1900.2340 |
Article |
Contains summaries from the Japanese American Curriculum Project publication, Japanese American Journey. This is a compilation of Japanese American history, biographies and short stories designed for sudents in grades 5-8. |
The Untold Story' of Japanese Americans |
Mochizuki, Ken |
March 19, 1986 |
International Examiner |
1900.2341 |
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Her show: Born too Soon?It's Never Too Late; Growing up Nisei in Early Washington-
Also contains program, an article from the Asian Counseling & Referral Service by David Takami and an article by Joe Frisino, "Storyteller gives joy to audience with memories". |
The Story of her Life |
Gelernte, Carey Quan |
May 26, 1987 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2343 |
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Jim and Aiko Mizuki and their business on Mercer Island - closed for construction of I-90 |
Finally it?s the End of the Road |
Duncan |
November 26, 19 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2344 |
Article |
The block on Sixth Avenue and King Street in the Chinatown/International District was full of Japanese businesses during the 1920s. In 1989, the block is now occupied by Uwajimaya and a hotel. |
Hotel Row |
Dorpat, Paul |
May 7, 1989 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.2346 |
Article |
Karen Gail Chinn Wong wants to open an Asian Cultural Center in the Chinatown/International District, while Ruby Chow wants to open a Chinese Cultural Center. The community has clashed over which should be built. |
Asian groups clash on cultural centers |
Iritani, Evelyn |
July 5, 1988 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2347 |
Article |
About the changes within the Chinatown/International District, including becoming more diverse in Asian ethnicities and whether the District can become business/resident/tourist area. |
A celebration of ethnic diversity |
Iritani, Evelyn |
July 4, 1988 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2348 |
Article |
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Discovering the Historical Legacies of Asian American pioneers in eastern Washington |
Sumida, Stephen H. |
May 21, 1986 |
International Examiner |
1900.2349 |
Article |
Housing in the Chinatown/International District proves difficult |
Housing aid caught in vicious cycle |
Schwartz, Susan |
February 10, 19 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.235 |
Article |
Governor Gary Locke and his wife Mona Lee Locke throw a huge Inaugural Ball. |
At the Inaugural Ball, 'It's Still Like a Dream' |
Zimmerman, Rachel |
January 16, 199 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2350 |
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1900.2351 |
Article |
Focuses on the Chinatown/International District's steps on improving it's ailing neighborhood. |
International District stirs after 'nap' |
Schwartz, Susan |
February 8, 197 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.2352 |
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Rebuilding a Neighborhood |
Chin |
January 1979 |
International Examiner |
1900.2353 |
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Yakima Japanese American Directory |
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1999 |
copy |
1900.2354 |
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p. 1 Owners Yoshi Suzuki and George and Maly Tamura |
Popular Import store will close next month |
Goon |
November 19, 19 |
International Examiner |
1900.2355 |
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A Japanese physician killed in the battle of Attu was a pacifist who was educated at Pacific Union College, Medical Dept. He kept a diary which was found with his body and had been preserved by a Seattle boat dealer, Jerry Oaksmith. |
Japanese casualty on Attu was a pacifist who loved America |
Patty, Stanton H. |
April 26, 1981 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2356 |
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Tama Tokuda: Another life as a Short Story Writer |
Fujii, Ann |
January 9, 1984 |
International Examiner |
1900.2358 |
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Asian Americans Find it's time to flex their political muscle |
Iritani |
July 6, 1988 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2359 |
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End of the WardsCove employment discrimination suite first filed in 1974. |
Cannery Bias Case Ending |
Pryne |
December 28, 20 |
Seattle Times |
1900.236 |
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Seattle Asian American Film Festival Guide |
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10/2/97 |
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1900.2360 |
Article |
McDonald's is considering putting a franchise in the Chinatown/International District. However, many residents and local community Members disapprove. |
Proposed McDonald's spurs neighborhood identity debate |
Le, Phuong |
March 21, 2000 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2361 |
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A thoughtful document by a Caucasian teacher at Tule Lake who presents many aspects of the lives of the internees. Also includes an announment of the retirement of the teacher, Mabel Downs, who wrote the paper. |
A Japanese Colony Through a Teacher's Eyes: A seven weeks study of race Relations at Tule Lake Re-location Center. |
Downs, Mabel |
1942 |
War Relocation Authority (WRA) Paper |
1900.2362 |
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copy of the state's Alien land law |
Washington State Alien Land law |
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1921 |
copy |
1900.2363 |
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Printed by the Japan Society of Seattle. |
Japanese Exclusion Issue |
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1924 |
pamphlet |
1900.2364 |
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Compiled by John Litz from the microfilmed records at the Puget Sound Regional Archives. |
Japanese Deaths Reported to King County, Washington Health Department 1889-1907 |
Litz |
2000 |
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1900.2365 |
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Interview with Ron Chew of the Wing Luke Asian Museum . Includes an October 2001 profile from Seattle (the magazine). |
Interview with Ron Chew |
Lee, Jean |
February 25, 20 |
Interview |
1900.2366 |
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Music educator Marcus Tsutakawa, son of artist George Tsutakawa. |
Passing the Baton |
Jacobson, Lynn |
April 2000 |
Metropolitan Living |
1900.2367 |
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Shelved by Changing Times |
Davila |
December 18, 20 |
Seattle Union Record |
1900.2368 |
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Tongs: Brotherhood of Support Changes with Times |
McGann |
February 5, 200 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2369 |
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Takuji Yamashita admitted to the Washington State bar 100 years after beign denied due to his race. |
It's Important to Right this Wrong |
Foster, Heath |
February 5, 200 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.237 |
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Book review |
Wayfarer: New Fiction by Korean Women |
Fulton |
8/8/97 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2370 |
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Ruth j. Abram director of the East Side tenement museum promotes social change and justice |
How Historic Sites Can Matter in the Here and Now |
Klein, Julia M. |
December 10, 20 |
New York Times |
1900.2371 |
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Japanese Americans know how it feels to be 'the enemy' |
Davila, Florangela |
September 2001 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2372 |
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John Cao, King's Oriental Food Rice Noodles |
The Art of Noodles |
Dudley, Brier |
October 31, 200 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2373 |
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Viet Adoptees share their stories |
Clarridge |
October 7, 2001 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2374 |
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Sikhs spread the Word: We're Peaceful |
Le, Phuong Cat |
October 29, 200 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2375 |
Article |
The Seattle Office of Housing is interested in issuing a $10 million in low-interest loans to 18 buildings in Chinatown/International District. |
Low-interest renovation loans possible |
Wong, Brad |
2001 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.2376 |
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Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics |
Asian American Experience in the United States: A Brief Chronological History 498-1997 |
LEAP |
1997 |
Copy |
1900.2377 |
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Pamela Woon Seattle Miss Chinatown and Miss Chinatown USA |
Amazing Grace |
Gillmer |
July/August 200 |
Metroploitan Living |
1900.2378 |
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Articles on the racial taunting leading to the stabing death of Chris Kinison by Minh Duc Hong in Ocean Shores Washington |
Ocean shores killing articles |
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2001 |
MISCELLANEOUS |
1900.2379 |
Article |
Carina del Rosario's reflections on viewing the Wing Luke Asian Museum exhibit, "If Tired Hands Could Talk" |
If Tired Hands Could Talk |
Del Rosario, Carina A. |
June 2001 |
South Downtown Exchange |
1900.238 |
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Review of Obachine with photo of racial poster at the restaurant |
McPuck's |
Hahn, Sumi |
4/16/97 |
Seattle Weekly |
1900.2380 |
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Uwajimaya's Treasures |
Mulady |
July 9, 2001 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2381 |
Article |
Article on the development of housing in the Chinatown/International District with a focus on Uwajimaya Village. |
Time for a new I.D.? |
Leff, Marni |
July 9, 2001 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2382 |
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Very short article and picture of Wing Luke, one of 150 images celebrating Seattle's sesquicentennial. |
Postcards From Seattle's Past |
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July 3, 2001 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2383 |
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Our Unfulfilled Obligation to one Another |
Chew, Ron |
November 18, 19 |
International Examiner |
1900.2384 |
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The lowdown on the new bobbleheads |
Bonkers over Bobbles |
O'Neil |
July 24, 2001 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2385 |
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The World Famous Great Pharmacologist Li Shizhen |
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1900.2386 |
Article |
About the Drachen Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about kites and their history in cultures all over the world. The Foundation was started by Ali Fujino and Scott Skinner. |
Getting A Lift |
Seven, Richard |
October 7, 2001 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.2387 |
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Treasured Lives |
Bock |
May 6, 2001 |
Seattle Times, Pacific Magazine |
1900.2389 |
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Voyage of Hope, Legacy of Sorrow |
Ho |
April 24, 2001 |
Seattle Times |
1900.239 |
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Ken Mochizuki |
Local Author Tells Stories About Japanese Heroes |
Choe |
7/1/97 |
Asiafocus |
1900.2390 |
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Poll: Many Don't trust People of Chinese decent |
Kang, K. Connie |
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Los Angeles Times |
1900.2391 |
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Seattle Woman Displays Artifacts of Former Nihonmachi |
Suguro |
September 17, 2 |
Rafu Shimpo |
1900.2392 |
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Plans Formed to Renovate quake-damaged buildings |
Le |
January 10, 200 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2393 |
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Noji Flight Sets New Meet Mark |
Jackson |
Spring 1984 |
Washington State Score |
1900.2394 |
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1900.2396 |
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King County and the Pacific: A Cultural Resource Guide |
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1989 |
Booklet |
1900.2399 |
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Manjiro's arrival on May 7th, 1843 on board a whaling ship in Fairhaven Massachusetts. However, 3 Japanese sailors had landed off Cape Flattery in December 1833. See Pacific Citizen July 21-28, 1989. |
Asian pacific Heritage month gains momentum |
Honda, Harry |
May 3, 1991 |
Harry Fujita |
1900.240 |
Article |
The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival. Includes details about what happens during the Festival (ceremony, food). |
Taoist blessing of the 1995 Dragon Cup Race on Lake Washington |
Mar, Rosalind |
July 1, 1995 |
Northwest Asian Weekly |
1900.2400 |
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State of Washington Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Community Resource Directory 1995 |
CAPAA |
1995 |
Booklet |
1900.241 |
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Makers of Revolution: Asian American Jazz |
Bartlett |
4/1/96 |
The Pipe |
1900.2416 |
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Johnson Collection |
Johnson |
1991 |
Panama Hotel Photos |
1900.242 |
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Dim Sum - the Gem of Chinese Food |
Ng |
4/2/83 |
Seattle Chinese Post |
1900.2423 |
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1900.2425 |
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An act relating to the rights and disabilities of aliens with respect to lands, providing for forfeitures in certain cases, prescribing penalties, and repealing sections 135 & 136 Pierce's Code, etc. The "Alien Land Law of 1921." |
Washington State Law: Session Laws 1921, Capt.50, H.B. 79 |
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Sharon Aburano |
1900.2426 |
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An act to restrict the ownership of real estate in the territories to American Citizens, etc. A law prohibiting aliens from acquiring real estate. |
United States Law: 49th Congress, Sess. II, Chapt. 340, 1885-1887, Vol. 24 |
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Sharon Aburano |
1900.2427 |
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Headline only, from a Seattle newspaper. |
"Jap Bill Gets Setback" Headline from The Seattle Star |
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August 25, 1919 |
Seattle Public Library |
1900.2428 |
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Headline only, from a Seattle newspaper. |
"Frame Anti-Jap Ordinance" headline from The Seattle Star |
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August 26, 1919 |
Seattle Public Library |
1900.2429 |
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Headline and article from a Seattle newspaper. "The women of Seattle are asked to join with the Anti-Japanese league in contesting the extension of Japanese holdings on the Coast." |
"Women to Join Anti-Jap Fight" article from The Seattle Star |
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August 27, 1919 |
Seattle Public Library |
1900.243 |
Article |
History of Chinatown/International District's Nihonmachi (Japantown). Includes history of the Nippon Kan Theatre (Nikkon Kan), a place which was the center of Japanese culture and arts, and which is now abandoned. |
The rise and fall of Japantown |
Schwartz, Susan |
February 8, 197 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.2430 |
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Description of the California Alien Land Law, from "The Experiences of Japanese Americans in the US" by JACL ? In 1973 ? |
California Alien Land Law (Webb Act) 1913 |
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Harry Fujita |
1900.2431 |
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Vol. 7 #47 of "Seattle Mail and Herald." About complaints of "Japanese boys" being permitted in public schools that are already too crowded with children of American citizens. |
"Japanese and the Public Schools" from the newspaper "Seattle Mail and Herald" |
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October 1, 1904 |
Sharon Aburano / Seattle Public Library |
1900.2432 |
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Sub-headline: "Journalist Chosen By Trustee." Journalist Erastus Brainerd selected as executive director of Anti-Japanese League formed to carry on an active campaign against Japanese penetration in the NW. |
"Brainerd Will Manage Anti-Jap Society" from The Seattle Star newspaper |
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August 27, 1919 |
Sharon Aburano / Seattle Public Library |
1900.2433 |
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Appears to be a cover page of a program. States: "1907-1977 70th Anniversary of Japanese Congregational Church, Seattle, Washington" |
70th Anniversary of Japanese Congregational Church |
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1977 |
Ryo Tsai |
1900.2434 |
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Passport and photo of Yasuhei Takekawa of Nagano-ken. Originally immigrated to US in 1908. Arrived back in Seattle, WA May 14, 1920 with new bride Kaneji Takekawa. In Japanese and English. |
Japanese Passport with Photo |
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May 14, 1920 |
Beth Takekawa |
1900.2435 |
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Photo of four. Property of Betsuin Archives, the Nakagawa Collection. |
Family Portrait |
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Sadie Yamasaki / Betsuin Archives |
1900.2436 |
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Photo of Fukuoka Kenjin Club. George S. Suetsugu, 919-13th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. 1927. |
Photo of Fukuoka Kenjin Club |
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1927 |
Shig Ishikawa |
1900.2437 |
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Four photos |
Photos and Explanations of the SS President Jackson |
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c. 1918 |
Museum of History and Industry |
1900.2438 |
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Covers the beginnings of the Christian movement among Japanese in the US. |
Excerpt from the 70th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church booklet |
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Ryo Tsai |
1900.2439 |
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Photo #1: August 15, 1932. First Bon Odori in front of the 10th and Main St. temple. Photo #2: 1932. Pre-war Obon Festival. Photo #3: Mr. Nomaguchi, Obon Festival man advertising refreshments. |
Three photos of Obon Festival in Seattle |
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1932 and 1952 |
Sadie Yamasaki / Betsuin Archives |
1900.244 |
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The Story of the Bush Hotel |
Chin |
2/1/79 |
Public Authority Journal |
1900.2440 |
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Photo of Mitsuyuki Yanagita, the winner of the contest held in both English and Japanese. In White River. |
Photo of the NWYBL 8th Annual Oratorical Winner |
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March 4, 1939 |
Betty Komura |
1900.2441 |
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Six photos: parade, celebration, moving the church altar from old church to new church. |
Six Photos from Betsuin Archives dated 1933 |
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1933 |
Sadie Yamasaki / Betsuin Archives |
1900.2442 |
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Five photos: University of Washington Fuyokai (Women's Club). 1930, 1937, 1939, c. 1940. Five photos: University of Washington Japanese Students Club (for men). C. 1938, 1928, 1929, 1937. One photo: Sunday school rally by all Christian churches to count |
Eleven Photos of Japanese Groups |
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see below |
Ryo Tsai |
1900.2443 |
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Photo of Hiroshima Kenjinkai |
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March 22, 1936 |
Miyake |
1900.2444 |
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Photo of Junior Yamaguchi-ken Club, 1940 |
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January 7, 1940 |
Amy Kobayashi |
1900.2445 |
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Photocopy of 1936 photo of members of the Young Matron's Club |
Photo of Young Matron's Club, Seattle |
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March 5, 1936 |
Tama Fukuda |
1900.2446 |
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Photocopies of three photos: 1) Japanese Student Club (1935) (UW?), 2) In front of Maryknoll and (1935) 3) Boy Scout Troop (1938?) |
Three Group Photos |
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see below |
Miyake |
1900.2447 |
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Two photocopies of two photos: 1) Bellevue Japanese Seinenkai (1927) and 2) Furuya Co. Workers, Sunday School, Japanese class of First Methodist Church located at 5th and Marion St., Seattle; class of 1934 |
Two Group Photos |
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see below |
Cano Numoto |
1900.2448 |
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Three photocopies of three photos: 1) Salvation Army in front of Oriental Trading Co. 2) Fujin Home and 3) Japanese Baptist Church children |
Group Photos |
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Herbert Amano |
1900.2449 |
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Four tables of statistics. Three from the US Bureau of the Census, and one from "Seattle Japanese Occupational Census of 1935." Subjects are: 1) Japanese Origin Population in the US and Pacific Coast States, 1880 - 1940, and 1980. 2) Japanese Origin Pop |
Summary Statistics on Japanese Origin Population in Washington and Seattle, Before 1940 |
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see below |
Ryo Tsai |
1900.245 |
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The Story of the Bush Hotel (Part II) |
Chin |
3/1/79 |
Public Authority Journal |
1900.2450 |
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Photocopy of photo of Seattle Buddhist Church, dedicated in 1908 |
Photo of Seattle Budhhist Temple |
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1908 |
Shig Ishikawa / Betsuin Archives |
1900.2451 |
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Photocopy of photo of Seatlle Progressive Citizens League Entertainment, Feb. 22-23, 1930. Photo by Ochi Studios. |
Group Photo of Seattle Progressive Citizens League |
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1930 |
Fukuda |
1900.2452 |
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A reunion celebration of UW Pre-WWII Japanese American Women Alumnae held on August 2 and 3, 1988. Booklet cover and letter from organizers (?). |
Reunion Booklet Cover and Letter |
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1988 |
Masako Marsha Inouye |
1900.2453 |
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State of WA Dept of Ed Adult Education Certificate of Merit given to Mrs. Nami Nakagawa for completing 21 periods of work in English. May 9, 1935. |
Adult Education Certificate of Merit |
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1935 |
Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2454 |
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Photocopy of a photo of grammar school graduates of Central School located at 7th and Madison in Seattle, WA. |
Student Graduation Photo |
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1930 |
Nobu Shimizu |
1900.2455 |
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Thee photocopies of three photos: 1) March 29, 1936 Graduation class of 28th Japanese Language School 2) Student Crossing Guards for Japanese Language School 3) October 18, 1925 Graduating class. |
Three Japanese Language School Photos |
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see below |
Japanese Language School |
1900.2456 |
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Photocopies of photos, including: Kugo Gakko, 1929; Japanese Language School 1913; Japanese Language School's New Year visit to consulate, 1911; Japanese Language School students' visiting Imperial ship Aso, 1908, etc. |
Collection of School Group Photos |
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see below |
Ryo Tsai |
1900.2457 |
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Photocopy of a group photo of Patrol Boys. Sgt. Kimball of the Seattle Police Dept. is at center. |
Photo of Patrol Boys (and Girls?) |
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1937 |
Frank and Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2458 |
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Receipt for enrollment fee and lab fee. Received by Haruko Suzuki. Penmanship and math schoolwork also attached. |
Receipts for Class Enrollment at Broadway High Evening School |
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1925 |
Yoshiko Tokita Tsuji |
1900.2459 |
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Pamphlet outlines the history and curriculum of the school. Includes map. |
Japanese Language School pamphlet |
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1991 |
Seattle Japanese Language School |
1900.246 |
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Open Housing Goes to Voters |
Coughlin, Dan |
10/26/63 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2460 |
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Two photocopies of two photos: 1) Mrs. Kurose and Mrs. Fuji Kato, teachers of Japanese Language School 2) Mr. & Mrs. Nakagawa, principal (Mr.) of Japanese Language School before the war. |
Two Photos of Japanese Language School Staff |
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Aki Kurose |
1900.2461 |
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Two photocopies of two photos: 1) Bailey Gazert English Class, c. 1920 and 2) Japanese Language School graduation, 1940 (White River?) |
Two School Group Photos |
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see below |
Jeff Hanada |
1900.2462 |
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Photocopy of a photo. Before the current Japanese Language School. |
Photo of First Japanese Language School Students (?) |
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c. 1910 |
Gene Okamura |
1900.2463 |
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Show also included acrobats and ballad singing. |
Tickets, Program, and Poster for a Magic Show at Nippon Kan Theater |
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9th year of Tai |
Jan Johnson |
1900.2464 |
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Nippon Kan Program featuring the Mimasukai Dance Troop |
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c. pre-war |
Ryo Tsai |
1900.2465 |
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Four photocopies of four photos: 1) Yakima baseball team 2) Japanese training ship in Puget Sound (?) 3) Parade float 4) Parade float saying "Japanese 1st envoy to US 1860." |
Four Pre-War Photos |
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pre-war |
Harry Fujita |
1900.2466 |
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Mr. Teshirogi's 60th birthday party. Seattle friends wear traditional clothing with signs identifying various occupations. |
Photo of 60th Birthday Celebration |
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1930 |
Sharon Aurano |
1900.2467 |
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Photocopy of photo. Includes some war nurses who later served as midwives. |
Group Photo of Veterans of Russian-Japanese War at 25th Reunion |
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1930 |
Sharon Aburano |
1900.2468 |
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Photocopy of photo of Nisei swing band c. 1940-41. Newspaper articles from 1941. |
Photo and Newspaper Articles about "Mikado of Swing" |
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SBC Archives |
1900.2469 |
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Four photocopies of photos: 1) Potlatch Parade, Japanese community entry 2) Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp June 14, 1925 3) Yamaguchi-ken Picnic c. 1908 4) Gathering at Maneki Gardens Restaurant |
Four Community Photos |
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see below |
Gene Okamura |
1900.247 |
Article |
About the shady history of CID. Includes history of Ed Burke and Tomio Moriguchi, and the housing and development of CID. |
The International District |
King, Harriet |
August 1977 |
View Northwest |
1900.2470 |
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Map of Japanese Population, Seattle: 1920 |
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1920 |
UW Manuscripts |
1900.2471 |
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List of maps of Seattle from this time period that can be found at Seattle Public Library. Also, photocopies of maps noting Japanese lodgings, etc. |
Maps of Seattle from 1855-1891 |
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1855 - 1891 |
Seattle Public Library / Tsai Ryo |
1900.2472 |
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Information on the Reliance Hospital, a private Japanese hospital established in 1913. |
Reliance Hospital Information |
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Seattle Public Library / Tsai Ryo |
1900.2473 |
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List of "subversive" organizations designated by the attorney general of the USA, under Executive Orders 9835 - 10450. At least 19 of these are Japanese. |
List of Subversive Organizations |
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Seattle Public Library / Tsai Ryo |
1900.2474 |
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Photocopies of three Booster Score Cards. Vancouver Asahis vs. Western Giants. Includes advertisements of Japanese businesses. |
Booster Score Card |
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1941 |
Beth Takekawa |
1900.2475 |
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Two copies of one photo. Four women: Margaret Nomura Yamaguchi, Eunice Nakamura, Kiku Shiraishi Tatsumi, Hanae Matsuda. Each year (around July 27) the community had a "Japan Day" at Playland (130th and Aurora?) with skating and dancing, etc. |
Photo of Four Women, Japan Day at Playland |
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1937 |
Sharon Aburano |
1900.2476 |
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Photocopy of a ticket stub. |
Japan Day Playland Ticket Stub |
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July 27, 1941 |
Frank Yamasaki |
1900.2477 |
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Photocopy of boys' basketball team photo. Collins playfield. |
Basketball Group Photo |
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1937 |
Virginia Boyd / Akio Yanagihara |
1900.2478 |
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Electronic Interurban Railway ran between Seattle and Tacoma, ceased operation in 1928. Mochi Pounding at Yasamura residence, photo taken 1916. |
Photos of Electric Interurban Railway and Mochi Pounding |
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see below |
Koji Norikane |
1900.2479 |
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Labeled "Garfield's Perfect Play" 1933 Championship game vs. Lincoln |
Photo of Harry Yanagimachi on Garflied High Football team |
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1933 |
Margaret Yanagimachi |
1900.248 |
Article |
Seattle's Chinatown used to be on Washington Street. This article gives a history on when it was built and when it fell. |
The rise and fall of Old Chinatown |
Chin, Doug |
September 1976 |
International Examiner |
1900.2480 |
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1) Group photo of women in Tea Ceremony Club celebrating 350 years 2) Group photo of Kendo Club taken at Nisei Veterans Hall |
Two Group Photos: Tea Ceremony and Kendo |
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Miyake |
1900.2481 |
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Photocopy of photo of three adults and one child picnicking at picnic table by car. Mr. Bill Nimbu and Mr. & Mrs. Amano. |
Photo of Family Picnic |
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October 5, 1921 |
Herbert Amano |
1900.2482 |
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Team was Class A Courier League, record 24 - 0. Background informatioin given by Beth Takekawa, as told by her father Dutch Takekawa. |
Photo and information on Langendorf basketball team |
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1939 |
Miyake |
1900.2483 |
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Includes the following teams: Taiyo, Wapato Nippon, Nippon Giant, Waseda, and Fife. |
Group Photo of Baseball Teams |
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Miyake |
1900.2484 |
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Giants/Taiyo. Japanese teams from Japan? |
Group Photo of Baseball Team |
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1935 |
Miyake |
1900.2485 |
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Photocopies of football section of 1939 Garfield High School (Seattle) yearbook called "Arrow." Also, photo of team and newspaper photo featuring player Shiro Kashino. |
Information on Garfield High School Football Team |
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1939 |
Shiro & Louise Kashino |
1900.2486 |
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Photocopies of photos; some are X'd out. |
Baseball Action Photos and Photo of Mikado Swing Band |
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Kats Iwamura |
1900.2487 |
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Five photocopies of photos: 1) Seattle Progressive Citizens' League Entertainment Group 1930 2) Community Gathering at Christmas? 190? 3) Event at Nipponkan Theater 190? 4) UW Japanese Students' Club Entertainment at Nipponkan Theater 1230? 5) Seattle P |
Group Photos Related to Entertainment |
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see below |
Tama Fukuda |
1900.2488 |
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Photocopies of two photos: 1) Bellevue Seinenkai Girls Basketball Team Photo, 1930, with list of names 2) Furuya Co. workers and families picnic at Crystal Springs, Bainbridge Island, 1929. |
Two Photos: Belleve Girls Basketball and Furuya Co. Picnic |
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see below |
Cano Numoto |
1900.2489 |
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Photocopy of group photo of people in costume for a performance. Lotus Entertainment performance/stage at basement of Seattle Buddhist Church, 1020 Main Street. |
Photo of Lotus Entertainment Performers |
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c. 1921 |
Betsuin Archives / Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.249 |
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Article contains stories of Japanese American farmers and farm life before and after World War II. These stories are excerpts from a vido-tape project funded by the Washington Commission for the Humanties entier Bara-Bara/Scatterd. |
Bara Bara (Scattered) |
Hatch, Walter |
August 1979 |
International Examiner |
1900.2490 |
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Photos of Hashidate-Yu Bath in the basement of the Panama Hotel at 6th and Main St. |
Six Photos of Hashidate-Yu Bath |
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1991 |
Sally Yamasaki |
1900.2491 |
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Two photocopies of photos: 1) Ginsei Club Entertainment, 1931 (composed of Kibei members 2) Ginsei Club baseball team, 1930 |
Photos of Ginsei Club: Entertainers and Baseball Team |
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see below |
Seattle Buddhist Temple / Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2492 |
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Photocopy of a photo of sumo tournament participants. Held in Tacoma, WA. |
Photo of Young Buddhist Association Sumo Tournament |
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Feb. 8 -9, 1930 |
Seattle Buddhist Temple / Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2493 |
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Three photocopies of three photos: 1) Group photo on the deck of the Hei An Maru, Dec. 20, 1932 2) Hiroshima Kenjin-kai picnic, 1925 3) Seattle ? Brothers / Union sponsored wives club / Entertainment ceremony, Feb. 28, 1937 |
Three Community Photos |
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see below |
Betsuin Archives / Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2494 |
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Two photocopies of photos 1) Isseis on a log at Miller Beach 2) Woman next to child standing on a chair |
Two Portraits |
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Betsuin Archives / Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2495 |
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Photocopy of a photo. After tournament celebration dinner at the Gyokkoken. Courier League (basketball teams) championship. (Japanese Baptist Church teams) |
Photo of Celebration Dinner for Courier League Basketball Teams |
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1930 |
Shigeko Uno |
1900.2496 |
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Photocopy of photo of Taiyo baseball team at Garfield High School field. |
Photo of Taiyo Baseball Team |
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1927 |
Shig Ishikawa |
1900.2497 |
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Photocopy of three photos. Undo-Kai. Osawa. |
Three Photos of Undo Kai |
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1900 |
Ryo Tsai |
1900.2498 |
Article |
Twin Korean American Adoptees |
Chasing the Sun: An Orphan' s Journey Home |
Courtnay Peifer |
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Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2498.001 |
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Photocopy of a portrait of Mr. Kawaguchi smiling with his catch. |
Mr. Kametaro Kawaguchi with a Salmon |
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pre-war |
Sakiko Shimizu |
1900.2499 |
Thesis |
Bettie Luke's Masters Thesis on her brother Wing Chong Luke and his influence in Northwest politics. |
Wing Chong Luke: A Chinese American Change Agent and Pioneer in Northwest Politics 1925 - 1965. |
Luke, Bettie Sing |
2002 |
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1900.2499.001 |
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Photocopy of photo of the team. Competed in the Courier League in Seattle, as well as in the Buddhist Churches in Portland, Tacoma, White River, and Fife. |
Photo of Lotus Troys Buddhist Church Basketball Team |
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1938 |
Nobu Shimizu |
1900.250 |
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Seattle's Second School |
Dorpat, Paul |
6/14/92 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2500 |
Map |
Two photocopies of maps of downtown Portland OR in 1940 and the names of Japanese American businesses. |
1940 Portland Japantown |
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1900.2500.001 |
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Photocopy of photo. Club tournament held in Vancouver BC. |
Photo of Seattle Nippon Tennis Club and Vancouver BC Team |
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August 11, 1940 |
Nobu Shimizu |
1900.2501 |
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Photocopies of seven photos. A truck float with "Top of the World" and "Kent Lettuce" signs. |
Seven Photos of the White River Packing Company Parade Float |
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June 1934 |
Jeff Hanada |
1900.2502 |
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Photocopy of a photo; appears to be back of a postcard. Delegation of Japanese-American men from Seattle organized to go on tour of Japan. Couple in center is Consul-General and his wife. Delegation led by Tom (Takeo) Matsuoka, to left of Consul-General' |
Group Photo of Taiyo Kangakudan |
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1940 |
Tom Matsuoka |
1900.2503 |
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Photocopy of a photo. Mr. Kita's welcome party, in Maneki Garden ? |
Photo of Mr. Kita's Welcome Party |
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pre-war |
Yuki Miyake |
1900.2504 |
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Photocopy of photo. NWYBL = Northwest Young Buddhist League. Tacoma Troys were the champs. All players identified by name. |
Photo of NWYBL Basketball Champions: Tacoma |
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1938 |
Yuki Miyake |
1900.2505 |
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Advertisements that appeared in the program. |
Photocopy of Part of a Nippon Kan Program |
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Yuki Miyake |
1900.2506 |
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Three groups of photocopies: 1) People posing in Volunteer Park, c. 1925 2) Picnic activities 1925 3) Women on deck of Hikawa Maru NYK Tokyo, c. 1934 |
Photos of Outdoor Activities |
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see below |
Betsuin Archives / Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2507 |
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Photocopies of three outdoor picnic scenes. |
Three Photos at a Picnic |
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pre-war |
Betsuin Archives / Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2508 |
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Photocopy of a photo. Taken in Seattle. |
Photo of Fukushima Ken Club Picnic |
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pre-war |
Sharon Aburano |
1900.2509 |
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Photocopies and descriptions of nearly 60 photos in the Nippon Kan Heritage Assoc. photo exhibit. Cover the late 19th century and 20th century to WWII. Also includes list of books for the study of English (early 1900s). |
Two Packets of Photos from the Nippon Kan Heritage Association Exhibit, 1986 |
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Ryo Tsai |
1900.251 |
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Chin Han Tells Traditions of the Chinese New Year |
Han |
2/1/53 |
International Community News |
1900.2510 |
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Not photocopied in full -- only Washington State section. Published by the Japanese American News, Inc. of San Francisco. |
The Japanese American Directory 1941 |
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1941 |
Jan Johnson (Panama Hotel) |
1900.2511 |
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P. 131, chapter on Minority Racial Groups has a section on the Japanese, 1890-1940. Includes map and chart. |
Foreign-Born Populations in Seattle |
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1900.2512 |
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Photocopy of portrait of Hoshi family. Vashon. Also, text of postcard written to J.M. Armano of Seattle. |
Family Photo and Postcard |
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1915 |
Herbert Amano |
1900.2513 |
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Two photocopies: 1) Collins Playfield nursery school? 2) Notable Issei pioneers of Seattle standing in front of the Hotel Astor |
Two Community Group Photos |
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Gene Okamura |
1900.2514 |
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Photocopy of photo of children on bikes. 11th and Alder St. |
Photo of Children on Bikes |
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May 1926 |
Beth Takekawa |
1900.2515 |
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Five photocopies: 1) violin lesson 2) Family of six 3) Sitting man with omiyage 4) Man in white leaning 5) Little girl with big skirt |
Five Family Portraits |
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Miyake |
1900.2516 |
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Photocopy of a family portrait. |
Portrait of the Kinomoto Family |
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pre-war |
Aki Korose |
1900.2517 |
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Photocopy of photo of children. At Rainier and Weller. |
Photo of Children Standing with Baby Carriage |
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Betsuin Archives / Sadie Yamasaki |
1900.2518 |
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Photocopy. Tom Takeo Matsuoka and Kazue Hirotaka. Group photo of wedding couple and family members. |
Photo of First Bellevue Nisei Wedding |
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November 1926 |
Beth Takekawa |
1900.2519 |
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Seattle P-I newsarticle. The Sakuma family's strawberry farm. This folder contains two articles with the same content but different titles, both from the P.I. and with the same date. Different editions? |
Family Farm Built on Work, Loyalty |
Lyke, M. L |
July 13, 2002 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.252 |
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Several articles about the massacre and its effects on the ID, details of the murderers and of some of their victims. |
Massacre in Chinatown Gambling CLub |
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2/1/83 |
Seattle Chinese Post |
1900.2520 |
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Seattle Times newsarticle. A short bibliography of Umeko Okimoto, a Japanese American who died at the age of 94. |
Umeko Okimoto had Talent for Finding Beauty |
Walden |
March 14, 2002 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2521 |
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Collection of theories, research, and applications on HIV prevention between homosexual Asian-American and Pacific Islander American men. |
HIV Prevention Among Asian and Pacific Islander American Men Who Have Sex with Men |
International Society for AIDS Education |
1998 |
Guilford Press |
1900.2522 |
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Abercrombie and Fitch T-shirts that promote negative stereotypes about Chinese Americans. |
Abercrombie and Fitch T-shirts Protest Campaign |
Abercrombie Campaign |
April 2002 |
Abercrombie and Fitch |
1900.2523 |
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Seattle Times newsarticle. Boot production in the Pacific Northwest is done by two companies in Oregon, one in Tacoma, and two in Seattle. A company in Seattle is called Buffalo Shoe Manufactering. |
5 N.W. Firms Make Toughest Work Boots In Old-Time Way |
Fish |
January 7, 1954 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2524 |
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Article. A sweatshop located in Tafuna, American Samoa was uncovered after workers complained to church workers of the inhumane conditions in the sweatshop. |
Feds Uncover American Samoa Sweatshop |
Adamski |
March 24, 2001 |
Honolulu Star-Bulletin |
1900.2525 |
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Article. Chinese women garment workers gathered at a conference at the Chinese Information Center to discuss the problems of discrimination and the poor working conditions. |
Chinese Garment Workers Gather to Discuss Working Conditions |
U |
November 1976 |
International Examiner |
1900.2526 |
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News article. The union United Garment Workers rejected a contract proposal causing the contract with Pacific Northwest Apparel Manufacturers Association to extend until June 8. |
Garment Workers Reject |
Bergsman |
May 30, 1979 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2527 |
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News article. The union United Garment Workers were given a new offer three-year offer after twice rejecting contract offers. |
Garment Workers Get New Offer |
U |
June 7, 1979 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2528 |
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News article. The United Garment Workers accepted a three-year proposal from apparel manufacturers. |
Local Garment Workers OK Apparel Firms' 3-Year Pact |
Bergsman |
June 15, 1979 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2529 |
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News article. A strike against nine clothing manufacturers In Seattle has been put off for awhile. |
Strike Put Off - for Awhile |
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Seattle Times |
1900.253 |
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Exploration of Associations in Seattle and their relationship to the murders. |
Chinatown After Feb. 19 Tragedy |
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3/5/83 |
Seattle Chinese Post |
1900.2530 |
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News article. The United Garment Workers and the Pacific Northwest Apparel Manufacturers Association will resume negotiations. |
Talks Set on Pact for Garment Union |
U |
May 17, 1979 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2531 |
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News article. A tentative pact was reached with the Pacific Northwest Apparel Manufacturers Association, and a strike was averted. |
Tentative Pact for Garment Workers |
Bergsman |
May 22, 1979 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2532 |
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News article. The first Seattle garment workers strike was averted after a tentative pact was reached. |
Garment Strike is Averted |
U |
May 23, 1979 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2533 |
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News article. The United Garment Workes union have rejected a contract proposal from Pacific Northwest Apparel Manufacturers Association and authorized a strike. |
Garment Workers Give OK for Area Strike |
Bergsman |
May 11, 1979 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2534 |
Article |
Farwest Garment, Inc. is in a heatlhy financial condition despite its recent filing for bankruptcy. |
Legal Maneuver Cited in Firm's Bankruptcy |
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September 4, 19 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2535 |
Article |
Farwest Garment, Inc., a skiwear company has filed for bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy Looms Over Skiwear Firm |
Ramsey, Bruce |
September 1, 19 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2536 |
Article |
The Seattle firm Farwest Garments, Inc. will market garments under its own label. |
Seattle Firm Carving Name in Style |
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May 28, 1970 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.2537 |
Article |
Farwest Garments, Inc. has a new large plant and office building under construction. The company sells sports clothes nation wide. |
Garment Firm to Have New Plant |
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October 9, 1955 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.2538 |
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In celebration of Chinese New Year, the Seattle Chinese Community Service Organization held its Man of the Year reception. |
A Chinese Celebration |
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February 6, 197 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2539 |
Article |
Local co-op REI has developed into a big business. They closed their local manufacturing company, Thaw, and have outsourced fleece manufacturing to Mexico. |
REI Globalization: Local Retailer Deals with Realities of a Big Business |
Nelson, Robert T. |
May 14, 2000 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.254 |
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There Was Another Ship, Back in 1896 |
Foster |
4/18/79 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2540 |
Article |
REI's decision to move its garment making business from Seattle to Mexico has angered its own Seattle-based coporative members. Over half of the employees losing their jobs are Asian Americans. |
Closing Clothes Plant Angers REI Members |
Mulady, Kathy |
May 10, 2000 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2541 |
Article |
Mr. Roffe, whose firm produces Roffe Skiwear and Demetre Ski Sweaters, died of cancer at the age of 85. |
Sam Roffe, Maker of Skiwear, Breeder of Thoroughbreds |
Angelos, Constantine |
November 22, 19 |
Seattle Times |
1900.2542 |
Article |
Sam Roffe, chairman of Roffe, Inc. has spent 32 years making stretch pants, and is still actively involved in the company. |
A Season of Uncertainty - At 79, Sam Roffe is Still the King of Stretch Pants |
Updike, Robin |
July 17, 1988 |
The Seattle Times |
1900.2543 |
Article |
REI has bought the lease to the Seattle factory of Sunset Sportswear Inc. |
REI Expanding to Local Factory |
Ramsey, Bruce |
September 21, 1 |
Seattle Post Intelligencer |
1900.2544 |
Article |
Black Manufacturing started in Seattle in 1902 to make durable outdoor clothing. The company has continued to grow until the writing of this article (sometime in the 1980's). |
Black Manufacturing |
Warren, James R. |
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1900.2545 |
Article |
George G. Black, founder and president of Black Manufacturing Company died from an illness of several months. |
G.G. Black, Seattle Manufacturer, Dies |
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February 8, 192 |
Seattle Times |