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The JACL held ceremonies for Japanese Americans to affirm their allegiance to the U.S. by reciting an oath and signing papers containing the oath of alllegiance. A photograph showed Toshiko Nakagawa being photographed after taking an oath and…

A curfew ordered by the Western Defense Command on all Japanese on the West Coast had people observing the order by staying home or closing up shop. Two photos showed how people were affected by the curfew with one group playing cards at home, while…

An organization is formed by Japanese Americans to assist in defense work and cooperate with agencies working in the war effort.

Black and White Negative Seattle Japanese Baptist Church Nursery School, January 28, 1938. The Seattle Japanese Baptist Church was organized at 418 Jefferson Street on May 23, 1899. The church's kindergarten started around 1920, and officially…

The Seattle Japanese American Citizens League organized a Japanese Emergency Defense Council to assist in defense work and show loyalty to this country.

Overview of Seattle Indian Services Commission's history

Photo of the Seattle Indian Health Services building

Overview of the history of Seattle Indian Health Board and the organization mission and values.