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An oral history with Robert Yamashita
No full textAn oral interview with Robert Yamashita, an incarceree at the Children's Village orphanage. The interview was conducted for the Children's Village at the Manzanar Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Audio is found in item: csufccop_cvm_0133.The Children's Village at Manzanar Oral History Project features oral histories with narrators who talk about their lives, pre and post World War II, but most specifically, about their experience at the Children's Village orphanage at Manzanar
The International Operating Engineer: A Magazine of Technical Progress, Vol. 149, No. 3
No full textVol. 149, No. 3 issue of "The International Operating Engineer" entitled "Special Health Care Edition"
Day of Remembrance 2006, claiming history, justice along color lines
No full textProgram for a Day of Remembrance event held at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM).The Jim Matsuoka Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress Collection includes brochures, meeting notes and agendas, publications, booklets, and other material related to the Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR), formally known as the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations. The National Coalition for Redress/Reparations was officially formed on July 12, 1980, and included members of the Los Angeles Community Coalition for Redress/Reparations (LACCRR), Japanese Community Progressive Alliance (JCPA), Tule Lake Committee, Nihonmachi Outreach Committee, the Asian/Pacific Student Union, and other members of the community. The material was collected by Jim Matsuoka, a founding member of the organization. Matsuoka also served on the board and was the treasurer. In addition to the NCRR material, the collection also contains event flyers and Day of Remembrance material. For issues of the Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress newsletter "Banner" published after 2007, visit the NCRR website at https://ncrr-la.org/
Gripsholm exchanges: a short concise report on the exchange of hostages during World War II between the United States and Japan as it related to Japanese Americans
No full text"The Gripsholm Exchanges: A Concise Report on the Exchange of Hostages during World War II between the United States and Japan as it relates to Japanese Americans" is a manuscript on the diplomatic exchanges between the United States and Japan during 1942-1943. The table of contents includes Introduction, Diplomatic Negotiations, The Gripsholm and Other Ships Used, First Exchange, Second Exchange, Redress, Closing Comments, and About the Author. There are also three appendices: Passenger List, First Exchange; Passenger List, Second Exchange; Department of Justice Redress Guidelines for Minors; Department of Justice documents Concerning Redress for those who Boarded the Gripsholm for the Exchange with Japan but disembarked at Singapore; and Personal Accounts. The last appendix, Personal Accounts, has seven personal accounts from passengers on the S.S. Gripsholm.The Gripsholm Exchange Manuscript includes a memoir titled, "The Gripsholm Exchanges: A Short Concise Report on the Exchanges of the Hostages during WWII between the United States and Japan as it relates to Japanese Americans." The memoir is about the hostage exchanges between July 1942 and August 1943 in Lourenco Marques, Mozambique, and Mormugao, India. Atushi Archie Miyamoto, the author, was a child passenger on the second exchange aboard the Swedish liner, S.S. Gripsholm, used as a repatriation ship between nations at war
Little tokyo community development advisory committee meeting minutes
No full textThis is a typed record by the Little Tokyo Community Advisory Committee from their meeting. The meeting is regarding to projects, business, and announcements.The Kaji Family Papers (1890-2017) contains materials related to the life and family of Bruce Teruo Kaji (1926-2017) as well as his wife, Frances Midori Kaji (1928-2016). Materials include correspondence, photographs, programs, pamphlets, official government documents, and ephemera. Materials relate to Bruce's incarceation at Manzanar including records of camp and Manzanar High School reunions, his time in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during WWII, his time as Gardena City Treasurer, his involvement in the establishment of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), his involvement in Little Tokyo Redevelopment, and other general materials about his life in Los Angeles and involvement in the Japanese American community in California. Other materials related to Frances Midori Kaji concern her incarceration at Poston during WWII, as well as materials related to her family including her father Kikuwo Tashiro, one of the founders of the Japanese Hospital of Los Angeles
Little tokyo community development advisory committee meeting minutes
No full textThis is a typed record by the Little Tokyo Community Advisory Committee from their meeting. The record is regarding to new projects and business.The Kaji Family Papers (1890-2017) contains materials related to the life and family of Bruce Teruo Kaji (1926-2017) as well as his wife, Frances Midori Kaji (1928-2016). Materials include correspondence, photographs, programs, pamphlets, official government documents, and ephemera. Materials relate to Bruce's incarceation at Manzanar including records of camp and Manzanar High School reunions, his time in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during WWII, his time as Gardena City Treasurer, his involvement in the establishment of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), his involvement in Little Tokyo Redevelopment, and other general materials about his life in Los Angeles and involvement in the Japanese American community in California. Other materials related to Frances Midori Kaji concern her incarceration at Poston during WWII, as well as materials related to her family including her father Kikuwo Tashiro, one of the founders of the Japanese Hospital of Los Angeles
ironworkers at a Convention
No full textFemale ironworkers representing Local 377 from San Francisco pose during a convention
The International Operating Engineer: A Magazine of Technical Progress, Vol. 149, No. 5
No full textVol. 149, No. 5 issue of "The International Operating Engineer". Includes articles entitled "Burns Elected to GEB", "9/11 Workers' Comp Sign-Up", "Katrina...the Long Road Back Home", and others
The International Operating Engineer: A Magazine of Technical Progress, Vol. 149, No. 1
No full textVol. 149, No.1 issue of "The International Operating Engineer". Includes articles entitled "National Construction Alliance Formed", "Work Progresses on Tacoma Bridge", "GEB Open Session Focuses on Priorities", and others
Pride and a Paycheck, Vol. 8, No. 5
No full textVol. 8, No. 5 issue of Pride and a Paycheck. This issue contains photographs of Steamfitter Pam Bates working on the job, an article titled "Celebrating the First Anniversary of the Best Change I've Made In My Life," and a poem by Sheryl Sensenig. This issue also contains an obituary for Journeywoman Welder Millie Jackson. Some photos featured in this issue come from Vicky Hamlin, Ina Sepulona, and WINTER (Women in Nontraditional Employment Roles).
Pride and a Paycheck is a free publication for tradeswomen and women who are thinking about entering blue collar trades. Started by Madeline Mixer in 1999, Pride and a Paycheck was initially funded through the San Francisco Foundation from funds created to support tradeswomen projects. Pride and a Paycheck includes photographs, stories, and poetry by tradeswomen themselves as well as tips from advocates who have been working to recruit women into careers. Pride and a Paycheck is edited by Sue Doro, retired Machinist, and author of “Blue Collar Goodbyes” , “Sugar String”, "Heart Home and Hard Hats", "Of Birds and Factories", and other books