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Letter from R. A. Eisenberg to President Roosevelt and response from Edward J. Ennis (ddr-densho-1007-1034)
doc Letter from R. A. Eisenberg to President Roosevelt and response from Edward J. Ennis (ddr-densho-1007-1034)
Xeroxed copy. Advocates against the internment of Japanese Americans. Response is from Edward J. Ennis, director of the Alien Enemy Control Unit.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1034/
President Truman reviewing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (ddr-densho-37-836)
img President Truman reviewing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (ddr-densho-37-836)
Original caption: Photograph of President Truman with other dignitaries during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-836/
President Truman reviewing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (ddr-densho-37-837)
img President Truman reviewing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (ddr-densho-37-837)
Original caption: Photograph of President Truman walking past members of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they stand at attention on the Ellipse.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-837/
Letters between Yuriko Domoto and Dora Ames Lee (ddr-densho-356-292)
doc Letters between Yuriko Domoto and Dora Ames Lee (ddr-densho-356-292)
Two letters stored in one envelope between Yuriko Domoto Tsukada and Dora Ames Lee. The first letter is to Dora Ames Lee from Yuriko Domoto dated August 1, 1942. In this letter Yuri writes in regards to a patient of Dr. Ames who's family has made inquires about their wellbeing through Yuriko. She also discusses her …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-292/
Letter from Wilbur E. Peacock, Manager, and H. L. Gee, Senior Interviewer, War Manpower Commission, United States Employment Service, to George Naohara, April 29, 1943 (ddr-csujad-38-556)
doc Letter from Wilbur E. Peacock, Manager, and H. L. Gee, Senior Interviewer, War Manpower Commission, United States Employment Service, to George Naohara, April 29, 1943 (ddr-csujad-38-556)
A letter from War Manpower Commission and United States Employment Service to George Nobuo Naohara in Salt Lake, Utah, where he has been employed as a farm laborer. It informs that his request for certificate of separation from the work was denied due to insufficient reasons. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-556/
Article from Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, Vo. 24(3).Image Making and Personal Narratives with Japanese-American Survivors of World War II Internment Camps (ddr-densho-560-5)
doc Article from Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, Vo. 24(3).Image Making and Personal Narratives with Japanese-American Survivors of World War II Internment Camps (ddr-densho-560-5)
Title: Image Making and Personal Narratives with Japanese American Survivors of World War II Internment Camps
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-560-5/
Letter from Robert A. Allison, Project Director, Jerome Relocation Center, War Relocation Authority, February 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-562)
doc Letter from Robert A. Allison, Project Director, Jerome Relocation Center, War Relocation Authority, February 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-562)
A letter from Robert A. Allison, Project Director of the Jerome camp in Arkansas. It certifies that George Nobuo Naohara has made an application for repatriation/expatriation. It also states that WRA is not authorized to approve or disapprove his application. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_014
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-562/
Department of Education staff report guidance bulletin, no. 2 (October 28, 1942) (ddr-csujad-48-132)
doc Department of Education staff report guidance bulletin, no. 2 (October 28, 1942) (ddr-csujad-48-132)
Guidance Bulletin No. 2 written by Elizabeth Moxley and Edward G. Chester for the Department of Education. The bulletin addresses the following subjects: crippled children, clothing, home visits, school health, and social studies. The school health section discusses the procedures for helping a student if they become ill during the school day and recommends the elementary …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-132/
Notice from Hugo W. Wolter, Acting Chief, Community Services, War Relocation Authority Gila River Project, June 24, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-92)
doc Notice from Hugo W. Wolter, Acting Chief, Community Services, War Relocation Authority Gila River Project, June 24, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-92)
A notice issued by War Relocation Authority Gila River Project. It clarifies the process of the leave requests from the incarcerees whose answers to the questions 27 and 28 are in the negative. It instructs "those wishing to change their answers to questions 27 and 28" to write a letter to L. H. Bennett, Project Director …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-92/
Letter from W.O. Melton, Assistant Project Director, Jerome Relocation Center, War Relocation Authority, to George Naohara, May 16, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-565)
doc Letter from W.O. Melton, Assistant Project Director, Jerome Relocation Center, War Relocation Authority, to George Naohara, May 16, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-565)
A letter from W. O. Melton, Assistant Project Director of the Jerome camp in Arkansas to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the camp. It notifies George that his transfer to the Tule Lake camp has been scheduled. He will be transferred by truck and picked up at the mess hall 8 at 7:15 AM, May 17, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-565/
Letter from Robert Allison A., Chairman, Leave Clearance Committee, to George Naohara, May 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-564)
doc Letter from Robert Allison A., Chairman, Leave Clearance Committee, to George Naohara, May 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-564)
A letter from Robert A. Allison, Chairman of the Jerome camp in Arkansas to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the camp. It orders George to visit his office for Selective Service credentials. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_017
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-564/
Notice of decision on application for leave (ddr-csujad-42-89)
doc Notice of decision on application for leave (ddr-csujad-42-89)
A notice of decision on application for leave signed by L. H. Bennett, Project Director on February 6, 1943. It approves Fumio Fred Takano's application for indefinite leave from the Gila River incarceration camp in Arizona. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_44_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-89/
Holiday card from Tomio Itabashi to Maki, May [Mae] and Doug Yamada (ddr-densho-493-21)
doc Holiday card from Tomio Itabashi to Maki, May [Mae] and Doug Yamada (ddr-densho-493-21)
Block print holiday card (made with block shown in object ddr-densho-493-3, designed by Tomio.) Front is addressed "Dear Maki, May + Doug .... Sincerely, Tomio" and design features the word "Greetings" in the sky above three buildings, a tower, and a fence—a scene possibly inspired by camp. Text of message reads: "Dear Maki, Thanks a million …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-21/
Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Lily Sadae Hirota (ddr-csujad-55-1900)
doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Lily Sadae Hirota (ddr-csujad-55-1900)
Notice of assignment for Lily Sadaye [Sadae] Hirota for work in Mess Operations at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1903
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1900/
Invitation to freedom - A proposal for a program of liberal adult education (ddr-csujad-18-1)
doc Invitation to freedom - A proposal for a program of liberal adult education (ddr-csujad-18-1)
Detailed proposal for an "adult education system for the Japanese relocation project at Poston, Arizona"; the author credits the American Friends Service Committee for financial support for research and a trial of the plan. Sections of the report include "Background at Poston"; "Foreground of the Problem"; "The Great Books"; "The Seminar"; "The Schedule and Organization"; "The …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-18-1/
Eddie M. Inaba Interview (ddr-densho-1010-6)
vh Eddie M. Inaba Interview (ddr-densho-1010-6)
Nisei male. Born May 9, 1917, in Walnut Grove, California. Parents worked at Canal Ranch, an agricultural community, where they grew produce for Libby, McNeill & Libby. Parents also owned and ran a bar in Walnut Grove. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Merced Assembly Center, California, and Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1010-6/
Kiyo Nikaido Morimoto Interview (ddr-densho-1010-4)
vh Kiyo Nikaido Morimoto Interview (ddr-densho-1010-4)
Nisei female. Born November 30, 1919, in Walnut Grove, California. Paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States with father. Grew up in the Madera, California, area, and was married with a child by the time World War II broke out in 1941. During the war, removed to the Fresno Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1010-4/
Alice Kale Interview (ddr-densho-1020-8)
vh Alice Kale Interview (ddr-densho-1020-8)
Born in Virginia. During the Redress Movement, worked for the Department of Justice's Office of Redress Administration (ORA), which was established to identify and administer reparations payments to eligible individuals. Worked as a Historical Researcher with the ORA from 1988 to 1996. After retirement in 1996, worked as a consultant to DOJ on a variety of …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1020-8/
Wally Yonamine Interview (ddr-janm-13-2)
vh Wally Yonamine Interview (ddr-janm-13-2)
Nisei-han male. Born June 24, 1925, in Maui, Hawaii. Grew up in a small village on a sugar plantation. Played football in high school, transferring to Honolulu. Signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 1947, but ended football career with an injury. In 1951, signed with the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, the first American to play in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-13-2/
Jean Shiraki Gize Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-14)
vh Jean Shiraki Gize Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-14)
Nisei female. Born June 16, 1938, in Alameda, California. Was age three when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Removed with family to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. While in camp, father volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Mother answered an ad in the camp newspaper and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-14/
Yoji J. Matsushima Interview (ddr-one-7-54)
vh Yoji J. Matsushima Interview (ddr-one-7-54)
Nisei male. Born January 31, 1933, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland, where parents ran a general merchandise store. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp for the East Coast because parents wanted to repatriate to Japan. Did not secure a place on …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-7-54/
Gus Tanaka Interview (ddr-one-7-67)
vh Gus Tanaka Interview (ddr-one-7-67)
Nisei male. Born August 3, 1923, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland, where father was a physician in Japantown. Was attending college prior to World War II. During the war, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to attend college before being drafted in 1944. Served in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-7-67/
Etsuko Ichikawa Osaki Interview (ddr-one-7-56)
vh Etsuko Ichikawa Osaki Interview (ddr-one-7-56)
Nisei female. Born February 19, 1931, in Fresno, California. Family moved to Seattle, Washington, where father became minister of the Seattle Buddhist Temple. During the war, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Transferred to the Crystal City internment camp, Texas, to be reunited with father, who was arrested by the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-7-56/
Elsa Kudo Interview (ddr-densho-1000-388)
vh Elsa Kudo Interview (ddr-densho-1000-388)
Sansei female. Born September 29, 1936, in Canete, Peru. Grew up in Peru where parents ran a successful store. During World War II, father was arrested by the FBI and removed from the family. Elsa and her mother and siblings were deported from Peru and taken by ship to the Crystal City internment camp, Texas, and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-388/
Rose Matsui Ochi Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-276)
vh Rose Matsui Ochi Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-276)
Nisei female. Born December 15, 1938, in Los Angeles, California. As a child, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Rohwer concentration camp, Arkansas. Following World War II, became a teacher and then went to law school. In 1974, worked for Los Angeles Mayor Bradley as a legislative research coordinator and eventually executive …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-276/
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