California and the Japanese: a compilation of arguments advertised in newspapers by the American Committee of Justice in opposition to the Alien Land Law, together with the memorial addressed by the Said Committee
Creator
American Committee of Justice: author Japanese Association of America: publisher
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Description
This booklet addresses the anti-Japanese initiative in California that took place in 1920. The American Committee of Justice compiled articles and information regarding the unfair treatment of Japanese and Chinese immigrants to California, specifically arguing The Committee's position against the Alien Land Law. Gerth Archives Japanese American History Collection contains books, pamphlets, flyers, photographs, booklets, correspondence, periodicals, and oversized material related to Japanese Americans. Subjects in the collection include incarceration camps, Southbay local history, World War II propaganda, Japanese American families, incarceration camp pilgrimages, and other topics.
Alien land laws Community activities--Associations and organizations Geographic communities--California Immigration and citizenship Immigration and citizenship--Anti-immigration sentiment
Place
San Francisco, California
Source
CSU Dominguez Hills Department of Archives and Special Collections;
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