Camp pilgrimages

doc Official program Poston: memorial monument dedication (ddr-csujad-55-2703)

The program provides a history of the Poston incarceration camp. Includes photographs of the Poston camp and Poston memorial monument. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2867

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2703/

doc Official program Poston memorial monument kiosk dedication (ddr-csujad-55-2713)

The pamphlet provides a brief life history of the 25 Poston Servicemen who gave their lives in service to their country. Includes photographs of the Poston memorial monument and Kiosk. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2877

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2713/

doc Tule Lake pilgrimage, July 2nd-5th, 1998, journey of remembrance and discovery (ddr-csujad-55-2719)

The pamphlet of 1998 Tule Lake reunion. It provides a history of Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2883

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2719/

doc Tule Lake pilgrimage July 4-7 1996: fifty years later ... (ddr-csujad-55-2692)

A program pamphlet of 1996 Tule Lake pilgrimage. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2856

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2692/

doc Amache remembered 1942-1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2695)

Pamphlet listing Amache memorial dedication schedule and the program of Amache reunion banquet/dance at Regency Hotel in Denver, Colorado, and historical photographs of the Granda (Amache) incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2859

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2695/

vh Joe Yamakido Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-167-12)

Reflections on life: attending camp pilgrimages, message for future generations

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-167-12/

vh Marianne West Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-120-10)

Attending the Tule Lake Pilgrimage with family: overcoming the "stigma" of being incarcerated

This interview took place at the 2000 Tule Lake Pilgrimage in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-120-10/

vh David Sakura Interview II Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-513-14)

Attending the Minidoka pilgrimage: "it was really an act of healing"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-513-14/

vh Wesley K. Watanabe Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-166-18)

Attending first camp pilgrimage

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-166-18/

vh Betty Morita Shibayama Interview Segment 41 (ddr-densho-1000-152-41)

Memories of attending Tule Lake pilgrimage in 1979

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-152-41/

vh Barbara Reiko Mikami Keimi Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-459-15)

Helping to organize camp pilgrimages and reunions, volunteer for the Japanese American National Museum

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-459-15/

vh Yuri Kochiyama Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-257-24)

Attending the first Manzanar pilgrimage

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-257-24/

vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 39 (ddr-densho-1000-137-39)

Filming Mitsuye and Nellie; emotional reaction to returning to Minidoka camp site

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned to conduct their …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-137-39/

vh Ron Wakabayashi Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-460-6)

Finding connections to previous generations through experiences like visiting the site of the Manzanar concentration camp

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-460-6/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-96-8)

Reflecting on the pilgrimage experience

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage was attended by people from up and down the West …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-8/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-96-4)

The importance of camp pilgrimages

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage was attended by people from up and down the West …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-4/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-96-6)

Yayoi's thoughts on what it would have been like to be incarcerated as a young girl

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-6/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-96-5)

Ayame's memories of meeting George; and remembering him while on this pilgrimage

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage was attended by …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-5/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-96-2)

Kenzan's and Yayoi's reactions to seeing the site of Tule Lake concentration camp in person

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-2/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-96-3)

Mayumi's impressions of the camp site

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage was attended by people from up and down the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-3/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-96-1)

Initial reactions to seeing the former site of Tule Lake concentration camp

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage was attended by …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-1/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-96-9)

A sentimental piece of jewelry

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage was attended by people from up and down the West …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-9/

vh Ayame Tsutakawa - Mayumi Tsutakawa - Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn - Yayoi Tsutakawa-Chinn Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-96-7)

Thoughts on how the incarceration affected families and subsequent generations

The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage was attended by people from …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-96-7/