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JACL Meeting Minutes, 1935-1942
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First General Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 28, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the first general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include the appropriation of funds to purchase a recording book, changes to club dues, and Social Director nominations.
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First Executive Board Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 11, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the first executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include ticket prices for an upcoming benefit show, and changes to the price of dues and how they're collected.
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Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 27, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include the results of a recent benefit show, an upcoming tea party to introduce the JACL to the larger community, and the price of dues. A report on the joint meeting at Salinas is also given.
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Third Executive Board Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 14, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the third executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include anti-alien land bills and related legislation discussed at a special session of the Northern California District Council, the appointment of Hal Higashi as chairman of the Public Relations Board, and the purchase of an American flag for club use.
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Third General Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 21, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the third general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include JACL's policy regarding the anti-alien land bills before the Legislature, the question of whether to purchase an American flag for club use, and additional appointments to the Public Relations Board.
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Fourth Executive Board Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 3, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the fourth executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include JACL's petition to protest anti-Japanese legislation, policies and recommendations for future meetings, and plans for upcoming community events.
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Fourth General Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 18, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the fourth general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include the creation of an advisory board, expatriation and single citizenship, and protests against anti-alien fishing legislation.
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Fifth Executive Board Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 25, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the fifth executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include the agenda for the next general meeting, plans to increase membership in the chapter's various boards, and expatriation.
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Fifth General Assembly of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 9, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the fifth general assembly of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of expatriation, increasing the number of members in the chapter's boards, and JACL's policy on political endorsements.
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Sixth General Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the sixth general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include the special election for the office of vice presidency, organizational matters relating to the upcoming Feast of Lanterns parade in Pacific Grove, the chapter's participation in the Fourth of July parade, and the appropriation of travel expenses for the Northern California District Council meeting in San Francisco.
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Sixth Executive Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 12, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the sixth executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of the program for the next general meeting.
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Seventh General Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 25, 1935
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the seventh general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes report on the Northern California District Council meeting, discussion on plans to hold a benefit film screening, and selection of members to attend the Northern California District Convention at Fresno.
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Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 25, 1936
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include the resignation of Doctor Inada as president of the chapter, the proposal to hold a special election to select a new president, and the chapter's participation in the Pacific Grove boat parade and the Fourth of July parade.
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Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 30, 1936
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include committee reports on participation in local parades, the Salinas chapter's request that the Monterey chapter assist the Watsonville JACL with travel expenses, and committee appointments.
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Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 25, 1936
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports from the County Fair Entertainment Committee, and discussion of incorporating a barn dance into the "Japan Night" program at the county fair.
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Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, November 5, 1936
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on expenses relating to the "Japan Night" program at the county fair, the postponement of the garden project, and committee appointments.
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Meeting of the Membership Board of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Membership Board of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Board proposes goal of forty members by the Fourth of July, and suggests that at least one social event be held each month. Additional suggestions on how to improve meetings and increase membership are made.
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Meeting of the Public Relations Board of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Public Relations Board of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of the District Council meeting in Santa Rosa.
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Meeting of the Social Board of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Social Board of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Features discussion of the picnic barbecue, including price to charge per person and ingredients needed.
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General Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 18, 1937
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on the chapter's dues and debts, possible fundraising activities, and dance committee expenses. Additional topics include the election of Hal Higashi as chapter president, uniform membership cards, the Monterey JACL endowment fund, and the various anti-alien legislative bills.
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First Executive Board Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 2, 1937
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of committee boards each member will serve on, and the duties of the various boards.
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General Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 11, 1937
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include membership cards for keeping track of chapter members, and holding more social activities to generate interest in the JACL. President Higashi summarizes some of the goals of the chapter, which include gaining recognition from national headquarters, the first generation of Japanese immigrants in the community, and local young people. To achieve these aims, Higashi proposes reorganizing the chapter, increasing membership, and planning more activities. Anti-immigrant bills before the legislature are also discussed.
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Executive Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 14, 1937
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include a telegram asking for help fighting anti-alien legislation, the membership drive, and picnics the chapter is organizing.
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General Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 22, 1937
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include the anti-alien bill, transportation for the JACL picnic, and details regarding a planned outing in May. Also discussed are plans for the garden project and JACL's participation in Fourth of July festivities.
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Executive Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 13, 1937
Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of upcoming social events, including a raffle and barbecue. The various boards of the JACL also meet for further discussion.