreak of World War II. Returned alone to Oregon to join sister at age sixteen with the help of a white benefactor. Removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, but then left immediately to …
vh
Tetsushi Marvin Uratsu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-338)
Nisei male. Born February 7, 1925, in Sacramento, California. At a very young age, sent to Japan for several years. Returned at age six and lived with family in Loomis, California. During World War II, removed to the Arboga Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Transferred briefly to the Amache concentration camp, …