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Nisei soldiers sorting confiscated goods (ddr-densho-114-23)
img Nisei soldiers sorting confiscated goods (ddr-densho-114-23)
Original caption: Breacia Area, Italy. Confiscated material goes into a trailer which is run down a line of material at the Fifth Army Concentration Area. L to R: Pvt. George Nasuschige, Company C, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, of Poston Arizona and Pfc. Masao Irana of Company "D", 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment of Honolulu, Hawaii. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-23/
Nisei mail clerks (ddr-densho-114-143)
img Nisei mail clerks (ddr-densho-114-143)
Original caption: Nisei mail clerks attached to the Allied Translators and Interpreter Section, General Hq, Army Forces in the Pacific, Tokyo, Japan, sort mail in the Nippon Yusen Kaisha Bldg., Tokyo, Japan. They are, l. to r., Tec 5 Sam Morimoto, 2nd Det., ATIS, of Kansas City, Mo., and Pfc. Tadao Satow, 3rd Det., ATIS, of …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-143/
Girls in kimonos (ddr-densho-134-27)
img Girls in kimonos (ddr-densho-134-27)
Students of the Japanese Language School in North Seattle gather in the playground. The school was housed in the Green Lake Community Hall, located at North 100th and Corliss Avenue. The building was eventually enlarged as the program grew more and more popular. (L to R): Molly Kitajima, Michiko Nakawatase, Kazue Kitajima, Kazuko Sasaki, Chimiko Nakawatase, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-134-27/
Infantry photograph (ddr-janm-17-66)
img Infantry photograph (ddr-janm-17-66)
1 photographic print: b&w; 93 men from Hawaii serving in the 299th Infantry for the Hawaii Army National Guard; in background are trees and buildings. On lower center in white, it reads, "Company "G" 299th Infantry Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, March 1941" and on lower right center, "By Schofield Studio".\n\nWritten on verso in pencil, "L-R, 1ST ROW …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-66/
[Ray R. Best had close call with detention camp mob], biographical news article on Tule Lake Camp Director Raymond Best (ddr-csujad-2-39)
doc [Ray R. Best had close call with detention camp mob], biographical news article on Tule Lake Camp Director Raymond Best (ddr-csujad-2-39)
Biographical newspaper article about Tule Lake Camp Director Raymond R. Best and his role during the November 1943 protests at the camp, lead to martial law. Describes how his life was in danger during the protests and his diplomatic work after the camp closed. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-39/
Mixed Marriages Opposed By Judge. Wilson R. Gay Emphatically Declares He Would Not Perform Ceremony Uniting White Girl to Jap. Experience Shows Folly of Matches. (September 1, 1910) (ddr-densho-56-178)
doc Mixed Marriages Opposed By Judge. Wilson R. Gay Emphatically Declares He Would Not Perform Ceremony Uniting White Girl to Jap. Experience Shows Folly of Matches. (September 1, 1910) (ddr-densho-56-178)
The Seattle Daily Times, September 1, 1910, p. 11
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-178/
Hotel Owners Pay Fines. Three Found Guilty of Failing to Give Heat; Others Forfeit. (May 20, 1919) (ddr-densho-56-325)
doc Hotel Owners Pay Fines. Three Found Guilty of Failing to Give Heat; Others Forfeit. (May 20, 1919) (ddr-densho-56-325)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 20, 1919, p. 2
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-325/
John H. Wilson and wife posing with others next to Nu'uanu Pali Road plaque (ddr-njpa-2-902)
img John H. Wilson and wife posing with others next to Nu'uanu Pali Road plaque (ddr-njpa-2-902)
Caption on reverse: "GOLDEN JUBILEE OF PALI ROAD NOTED: A bronze plaque honoring Mayor John H. Wilson and the late Louis M. Whitehouse, engineers in charge of the construction of the Nuuanu Pali Road, which was completed 50 years ago, was unveiled yesterday in ceremonies sponsored by the Engineering Association of Hawaii. Shown above, left to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-2-902/
Letter requesting kind treatment for a family who treated American POWs well (ddr-densho-299-225)
doc Letter requesting kind treatment for a family who treated American POWs well (ddr-densho-299-225)
Hand written note with typed copy. Note reads: "Sept. 9, 1945 / To: American Occupational Forces / The men who's names are offered below, & others, request that consideration be extended / the residents of this house for the friendly / attitude & kindness these people / have always shown during and after hostilities to / …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-225/
Letter from Alfred Longueil to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-111)
doc Letter from Alfred Longueil to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-111)
Letter confirming that Longueil sent a letter to Dr. Goss per Ishikawa's request.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-111/
Letter from Steve to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-227)
doc Letter from Steve to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-227)
Steve writes to Kimi Fujii with horticultural themed destinations to visit in Europe.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-227/
Family visiting Japan (ddr-densho-63-3)
img Family visiting Japan (ddr-densho-63-3)
L to R: Mitsuko Hashiguchi's aunt Makijan, sister Shizue, niece Jean, and sister Yoshie. The purpose of this trip was to visit Mitsuko's two sisters who were born in Japan and left there when their mother and father came to the U.S. They lived with their grandmother in Japan, were going to be educated in Japan …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-63-3/
Checking documents used in war crimes trials (ddr-densho-114-142)
img Checking documents used in war crimes trials (ddr-densho-114-142)
Original caption: Nisei Capt. Steve S. Yammoto of Chicago, Ill., International Prosecution section, International Military Tribunal in the Far East, center, checks Japanese documents used in the war crimes trials, held in the War Ministry Bldg., Tokyo, Japan. He is assisted by two members of the Allied Translator and Interpreter section. They are, l. to r., …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-142/
Warehouse staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1552)
img Warehouse staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1552)
Black and white photograph of the warehouse staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises at Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right, R. Hashimoto, Y. Masatani, and G. Fujii. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 21. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1554
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1552/
Girl scout troop, Poston incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-55-2587)
img Girl scout troop, Poston incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-55-2587)
Girl scout troop at the Poston incarceration camp, 1944. [L to R: Front row -- Alice Yamamoto, Alice Ueda, Fusaye Taniguchi. Second row -- Hisako Takemoto, ? Maeda, Roberta Urabe, Grace Yamamoto, Noburo Ichikawa. Third row -- Shirley Iyama, Fumi ?, Frances Yamamoto, ? Nakata, ? Yoshiyama, Alice Isao] See this object in the California State …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2587/
Eight of Okinawa's Leading Karate Men (ddr-ohs-1-78)
img Eight of Okinawa's Leading Karate Men (ddr-ohs-1-78)
Caption on Photo: Eight of Okinawa's Leading Karate Men as identified by Joseph R. Svinth, December 23, 1998. Back row, left to right: Shiroma, Shinpan; Maeshiro, Choryo; Chibana, Chosin; and Nakasone, Genwa. Front row, left to right: Kyan, Chotoku; Yanu, Kentsu; Hanshiro, Chomo; and Miyagi, Chojun. A frequently reproduced photo - it commemorated a major meeting …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-78/
Petition on behalf of Dr. Kei Koyama signed by Charles Edwin and Dorothy Ellen Seely and notarized by Muriel R. Carl. (ddr-one-5-118)
doc Petition on behalf of Dr. Kei Koyama signed by Charles Edwin and Dorothy Ellen Seely and notarized by Muriel R. Carl. (ddr-one-5-118)
Photocopy of a declassified typewritten petition by Charles Edwin and Dorothy Ellen Seely testifying to the loyal nature of Dr. Kei Koyama. It was notarized by Muriel R. Carl on January 24, 1942 in the County of Multnomah, Store of Oregon. The petition states that Dr. Koyama is a "very loyal, true friend" and that the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-118/
Letter from Valerie R. O'Brian, Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division to Sharon M. Tanihara, August 9, 1989 (ddr-csujad-55-2060)
doc Letter from Valerie R. O'Brian, Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division to Sharon M. Tanihara, August 9, 1989 (ddr-csujad-55-2060)
Correspondence from Valerie O'Brian to Sharon Tanihara acknowledging receipt of Tanihara's comments about the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2163
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2060/
Governor Samuel Wilder King and others listening to a speech (ddr-njpa-2-255)
img Governor Samuel Wilder King and others listening to a speech (ddr-njpa-2-255)
Caption on reverse: "FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF WALTER-MCCARRAN ACT NOTED: The first anniversary of the Walter-McCarran Act, which eliminated all racial barriers to naturalization in the United States for the first time, was celebrated at a dinner sponsored by the Naturalization Encouragement Association of Honolulu last night at the Waikiki Lau Yee Chai. Frank J. Drees, director …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-2-255/
Segregation of Persons of Japanese Ancestry in Tule Lake Relocation Center (ddr-densho-493-35)
doc Segregation of Persons of Japanese Ancestry in Tule Lake Relocation Center (ddr-densho-493-35)
16-page pamphlet authored by the War Relocation announcing the segregation of "disloyal" Japanese Americans at Tule Lake and the displacement of "loyal" Tule Lake residents to other camps, based on responses to Question 28 of the loyalty questionnaire. Pamphlet explains who will be segregated based on their answers; which people will receive a hearing prior to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-35/
American Transit Association 93rd Annual Meeting program (ddr-densho-433-212)
doc American Transit Association 93rd Annual Meeting program (ddr-densho-433-212)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-212/
Hayward Centennials Committee meeting minutes (ddr-densho-433-417)
doc Hayward Centennials Committee meeting minutes (ddr-densho-433-417)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-417/
Letter from US Public Health Services to Merced Assembly Center regarding the sale of contraceptives (ddr-densho-356-786)
doc Letter from US Public Health Services to Merced Assembly Center regarding the sale of contraceptives (ddr-densho-356-786)
Letter from W. T. Harrison, Senior Surgeon and Director of District # 5 with U.S. Public Health Services in San Francisco to Harry L. Black, Manager of Merced Assembly Center. The letter discusses the availability of contraceptives and venereal prophylactics to internees, and advises Merced make these items available to residents and provide medical guidance on …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-786/
Akira Fukunaga receiving an award (ddr-njpa-5-609)
img Akira Fukunaga receiving an award (ddr-njpa-5-609)
Caption on reverse: "Certificate of Merit: Akira (Sunshine) Fukunaga, Home Insurance Company solicitor and 442nd Infantry veteran, receives the first National Association of Insurance Agents' educational diploma to be awarded in Hawaii from Territorial Insurance Commissioner Sakae Takahashi, himself a veteran of Hawaii's famous 100th Infantry Battalion. Milton R. Bigham, acting president of the Board of …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-5-609/
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 4 (April 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-394)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 4 (April 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-394)
Selected article titles: "3000 Expected Here. New Arrivals to Come Sunday, Monday, Tuesday" (p. 1), "R-Day for Manzanar. Registration of Men, 45-65, Saturday" (p. 1), "Work Order Needed for Jobs. New Order Issued from Employment Dept." (p. 2), "Shoyu, Rice Arrive" (p. 2), "Post Office Has New, Fast System" (p. 3), "All Men Between the Ages …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-394/
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