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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."

An act to restrict the ownership of real estate in the territories to American Citizens, etc. A law prohibiting aliens from acquiring real estate.

Headline only, from a Seattle newspaper.

Headline only, from a Seattle newspaper.

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."

Description of the California Alien Land Law, from "The Experiences of Japanese Americans in the US" by JACL ? In 1973 ?

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.

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.

Appears to be a cover page of a program. States: "1907-1977 70th Anniversary of Japanese Congregational Church, Seattle, Washington"

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.