Nevada

img Katashi Johnny Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-219)

Photographed is Katashi Johnny Masukawa, an incarceree at the Poston camp in Arizona. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_08_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-219/

doc Postcard from George Naohara to Mitzi Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-378)

A postcard from George Nobuo Naohara to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. He writes from Reno, Nevada, and describes what he witnesses there. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 17. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_18_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-378/

img Katashi Johnny Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-178)

Photographed is Katashi Johnny Masukawa at the Poston incarceration camp in Arizona. The caption reads: John. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_03_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-178/

img Fred Yutaka Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-235)

Photographed is Fred Yutaka Masukawa, an incarceree of the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Fred, 1944. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 10. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_10_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-235/

doc Part IV. Collective adjustments to the relocation center, chapter I: social structure of the community (ddr-csujad-26-5)

Description of camp social structures including "Caucasian-Japanese relations" highlighting tension and hostility by three groups that most directly involve Japanese Americans and the incarceration: The War Relocation Authority (WRA), the US Army and the American public. Using case - studies, the manuscript examines these relationships and discusses the circumstances of incarceration contributing to differences in social …

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img Billigmeier and others outdoors (ddr-csujad-26-89)

Billigmeier, a Japanese American man, and two women in the process of posing outdoors. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_026

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-89/

img Four people and a dog (ddr-csujad-26-109)

One Japanese American man and three Caucasian people pose for a photo with unexpected dog in front of camp. Additional photos in sequence include: ucsb_mei_0111, ucsb_mei_0113, ucsb_mei_0114, ucsb_mei_0115. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_070

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-109/

img Group photo (ddr-csujad-26-87)

A group of fourteen people including Japanese Americans and Caucasians pose together. The photo includes Robert Billigmeier in the top row on the left. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-87/

img Seated Japanese man in uniform (ddr-csujad-26-90)

A Japanese American man wearing a military uniform is seated in a home. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_027

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-90/

img Men boy and dog (ddr-csujad-26-116)

Three men including a Japanese American man in uniform, Robert Billigmeier with a dog, and a small Japanese American boy pose for a group photo. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_081

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-116/

img Couple with baby (ddr-csujad-26-105)

A young Japanese American couple poses in front of a building with a small baby. Caption on back of photograph reads, "giordi Chester Ogi [at] 3 mos. (with Emi [and] Chet). From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_047"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-105/

img Group photo by car (ddr-csujad-26-111)

A group of five women and one man poses in front of a car with barracks in the background. Additional photos in sequence include: ucsb_mei_0109, ucsb_mei_0113, ucsb_mei_0114, ucsb_mei_0115. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_075

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-111/

img People gathering around a vehicle covered in baggage (ddr-csujad-26-91)

Group of people, including men with bicycles, gather around a vehicle with baggage tied to the roof. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_028

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-91/

img Large group in costumes (ddr-csujad-26-94)

Group of eighteen people pose with a dog at a what appears to be a costume party. Additional photos in sequence include: ucsb_mei_0080, ucsb_mei_0083, ucsb_mei_0088, ucsb_mei_0141. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_031

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-94/

img Japanese couple (ddr-csujad-26-124)

Photo of a Japanese American couple wearing crucifix pins pose outdoors. A crowd is in the background. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_093

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-124/

img Four women and two men (ddr-csujad-26-117)

Four women and two men pose together in front of barracks buildings. All but one person is Japanese American. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_086

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-117/

img Man with crate of produce (ddr-csujad-26-95)

A farmer poses with a full crate of produce. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_032

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img Group photo in front of barracks (ddr-csujad-26-136)

Three Japanese American women and one man pose together in front of a barracks building. An automobile and additional barracks can be seen in the background. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_106

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-136/

img Group photo in desert (ddr-csujad-26-138)

Photo of three women and a Japanese American man in the desert landscape. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_108

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-138/

doc Firebreak gang (ddr-csujad-26-25)

Narrative account of the establishment, organization, and leadership of the "firebreak gang" who cleaned up scrap lumber, discarded building materials, and labored to clean up the construction debris around the Poston incarceration camp from June 27-September 14, 1942. The author discusses the background, education level, and describes workday situations that occurred during the period the group …

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img Single soldier (ddr-csujad-26-99)

A Japanese American soldier poses in front of a building in his gear and holds a rifle. Handwriting on front of photo reads, "To [Henry] and Bob, just tired 'doggie' [Vaj] Ft. Mc Clellan, Ala. 1944." Caption on back of photo reads, "If I look tired - I am or was. It was one of those …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-99/

img Young man on tractor (ddr-csujad-26-131)

Photo of a young Japanese American man on a tractor. Barracks building are seen in the background. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_101

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-131/

img Large group photo (ddr-csujad-26-125)

Photo of a large group of Japanese Americans and Caucasian men and women pose in front of a barracks building with a baby and a dog. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_094

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-125/

img Procurement and Shoe Rationing [Department] (ddr-csujad-26-106)

Letter from David O'Kane describing provenance and donating the included photo of the Procurement an Shoe Rationing Department at Tule Lake camp to Special Collections at Cal State Hayward. The photo features a group of five Japanese American women with five Caucasian men and women. The verso of the photo reads, "This was taken just before …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-106/

img Young Japanese couple (ddr-csujad-26-119)

Photo of a young Japanese American couple seated on a bench in front of barracks buildings. From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_05_088

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-119/

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