Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; United States. Congress. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians;
The Congressional Record consists of four sections: the proceedings of the House, the proceedings of the Senate, the Extensions of Remarks containing matter not part of the spoken debates and proceedings, and the Daily Digest of activity in the...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Japanese American [lcsh]; United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd [lcna]; United States -- Armed Forces -- Japanese Americans [lcsh]; World War, 1939-1945 -- Medals [lcsh];
Ribbon medal earned during World War II, most likely by Japanese American member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
Tule Lake Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- California [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Arrowheads [lcsh];
Arrowheads found at Tule Lake Relocation Center. Signed by S. Sumida.
Japanese Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc.; Japanese Americans -- Reparations; Legislators -- California; Bills, Legislative -- United States; Japanese Americans -- Reparations; Legislative hearings -- United States;
Article 1: Sen. Ralph Dills (D-Calif.) introduced SJR 21, a joint resolution, June 8 asking for the President and Congress to enact redress legislation in both the House and Senate. Article 2: The House Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep. Peter...
Granada Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- Colorado [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Japanese American art [lcsh]; Decorative arts [lcsh]; Kato, Kotono [aacr2];
Brought from Japan with artificial flower making tools. Used at Granada Relocation Center by Mrs. Kotono Kato for teaching artificial flower making classes.
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh];
Furo season ash spoon (haisaji) made of bronze with handle wrapped in bamboo sheath. This style was known to have been favored by Sen Rikyu (1522-1591).
Concentration camps -- United States [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; World War, 1939-1945 -- Concentration camps -- United States [lcsh]; Japanese American children [lcsh]; Clothing and dress [lcsh];
Made and used by Ota family during internment. Matching snow outfit was not kept because it was coming apart.
This souvenir was brought from Japan in 1934 by Al Tsukamoto's mother, Ito Tsukamoto. Kokeshi are traditional Japanese folk dolls made of wheel-turned wood, consisting of a head and body with no limbs. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes,...
Japanese Americans -- Religion [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Tule Lake Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- California [lcsh]; Buddhism -- Customs and practices [lcsh]; Household shrines,...
Tray used to hold a bowl (which was used as a gong) and small white incense holder. The Butsudan (Buddhist family altar) was handmade by the Kato family while interned at Tule Lake Relocation Center. Butsudans are dedicated to the Dai-Mandala (the...
Japanese Americans -- California -- Florin [lcsh]; Taniguchi, Masao [aacr2]; Japanese American farmers [lcsh]; Clothing and dress [lcsh];
This sunbonnet was worn by Mrs. Masao Taniguchi. It was a common and pratical accessory worn by Japanese American women farming in the Florin area before WWII.
Gold Hill (El Dorado County, Calif.) [lcna]; Japanese Americans -- History [lcsh]; Historical markers -- California -- Gold Hill (El Dorado County) [lcna]; Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm; Agriculture -- California [lcsh];
Plaque will read: Site of the only tea and silk farm established in California. First agricultural settlement of pioneer Japanese immigrants who arrived at Gold Hill on June 8, 1869. Despite the initial success, it failed to prosper. It marked...
Japanese Americans -- Religion [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Tule Lake Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- California [lcsh]; Buddhism -- Customs and practices [lcsh]; Household shrines,...
Ceramic bowl plated with gold. Located in the fourth drawer of the Butsudan (Buddhist family altar). The altar was handmade by the Kato family while interned at Tule Lake Relocation Center. Butsudans are dedicated to the Dai-Mandala (the object of...
Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Boy Scouts of America [lcna]; Japanese Americans -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh];
Boy Scout Troop 41 visit to Japan in the summer of 1929. Many people from Japan Town came to see the boys off. A farewell speech was given by Governor C. C. Young. The troop marched to the river and boarded the River Boat Isleton for an over night...
Japanese Americans -- Religion [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Tule Lake Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- California [lcsh]; Buddhism -- Customs and practices [lcsh]; Household shrines,...
Religious artifact belonging with the Butsudan (Buddhist family altar) that was handmade by the Kato family while interned at Tule Lake Relocation Center. Butsudans are dedicated to the Dai-Mandala (the object of worship), Buddha, Nichiren Shonin,...
Japanese Americans -- Religion [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Tule Lake Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- California [lcsh]; Buddhism -- Customs and practices [lcsh]; Household shrines,...
Bowl with wooden club used as a gong. Bowl sits on a pillow and wooden stand on the Butsudan (Buddhist family altar) that was handmade by the Kato family while interned at Tule Lake Relocation Center. Butsudans are dedicated to the Dai-Mandala (the...
Japanese Americans -- Religion [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Tule Lake Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- California [lcsh]; Buddhism -- Customs and practices [lcsh]; Household shrines,...
Belongs with the Butsudan (Buddhist family altar) that was handmade by the Kato family while interned at Tule Lake Relocation Center. Butsudans are dedicated to the Dai-Mandala (the object of worship), Buddha, Nichiren Shonin, and family ancestors.
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Braziers [lcsh];
This iron kettle (furo) is paired with a particular kettle (kama) as a set. It is crafted in the kimen style, supported by three legs in a tripod formation. The use of iron rather than bronze evokes an informal feeling. An opening at the front and...
Japanese Americans -- California -- Yuba City [lcsh]; Ota, Iwao Joe [aacr2]; Barbershops -- Equipment and supplies [lcsh];
Brown bristle brush used by Ota family prior to World War II in Colusa, California barber shop. Before the war, Joe Iwao Ota was a barber as was his father, Tomitaro Ota. Joe retired ca. 1982.
