Legislation, 81st Congress, 1949-1950

File — Box: 34, Folder: 16-17

Identifier: IV

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: The items in this series are concerned with the immigration activities and citizenship status of Japanese Americans. The materials discuss the early immigration of the Issei (first-generation Japanese Americans), as well as battles over deportation and renunciation of citizenship during the Second World War and later, including the case of "Tokyo Rose." Masaoka's lobbying activities in these areas made a significant impact on Congressional law-making during the 1950s, including repeal of the 1924 Japanese Exclusion Act and the abolishment of the National Origins Quota Immigration System. Documents produced by the U. S. Congress and a variety of court documents record battles over citizenship issues, while magazine articles discuss the issues surrounding inequalities in immigration.

Dates

1949-1950

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.