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Collection Kawaguchi Collection (ddr-densho-9)

The Kawaguchi collection, 1930s, focuses on the Shiraishi family, who were farmers from Bellevue, Washington. In addition to photographs of agricultural activities, the collection contains images of picnics and sports.

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img Mochitsuki (ddr-densho-25-136)

Matahichi Iseri (far right) and Mrs. Fujinaga (back to camera) were originally from the White River Valley in Washington. After their wartime incarceration, they resettled in Ontario, Oregon, with their families. They and friends are following the New Year's tradition of mochitsuki, making rice cakes. Clockwise from the left: Mr. Kanetomi, unidentified, Mrs. Morimoto, Mrs. Kanetomi, …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 20 No. 5 (February 3, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-5)

Selected article titles: "Placer County Citizens Will Organize to Aid Evacuees" (p. 1), "Publication of Anti-Evacuee Acts Endorsed" (p. 2), "Seattle CIO Council Extends Welcome to Nisei Evacuees; Resolution Raps Race-Baiters" (p. 3), "U of Washington Paper Asks For Fair Play" (p. 3), "Deplore Attempts to Create Friction Between Nisei, Negroes" (P. 3), "171 Tule Segrees …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 15 (April 21, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-16)

Selected article titles: "Replacement Problem Faced By 442nd Cited by Holifield in Opposing Army Segregation" (p. 1), "MGM to Launch 'Go for Broke' With Premiere Showing in Hawaii, Washington, Hollywood" (p. 1), "Charge MPs Knocked Down Photographer in Honolulu" (p. 1), "442nd Combat Team Veterans Urged to Take Active Part in Affairs in Community" (p. 3), …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 10 (March 12, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-10)

Selected article titles: "ADC's Contraband Articles Bill Passed by Congress. Permits Payment of Claims for Damage to Goods Ordered Given to Government Custody" (p. 1), "California Attorney General Will Not Seek Funds for Enforcing Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "U.S. Films on Nisei Will Aid Return of Canadians" (p. 1), "University of Washington Group Studies Employment …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 11 (March 13, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-11)

Selected article titles: "Hawaii statehood bill passes Senate, 76-15" (p. 1), "Utah House OK's Civil Rights Measure 52-11" (p. 1), "Negro judge urges Philadelphia JACLers work with other minorities to fight bias" (p. 2), "Oldest U.S. Japanese Christian church seeking new building site" (p. 3), "Washington State Alien Land Law Referendum Set for 1959" (p. 8), …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 14 (April 5, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-14)

Selected article titles: "Washington Newsletter: Republican Civil Rights Bills Make Neat Package for 88th" (pp. 1-2), "U.S.-Japan Trade Picture Improving; Curb on Securities Investment Money Lifted" (p. 1), "Sen. Inouye Raps Hawaii State Subversive Activities Report on Linking ILWU to Communism and 'Red' Talks at Univ. of Hawaii" (p. 3), and "Peru Orders Return of Assets …

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doc Letter from George Naohara to Juan G. de Molina, Minister Counselor in Charge of Japanese Interests, Spanish Embassy, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-570)

A draft letter written by George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the Jerome camp in Arkansas. He writes to Spanish Embassy, Washington D.C., and expresses his intention to be expatriated to Japan where his parents reside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_023

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img Scenic photographs, forest (ddr-csujad-25-20)

A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. Two photographs are pasted on the page. These photographs are winter scenic photographs which appear to be taken in Washington in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_07_01_020

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img Japanese man (ddr-csujad-25-26)

A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. Two photographs are pasted on the page. Both photographs appear to be taken in Washington in the early 1900s. Include a portrait of Japanese man in suits. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_07_01_026

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img Fujinkai? (ddr-csujad-25-333)

A group photograph of Japanese women and a Japanese man. The group appears to be "Fujinkai" affiliated with the Buddhist Church of America. It is taken by "Takano Studio" in Seattle, Washington on June 11, 1933. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_11_01_003

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img Portrait of Japanese man (ddr-csujad-25-30)

A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. A portrait of a Japanese man in a suit is pasted on the page. It appears to be taken in Washington in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_07_01_030

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img Seinen Kakuryoku Taikai kinen [Commemoration of Youth Sumo Competition] (ddr-csujad-25-332)

A commemorative photograph of the Youth Sumo Competition held January 25-26, 1930. It is a group photograph of the Sumo competitors and the event supporters. It is taken by "Toyo Studio" in Seattle, Washington. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_11_01_002

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img Japanese family (ddr-csujad-25-47)

A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. Four photographs are pasted on the page. Include photographs of the Japanese community at a picnic probably in Washington taken in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_07_01_047

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img Parade for the President (ddr-densho-114-58)

Original caption: PREPARATION FOR THE PARADE OF THE 442nd REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM (JAPANESE AMERICAN TROOPS) TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON THE 15th JULY 1946. Major Sterlin C. Moore, Executive Officer of the 442nd Infantry, orienting his men as to what to expect on the Parade for the President of the United States. Major Moore's …

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doc Pacific Citizen Christmas 1945 Issue Section II (ddr-densho-121-6)

Selected article titles: "The Future of the Nisei is His Own" (p. 1), "The Story of a Relocation Center Heart Mountain: IN LIFE AND DEATH" (p. 2), "Hysteria Responsible for Rumors Among Hawaii Issei, Says Lind" (p. 3), "THE CYCLE: Story of Evacuation" (p. 4), "For Tomorrow Is Another Day" (p. 6), "They Came to Washington" …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 81 (July 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-120)

Selected article titles: "Arizona Statute Illegal. Declared Unconstitutional by Maricopa County Judge" (p. 1), "Myer Reproves Dies Committee; Segregation Nears for Disloyal" (p. 1), "Masaoka Defends WRA Policies to Dies Committee" (p. 1), "Editorial: Segregation Favored" (p. 2), "Dies Hearing Starts Quietly in Washington" (p. 2), "Health: Blocks Inspected for Sanitation" (p. 3), "East, Midwest: Commission …

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. III No. 17 (August 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-143-93)

Selected article titles: "Cannery: Tomatoes are Being Canned" (p. 1), "Gripsholm Group" (p. 1), "Alteration of Travel Grant System Effected by WRA" (p. 1), "Efficiency Program: Wage, Hour Officially Stabilized" (p. 1), "Washington D.C. Area Encouraging. Prospects in Farm and Factory Work Good" (p. 3), "Interested Residents May Apply for Jobs" (p. 4), "Editorials: Influx Into …

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doc Weekly Press Review No. 34 (ddr-densho-156-346)

Original summary excerpt: The American Legion provided the greatest amount of news clippings this week, with departments in Washington, Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, Idaho and Arizona adopting resolutions unfavorable to WRA and the evacuees. Exclusion from the West Coast, confinement, and Army control of relocation centers were the three most popular resolution as National Commander Roane Waring …

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img George Barati (ddr-njpa-2-52)

Caption on reverse: "CONDUCTOR RETURNING: George Barati will return to the islands tonight (Friday) by United Air Lines for his fourth season as conductor of the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Barati has been on the mainland for the past three months interviewing musicians, guest conducting at the Watergate Theater in Washington, D. C., studying and composing …

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img Speakers on stage at funeral (ddr-densho-348-28)

Ten men stand on stage at a funeral in front of an audience. The ceremony takes place next to a tall monument to the left of the photo. Dated May 30, 1949, the photograph was taken by Amano. Information on the back of the photo states that the photo was taken by Amano Photo Studios located …

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img Cordell Hull giving a speech (ddr-njpa-1-696)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Mr. Hull Gives Statement on Military Expansion. (Washington) Domei. In a broadcast to all of America and Europe on March 17, Secretary of State Hull stated his firm resolve at the National Press Club that, given the tense circumstances of times like these, America cannot remain aloof and that military expansion was …

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doc [Newspaper clipping titled:] Redress reaffirmed (ddr-csujad-55-2069)

Newspaper clipping regarding amendments to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Article titles include "Bush's signature completes '88 act," "Mineta, Matsui--comments on signing," "Behind the scenes in Washington D.C.," and "Redress amendment co-sponsors." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2172

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doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, May 9, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-562)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes report from Community Enterprises Committee, discussion with Citizen Cooperative Committee of Philadelphia, report by Ms. Payne on Washington Welfare Conference, and list of Council subcommittees and members. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0564

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doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, March 29, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-543)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on U. S. O. entertainment, report from Guy Robertson, Project Director at Heart Mountain incarceration camp, on Washington conference, and incarceree requests for Robertson. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0545

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