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doc Notes for didactic novel "Johnny Obata" (ddr-densho-468-76)

Sketches of ideas for novel involving Johnny Obata character from ddr-densho-468-75. Author comments on his relationship to Nisei group and expresses concern for Nisei individuals (but not the group as a whole).

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vh Joanne F. Oppenheim Interview (ddr-densho-1000-417)

White female. Born 1934 in Middletown, New York. Grew up in Monticello, New York. Author of several books about the Japanese American experience, including Dear Miss Breed and Stanley Hayami, Nisei Son.

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Narrator Diana Morita Cole

Nisei female. Born May 26, 1944, in the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Prior to World War II, parents lived in Hood River, Oregon. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, they were removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, before transferring to Minidoka. After leaving camp, the family resettled in …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. V No. 1 (March 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-357)

Selected article titles: "Senator Wallgren Visits City. 'Coddling' Bill Author Toured Project Tues." (p. 1), "Civil Liberties Union Ready to Help Removed Evacuees" (p. 1), "2571 Indefinite Leaves are Granted; 88 from Colony" (p. 1), "Transfer Forms for Property" (p. 1).

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 74 (September 16, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-243)

"House Action on Walter Resolution is Predicted by Author of Bill" (p. 1), "Overseas Agency Tells Latest Rulings on Shipping Gift Parcels to Japan" (p. 1), "Buddy System Helps Fifth Combat Team in Solving Danger of Identity Error" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-243/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 104, No. 19 (May 15, 1987) (ddr-pc-59-19)

Selected article titles: "Japan Names Nikkei Honorees" (p. 1), "Asian Groups Vow to Prevent Future 'Vincent Chin' Cases" (pp. 1, 8), "Government Still Denies Constitutional Violations, Author Drinnon Says" (pp. 1, 3), and "Jennings: AA Journalists Can Link Cultures" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-59-19/

doc Clipping regarding H.G. Wells, Paulette Goodard, and Anita Loos (ddr-njpa-1-2531)

Caption on reverse: "A visiting British celebrity goes to a party in Hollywood. H.G. Wells, with Paulette Goddard, film actress, and Anita Loos (right), author of 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,; at a dinner danceof the Screen Writers' Guild. (Times Wide World Photo.)"

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img Nisei soldier being interviewed (ddr-densho-107-33)

S/Sgt. Roy Matsumoto interviewed by British playwright and author Noel Coward. Roy was recovering from an infection from a shrapnel wound on his left wrist, and was questioned about his exploits at Walawbum and Nhpum Ga in the jungles of Burma.

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img Ernest Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-575)

Caption on reverse: "Novelist and bride: Ernest Hemingway, outstanding American author, who arrived with his bride on the Matsonic today to spend a week at Waikiki. His latest novel, 'For Whom the Bell Tolls,' has already sold over 500,000 copies. - Nippu Jiji photo."

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Narrator Satsuki Ina

Sansei female. Born May 25, 1944, in the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Her parents, both Kibei, grew up in San Francisco, California. During World War II, they were incarcerated at the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. They signed "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," renounced their U.S. citizenship, and were transferred to Tule Lake when it …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/920/

Narrator Sumiko Higashi

Sansei female. Born 1941 in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, the family was sent to the Santa Anita assembly center, California, and the Amache concentration camp, Colorado. After the war, returned to Los Angeles, where father was a gardener and mother worked in LA's fashion district in garment factories. Graduated from UCLA and worked …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/1013/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 62, No. 2 (January 14, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-2)

Select article titles: "Carnegie grants another $41,000 to 'Issei Story'" (p.1); "Tsukiyama: the AJA Pioneer" (p.1); "Shirota's novel: 'Lucky Come Hawaii' selling well in Islands and California" (p. 3); "D.C. installation goers to hear author Allan Bosworth tell of Evacuation story" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 89, No. 2063 (October 5, 1979) (ddr-pc-51-39)

Selected article titles: "Over 110 Co-Author House Version of S 1647 Bill" (p. 1), "Nippon Corporate Investment Sought to Rebuild South Bronx" (pp. 1,3), "From the Frying Pan: Scholars from Japan Snap Stereotype" (p. 5), and "From the Midwest: Whither JACL" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-51-39/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 55 (July 11, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-414)

Selected article titles: "$1,000 Reward: To Curb Attackers" (p. 1), "Project Director Issues Statement on Closing" (p. 1), "West L.A.: Japanese Open Boarding House" (p. 2), "Stockton: Lease Rights Become Illegal" (p. 3), "WRA Announces Total Center War Casualties" (p. 3), "Author Speaks on Prejudice" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-414/

doc Final/farewell issue of the Santa Anita Pacemaker (c. 1942) (ddr-janm-5-1)

The final/farewell issue of the Santa Anita Pacemaker newspaper (c. 1942). This issue included a short message from Center Manager, Gene W. Wilbur, a short message from author, Carey McWilliams, along with final columns from editor, Eddie Shimano, women's editor, Asami Kawachi, and sports editor, Hiroshi Ito.

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doc Clipping regarding John Richard Moreland (ddr-njpa-1-1248)

Caption on front: "John Richard Moreland, author of six books of poetry, is founder of 'The Lyric,' a magazine of poetry now fifteen years old. Lives at Norfold, Virginia, and doesn't smile when photographed because when he does his 'mouth takes up all the picture,' as he has explained it."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1248/

doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. III No. 25 (June 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-186)

Selected article titles: "Biggest Mass Trial in Wyoming's History. Dismissal of Charges Sought in Draft Case" (p. 1), "Author of 'The Robe' Criticized for Racist Talk" (p. 1), "Editorial: Two Objectives" (p. 4), "Search for Knowledge: Nisei Urged to Seek College Education" (p. 5), "No Discrimination in Chicago, Reports Gilmore" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-97-186/

doc Letter to Michi Weglyn, April 19, 1979 (ddr-csujad-24-59)

A letter to Michi Weglyn from an unknown author that describes conflicts within the National Committee for Redress and the JACL. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_04_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-59/

Narrator Tom Akashi

Nisei male. Born June 7, 1929, in Merced, California. Grew up in Mount Eden, California, and was removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Incarcerated at the Topaz concentration camp in Utah, then moved to Tule Lake concentration camp after family volunteered to move to Japan. While at Tule Lake, …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/178/

doc Letter to Harry L. Stafford (ddr-sbbt-2-29)

An unsigned letter addressed to Harry L. Stafford explaining what information would be helpful to incarcerees as they leave camp. The author, likely Yoshito Fujii, requests to become a field agent for the War Relocation Authority to gather information from the eastern United States to assist incarcerees in finding opportunities outside of the camps.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 50, No.2 (January 8, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-2)

Select article titles: "JACL Invited to Attend Special Civil Rights Planning Parley" (p.1); "Memorial to Honor Issei Sailor to be Placed at San Diego Hospital" (p.1); "Arizona Nisei Denied Marriage License" (p.1); "Pioneer Issei author nearly forgotten man; bed-ridden 15 years by tuberculosis" (p. 6); "Japanese gardens at U.W. arboretum to feature teahouse" (p.7)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-32-2/

doc 70,000 American refugees (ddr-csujad-55-337)

Pamphlet describing the evacuation and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The author calls for readers to take action against the unjust treatment of Japanese Americans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0339

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-337/

vh James C. McNaughton Interview (ddr-densho-1004-3)

White male. Command Historian, Defense Language Institute.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1004-3/

doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 11 (June 30, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-11)

Selected article titles: "Author to Give Talk on Friday" (p. 1), "Award Diplomas to 200 Students Here" (p. 1), "Draft Sign-Up Ends Tonight" (p. 1), "Listen Folks: I'd Like to Get Some Sleep" (p. 2), "130 Register for Evening Adult School" (p. 3), "Search Barracks for Missing Items" (p. 3), "Add 200 More Books. 'Best Sellers' …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-11/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin (ddr-csujad-24-64)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin about another letter written by Lilian Baker, a conservative author who denied that Japanese American incarceration had taken place during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_04_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-64/

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