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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. V, No. 1, January 1968 (ddr-sjacl-1-92)

Bulletin covering the following topics: 1968 President, George Fugami; Christmas Party; Chapter and PNWDC passed resolution in support of HR 378; Seattle passed as resolution by Charles Z Smith reiterating non-discrimination in the purchase and sale of a house. Approves in principal of SB 378, but asks for more effective legislation.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. V, No. 2, February 1968 (ddr-sjacl-1-93)

Bulletin covering the following topics: National JACL Bowling Tournament in Seattle; report on Installation Banquet by Tom Iwata; Phil Hayasaka Column.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. V, No. 6, June 1968 (ddr-sjacl-1-96)

Bulletin covering the following topics: last Board meeting before big Japanese Cultural Festival; Chapter collects funds for new Inagaki Award for outstanding JACL Chapter of the Biennium; Chapter heads for 700 members; Human Relations Committee conducts ?Huge Classes? in postal supervision. Helps prep \nOrientals (sic) for supervisory tests; Phil Hayasaka?s column outlines current status of Rair …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. V, No. 3, March 1968 (ddr-sjacl-1-94)

Bulletin covering the following topics: Human Relations Committee investigates Postal Employees grievances, 240 oriental employees, very few in supervisory positions; Japanese Cultural Fair at Seattle Center, July 12, 13, 14.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. V, No. 4, April 1968 (ddr-sjacl-1-95)

Bulletin covering the following topics: Details on Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center, also focusing on heritage of Issei and Nisei to the American scene; UW collecting materials to document the role of Japanese Americans in US History.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. V, No. 7, July 1968 (ddr-sjacl-1-97)

Bulletin covering the following topics: Phil Hayasaka Column-Nisei attitudes on civil rights issues; much of the issue devoted to Japanese Cultural Festival.

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doc V-mail from Robert Yatabe to Mrs. K (Tomi) Ishida (ddr-densho-535-408)

Tells her that he is in Italy now and has visited Naples; the ride across on the ship was fine for him, didn't get seasick; heard from Misao that she is going back to work; he is excited to become a dad soon.

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Narrator Dale Minami

Sansei male. Born in Los Angeles, California on October 13, 1946, and grew up in Gardena, California. Received B.A. in Political Science from University of Southern California, graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1968. Received J.D., 1971, from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California. Mr. Minami was a co-founder of the …

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doc Letter from Daniel M. Ventrelle to Kimiko Kitayama (ddr-densho-433-358)

Daniel M. Ventrelle responds to Kimiko Kitayama's requests regarding a subpoena to appear as a witness in the City of Oakland, et al. v. Oakland Raiders, et al. case. Also included are handwritten notes by Kimiko about arranging travel to appear in court.

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doc V-mail Christmas card from Toshio Nakanishi to Sue Ogata Kato (ddr-csujad-49-120)

Christmas card from T/4 Toshio Nakanishi to Pfc. Sue Ogata Kato. An item from: pages 80-81 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_054_03

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doc V-mail Christmas card from Tak Murata to Sue Ogata Kato (ddr-csujad-49-119)

Christmas card from T/5 Tak Murata to T/5 Sue Ogata Kato. An item from: pages 80-81 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_054_02

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doc Petition for Writ of Error Coram Nobis, Korematsu v. United States (ddr-densho-405-1)

The petition for writ of error coram nobis in the case of Fred Toyoaburo Korematsu v. United States of America. US District Court of Northern California. This document was available in conjunction with "Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment" by Eric K. Yamamoto, Margaret Chon, Carol Izumi, Jerry Kang, and Frank Wu.

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img Jimmy Stewart receiving a lei from Mrs. George V. Denny, Jr. (ddr-njpa-1-1820)

Caption on reverse: "Jimmie [sic] Stewart gets lei: Movie star Jimmie [sic] Stewart is shown after receiving a carnation lei from Mrs. George V. Denny, Jr., wife of the founder of the Town Hall Meeting of the Air, at the quarterly membership meeting of the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce yesterday noon at the Royal Hawaiian hotel. …

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doc Article titled: Japanese American Troops Chosen to Lead V-J Parade (ddr-densho-539-105)

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doc V-mail letter to Toichi and Kaneji Domoto from Mas Namura (ddr-densho-329-267)

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. VI No. 28 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-143-257)

Selected article titles: "Instruct Ctr. for V-E Day: Outline Program for Observing Victory" (p. 1), "Unit Citation Awarded to Nisei Task Force" (p. 1), "Second Cal. Bound Car is Scheduled" (p. 1), "Issue Booklets on New York" (p. 3), "L.A. Buddhist Hostel Opens" (p. 3).

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img Aerial view of Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho (ddr-densho-39-15)

Original museum description: Photograph, back and white glossy of an aerial view of the Minidoka internment camp. Photo shows barrack type buildings, some with tar paper construction and others without. Canal is in the background. Two roads lead to a "V" formation. (Info from original museum description)

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doc Letter to Lois and Emmett from Jailed Persons (ddr-densho-549-1)

A letter addressed to Lois Bennett and Emmett Bennett from jailed persons at the King County Jail, thanking them for delivering peaches. Among the signatories is Gordon Hirabayashi, whose refusal to comply with Japanese American incarceration orders led to the landmark case Hirabayashi v. United States.

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av Interview with Nobuo Yamashita, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1780)

Nobuo briefly discusses his encounter with a geisha. Interview ends at 2:25; rest of tape is b-roll of a list of soldiers in Company B and photos/immigration documents presumably from the Yamashita family. Original title: II LA #58, 7-26-85, Yamashita V

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img Coworkers (ddr-densho-443-19)

Group photo of 17 women stand and seated around a table. Top row identified left to right: Niki, Lanore, unidentified, unidentified, Florence Smes, unidentified, Nat Simmons, M. Dorthy Bisk, unidentified, Helen Hevers, F. Olson, and G.F. Bottom row identified left to right: Amy Frank, unidentified, Alice V., I.M.S., and unidentified. Written along the top of the …

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doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-19)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about church happenings and updates on work.

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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 / …

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 8 (July 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-364)

Selected article titles: "No Guards at River" (p. 1), "Spanish Consul Here on Tour" (p. 1), "El Monte Girl First Nisei WAC" (p. 1), "Harvesting of Melons in Full Swing" (p. 4), "Evacuee Vehicles Not Permitted in Camp" (p. 4), "V-Mail for Personal Use Discouraged" (p. 4).

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doc Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 18 (August 15, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-386)

Selected article titles: "N.Y. Church Committee Provides Scholarships" (p. 1), "Demand for Workers in New York High Despite V-E Day" (p. 1), "Chicago Passes Laws Favorably Effecting Security of Resettlers" (p. 1), "Outstanding Nisei Work Results in More Offers" (p. 1), "Explain How to Obtain Social Security Card" (p. 4).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 12 (July 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-192)

Selected article titles: "Segregation Procedures Formulated" (p. 1), "Myer Explains Reasons for Segregation Plans to Safeguard, Further National Interest" (p. 1), "Tule Lake for Segregates" (p. 1), "The Mail Box: Through the V-Mail" (p. 2), "City Swelters for Fifth Day" (p. 3), "Ten Colorado Counties Closed to Relocators" (p. 3).

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