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doc Redress eligibility notification for Mary Ima from General Services Administration (ddr-densho-483-130)

Notice from General Services Administration that Mary Ima was incarcerated during WWII and is eligible for redress payments

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-130/

img Men and women pose in evening wear (ddr-densho-379-484)

Caption written on the page in the photograph album is "JACL Installation Dance Jan 1949".

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doc Letter from Mike Masaoka to Shunichi Murata (ddr-densho-379-225)

On behalf of Alice Yuriko Endo and Frank Aiji Endo, Mike Masaoka explored Shunichi Murata's, (now living in Japan) request for return of his vested property from the Office of Alien Property, Department of Justice.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-225/

img Couple sitting at a table (ddr-densho-379-487)

Tets and Sumi Sumida at JACL Installation Dance in January 1949. Caption written on the page in the photograph album is "JACL Installation Dance Jan 1949".

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doc Uprooted Americans in Your Community (ddr-densho-483-74)

Pamphlet to public and private agencies serving Japanese Americans post-incarceration.

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img Claim settlement for Tsumu Fukuyama (ddr-densho-483-125)

Award sheet with explanatory note for Tsumu Fukuyama's Evacuation Claims Compromise Settlement.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-125/

doc Second Quarterly Report, July 1 to September 20 1942 (ddr-densho-423-133)

Review of progress of camp development, particularly issues of leave clearance, medical care and education

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doc Bibliography of Japanese in America, Part II, Books and Pamphlets, November 24, 1942 (ddr-densho-423-130)

List of publications related to Japanese in the U.S. and impacts of incarceration

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doc First Quarterly Report, March 18 to June 30 1942 (ddr-densho-423-132)

Review of timeline since Pearl Harbor, status of acquiring land for and construction of relocation centers and progress of developing programs for education, health care, employment, and other infrastructure.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-132/

doc "Investigation of the Japanese in America" (ddr-densho-423-148)

Speech by Henry M. Jackson to House of Representatives, reprinted in the San Francisco Examiner. Arguing for a resolution to investigate the activities of Japanese in America, particularly pro-Japanese influences.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-148/

doc Relocation Communities for Wartime Evacuees (ddr-densho-423-131)

Description of locations chosen for development of camps

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doc Segregation of Persons of Japanese Ancestry in Tule Lake Relocation Center (ddr-densho-493-35)

16-page pamphlet authored by the War Relocation announcing the segregation of "disloyal" Japanese Americans at Tule Lake and the displacement of "loyal" Tule Lake residents to other camps, based on responses to Question 28 of the loyalty questionnaire. Pamphlet explains who will be segregated based on their answers; which people will receive a hearing prior to …

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doc Alien Registration Receipt Card (ddr-densho-493-14)

Alien registration receipt card ("Form AR-3") for Buichiro Itabashi, containing his registration number, issued after the 1940 Alien Registration Act (known as the Smith Act) and mailed to his P.O. box in Auburn, Washington. Signed by Director of Registration, Earl G. Harrison.

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img Meriko in front of a Japanese American memorial (ddr-densho-494-29)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

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img Meriko at a buffet (ddr-densho-494-32)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

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vh Martha Watanabe Interview (ddr-densho-1020-2)

Born in Chicago, Illinois. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as an Administrator with the ORA from 1989 to 1991. After leaving the ORA, worked with the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund, the Office …

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vh Aaron Zajic Interview (ddr-densho-1020-1)

Born in Baltimore, Maryland. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Was the ORA's Manager, Stage II Verification Team, from 1990 to 2000. By 1993 some of the ORA staff began working on Civil Rights investigations, …

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vh Joanne Chiedi Interview (ddr-densho-1020-5)

Born in Washington, D.C. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as the ORA's Deputy Director, Verification Unit, from 1989 to 1997. After leaving the ORA, went on to work as the Deputy Executive Officer, …

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vh Angela Noel Gantt Interview (ddr-densho-1020-4)

Born in Wilmington, Delaware. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as a Program Management Analyst for the Special Verification Unit of the ORA from 1991 to 1995. After leaving the ORA, following a brief …

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vh Tink Cooper Interview (ddr-densho-1020-7)

Born in Atlanta, Georgia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Was Legal Counsel for the ORA from 1991 to 2000. After leaving the ORA, was Chief and Deputy Chief, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Branch, …

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doc Personal Justice Denied, Part 2 (ddr-densho-462-280)

Part 2: Recommendations. Report of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internement of Civilians

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doc Letter to Brock Adams from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-47)

Includes copy of letter to Wilson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama. (ddr-densho-510-42)

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doc Letter to Warren Magnuson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-46)

Includes copy of letter to Wilson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama. (ddr-densho-510-42)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-46/

doc Letter to Brock Adams from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-49)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-49/

doc Letter to Henry Jackson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-45)

Includes copy of letter to Wilson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama. (ddr-densho-510-42)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-45/

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