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Campaign letter for SJR 21 from JACL (ddr-densho-280-27)
doc Campaign letter for SJR 21 from JACL (ddr-densho-280-27)
This letter from the Japanese American Citizens League encourages Washington state voters to vote "yes" for Senate Joint Resolution No. 21, which would abolish restrictions on land ownership. It details the reasons a similar resolution did not pass two years ago and encourages readers to spread the word about SJR 21.
Kenjiro and Miyuki “Kay” Kida Family Collection (ddr-one-3)
Collection Kenjiro and Miyuki “Kay” Kida Family Collection (ddr-one-3)
This collection consists of personal correspondence, legal documents, photographic prints, news clippings, and other materials related to a Japanese American family from White Salmon, Washington. These historical records trace a journey that included hurdles of federal and state laws, war and incarceration, exile and resettlement. Significantly, the collection includes firsthand accounts of the Portland Assembly Center …

Narrator Orest Kruhlak

Male of Ukrainian descent. Born October 15, 1940, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, and then earned a PhD at the University of Alberta. Worked to establish a research program in the Office of the Commissioner to examine issues of official languages in Canada. In 1986, appointed as Assistant Under-Secretary of …
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Collection (ddr-densho-1001)
Collection Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Collection (ddr-densho-1001)
This collection consists of interviews conducted by the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC). BIJAC's mission is to share with the wider community the history and culture of Japanese Americans, and to promote the safeguarding of civil and constitutional rights for all. Japanese Americans living on Bainbridge Island were the first of more than 120,000 forced …
Washington: Lincoln Memorial, symbol of Union (ddr-csujad-49-225)
doc Washington: Lincoln Memorial, symbol of Union (ddr-csujad-49-225)
Clipping on the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. and its significance. An item from: page 109 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_069_02
White House (ddr-csujad-49-235)
doc White House (ddr-csujad-49-235)
Clipping on tourists visiting the White House in Washington, D.C. An item from: pages 112-113 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_071_06
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 22 (November 29, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-48)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 22 (November 29, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-48)
Selected article titles: "Mountain-Plains DC to Honor Outstanding Japanese Americans; Sen. Dominick, Marutani to Address Convention Delegates" (pp. 1-2), "UCLA Chancellor Assures Scholarly Issei Social History" (p. 1), "To the Nisei, Kennedy Enjoyed Special Significance No Other President Has Had" (p. 1), and "Washington Newsletter: State Reapportionment" (pp. 2-3).
Saito family (ddr-csujad-25-3)
img Saito family (ddr-csujad-25-3)
A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. Includes a portrait of a Japanese man, named "Saito," taken at "Aiko Studio" in Seattle, Washington. All photographs pasted on the page appear to be taken in Washington in the early 1900s. Includes Japanese men in suits, woman, and children. Also includes a photograph capturing a group …
Hirata family (ddr-csujad-25-56)
img Hirata family (ddr-csujad-25-56)
A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. Includes Kazuhito Hirata's photographs. One of the photographs captures him wearing a graduation gown, taken to commemorate his graduation from University of Washington. Also includes a Japanese woman in kimono and a family photograph, including a Japanese man, women, and children. The photographs appear to be taken …
Japanese family (ddr-csujad-25-46)
img Japanese family (ddr-csujad-25-46)
A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. Includes a group photograph of a Japanese family posing in front of a house; and a photograph of a picnic scene of the Japanese community probably in Washington. Both photographs appear to be taken in Washington in the early 1900s. Also includes a New Year's greeting card …
Japanese family (ddr-csujad-25-11)
img Japanese family (ddr-csujad-25-11)
A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. Five photographs are pasted on the page. All photographs appear to be taken in Washington in the early 1900s. Include Japanese men in suits, women in western dress, and child. One of the photographs captures two Caucasians on a bullock cart. Also include a photograph of the …
Digest: Washington Conference, WRA Superintendents of Education, March 20-25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1693)
doc Digest: Washington Conference, WRA Superintendents of Education, March 20-25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1693)
Report from the Washington conference of WRA superintendents of education. Contents include "Problems We Face", "Next Steps for WRA", "Legal Framework of WRA Schools", "Relocation Seminar", "Reading Materials for non-English Speaking Evacuees", "Americanization", "Atypical Education Planning", "Elementary Education", "Secondary Education", "Higher Education", "Teacher Education", "Suggestive Activity Growing Out of the Washington Conference", and "Educational Topics for …
Yoshiye Yuki (ddr-csujad-11-177)
img Yoshiye Yuki (ddr-csujad-11-177)
A photograph of Yoshiye Yuki [?] taken in Washington. Addressed to "Tazuko-san" [Tazu Kawamoto]. From page 63 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_63_002
Hotel Martha Washington envelope (ddr-csujad-49-132)
doc Hotel Martha Washington envelope (ddr-csujad-49-132)
Envelope from the Hotel Martha Washington in New York, New York. An item from: pages 82-83 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_055_06
Washington, D.C.: shrine of America's past: symbol of its future (ddr-csujad-49-226)
doc Washington, D.C.: shrine of America's past: symbol of its future (ddr-csujad-49-226)
Picture story titled, "Washington, D.C.: Shrine of America's Past-Symbol of Its Future." An item from: page 109 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_069_03
Minidoka Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-2497)
doc Minidoka Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-2497)
Map of the Minidoka incarceration camp prepared for the Hunt High School class reunion in Seattle, Washington. Includes farm, barracks, and other camp facilities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2603
The Isoshima Family on a trip (ddr-densho-477-277)
img The Isoshima Family on a trip (ddr-densho-477-277)
Photograph of the Isoshima with the Washington State Capitol building in the background. Back row from left to right: Elaine Isoshima, Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima, and Takeo Isoshima. Front row left to right: Naomi Isoshima, Susan Isoshima, and Glenn Isoshima. The caption to the side of the photo reads "Many Family Trips" in black ink.
Sam Ogo Interview (ddr-densho-1000-193)
vh Sam Ogo Interview (ddr-densho-1000-193)
Nisei male. Born September 1, 1919, in Millwood, Washington, where father worked for SP&S railroad. After serious injury, father quit the railroad and moved family to Spokane, Washington, where they operated numerous hotels. Sent to Japan with siblings in 1933 to attend school. Was only one in the family to return to the U.S. three years …
Letter from James R. Bennett to Awards Coordinator, University of Washington Press, July 30, 1997 (ddr-csujad-24-79)
doc Letter from James R. Bennett to Awards Coordinator, University of Washington Press, July 30, 1997 (ddr-csujad-24-79)
A letter from the Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Human Rights informing the University of Washington Press that Michi Weglyn has been nominated for an award. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_06_005
Japanese performance (ddr-csujad-25-343)
img Japanese performance (ddr-csujad-25-343)
A photograph of a Japanese theater performance taken by "Aiko," a photo studio in Seattle, Washington. Performers wear kimono. It is taken in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_12_005
Tacoma Hongwanji Buddhist Church (ddr-csujad-25-340)
img Tacoma Hongwanji Buddhist Church (ddr-csujad-25-340)
A group photograph of the funeral attendees taken in front of "Tacoma Hongwanji Buddhist Church", in Tacoma, Washington. It is probably taken in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_12_002
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 55, No. 20 (November 16, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-46)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 55, No. 20 (November 16, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-46)
Selected article titles: "Eleanor Roosevelt and the Nisei" (p.1), "Washington State JACLers Gain Politically Despite Rebuff" (p.1), "Amendments to Wash. Anti-Bias Housing Law Set" (p.1), "Inouye Radiant, Matsunaga Nonchalant in Win" (p.1-2), "Prejudice Still Persists" (p.2), "WW2 Claims Bill Signed by President, but Appropriations Lacking to Administer Bill" (p.3).
Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2161, Vol. 93, No. 17 (October 23, 1981) (ddr-pc-53-42)
doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2161, Vol. 93, No. 17 (October 23, 1981) (ddr-pc-53-42)
Selected article titles: "Former U.S. government officials slated to testify at CWRIC-Washington hearing" (p. 1), "McCloy letter lauds wartime Nikkei behavior in camps" (p. 1), "Oregon state map showing 'Jap Hollow' ires Portland Nisei" (p. 1), "Ex-Poston boss backs redress; camp 'far from comfortable'" (p. 3), "JACLers step up push for bill to aid Hibakusha" (p. …

Narrator Jim Hirabayashi

Nisei male. Born October 30, 1926, in small town of Thomas, Washington, on family farm. Attended school in Auburn, Washington, before being removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Left camp to work in Idaho, and was subsequently joined by family. Postwar, became a social anthropologist, and later became only the …

Narrator Sam Ogo

Nisei male. Born September 1, 1919, in Millwood, Washington, where father worked for SP&S railroad. After serious injury, father quit the railroad and moved family to Spokane, Washington, where they operated numerous hotels. Sent to Japan with siblings in 1933 to attend school. Was only one in the family to return to the U.S. three years …
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