Collection Timeline

1941 to 2011

1941
The Japanese American Citizens League requests a message from the University of Idaho President to include in an upcoming publication of The Pacific Citizen.

1942
President Dale informs President Sproul that the University of Idaho would be willing to accept a limited number of Japanese-American student transfers from University of California, Berkley.
University of California, Berkley's President Sproul inquires if the University of Idaho would accept Japanese-American students that were being forced to relocate away from the University of California, Berkley.
Pastor Hughes from First Baptist Church in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho encourages President Dale to allow Japanese students to relocate to the University of Idaho.
University of California, Berkley's President Sproul notifies Vice-President Wallace of a proposal for how to address Japanese American citizens who were being removed from univesities along the West Coast.
Sub-headed 'American Japanese to Be Evacuated From Coast; Declares Loyalty.' This article relates the feelings of Tom Hirashima a Japanese American being relocated from Santa Barbara.
Article in a religious magazine about the relocation of Japanese citizens and how readers can help.
Article written by K.C. on the University of Idaho's policy to not allow Japanese American students to transfer from out-of-state instutitions due to forced relocation.
Wilson urges President Dale to only allow Japanese students who are Idaho citizens into the university, at least until the Board of Regents meets to make an order.
University of Washington's President Sieg assures President Dale that the six Japanese students sent to Moscow were sent before they had received word that the University of Idaho would not accept them.
President Dale responds to Asher B. Wilson detailing the events that led to six Japanese students coming to Moscow.
Robert W. O'Brien from University of Washington discusses moving the six Japanese students sent to Moscow to Pullman.
Article on R.W. O'Brien's trip to Moscow to discuss with President Dale the removal of six Japanese American students who had been sent to Moscow.
Article details the arrival of six Japanese American students from the University of Washington in Moscow.
Letter to Governor Clark addressing mis-represented facts in a Spokesman-Review article where the governor was interviewed.
Letter to President Dale detailing the Governor's desire that those with Japanese ancestry should not be allowed to relocate and settle in the State of Idaho, but be "brought here under proper guard." He also states that Japanese Americans should put aside their education for the duration of the war and put themselves to work on something that would help win the war.
Proclamation by General J.L. DeWitt establishing regulations over all with Japanese ancestry within the Military Areas established by Public Proclamations Nos. 1 and 2. This proclamation established curfews and limited their movements. It also probihibited the possession of firearms, bombs, radio transmitting sets, cameras, and other items. This proclamation did not solely apply to those of Japanese ancestry, but also alien Germans and Italians.
Article written by K.C. on the removal of six Japanese students from Moscow.
Open letter to Governor Clark printed in Washington State Evergreen. The letter criticizes Governor Clark's attitude and actions towards those of Japanese ancestry being relocated to Idaho, particularly the treatment of those who had been relocated to Moscow.
Letter questioning the decision to not allow non-resident Japanese American students to enroll in the University of Idaho.
Letter addressing the university's policy to not allow "out-of-state" Japanese American students to the University of Idaho. He states that the university of Idaho may have the authority to ban all "out-of-state" students from attending the university, to limit it to just Japanese "out-of-state" students is discriminatory and against not only the state constitution, but the 14th Amendment of the US Consititution.
Article on the how six Japanese-American students were brought to Moscow and the University's stance.
Article on the formation and plans of the "Slap-a-Jap" Club as a war fundraiser for students.
Letter to the Editor by Mrs. M.H.G. criticizing the name of the "Slap-a-Jap" Club.
Response to the Letter to the Editor by Mrs. M.H.G. defending the name of the "Slap-a-Jap" Club.
Letter to George Shitamae from his niece Fumiko discussing the curfew and evacuation set in place for those of Japanese ancestrty.
Letter to George Shitamae from his niece Fumiko discussing their arrival and living conditions at the Minidoka Relocation Center.
Letter to George Shitamae from his niece Fumiko discussing the conditions at Minidoka Relocation Center, including the weather, lack of running water, and lack of stove pipes to keep warm.

1943
Photograph of the buildings at the Kooskia Internment Camp. The photograph is a part of a scrapbook created by a former guard of the camp.
Photograph of the sign at the entrance to the Kooskia Internment Camp. The photograph is a part of a scrapbook created by a former guard of the camp.
Photograph of internees sawing wood at the Kooskia Internment Camp. The photograph is a part of a scrapbook created by a former guard of the camp.
Photograph of men digging with whovesl and pickaxes at the Kooskia Internment Camp. The photograph is a part of a scrapbook created by a former guard of the camp.
Letter regarding the possible acceptance of a Japanese American student to the University of Idaho-Southern branch.
Letter informing Haru Tanabe that President Dale and the Board of Regents were receiving further consideration.
Letter from Haru Tanabe inquiring whether the University of Idaho would accept a Japanese American student who was interested in taking forestry classes.
Letter from the University of California, Berkeley Dean of the School of Educating informing the J.F. Messenger at the University of Idaho that they have a plan to allow Japanese students to work in education and practice teaching at the Relocation Centers.
Response to letter Haru Tanabe regarding the admittance of relocated Japanese American students.
Letter stating that the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho has voted to not allow non-resident Japanese Americans to enroll in on-campus or correspondence courses.
Letter to the War Relocation Authority informing them that the University of Idaho-Southern Branch was unable to accept Japanese-American students at the time. Baldwin also notes that with the addition of the Navy's V-12 officer training school at the branch there has been some prejudice against enrolled Japanese American students.
Letter to George Shitamae from his niece Fumiko describes the activities happening in the camp around Christmas and New Year.

1944
Response to letter from Commander Gross of the American Legion in Potlatch, Idaho about the treatment of Japanese American students at the University of Idaho.
Letter from Commander Gross of the American Legion in Potlatch , Idaho expressing concern over the attitudes expressed by some people in Moscow towards Japanese students at the University of Idaho.

1945
Photograph of the destruction caused by the atomic bomb at either Hiroshima or Nagasaki in Japan.
Burns showing close copy of dress patterns
Victim at the Hijiyama Primary School Shelter
Victim at the Hijiyama Primary School Shelter
Victim at the Hijiyama Primary School Shelter
Victim at the Hijiyama Primary School Shelter
Photograph of two people walking along a path through the rubble left by the destruction of the atomic bomb.
Photograph from a height overlooking the destruction of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
Aerial Photograph of the remains of a destroyed industrial area in Nagasaki.
Photograph of the shadow remains of a person on the steps in front of the Sumitomo Bank. The only remains left for many victims of the atomic bomb near the hypocenter of bomb were shadows.
Photograph of the remains of the front gate to the entrance of Hiroshima Army Hospital.
Photograph of the bent steel frame at Mitsubishi Steel works in Nagasaki.
Photograph of the rubble of the Koa Fire Insurance Company in either Hiroshima or Nagasaki.
Photograph of collapsed buildings in either Hiroshima or Nagasaki.
Photograph of a an electrical line that was snapped by the blast of the atomic bomb.
Photographs of shadows left by nine pedestrians on the Yorozuyo-Bashi Bridge. The only remains left for many victims of the atomic bomb near the hypocenter of bomb were shadows.
Photograph of the view from City Hall of the destruction of the Northern Sector of either Hiroshima or Nagasaki.
Photograph of the rubble that was the Shima Surgical Hospital in Hiroshima.
Aerial photograph of Hiroshima before the dropping of the atomic bomb.
Aerial photograph of Hiroshima after the dropping of the atomic bomb.
Photograph of the mushroom cloud over Nagasaki after the dropping of the atomic bomb.
Roof tile torn from the roof of a building due to the force of the atomic bomb landing in Hiroshima, Japan.
Roof tile torn from the roof of a building due to the force of the atomic bomb landing in Hiroshima, Japan.
Roof tile torn from the roof of a building due to the force of the atomic bomb landing in Hiroshima, Japan.
Roof tile torn from the roof of a building due to the force of the atomic bomb landing in Hiroshima, Japan.
Roof tile torn from the roof of a building due to the force of the atomic bomb landing in Hiroshima, Japan.

1951
Letter from Hiroshima University President, Tatsuo Morito, requesting assistance in rebuilding Hiroshima University's library and campus.
A color copy of a letter sent to President Tatsuo Morito from University of Idaho Professor Merrill E. Deters, in the letter Professor Deters offers Hiroshima University a check for $3, two samples of seeds, and a book entitled Foundations of Silviculture by James W. Toumey.
A color copy of a letter from President Tatsuo Morito to University of Idaho Professor Merrill E. Deters, in the letter President Morito thanks Professor Deters for his gifts.

1994
Photograph of a Red Barron Crabapple, a Borah Foundation Peace Walk Tree planted in commemoration of The Borah Foundation Symposium "Water & International Conflict."

1995
Photograph of a Weeping European Larch, a Borah Foundation Peace Walk Tree planted in commemoration of The Borah Foundation Symposium "Population: Peace & Conflict."

1996
Photograph of a Turkish Filbert, a Borah Foundation Peace Walk Tree planted in commemoration of The Borah Foundation Symposium "The United Nations Under Fire."

1997
Photograph of a Weeping White Mulberry, a Borah Foundation Peace Walk Tree planted in commemoration of The Borah Foundation Symposium "China in Transition."

1998
Photograph of a Columnar European Aspen, a Borah Foundation Peace Walk Tree planted in commemoration of The Borah Foundation Symposium "Northern Ireland: Conflict & Cooperation."
Photograph of a Cucumber Tree, a Borah Foundation Peace Walk Tree planted in commemoration of The Borah Foundation Symposium "Planetary Stewardship: an Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment."

2000
Photograph of a Giant Dogwood, a Borah Foundation Peace Walk Tree planted in commemoration of The Borah Foundation Symposium "Natural Resource Conflict in the 21st Century."

2002
Photograph of a Colorado Spruce, a Borah Foundation Peace Walk Tree planted in commemoration of The Borah Foundation Symposium "Israeli Palestinian Conflict Deep Causes - Lasting Solutions."

2011
Letter in English from student who sent documentation and roof tiles to the University of Idaho describing the effects of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Letter in Japanese from student who sent documentation and roof tiles to the University of Idaho describing the effects of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.