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doc AC Transit Board Scrapbook (ddr-densho-433-822)

A partially completed scrapbook of Kimi Fujii's successful run for Alameda-Contra Costa District (AC) Transit Board. Also included are articles, letters, and other documents related to her floral business, political work, and a trip to Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-822/

doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Wak Domoto (ddr-densho-356-594)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Wakako Domoto. Wak writes about her letter to their brother Kaneji, her finalized plan to visit Japan, and details about their nephew Masato Nakashima's arrival in the United States.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-594/

vh Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda Interview I Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-123-1)

Family background: parents' plan to eventually return to Japan

As a teenager prior to World War II, began keeping scrapbooks with newspaper articles and memorabilia, a lifetime habit.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-123-1/

vh Marion Tsutakawa Kanemoto Interview Segment 39 (ddr-densho-1000-148-39)

Learning of oldest brother's life in Japan and his participation in the clean up after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima; reaction to hearing of the end of the war

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-148-39/

vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-111-17)

Returning to Japan for two years before moving to Seattle, Washington (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-111-17/

vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-111-28)

Hearing rumors of impending war between the United States and Japan (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-111-28/

vh Mitsue Matsui Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1008-3-4)

Finishing at top of class in typing in Japan

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

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vh George S. Matsui Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1008-2-19)

Serving during the occupation of Japan: natural resources work

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1008-2-19/

vh George Koshi Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1008-1-28)

Serving as legal advisor to U.S. forces in Japan

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1008-1-28/

vh Harvey Watanabe Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1008-5-23)

Visiting family while serving in Japan during the occupation

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1008-5-23/

vh Bill Hashizume Interview Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1006-4-21)

Postwar work in Japan for American government

This interview was conducted by the JC Legacy Project, a project of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1006-4-21/

vh Bill Hashizume Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1006-4-11)

Trying to adapt to life in Japan

This interview was conducted by the JC Legacy Project, a project of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1006-4-11/

vh Bill Hashizume Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1006-4-12)

Life in Japan during World War II

This interview was conducted by the JC Legacy Project, a project of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1006-4-12/

vh Mitsu Ito Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1006-1-12)

Working as an interpreter in Hiroshima, Japan

This interview was conducted by the JC Legacy Project, a project of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1006-1-12/

Collection Matsui Family Collection (ddr-densho-397)

Three photograph albums covering from 1943-1948. Two albums cover the the service that Takashi Matsui and Mitsue Matsui gave to Military Intelligence Service during World War II. The third album covers Takashi Matsui's military service during the United States's occupation of Japan after World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 19 (March 14, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-6)

"Alaska Cannery Contract Talks Start" (p. 1), "House Unit Halts Bills Preventing Alien Deportation" (p. 1), "Army Seeks More Nisei GI's to Aid Occupation of Japan" (p. 1), "Republican Majority Votes to Kill State FEPC Bill" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-6/

img Aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" (ddr-one-2-715)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Chucky and Mrs. Doyel on deck chair aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" en route to Japan. Inscribed on the back: "14 SEP 49/U.S.T. GEN SULTAN/CHUCKY & MRS DOYEL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-715/

img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-70)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai, seated on a sandy beach in swimsuits. An unknown army officer is squatting next to them with trees in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 13 No. 153 (May 1941) (ddr-pc-13-4)

Selected article titles: "L.A. Times Upholds Loyalty" (p. 1), "Changes in Nat'l Membership" (p. 1), "Nisei Creed Wins Recognition" (p. 1), "Alien Bills" (p. 2), "Citizenship Problems of Nisei in Japan" (p. 4), "Bowling to Wealth" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-13-4/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 38 No. 16 (April 16, 1954) (ddr-pc-26-16)

Selected article titles: "Japan minimum 185 a year, but 2,489 admitted in 6 months" (p. 1), "Texan renews old Dec. 7 feelings" (p. 1), "Chicago JACL leads nation-wide race for chapter memberships, Mile-Hi 2nd" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-26-16/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 20 (May 17, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-20)

Selected article titles: "JACL to commemorate historic Nisei event" (p. 1), "Two Views of Discrimination in Japan" (p. 1), "Winners of JAL-JACL fellowship" (p. 1), "Surgeon General appoints ex-Hanford Nisei as consultant in pharmacology" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-40-20/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 39 No. 23 (December 3, 1954) (ddr-pc-26-49)

Selected article titles: "Form U.S. committee to reunite alien kinfolk from Japan" (p. 1), "Nisei servicemen entitled to evacuation claims in new rule" (p. 1), Shopkeeper slugged by bandit youths, grabs husband's rifle as pair flee" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-26-49/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 102, No. 2 (January 17, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-2)

Selected article titles: "522nd Vet Relates Wartime Exploits" (p. 1), "Hawaiian Reparations Bill Proposed" (pp. 1, 3), "East Wind: Passing Glimpses of Japan" (p. 4), and "One Thing Leads to Another: The [Pacific Citizen] Editor Replies" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-58-2/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 75, No. 18 (November 3, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-43)

Selected article titles: "Asian Americans Picket ILGWU N.Y. Headquarters" (p.1), "'Concentration Camp' Rejected for Manzanar Landmark Plaque" (p.1), "A Nisei View of Japan: A Homogenous Society" (p.2), "California's Prop. 21 Schoo Segregation Again" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-44-43/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 75, No. 14 (October 6, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-39)

Selected article titles: "Chavez Hurls Threat at Nisei Farm League" (p.1, 5), "Yen Claims Bill: Questions Raised, Answers Furnished" (p.1), "Immigrants Changing New York" (p.1), "A Nisei View of Japan: Understand the Japanese?" (p.2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-44-39/

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