Credits & Sources

Credits & Sources

Quiet Americans is an independent project dedicated to preserving and sharing Japanese American stories — from injustice and resistance to resilience and achievement. This page acknowledges the people, institutions, and resources that have helped make this possible.

Research & Historical References

Many of the stories and timelines featured on this site were informed by the work of historians, journalists, and educators. Key references include:

  • Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project – https://densho.org
Oral histories, archival documents, and educational resources about WWII incarceration.
  • Japanese American National Museum (JANM) – https://www.janm.org
Exhibitions and research about Japanese American history and culture.
  • Library of Congress – https://www.loc.gov
Public archives including Executive Order 9066 and Civilian Exclusion Orders.
  • National Archives – https://www.archives.gov
Archival images, military records, and federal documents related to wartime policies.
  • Go For Broke National Education Center – https://goforbroke.org
Stories and documentation of Nisei soldiers during WWII.
  • Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation – https://www.heartmountain.org
Educational programs and exhibits related to the Heart Mountain incarceration site.
  • Densho Encyclopedia – https://encyclopedia.densho.org
Peer-reviewed entries on Japanese American history, incarceration, and culture.

Photographs & Visual Media

Unless otherwise noted, images used on this site are:

  • In the public domain, especially those by government-employed photographers such as Dorothea Lange (War Relocation Authority).
  • Used under fair use for educational and nonprofit storytelling.
  • Sourced from institutional collections such as:
    • The National Archives (NARA)
    • Library of Congress
    • Densho Digital Repository
    • Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) – https://bijac.org
    • Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) / Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection
    • Other university archives and public historical societies

We strive to give appropriate credit wherever possible. If you believe any content has been used without proper attribution, please contact us.

Oral Histories & Personal Testimonies

We are deeply grateful to the individuals and families who have shared their memories, either directly with Quiet Americans or through public archives such as:

  • Densho Oral History Collection
  • Heart Mountain Digital Stories
  • Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
  • Personal blogs and family history accounts (linked in individual posts)

Writing, Design & Production

All writing, layout, and creative direction for Quiet Americans is independently produced. Visual design is created using tools including:

  • Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for graphics and stills
  • Canva for select video and social content
  • WordPress + Elementor for the web framework

Contact

If you’d like to suggest a correction, submit a story, or discuss rights and usage, please reach out:
contact@quietamericans.com