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Fashion art by Doris Saito (ddr-densho-339-27)
img Fashion art by Doris Saito (ddr-densho-339-27)
Fashion prints drawn by Doris Ota Saito during her time at Heart Mountain.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-339-27/
Handbag crocheted by Asano Ota (ddr-densho-339-31)
img Handbag crocheted by Asano Ota (ddr-densho-339-31)
A handbag Asano Ota crocheted while she was in camp. An etching of Heart Mountain on the handle.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-339-31/
Young girl plays piano her teacher observing (ddr-densho-362-24)
img Young girl plays piano her teacher observing (ddr-densho-362-24)
A Marie Konishi plays the piano while her teacher, Mitseu Ushio, observes.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-362-24/
Young Japanese American woman playing the piano (ddr-densho-362-26)
img Young Japanese American woman playing the piano (ddr-densho-362-26)
Picture of a young woman playing the piano with an inscription on the front and back of the picture. Inscription on the front of photo reads "Dearest Mich-chan, Sincerely, Mitsue Ushio". Inscription on the back of the photo reads June 9, 1945.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-362-26/
Topaz concentration camp in snow (ddr-densho-392-51)
doc Topaz concentration camp in snow (ddr-densho-392-51)
Caption on front: "First snow."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-392-51/
A woman in her barracks in Topaz concentration camp (ddr-densho-392-49)
doc A woman in her barracks in Topaz concentration camp (ddr-densho-392-49)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-392-49/
Topaz concentration camp in snow (ddr-densho-392-50)
doc Topaz concentration camp in snow (ddr-densho-392-50)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-392-50/
Mr. Nakahara sleeping in his barracks in Topaz concentration camp (ddr-densho-392-48)
doc Mr. Nakahara sleeping in his barracks in Topaz concentration camp (ddr-densho-392-48)
Caption written by Kenneth Iyeki: "Mr. Nakahara in slumber."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-392-48/
Painting (ddr-densho-371-1)
img Painting (ddr-densho-371-1)
A painting by Dick Sata of a concentration camp, most likely the Gila River camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-371-1/
Letter from Juro Nakamura to Tamako Inouye (ddr-densho-383-550)
doc Letter from Juro Nakamura to Tamako Inouye (ddr-densho-383-550)
Re: various staged productions and entertainment. Outside with addressed stamped by censors, printed with "Prisoner of war" which Nakmura has crossed out and written "Internee"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-550/
Note from Floyd Schmoe to Tamako about Gordon Hirabayashi (ddr-densho-383-538)
doc Note from Floyd Schmoe to Tamako about Gordon Hirabayashi (ddr-densho-383-538)
Floyd Schmoe was an activist and professor, father-in-law to Gordon Hirabayashi. Nominated 3 times for the Nobel Prize.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-538/
Letter from Juro Nakamura to Tamako Inouye (ddr-densho-383-551)
doc Letter from Juro Nakamura to Tamako Inouye (ddr-densho-383-551)
Re: translation of a play to be sent to Inouye
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-551/
doc "Japanese Nisei" (ddr-densho-419-1)
A poem written by Min Yasui. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-419-1/
doc "Why Are We Here?" (ddr-densho-419-4)
A poem written by Min Yasui. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-419-4/
doc "That Damned Fence" (ddr-densho-419-3)
A poem written by Min Yasui while he was incarcerated in Minidoka concentration camp. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-419-3/
The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 9 (April 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-14)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 9 (April 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-14)
Selected article titles: "20-25 Group Predominates in Tule Lake" (pp. 1-2), "Voluntary Terminations Aid Employment Policy" (pp. 1-2), and "Danjo Seinenkai Exhibit Attracts Large Crowds" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-14/
The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 2 (March 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-7)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 2 (March 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-7)
Selected article titles: "Mar. 20 Life Mag. to Have Center Story" (p. 1), "Farm Program Drafted-Jarret: Two Unit Farm Plan Covers 1252 Acres" (p. 2), "3 Day Event Slated: Centerwide Program to Be at Auditorium" (p. 3), and "Spain Counsul Does Not Act for Nisei" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-7/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 12 (March 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-61)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 12 (March 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-61)
Selected article titles: "Statement Given on Special Project Rules" (p. 1), "Relocators Get Kindly Welcome on Return Home" (p. 2), "Japanese School Damaged in Second Delano Fire" (p. 2), and "Two-Day 'Shibai and Buyo' Begins Tonight at Aud." (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-61/
Short story:
doc Short story: "Grace Sato was happier than she'd been" (ddr-densho-468-9)
Typed draft. Story follows a woman who is shot and killed while attempting to escape Manzanar to elope with a Caucasian sailor .
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-9/
An actor in costume (ddr-manz-4-137)
img An actor in costume (ddr-manz-4-137)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-137/
Scene from a play (ddr-manz-4-135)
img Scene from a play (ddr-manz-4-135)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-135/
Hand painted postcard sent to Rev. Shinjo Nagatomi (ddr-manz-4-91)
doc Hand painted postcard sent to Rev. Shinjo Nagatomi (ddr-manz-4-91)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-91/
Drawing on fabric (ddr-manz-4-50)
doc Drawing on fabric (ddr-manz-4-50)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-50/
Rev. Shinjo Nagatomi with actors in a play (ddr-manz-4-134)
img Rev. Shinjo Nagatomi with actors in a play (ddr-manz-4-134)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-134/
A crowd laughing during a play (ddr-manz-4-136)
img A crowd laughing during a play (ddr-manz-4-136)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-136/
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