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Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Media Releases, Tentative Witness Lists, and Tentative Agendas (ddr-densho-1007-1822)
Compilation of research materials from the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians documenting hearings and testimonies given in 1981 throughout Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles.
Narrator Lury Sato
Nisei female. Born January 25, 1915, in Montavilla, Oregon. Grew up in Portland and attended college before World War II. During the war, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp with husband and lived in New York and Washington, D.C. Eventually returned to Portland.
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Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-128)
The day before, Tad and Shiro visited Shiro's brother, who is also a soldier and is stationed about 40 miles from D.C. There's a rumor that Tad's group may ship out in mid-February. If they're shipped out, they'll go to New York first. Says Washington "sure is a crowded place. We wait in line for everything." …
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Working at the Regimental Command Post (ddr-densho-114-62)
Original caption: PREPARATION FOR PARADE OF 442nd COMBAT TEAM (JAPANESE AMERICAN TROOPS) TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C., 15 July 1946. Issuing out overseas bars at the Regimental Command Post left to right are: 1st Lt. George H. Vogt, 1446 Ridge Road, Webster, New York (Personnel Adjutant), T/Sgt. George Miki, Honolulu, T.H. (Personnel Sergeant Major), Sgt. …
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Miss Hawaii pageant winner and two runners up (ddr-njpa-2-388)
Caption on reverse: "MISS HAWAII AND RUNNERS-UP: Miss Claire Heen, chosen Miss Hawaii of 1951 at the Miss Hawaii pageant at the 49th State Fair last night, is shown at center. Miss Gloria Kanemura (left) and Miss Joan Scott were runners-up in that order. All three are leaving Sunday by United Airlines for New York City …
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Lury Sato Interview (ddr-one-7-6)
Nisei female. Born January 25, 1915, in Montavilla, Oregon. Grew up in Portland and attended college before World War II. During the war, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp with husband and lived in New York and Washington, D.C. Eventually returned to Portland.
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Narrator Roger Shimomura
Roger Shimomura's paintings, prints, and theater pieces address sociopolitical issues of Asian America. The inspiration for many of his works are the diaries kept by his late immigrant grandmother for fifty-six years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, and his graduate degree from Syracuse University, New York. Shimomura has had …
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Roger Shimomura Interview (ddr-densho-1000-142)
Roger Shimomura's paintings, prints, and theater pieces address sociopolitical issues of Asian America. The inspiration for many of his works are the diaries kept by his late immigrant grandmother for fifty-six years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, and his graduate degree from Syracuse University, New York. Shimomura has had …
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-47)
Concerning actions related to the Shigeru Nakata Claim on James Seigo Miwa's property
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-52)
Concerning claim filed with Office of Alien Property and letter required from Shoso Miwa
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-57)
He has received no answer from Shigeru Nakata about his claim, sees little chance that any legislation concerning reparations will pass at the moment
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-137)
Will meet with Congressman Byron Johnson soon, asks for investing advice from Lawrence Miwa
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-127)
Enclosing Attorney General's decision to deny his claim, believes the only chance now is through general legislation
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-45)
Enclosing copies of documents related to issues of "successor-in-interest" in James Seigo Miwa's will
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Larry (Lawrence Miwa) (ddr-densho-437-138)
Enclosing his letter to Congressman Byron Johnson concerning pursuing Miwa's claim
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-130)
Scheduling a meeting with Congressman Byron Johnson
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Letter from Byron Johnson to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-132)
Attaching letter sent to Attorney General William Rogers
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-44)
Enclosing copy of letter sent to Robert Murakami
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-50)
Submitted claim to Office of Alien Property for review
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-53)
Concerning letter sent by Shoso Miwa in regards to claim by Shigeru Nakata
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Larry (Lawrence Miwa) (ddr-densho-437-136)
He and Congressman Byron Johnson will contact new Deputy Attorney General Byron White as soon as possible after inauguration
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-129)
He has requested assistance in pursuing the claim from Congressman Byron Johnson, but believes it will take general legislation to affect change
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-55)
Concerning claim by Shigeru Nakata
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Letter from Oliver Ellis Stone to Lawrence Fumio Miwa (ddr-densho-437-54)
Concerning claim by Shigeru Nakata
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Letter from Lawrence Fumio Miwa to Byron Johnson (ddr-densho-437-134)
Thanking him for his letter to the Attorney General
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