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doc Letter from a camp teacher to her family (ddr-densho-171-64)

Excerpt: "Evelyn Rose of the Washington statistics office -- she spent two weeks here last June and lived in the dorms -- was here again week before last." Sent from Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-171-64/

doc Testimony of Henry Kane (ddr-densho-67-147)

Written testimony of Henry Kane of Beaverton, Oregon. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Public Climate and Racism."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-147/

doc Testimony of Douglas Jewett (ddr-densho-67-135)

Written testimony of Douglas Jewett, Seattle City Attorney. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Statements by Public Officials."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-135/

doc Petition (ddr-one-3-11)

Typed petition asking for an exemption from Executive Order 9066 on behalf of Kenjiro, Kay, and George Kida living in White Salmon, Washington. Signed by 67 members of the White Salmon community.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-3-11/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 14 (October 4, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-40)

Selected article titles: "Biggest Achievement Is 'Defeat' of Bracero Law, Says Matsunaga" (p. 1), "Sen. Fong Pledges Continued Fight for Civil Rights, Fair Play" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: Congressional Record" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-40/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 12 (September 20, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-38)

Selected article titles: "CCDC Issues Its Statement on Civil Rights" (pp. 1, 3), "'Harry's All Wet' Say Islanders on His Mixed Marriage Stand" (p. 1), and "Washington Newsletter: Immigration Legislation" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-38/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 78, No. 20 (May 24, 1974) (ddr-pc-46-20)

Selected article titles: "Priorities: Issei History" (p. 1), "Public Protest Made in Sentencing of Asian Youth, 16, to State Prison" (p. 1), and "Washington Newsletter: Mineta's Bid for Congress" (pp. 2-3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-46-20/

img Two boys with a snow ball (ddr-fom-1-840)

WRA caption on reverse: "These two boys are rapidly developing a love for a sport which is entirely new to them-sledding." Left to right: Toshio Boi, Henry Kumasaka from Seattle, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-840/

img Two boys sledding (ddr-fom-1-839)

WRA caption on reverse: "These two boys are rapidly developing a love for a sport which is entirely new to them-sledding." Left to right: Toshio Boi, Henry Kumasaka from Seattle, Washington.

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img Two boys sledding (ddr-fom-1-838)

WRA caption on reverse: "These two boys are rapidly developing a love for a sport which is entirely new to them-sledding." Left to right: Toshio Boi, Henry Kumasaka from Seattle, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-838/

img Memorial for Nisei veterans (ddr-densho-26-3)

This memorial honors Nisei soldiers from Washington State who were killed during World War II. The memorial consists of each soldier's picture, a brief biography, and an overview of his military career.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-26-3/

img Kokaido, Japanese American clubhouse (ddr-densho-28-12)

The Kokaido was built in 1932 and was a focal point for activities of the Japanese American community in Bellevue, Washington. This photograph was taken shortly after the mass removal in 1942.

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img Isamu Ito sitting along edge of boardwalk (ddr-densho-383-254)

Isamu Ito was a graduate from the University of Washington in 1931 and a member of the Japanese Students Club. Written on album page below photograph: "Mr. Ito. U of W '31".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-254/

vh Taketo Omoto Interview (ddr-densho-1001-12)

Nisei male. Born September 20, 1917, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Drafted into the army in 1941 prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After World War II, started a wholesale greenhouse business.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1001-12/

vh Louise Kashino Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-31-1)

Family background: working odd jobs around Washington state

For the first hour of this interview, an additional camera crew from KCTS Television was also present.

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vh Pramila Jayapal II Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-161-9)

Establishing the organization Hate Free Zone Campaign of Washington: "I just knew that I would never be able to look at myself if I didn't act"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-161-9/

doc Washington Township JACL property survey and family record for Momii family, Evacuee Report and family record (ddr-densho-491-106)

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doc Memorandum for Alien Enemy Information Bureau Office of the Provost Marshal General War Department, Washington D.C. (ddr-one-5-249)

Photocopy of a declassified memorandum concerning the change of status for Keizaburo Koyama. On January 1, 1944, Koyama's status changed from being "Interim Paroled" at Santa Fe, New Mexico to being paroled at Spokane and to be inducted into Minidoka War Relocation Project, Hunt, Idaho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-249/

doc Memorandum for Alien Enemy Information Bureau Office of the Provost Marshal General War Department, Washington D.C. (ddr-one-5-248)

Photocopy of a declassified memorandum concerning the change of status for Keizaburo Koyama. On December 11, 1943, Koyama's status changed from being interned at Santa Fe, New Mexico to being "Interim Paroled" at Santa Fe for travel to Hunt, Idaho. The parole was ordered by the Attorney General on November 26, 1943.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-248/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to E. H. Chow, Chinese Embassy in Washington, District of Columbia (ddr-densho-446-97)

Petition for Chinese citizenship following liberation of Formosa [handwritten draft]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-97/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to E. H. Chow, Chinese Embassy in Washington, District of Columbia (ddr-densho-446-96)

Petition for Chinese citizenship following liberation of Formosa [final draft]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-96/

doc Clipping from The Evening Star in Washington D.C. with review of The World of Suzie Wong (ddr-densho-367-279)

Article title: World of Suzie Wong Exotic and Lively

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding Akihito (ddr-njpa-1-590)

Caption on front: "Washington officials here to prepare for Akihito's visit: Two officials of the state department arrived here from Washington this morning at 7:45 by Pan American Clipper to assist with protocol, press relations, and security problems in connection with Crown Prince Akihito's 14-hour stopover in Honolulu next Monday. They are, left to right: Joseph …

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doc Clipping regarding Akihito's stopover in Honolulu, Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-1452)

Caption on front: "Washington officials here to prepare for Akihito's visit: Two officials of the state department arrived here from Washington this morning at 7:45 by Pan American Clipper to assist with protocol, press relations, and security problems in connection with Crown Prince Akihito's 14-hour stopover in Honolulu next Monday. They are, left to right: Joseph …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1452/

vh Mary Kinoshita Ikeda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-510)

Nisei female. Born May 18, 1927, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seatle, where father wsa the head bellboy at an exclusive club. Attended the Maryknoll Catholic school in Seattle prior to World War II. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. While at Minidoka, brother …

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