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img Family Portrait of three generations of Nagai women (ddr-densho-495-27)

Family portrait of three generations of Nagai women. Standing is Carol Yoshida. Sitting top to bottom are: Nancy Teruko (Nagai) Yoshida, Kise (Yoshioka) Nagai, and Geraldine Yoshida. Written on the mat below the photograph is "1944- Geraldine 1 1/2 / Carol 5" in red ink.

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img Issei men in hansom cab (ddr-densho-259-278)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "[Masuo Yasui], the Reverend S. Yoshioka, and A. Ikeda (the driver) in a horse-drawn hansom cab. Behind the cab, the first Yasui brothers store with the sign, is seen. The street which surely must have been State Street, was a dirt road."

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doc Stockton Jap Slayings Still Unsolved Murders (February 7, 1944) (ddr-densho-56-1022)

The Seattle Daily Times, February 7, 1944, p. 4

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vh Hatsuko Mary Higuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-456)

Nisei female. Born January 31, 1939, in Los Angeles County, California. At a young age, removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona, with family. After leaving camp, returned to family's farm in Lawndale, California. Father passed away early, leaving her mother to run the farm. Hatsuko Mary became a teacher, establishing an education career in Torrance, …

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Japanese are Divided by Maid. Disturbance Is Result at Nipponese Meeting When the Friends of Sei Kodama Try to Defend Her Good Name. Libel Suit May Break Many Ties. (May 4, 1908) (ddr-densho-56-124)

doc Japanese are Divided by Maid. Disturbance Is Result at Nipponese Meeting When the Friends of Sei Kodama Try to Defend Her Good Name. Libel Suit May Break Many Ties. (May 4, 1908) (ddr-densho-56-124)

The Seattle Daily Times, May 4, 1908, p. 1

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img Members of SYNKOA in front of the Japanese Students Club clubhouse (ddr-densho-45-2)

After World War II, the Japanese Students Club became known as SYNKOA to honor members who had died during the war. The first letters of the following members' last names make up the acronym: George T. Sawada, Frank M. Shigemura, George Yamaguchi, Hideo H. Yasui, Shigeo Yoshioka, William K. Nakamura, Ben Ninomiya, Jiro Kanetomi, Yoshio Kato, …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 44 (January 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-347)

Selected article titles: "600 Apply for Leave Clearance, Employment Offers Lacking" (p. 1), "$300 Raised by Raffle; Hospital, Rec. Benefited" (p. 1), "New Jurors Find Fire-bug 'Not Guilty' in Mock Trial" (p. 2).

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doc Vote for March Fong (ddr-densho-433-209)

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Japanese Editor Arrested for Libel. C.H. Yoshimura, Publisher of the Seattle Asahi Shin Bun, Is Held in the County Jail in Default of $2,000 Bail. Young Woman Object of Alleged Attack. (April 25, 1908) (ddr-densho-56-123)

doc Japanese Editor Arrested for Libel. C.H. Yoshimura, Publisher of the Seattle Asahi Shin Bun, Is Held in the County Jail in Default of $2,000 Bail. Young Woman Object of Alleged Attack. (April 25, 1908) (ddr-densho-56-123)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 25, 1908, p. 1

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doc Clipping Japanese Couple given Reception on Saturday Evening (ddr-densho-316-162)

In two parts

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img Valeda freshmen installation ceremony (ddr-densho-45-4)

In fall 1947, women of Japanese ancestry started a new student group called Valeda ("wise women" in Greek). Like the Fuyokai, Valeda supported Japanese American women students and encouraged them to join other organizations on campus. Valeda participated in numerous projects on campus and in the community until it disbanded in 1965. Left to right: Setsuko …

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doc Letter from John Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-44)

John Morooka writes to Violet Sell about his life after leaving camp and with updates on friends and family.

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doc Kanetaro Domoto's Funeral Program (ddr-densho-356-817)

Funeral program for Kanetaro Domoto.

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img Meiji-U 1933 basketball team (ddr-densho-474-18)

Team photo of Meiji-U Japanese All Stars with signatures on reverse

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av Speak Out for Justice: August 6, 1981 - Part 3 (ddr-densho-1024-111)

Testifiers continue to speak out on the economic loss and psychological impact of Japanese internment during World War II. Recollections of post-camp resettlement also demonstrate the discrimination and prejudice experienced by many Japanese Americans. Introduction by June Hibino of Nikkei Progressives and NCRR. Part 3 Testifiers: Rei Osaki, Peter K. Ota, John J. Saito, Linda Morimoto, …

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doc Memo regarding church ministers receiving salaries (ddr-densho-356-911)

Memo from John H. Provinse regarding Christian Ministers receiving salaries from their national organizations. Included is a list of ministers at Amache who are receiving a salary and how much that salary is per month.

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img Judges of the 5.15 Incident trial (ddr-njpa-4-1585)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Last trial for 5.15 Incident. (Tokyo) October 24, 1935. The last appeal for the accessory charge of Dr. Shumei Okawa was held on the 24th at 10:25 a.m. The four defendants, Shumei Okawa, Shuzo Kashirayama, Kenichiro Honma, and [?] Yoshioka, did not show up, and the empty bar created a strict atmosphere. …

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doc Letter from Hank to Keizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-20)

Hank writes to Keizie (Kimiko) Fujii about the people they know who have died during the war, people leaving the concentration camp, and his educational aspirations. He also asks if she's seen Hattie Kawahara's essay, " I am an American," in Mademoiselle's college issue.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 10 (September 7, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-36)

Selected article titles: "Urge Nisei to foster U.S.-Japan ties" (p. 1), "Delegates quiet on opening day of 'Changing Perspectives' but warm up by final session over farm workers problem" (p. 1), "American Legion, State Labor Group Endorse 'Yes on Prop. 13" (p. 2), "Relationship with Japan part of 'changing perspectives' theme" (p. 3), "JACL's role among …

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 33 (August 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-81)

Shortened edition including the article "Best Makes Special Statement" (p. 1) regarding President Truman's announcement of the Japanese Government's official surrender. Item is misnumbered as Vol. II, No. 32.

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 14 (April 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-195)

Selected article titles: "Blood Typing to Start Wednesday -- Pedicord: Volunteers to Report by Blocks to Hospital" (p. 1), "R.C. Fund Drive is Extended" (p. 1), "50 Prizes are Offered" (p. 1), "Segregation is Favored" (p. 1), "Jobs Approved by WRA Relocation Offices" (p. 1), "Pending Indefinite Leaves Are Reviewed" (p. 1), "The Farm Front" (p. …

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 70 (ddr-densho-537-79)

Issue 70 includes articles about a Las Vegas bus trip, letters to the editor, health advice, and more.

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doc 150 attend North California council meeting in Hayward (ddr-densho-433-1196)

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 21 (May 25, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-21)

Selected article titles: "Major JACL Legislative Aim Met as Bill on Use of Mongolian Labor Signed" (p. 1), "Judge Goodman Suggests JACL Change Name by Dropping 'Japanese'" (p. 1), "Claims Bill Consideration in Senate Held Up" (p. 1), "Milwaukee Sansei named to student goodwill study tour" (p. 1), "Hawaii land return bill on President's desk; to …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 18 (May 1, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-18)

Selected article titles: "Fair Housing Act in Colorado out on shaky start" (p. 1), "Calif. fair housing bill pending in Senate committee" (p. 1), "Aged Issei dies without known survivors, had refused to make will leaving $50,000" (p. 1), "Racial differences noted in attack of cancer, Japanese high in stomach cases" (p. 2), "New York telecasting …

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