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doc Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-407)

Details about his sister, Helen's potential for marriage, that the family of Masao Yabuki does not approve of her, thinks she considers herself superior because of her father's position. Tomoye's father, Tomoyuki suggested she become a teacher and meet a man that way.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-407/

doc What Relocators Need to Know (ddr-densho-356-1007)

Outline of topics that individuals and families might need information about in order to successfully relocate. Topics include: How to find your way when traveling, finding housing, applying for a job, getting along with others, making friends, and getting involved in the community.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1007/

doc Letter to Charles Devine from K. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-21)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-21/

doc Minutes of the Centennial Executive Committee (ddr-densho-433-410)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-410/

doc Hayward Centennials Committee meeting minutes (ddr-densho-433-416)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-416/

doc Journey into yesterday: the way we were: reunion Poston II High School class of 1943, '44, '45 (ddr-csujad-55-2721)

Pamphlet of Poston II High School reunion, class of 1943, 1944, and 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2885

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2721/

doc Pacific Citizen: Coro to train 12 Bay Area leaders with photo of The Way It Was exhibit (ddr-densho-446-449)

Group Photo with Commentary at NKHA Exhibit: Ryo Tsai and Ai Chih Tsai with two others looking at one of the photos displayed at the NKHA exhibit

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-449/

img Women's association leader and Manchuria activist (ddr-njpa-4-1051)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Mrs. Toshiko Masata departed. Toshiko Masata (60), who declared she will devote the rest of her life to Manchuria, got on her way on the 17th at 3:00 p.m. from Tokyo Station. The picture was taken at Tokyo Station."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1051/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 23 (December 1970) (ddr-pc-42-48)

Selected article titles: "United Way insensitive to Little Tokyo social needs" (p. 1), "Placer County hears Suzuki talk on Sansei identity" (p. 1), "Educators claim bias in textbooks" (p. 1), "Sansei scholar pens 'Perspectives on Black America'" (p. 2), "J.A. Conservatives League" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-42-48/

img Men on ship's deck (ddr-densho-15-33)

These Japanese Americans are on their way to work in the Alaskan canneries. The man lying down on the far left is Mike Hirahara. The three men closest to the camera from top to bottom are Min Kanazawa, (first name unknown) Sano, and George Nojiri.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-15-33/

doc Gidra, Vol. I, No. 8 (November 1969) (ddr-densho-297-8)

Selected article titles: "Moratorium Day" (p. 2), "1969 Internal Security Act" (p. 2), "Pioneer Center Opens in Little Tokyo" (p. 3), "Yellow and Proud" (p. 5), "Revelance of Ethnic Studies" (p. 5), "The High Cost of Saving Face the American Way" (p. 8-9).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-297-8/

img Japanese Americans playing baseball (ddr-densho-37-381)

Original WRA caption: The 1944 league baseball season got under way at the Tule Lake center on April 19. Project Director Ray R. Best tossed out the first ball. Nearly half of the 17,000 residents of the center were present for the opening game.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-381/

doc Newspaper clipping regarding Thomas Edison (ddr-njpa-1-235)

Caption on front: "To Frank Parker Stockbridge. Thos A Edison. The Wizard who seeks to grow rubber in American and refine it by machinery - seeks in what he calls 'the only way,' ceaseless study and experimentation in the laboratory twelve hours and more a day."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-235/

doc [ Letter to the Whitney family from Fukuda family, May 23, 1942 ] (ddr-janm-22-1)

One (1) handwritten postcard from the Fukuda family to Mr. and Mrs. Whitney on May 23, 1942, in California. The Fukuda family writes a thank you letter to the Whitney's for assisting them and seeing them off on their way to the Poston concentration camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-22-1/

doc Hayward Centennials Committee meeting minutes (ddr-densho-433-422)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-422/

Collection Densho Visual History Collection (ddr-densho-1000)

This collection consists of a diverse set of interviews conducted by Densho starting in 1996. The interviews focus on many aspects of Japanese American history, from early U.S. immigration to present-day issues. The collection also includes interviews with non-Japanese American individuals who have in some way been involved in or impacted by the Japanese American experience. …

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

img Family in their backyard (ddr-densho-12-14)

This is the backyard of the Kunitsugu family who resided at 515 Yesler Way in Seattle's Nihonmachi, or Japantown. The Kawai family of Tacoma, Washington is visiting the Kunitsugus. Left to right: Tomie Kunitsugu, Fusa Kunitsugu, Mae Kawai (child on the ground), Chiyeko Kawai, and Mrs. Kawai.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-12-14/

doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 6 (January 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-96)

Selected article titles: "Peace Committee Given Approval" (p. 1), "Transfer to Other Centers Possible With Revised Policy" (p. 1), "Typewriter Rentals Due for Distribution" (p. 1), "Police Class on Accident Prevention Plan Starts. JC Credit to be Given" (p. 2), "Grammar, Reading Classes Under Way" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-96/

doc Poston Press Bulletin Vol. VII No. 7 (November 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-162)

Selected article titles: "Director Myer Addresses Civic Leaders. Outlines Future WRA Policy on Rehabilitations of Residents" (p. 1), "5 Poston Civic Leaders on Way to Salt Lake for Special JACL Meet with W.R.A. Officials" (p. 1), "'Action Speaks Louder'. Dangerous Fire Hazards - No Alarm System" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-162/

img Two men with oyster shells (ddr-densho-15-120)

Hiroshi (left) and Masaru Odoi punched holes into oysters shells. The shells were strung on wire and hung on racks in the water to catch oyster spawn. Afterwards, farmers spread the shells over a bed. This was an experimental way of hatching oysters in the 1930s.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-15-120/

doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-196)

Heard from a friend that he is not on the list to leave soon, and he turned down the waiver that would have given him a higher rating because he thought he was going home, things have not gone his way since the "incident" at Fort Sheridan

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-406-196/

img Five children playing yard, with man standing nearby (ddr-ajah-6-901)

Caption below photo: Front yard of Risaburo Takeda's house on 2418 Railroad Ave before it became 2419 Tilden Way. Baby loquat tree at right is quite large as of 2022. L to R: unknown, Janet Takeda, Arlene Yamashita, Karen Yamashita, Doug Takeda and Jeff Yamashita, circa 1954

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-901/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-143)

Tad saw "Here Comes the Co-eds": it was "a funny picture." The food in New York is good, but Meade and Blanding were "way better." Tad isn't up to much; his barrack is "still quarantined." Parents' note on envelope back: 147 Monday Feb. 26, 1945 PM

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-143/

doc Santa Anita Pacemaker Vol. I No. 33 (August 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-146-36)

Selected article titles: "Keep Off Grass" (p. 1), "Issue Clothing Set. Approved Lists to be Posted at Information Centers Tomorrow" (p. 1), "Varied Experiences of Center Mailmen Reported" (p. 2), "'Beware of Golfers' Warning Posted" (p. 5), "Editorial: Fight for America in Our Way" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-146-36/

doc Hayward Centennials Committee meeting minutes (ddr-densho-433-413)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-413/

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