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doc A Tule Lake Interlude (ddr-densho-291-1)

This collection of poems and stories related to life in Tule Lake was published on concentration camp's first anniversary.

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doc The Second Year (ddr-densho-291-22)

A commemorative booklet for the Poston chapter of the American Red Cross.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-291-22/

img Onlooker (1943) (ddr-densho-291-6)

The 1943 yearbook for Amache Senior High School.

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doc Onlooker (1945) (ddr-densho-291-16)

The 1945 yearbook for Amache High School.

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doc Nisei veterans news (ddr-densho-325-109)

Eighteen Nisei veterans and their spouses met for a reunion on April 7, 1995. These eighteen men had all been stationed at Camp Grant, Illinois in 1941-1942. From there the group separated some attending combat infantry training at Camp Blanding, Florida and then to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Europe and others like Sumito Horiuchi …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-109/

doc United States Air Force diploma (ddr-densho-321-364)

Diploma acknowledging Masatoshi Fujii's specialization in Aircraft Observer.

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doc Pamphlet titled: "The Relocation Program" (ddr-densho-355-83)

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doc Postcard (ddr-densho-355-153)

Message to Gentaro Takahashi in Japanese

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doc Postcard (ddr-densho-355-164)

To G. Takahashi, message in Japanese

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doc Postcard (ddr-densho-355-162)

To G. Takahashi, message in Japanese

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doc Associated Press Sketch 1461 for Edith Roosevelt (ddr-njpa-1-1683)

A biographical sketch of Edith Roosevelt written for newspapers to use for current events or as an obituary

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img Lily Pons and Andre Kostelanetz arriving in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-1340)

Caption on reverse: "Opera singer on vacation: Lily Pons, famed opera singer who has also starred in the movies, arrived here today on the Lurline for a short vacation in Honolulu. She was accompanied by her husband, Andre Kostelanetz, well-known symphony and radio orchestra conductor.--Nippu Jiji photo."

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doc Clipping regarding Alexander Troyanovsky (ddr-njpa-1-2171)

Caption on front: "The Russian Ambassador moves into his new home in Washington: Alexander A. Troyanovsky at his desk in his private office in the old Russian Embassy, which has been redecorated for the Soviet representatives. (Times Wide World Photos, Washington Bureau.)"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-2171/

doc Second Quarterly Report, July 1 to September 20 1942 (ddr-densho-423-133)

Review of progress of camp development, particularly issues of leave clearance, medical care and education

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doc Bibliography of Japanese in America, Part II, Books and Pamphlets, November 24, 1942 (ddr-densho-423-130)

List of publications related to Japanese in the U.S. and impacts of incarceration

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doc Japanese Who's Who in America (ddr-densho-423-338)

Published by Japanese American News 1922

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doc First Quarterly Report, March 18 to June 30 1942 (ddr-densho-423-132)

Review of timeline since Pearl Harbor, status of acquiring land for and construction of relocation centers and progress of developing programs for education, health care, employment, and other infrastructure.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-132/

doc Relocation Communities for Wartime Evacuees (ddr-densho-423-131)

Description of locations chosen for development of camps

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doc Shizuo Nishimura's relocation ID (ddr-densho-493-29)

WRA identification card with photograph of Shizuo on the right and left-hand text reading "WRA-237 / UNITED STATES WAR RELOCATI [cut off] / CITIZEN’S INDEFINITE [cut off] / This is to certify that Shizuo Nishimura, a United States citizen residing within Granada Relocation Area is allowed to leave such area on 7/29, 1944 and, subject to …

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doc Shizuo Nishimura's WRA employee driver's license (ddr-densho-493-28)

Card signed by Shizuo, with text "FORM WRA-22 / Employee Driver’s License / 17504 / WAR RELOCATION AUTHORITY / This license, when officially signed and dated, authorizes Shizuo Nishimura [signed] an employee of the War Relocation Authority, when his/her signature appears in the left-hand margin, to operate Government-owned motor vehicles on official business only. This license …

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doc What we're fighting for (ddr-csujad-55-359)

Pamphlet of reprinted statements by United States Servicemen regarding support, misconceptions, and opinions of Americans of Japanese descent. Includes stories of Japanese Americans in combat and descriptions of military personnel's experiences. Statements reprinted from popular newspapers and magazines. "C-1775." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0361

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doc Good news for some Nikkei denied redress (ddr-csujad-55-2113)

Newspaper clipping published in Rafu Shimpo reporting on court cases regarding restitution payments for the children of "voluntary evacuees" and minors on prisoner-of-war ships. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2216

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img Lil Dan'l: one year in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-341)

Comic strip depicting the life of a fictional character, Lil Daniel, at Rohwer incarceration camp. Covers topics related to everyday life at an incarceration camp including arrival, clothing allowances, facilities, sports, holidays, seasons, gardening, and leisure activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0343

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-341/

doc Outcasts!: the story of America's treatment of her Japanese-American minority (ddr-csujad-55-339)

Pamphlet covering topics including forced evacuation, incarceration, loyalty of the Japanese American population, plans for "resettlement," a program to prevent further discrimination, and details on the Hirabayashi case. Includes photographs. Originally published in Fortune magazine as "Issei Nisei Kibei." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0341

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-339/

doc Myths and facts about the Japanese Americans: ansering common misconceptions regarding Americans of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-358)

Pamphlet created for War Relocation Authority staff on "common misconceptions regarding Americans of Japanese ancestry." Topics include citizenship, loyalty, religion, education, military service, occupations, agriculture, and social and cultural issues. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0360

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-358/

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