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Connie Thorson Chandler (ddr-densho-1000-159)
vh Connie Thorson Chandler (ddr-densho-1000-159)
White female. Born 1938 in Denver, Colorado. Father worked for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time WWII broke out, so family lived in Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, in 1942. Mrs. Chandler was a child at the time, and attended elementary school in Minidoka. Moved to Twin Falls for junior high and high school years before …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-159/
Sharon Maeda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-529)
vh Sharon Maeda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-529)
Sansei female. Born February 16, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where parents had resettled after leaving the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, during World War II. Moved at an early age to Portland, Oregon, and then Seattle, Washington. Attended the University of Washington where she was active in student groups. Got involved in numerous political campaigns supporting Asian …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-529/
Chiyo Koiwai Interview (ddr-phljacl-1-10)
vh Chiyo Koiwai Interview (ddr-phljacl-1-10)
Nisei female. Born June 11, 1919, in Tacoma, Washington. Grew up in Tacoma where family ran a hotel. Was studying to be a nurse when World War II broke out, so lobbied to be sent to the Puyallup Assembly Center, separate from parents, in order to stay in Washington state to finish training. After Puyallup, sent …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-phljacl-1-10/
Nativity play (ddr-densho-456-30)
img Nativity play (ddr-densho-456-30)
Kids in a Christmas Nativity scene at St. Peter's Episcopal Parish. Stamped on back: Commercial Photography, Royal C. Crooks, Seattle, Washington. Dated December 13, 1955. Note on back: St. Peter's Episcopal Parish, Seattle
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-456-30/
Testimony of Peter Okada (ddr-densho-67-218)
doc Testimony of Peter Okada (ddr-densho-67-218)
Written testimony of Peter Okada of Los Angeles, California. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Multiple Impact on Family."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-218/
Testimony of Thomas Y. Kometani (ddr-densho-67-321)
doc Testimony of Thomas Y. Kometani (ddr-densho-67-321)
Written testimony of Thomas Y. Kometani. Incarcerated in the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearing in Washington, D.C., on July 14, 1981.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-321/
Two men and a woman in Seattle (ddr-densho-201-149)
img Two men and a woman in Seattle (ddr-densho-201-149)
Two Japanese American men and one Japanese American woman in front of NP Hotel in Seattle. Caption on reverse: "Jim Kawano, R.N. Laura Nakamura, Mas Sakagami, Taken in Seattle, Washington January 16, 1947."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-149/
The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 37 (May 7, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-204)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 37 (May 7, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-204)
"Japanese Canadians Will Use Their Provincial Franchise on June 15, Day of B.C. Election" (p. 1), "Washington State CIO Council Backs Local 7 in Fight against AFL Unit in Cannery Dispute" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-204/
Testimony of Minoru Masuda (ddr-densho-67-295)
doc Testimony of Minoru Masuda (ddr-densho-67-295)
Written testimony of Minoru Masuda, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Paper titled: "Japanese Americans: Injury and Redress." This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-295/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 11 (September 13, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-37)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 11 (September 13, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-37)
Selected article titles: "Washington Newsletter: Aug. 28 March Evaluation" (pp. 1-2), "Inouye Adds Word of Caution to Assessment of Vietnam" (p. 1), and "PC Letterbox: Social Problems Need Collective Action" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-37/
Dillon Myer, Wartime Relocation Director, to address national JACL convention (ddr-densho-280-19)
doc Dillon Myer, Wartime Relocation Director, to address national JACL convention (ddr-densho-280-19)
Press release announcing Dillon Myer's address at the JACL's 17th Biennial National Convention in Seattle, Washington. It recognizes Myer as a "champion of human rights and decency" and outlines his post-war employment.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-19/
Japanese American preparing lunch (ddr-densho-37-330)
img Japanese American preparing lunch (ddr-densho-37-330)
Original WRA caption: Dave K. Yoshida, from Seattle, Washington former Chef for Benjamin Franklin Hotel. Kitchen crew preparing lunch. Menu: Baked macaroni with Spanish sauce, spinach, pickled beets, bread-pudding, tea, bread & butter.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-330/
Three young men standing on porch (ddr-densho-383-33)
img Three young men standing on porch (ddr-densho-383-33)
Left to right: Frank Yamashita, George Tokuda, James Hara. All attended the University of Washington and were members of the Japanese Students Club. James Hara was a pharmacy student who graduated in 1933.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-33/
Clipping regarding Harlan F. Stone (ddr-njpa-1-1952)
doc Clipping regarding Harlan F. Stone (ddr-njpa-1-1952)
Caption on front: "Justice Harlan F. Stone of the Supreme Court of the United States, and former Attorney General. From a portrait painted by Ercole Cartotto for the Department of Justice in Washington."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1952/
Clipping regarding Henry A. Wallace and his family (ddr-njpa-1-2480)
doc Clipping regarding Henry A. Wallace and his family (ddr-njpa-1-2480)
Caption on front: "The family of the Secretary of Agriculture: Mrs. Henry A. Wallace with her children, Jean, Robert, and Henry in their home in Washington. (Harris & Ewing from Times Wide World Photos.)"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-2480/
Children (ddr-densho-359-281)
img Children (ddr-densho-359-281)
Left to right: Don Nakata, Ken Nakata holding Kenji Nakata. Caption below the photograph in the album "Donnie, Ken, Kenji". Photograph taken during a summer spent at Wing Point on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-281/
Betty Fumiye Ito Interview (ddr-densho-1000-189)
vh Betty Fumiye Ito Interview (ddr-densho-1000-189)
Nisei female. Born March 29, 1918, in Seattle, Washington, and spent childhood in Medina and Bellevue, Washington. While in high school was a member of the Bellevue Strawberry Festival's Queen's Court. In 1939 married Kenji Ito, a prominent Japanese American lawyer who practiced in Seattle. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, recounts her experiences as her …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-189/
Louise Kashino Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-31-1)
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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-31-1/
Pramila Jayapal II Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-161-9)
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/
Testimony of Thomas Scott (ddr-densho-67-203)
doc Testimony of Thomas Scott (ddr-densho-67-203)
Written testimony of Thomas Scott. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Family Impact and Justice." Personal information excised by Densho.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-203/
Testimony of Jeff Caden (ddr-densho-67-196)
doc Testimony of Jeff Caden (ddr-densho-67-196)
Written testimony of Jeff Caden, representing the Fellowship of Reconciliation. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Political Climate/Economic Loss."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-196/
Testimony of Sally Kazama, Asian/Pacific Women's Caucus (ddr-densho-67-227)
doc Testimony of Sally Kazama, Asian/Pacific Women's Caucus (ddr-densho-67-227)
Written testimony of Sally Kazama, co-chairperson of the Asian/Pacific Women's Caucus. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Organizations."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-227/
Testimony of Floyd Oles (ddr-densho-67-199)
doc Testimony of Floyd Oles (ddr-densho-67-199)
Written testimony of Floyd Oles. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Political Climate/Economic Loss." Personal information excised by Densho.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-199/
Testimony of Ayako Okubo Hurd (ddr-densho-67-297)
doc Testimony of Ayako Okubo Hurd (ddr-densho-67-297)
Written testimony of Ayako Okubo Hurd. Incarcerated in the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-297/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 13 (September 27, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-39)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 13 (September 27, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-39)
Selected article titles: "'Weak' Textbooks Charge Recalls Anti-Nisei Passages" (p. 1), "Atomic Bomb Casualty in Hiroshima Said to Have Been Exaggerated by Washington" (p. 1), and "'American Citizenship - Showcase for Freedom'" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-35-39/
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