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doc Michi Nishiura and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair in Multicultural Studies (ddr-csujad-24-25)

This brochure that explains the purpose of the Michi Nishiura and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair in Multicultural Studies. The brochure includes a brief biography of Michi Weglyn and an assessment of the impact of her book "Years of Infamy." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_025

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doc Letter from Monica Sone to Michi Weglyn, August 17, 1986 (ddr-csujad-24-42)

A letter from Monica Sone to Michi Weglyn in which describes the impact that Weglyn's book "Years of Infamy" had on her. Sone also talks about Frank Chin and his roll in the redress movement. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_02_001

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doc Michi Nishiura and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair in Multicultural Studies Donors (ddr-csujad-24-23)

A donor list for the Michi Nishiura and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair in Multicultural Studies at CSU Pomona. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_023

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doc Michi Nishiura and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair in Multicultural Studies Gift Levels (ddr-csujad-24-24)

A donation form for the Michi Nishiura and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair in Multicultural Studies. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_024

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doc Remembering Michi Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-131)

An obituary of Michi Weglyn written by her lifelong friend Sachi W. Seko and published in Japanese American newspaper "Rafu Shimpo" on April 27, 1999. The article is an emotional tribute to Weglyn and a vivid description of the end of her life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Advertisement postcard from the Thos. H. Fillmore Insurance Agency to Helen Thomas, July 3, 1942 (ddr-csujad-4-4)

A postcard advertisement selling "war damage insurance" covered by the US government reinsurance program. It was sent to Helen Thomas in Lawndale, California from the Thos. H. Fillmore Insurance Agency in Inglewood, California. It also includes numerical marginalia on the front. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nis_04_001

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doc [War Food Administration bookmark] (ddr-csujad-4-1)

A bookmark created by the War Food Administration, which provides information on the importance of eating wisely. It has instructions to contact the local Nutrition Committee for further information. It also contains a logo with a family and the motto, "U.S. Needs Us Strong, Eat The Basic 7 Every Day." The backside of this bookmark contains …

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img [Opening reception and preview flyer for Camp Jerome special exhibit] (ddr-csujad-4-24)

A flyer for a special exhibition featuring photographs of the Jerome incarceration camp and a scale replica of a similar camp. The flyer is an invitation for the opening reception and a preview of the exhibition. The photograph on the front of the flyer features three little boys at the Jerome incarceration camp and their names …

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doc Social security documents, envelope (ddr-csujad-42-31)

An envelope containing certificates of social insurance award for Itsuhei and Tomoye Takano issued on March 24, 1954. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_20_001

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doc Envelope from Selective Service Local Board no. 277 to Nobuo Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-577)

An envelope from Selective Service Local Board no. 277 to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the Tule Lake camp in California. It appears that "Statement of United States citizen of Japanese ancestry," DSS form 304A, was enclosed in the envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_15_006

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doc Note from Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to George Naohara, December 11, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-572)

A note from Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the Tule Lake camp in California. It requires George to answer all questions in DSS form 304A. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_15_001

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doc Alien's travel permit (to be used only in cases of terminal departure), WRA-394 (ddr-csujad-38-547)

An alien's travel permit, WRA-394, for Koyuta Masukawa an incarceree in the Poston camp, Arizona. It certifies that her travel to Glendale, California, has been permitted by the Department of Justice and is singed by Project Leave Officer in the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_11_002

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doc Alien's travel permit (to be used only in cases of terminal departure), WRA-394 (ddr-csujad-38-546)

An alien's travel permit, WRA-394, for Tomosuke Masukawa, an incarceree in the Poston camp, Arizona. It certifies that his travel to Glendale, California, has been permitted by the Department of Justice and is singed by Project Leave Officer in the camp. The item is imperfect. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Indefinite leave (ddr-csujad-38-554)

Indefinite leave, issued by Acting Project Director for George Nobuo Naohara. It certifies his leave of indefinite duration from the Manzanar camp in California, and specifies his first destination as Brigham, Utah. Form 531, WRA-137a. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_006

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doc Letter from War Relocation Authority, U.S. Department of the Interior, to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, April 16, 1946 (ddr-csujad-42-131)

A letter from War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, enclosing a check for 34 dollars. It is a final paycheck for Fumio Fred Takano's employment. A note from Claims Division, Department of Justice is attached. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_71_001

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doc Notice from Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of Interior, July 7, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-112)

A notice from Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It certifies that Fumio Fred Takano has returned the work equipment which belongs to War Relocation Authority. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_61_001

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doc Advice of personnel action, Form OEM-1, Fumio F. Takano (ddr-csujad-42-129)

A personnel action form issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It records Fumio Fred Takano's temporary appointment as a freight handler in Southern California area, effective from February 13, 1946. The remarks note: "Not to exceed May 12, 1946, close of business." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc Certificate of social insurance award (ddr-csujad-42-32)

A certificate of social insurance award for Itsuhei Takano issued on March 24, 1954. It is enclosed with another certificate of social insurance award for Tomoye Takano (csudh_tak_0033) in the envelope (csudh_tak_0031). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_20_002

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doc Certificate of marriage personal and statistical particulars (ddr-csujad-42-3)

A form for a certificate of marriage. It includes personal and statistical particulars of Itsuhei Takano and Tomoye Kodama. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_03_001

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doc Second year at Gila (ddr-csujad-42-180)

A booklet to commemorate the second anniversary of the Gila River incarceration camp after the first incarcerees' arrival from the Turlock Assembly Center on July 20. 1942. It describes administration, Nisei soldiers from the Gila River camp, churches, schools, farm production, sports, movies, population, and a list of the events during the second year. See this …

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doc Advice of personnel action, Form OEM-1, Fumio F. Takano (ddr-csujad-42-130)

A personnel action form issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It records Fumio Fred Takano's termination of his temporary appointment position as a freight handler due to his acceptance of other employment. The backside includes handwritten notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_70_001

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doc Daily work pass, WRA-139 rev., Fred Takano (ddr-csujad-42-103)

A daily work pass issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, on July 5, 1944. It certifies that Fumio Fred Takano is authorized to leave the Gila River incarceration camp on workdays and specifies the times when he is allowed to leave and when he needs to return. The pass is valid …

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doc Year at Gila: anniversary booklet (ddr-csujad-42-179)

A booklet to commemorate the first anniversary of the Gila River incarceration camp after the first incarcerees' arrival from the Turlock Assembly Center on July 20. 1942. It gives an overview of the Gira River incarceration camp, describing the population, housing, community enterprises, administration, community government, crops, post office, education, Red Cross, religion, publication, hospital, public …

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doc U.S. government freight waybill, WRA4-144-46-BL (ddr-csujad-42-114)

A U.S. government freight waybill which documents the shipment of Fumio Fred Takano's belongings. The shipment is ordered by the War Relocation Authority and two boxes are transported by Universal Carloading Co. from the Gila River incarceration camp in Arkansas to Chicago, Illinois, where Fumio is going to reestablish his life. See this object in the …

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doc Certificate of social insurance award (ddr-csujad-42-33)

A certificate of social insurance award for Tomoye Takano issued on March 24, 1954. It is enclosed with another certificate of social insurance award for Itsuhei Takano (csudh_tak_0032) in the envelope (csudh_tak_0031). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_20_003

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