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doc Testimony of Anthony M. Mitrovich (ddr-densho-67-223)

Written testimony of Anthony M. Mitrovich. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Political Climate and Comparison of Centers."

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doc Testimony of Brian Aburano, Asian Law Association (ddr-densho-67-207)

Written testimony of Brian Aburano, representing the Asian Law Association. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "On Redress."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-207/

doc Testimony of Misayo Kumakuro (ddr-densho-67-263)

Written testimony of Misayo Kumakuro, born in Santa Anna, California. Incarcerated in the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.

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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.

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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."

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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."

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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.

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 49 (ddr-densho-537-58)

Issue 49 includes an article about the groundbreaking for the Japanese American monument in Washington, D. C., an introduction by Cedrick Shimo of "The 1800 Story," letters to the editor, and more.

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doc Statement of William L. Robinson on Wartime Internment of Civilians (ddr-densho-1007-1816)

William L. Robinson's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in Washington, D.C. on April 28, 1986 against wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans and his support of redress.

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doc Memorandum to Loni Ding from Aiko and Jack Herzig (ddr-densho-1007-1836)

Compilation of archival and other research materials at the University of Washington, University of California, Los Angeles, NARA, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania related to Japanese American life before the war, incarceration, resistance, and other wartime experience.

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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 …

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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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vh Fumiko Uyeda Groves Interview (ddr-densho-1000-10)

Nisei female. Born September 9, 1933, in Seattle, Washington. Parents operated a store in the Sanitary Market (now known as the Pike Place Market). Father was very active in kenjinkai (prefectural organization) activities, both before and after World War II. Spent prewar childhood in and among Seattle's Japanese American community. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, …

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vh Mae Kanazawa Hara Interview (ddr-densho-1000-168)

Nisei female. Born May 21, 1913, in Seattle, Washington. Spent childhood in Seattle before moving to Chicago, Illinois, for three years to study music. Taught music in Japan for four years before returning to Seattle. After the outbreak of World War II, removed to Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp with …

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