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doc Notes (ddr-densho-356-998)

Handwritten notes for a statistical report for August 1943

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doc Letter to an Issei from U.S. Attorney J. Charles Dennis (ddr-densho-166-14)

This is a response to a letter from Masaye Mayeno, requesting a rehearing for her husband Kunizo who was being held in a Department of Justice internment camp.

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doc Letter from an Issei man to his wife (ddr-densho-166-12)

This letter was sent from Kunizo Mayeno in the Lordsburg internment camp, New Mexico, to his wife Masaye at the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho.

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doc Letters from Roger Kirchhoff to Allen Arai (ddr-densho-430-94)

Three letters between June 14, 1944 and June 28, 1944 regarding a job opportunity as a draftsman with the Wisconsin State Bureau of Engineering. Letter one is a form letter dated June 14, 1944 from Vivian M. Wessel Director of Personnel in the Bureau of Personnel arranging an interview with roger Kirchhoff. Letter two is a …

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doc Final audit of National Japanese American Student Relocation Council (ddr-csujad-18-3)

A report regarding closing operations of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council. The report covers from May 1, 1946 to June 30, 1946, and regards "the Council's operations during the closing two month period." Topics addressed include financial statements and various aspects of closing operations, including Council staff; treatment of mail; enrollment and referral of …

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doc Information concerning Tule Lake Center (ddr-densho-485-1)

A pamphlet belonging to Frank D. Fagan of the Tule Lake Personnel Office. The pamphlet provides information for Tule Lake employees regarding the area, dormitory fees and amenities, recreational activities, schools, and more.

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doc Community analysis report, no. 2 (February 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1656)

Report, "Causes of unrest at relocation centers," discussing factors contributing to the strikes and unrest at Poston and Manzanar incarceration camps. Covers living conditions, cultural issues, security, administration, authority, labor, and other issues. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1658

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doc Letter to Daniel Inouye from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama (ddr-densho-510-43)

Includes copy of letter to Wilson from Mr. and Mrs. M. Katayama. (ddr-densho-510-42)

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding Charles E. Hughes (ddr-njpa-1-706)

Article title: "Chief Justice Hughes Quits, Effective July 1; Jackson, Stone Loom as Successor."

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doc Freshman year course lists and grades (ddr-densho-329-898)

Kaneji Domoto's study lists (enrolled and dropped) and marks for academic performance for the autumn and spring quarters of his first year at Stanford, 1929-1930,.

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doc Kaneji Domoto's junior high and Oakland High School grade reports (ddr-densho-329-886)

Kaneji Domoto's grade report cards from junior high and high school. Separate cards for each subject with text about "The Goal of Education in a Democracy" printed on the back of each. Report issued by Edward K. Strong, Jr., of Stanford University, on Kaneji Domoto's vocational interests as measured by a test. Rates his interest

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doc Card (ddr-densho-562-33)

Card from Lloyd and Grace Webster

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doc Referrals and case notes for Strabismus (ddr-densho-356-868)

Referral to John Moore for Strabismus cases to provide funding, case worker notes regarding financial situation and wiliness to undergo treatment. Document has been redacted to protect individual's personal health information.

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doc Card to Yuri and Richard Tsukada from Roy and Mary Kishi (ddr-densho-356-572)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mary and Roy Kishi wishing her and her husband Richard Tsukada the best in their marriage. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.

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doc Duplicate of 2016.23.65 (ddr-one-5-158)

Unsigned duplicate of 2016.23.65.

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doc Duplicate of 2016.23.66 (ddr-one-5-159)

Unsigned duplicate of 2016.23.66.

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doc Letter from David Fleming, John O'Hare, Wayne Wheeler, and Joseph Ishikawa to Ray McConnell Jr. (ddr-densho-468-228)

Discussion of shortcomings of two-party system and necessity of Socialist Party.

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doc Dealing with Japanese-Americans by John F. Embree, Documents Section, Office of Reports (ddr-csujad-48-131)

Short report from WRA Documents Section leader John F. Embree on recommended attitudes, suggestions, and practices while interacting with incarcerated Japanese Americans. According to Embree, race is hereditary while culture is acquired, and Caucasians should refrain from making stereotypical images of "Japanese types." Embree describes the differences in culture and attitudes including questions of loyalty between …

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vh Charlie Matsubara - Mary Matsubara - Evelyn Togami Interview (ddr-densho-1009-3)

This interview was conducted with husband and wife Charlie and Mary Matsubara, and Mary's sister Evelyn Togami. Charlie was born June 3, 1920, in San Francisco, California. Mary was born January 3, 1922, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Evelyn was born December 9, 1920, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mary and Evelyn were living in California with their …

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vh Gus J. Solomon Interview (ddr-densho-1012-10)

Gus J. Solomon, U.S. federal district judge from Portland, Oregon, was involved in Min Yasui's case on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union. In 1942, Min Yasui deliberately defied the curfew imposed upon Japanese Americans in Portland, Oregon, and was arrested. His case was tried, and he was sentenced to one year in prison and …

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vh George Yoshida Interview (ddr-densho-1000-132)

Nisei male. Born April 9, 1922, in Seattle, Washington. Parents immigrated from Japan in the early 1900s. Attended Bailey Gatzert Elementary School and Washington Middle School in Seattle before his family moved to East Los Angeles in 1936. Incarcerated in Poston Detention Camp #1, Arizona, in April 1942. While in camp, helped organize the "Music Makers," …

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vh Masamizu Kitajima Interview (ddr-densho-1000-287)

Nisei male. Born August 1, 1933, in Ookala, Hawaii. At a young age, sent to Japan to live with grandfather and begin ministry training, but returned to the U.S. just before the onset of World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father, a prominent Buddhist minister, was picked up and arrested by the FBI. …

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vh Roy Matsumoto Interview (ddr-densho-1001-40)

Nisei male. Born May 1, 1913, in Laguna, California. Lived in Japan from childhood through teenage years, before returning to the United States during high school. Incarcerated in the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Volunteered for the U.S. army in 1942, and was inducted in the Military Intelligence Service. Selected …

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Brief of Amicus Curiae in support of Appellants from the Civil Rights Defense Union of Northern California in the case of Oyama v. California (ddr-densho-476-2)

doc Brief of Amicus Curiae in support of Appellants from the Civil Rights Defense Union of Northern California in the case of Oyama v. California (ddr-densho-476-2)

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doc Harry Matsuoka's certificate of naturalization (ddr-densho-390-31)

Harry's certificate of naturalization with a name change decree typed on the back, changing his name from Tomio to Harry as part of naturalization.

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