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Sam Araki Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-402)
vh Sam Araki Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-402)
Nisei male. Born July 12, 1931, in Saratoga, California. Grew up in Saratoga, where father worked as a gardener on a large estate. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father moved the family inland to Reedley in an attempt to avoid mass removal. Eventually removed to Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, returned to California …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-402/
Kenji Suematsu Interview (ddr-densho-1003-11)
vh Kenji Suematsu Interview (ddr-densho-1003-11)
Nisei male. Born April 29, 1934, in Brawley, California. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Father was arrested by the FBI and mother had a nervous breakdown. Kenji and his sister were sent to stay at the Shonien orphanage in Los Angeles. During mass removal, taken to Manzanar with other orphans and placed in the Manzanar …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1003-11/
Kiyo Maruyama Interview (ddr-densho-1003-1)
vh Kiyo Maruyama Interview (ddr-densho-1003-1)
Nisei male. Born August 28, 1920, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in the Glendale area, where father ran a gardening business. Was in college at UC Berkeley when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp to work in Chicago. Drafted into the army and served …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1003-1/
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/
Group portrait of Japanese Americans in formal attire (ddr-densho-242-25)
img Group portrait of Japanese Americans in formal attire (ddr-densho-242-25)
Caption by Ike Hatchimonji: "Ninomiya photo - could be in Los Angeles. No data available."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-242-25/
Dance party in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles (ddr-densho-242-12)
img Dance party in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles (ddr-densho-242-12)
Caption by Ike Hatchimonji: "Dance Party LA 1923." Caption on reverse: "Little Tokyo, Los Angeles 1923. 'Dance Party.' No other detail."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-242-12/
Civilian Exclusion Order No. 79 (ddr-densho-25-45)
doc Civilian Exclusion Order No. 79 (ddr-densho-25-45)
Prior to mass removal, exclusion areas were described in civilian exclusion orders posted by Lieutenant General John DeWitt of the Western Defense Command. Civilian Exclusion Area No. 79 included a portion of South King County, Washington. Maps detailing the prohibited area were also posted.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-45/
Letter from Issei man to his family (ddr-densho-25-67)
doc Letter from Issei man to his family (ddr-densho-25-67)
After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the FBI under the Department of Justice began arresting aliens of Japanese, German, and Italian ancestry. These aliens, although they had not been charged with specific crimes, were considered "dangerous" by the U.S. government, and were interned in special Justice Department camps.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-67/
Letter regarding parole status (ddr-densho-25-112)
doc Letter regarding parole status (ddr-densho-25-112)
This letter from a district director of the Department of Justice was sent to an Issei in 1945. He was detained at the Minidoka concentration camp in Idaho for a period of time, and the letter informed him that while he was there, he did not have to report to a parole officer.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-112/
C.E. Order 40 (ddr-densho-430-96)
doc C.E. Order 40 (ddr-densho-430-96)
Instructions to all persons of Japanese Ancestry residing in Seattle, Washington between Madison Street and Yesler Street, and between 5th Avenue and 15th Avenue.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-96/
Jap Wrestlers Plan Invasion. Promoter Would Bring Sixty Brown Men to Seattle and Put Them in Big Tournament at Baseball Park. He Will Select Best Men From Many Countries and Let Them Fight It Out for the Championship Here. (February 13, 1908) (ddr-densho-56-119)
doc Jap Wrestlers Plan Invasion. Promoter Would Bring Sixty Brown Men to Seattle and Put Them in Big Tournament at Baseball Park. He Will Select Best Men From Many Countries and Let Them Fight It Out for the Championship Here. (February 13, 1908) (ddr-densho-56-119)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 13, 1908, p. 12
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-119/
Testimony of Mrs. Matsuda (first name unknown) (ddr-densho-67-303)
doc Testimony of Mrs. Matsuda (first name unknown) (ddr-densho-67-303)
Written testimony of Mrs. Matsuda (first name unknown). Incarcerated in the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-303/
Letter regarding lifting of
doc Letter regarding lifting of "enemy alien restrictions" (ddr-densho-164-134)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-164-134/
Letter regarding lifting of residency restriction (ddr-densho-167-65)
doc Letter regarding lifting of residency restriction (ddr-densho-167-65)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-167-65/
Testimonial from a Nisei soldier on behalf of an Issei man (ddr-densho-200-17)
doc Testimonial from a Nisei soldier on behalf of an Issei man (ddr-densho-200-17)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-200-17/
Letter regarding Issei's 'enemy alien' status (ddr-densho-200-12)
doc Letter regarding Issei's 'enemy alien' status (ddr-densho-200-12)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-200-12/
Written testimonial from a Nisei man on behalf of his father (ddr-densho-200-16)
doc Written testimonial from a Nisei man on behalf of his father (ddr-densho-200-16)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-200-16/
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