Densho: Japanese American Incarceration and Japanese Internment
History and archives of World War II incarceration and internment.
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Ballots Behind Barbed Wire: How the incarceration of Japanese Americans affected the 1942 Midterm Election
With voting underway for the 2026 midterm elections, Densho Editorial Manager and Staff Historian Jonathan van Harmelen reflects on the attempts to suppress the voting rights of incarcerated Japanese Americans... The post Ballots Behind Barbed Wire: How the incarceration of…
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A Densho Staff Tribute to Brian Niiya
In September, Densho said goodbye to its longtime Content Director, Brian Niiya, who officially retired from his position. As reflected in the words from our staff, it is no secret... The post A Densho Staff Tribute to Brian Niiya appeared first on Densho: Japanese American…
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A Conversation with Deputy Director Geoff Froh: Building Densho’s Digital Legacy
Densho’s role as a leading digital resource for free, accessible archival materials and oral histories on Japanese American incarceration history owes much to the dedicated and visionary work of Deputy... The post A Conversation with Deputy Director Geoff Froh: Building Densho’s…
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Photo Essay: Memories and Moments of Connection at Densho’s 30th Anniversary Gala
On September 26th, Densho hosted its 30th Anniversary Gala: Legacy in Motion. For our first in-person gala since 2019, we couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful or joyful event.... The post Photo Essay: Memories and Moments of Connection at Densho’s 30th Anniversary Gala…
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Welcoming a New Chapter for Densho
Densho welcomes new team members, Lisa Doi and Jonathan van Harmelen, at a time of growth and transition for the organization. Densho Executive Director Naomi Ostwald Kawamura reflects on Densho’s... The post Welcoming a New Chapter for Densho appeared first on Densho: Japanese…
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Densho’s Plan to Protect At-Risk Records in National Archives Facilities
Since the publication of our article, Densho Opposes Plans to Close National Archives Facilities in Chicago and San Bruno, there has been significant community and legislative action taken to stop... The post Densho’s Plan to Protect At-Risk Records in National Archives…
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Exploring Seattle’s Prewar Japanese American Community through Densho’s Digital Archives
The Densho Digital Repository contains many images of prewar Japanese American communities, including those of thriving Nihonmachi along the West Coast. Densho Processing Archivist Dina Moreno curates a collection of... The post Exploring Seattle’s Prewar Japanese American…
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Densho responds to racist logic of incarcerating Chinese Americans
Densho unequivocally condemns recent statements made on the podcast Timcast IRL suggesting that Chinese Americans should be incarcerated in the event of a war between China and the U.S. On... The post Densho responds to racist logic of incarcerating Chinese Americans appeared…
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Educator Spotlight: James Lemuel
In a conversation with Densho Education and Public Programs Manager Courtney Wai, James Yudhistira Lemuel describes how and why he contributed to the development of the Densho Education Framework —... The post Educator Spotlight: James Lemuel appeared first on Densho: Japanese…
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2026 Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage: Photo Essay and Reflections
Densho staff members, Caitlin Oiye Coon and Jennifer Noji, were honored to attend, present, and conduct interviews at the 2026 Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage in Little Rock, AR, earlier this summer.... The post 2026 Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage: Photo Essay and Reflections appeared first…