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img Tokuko and Carolyn Kishi (ddr-densho-443-125)

Photograph of Tokuko (Domoto) Kishi holding her infant daughter Carolyn Kishi, another child's head is visible in the lower right corner. Written on the album page below the image is "1948" in white pencil.

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doc Letter from William E. Gotcher, February 3, 1948 (ddr-csujad-12-3)

In this letter, a former employer of Tsugitada Kanamori writes a letter of reference, describing him as a hard working, trustworthy, and honest employee. Mr. William E. Gotcher confirms that Kanamori was an employee of the Yokohama Area Engineer Equipment Pool for two years and had held several positions. See this object in the California State …

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doc Letter from Daniel F. Goggin, May 1, 1948 (ddr-csujad-12-2)

This letter confirms that Tsugitada Kanamori worked for Daniel Goggin in an Ordnance Shop as the superintendent at the Yokohama Area Engineer Equipment Pool. Mr. Goggin explains that Kanamori is "invaluable" and he would absolutely recommend Mr. Kanamori for any position. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_01_002

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doc Letter from Al and Mary Tsukamoto, December 1948 (ddr-csujad-55-112)

Christmas letter from Al and Mary Tsukamoto. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0114

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doc Nisei Vue Vol. 1 No. 2 (Summer, 1948) (ddr-densho-266-2)

Selected article titles: "Fukui Earthquake" (p. 5), "Canada Story" (p. 9), "Kawakita Case" (p. 13), United Veterans of Fresno (p. 16), Vanport Flood (p. 19), Good News from Washington (p. 21), The Unified Nisei Vote (p. 22), The Jacl Queen Contest (p. 23), Lilli Ann Oka (p. 28), Nisei Heroes Buried at Oka (p. 30), Care …

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doc Nisei Vue Vol.1 No. 1 (Spring 1948) (ddr-densho-266-1)

Selected article titles: "Homeless Sansei Tots" (p. 3), "A Report on Resettlement" (p. 5), "The Nisei's Voice in Washington" (p. 10).

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doc S.F. Nisei Bowling Association Winter League 1948-1949 (ddr-densho-422-523)

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Collection Scene and Nisei Vue Collection (ddr-densho-266)

The Scene and Nisei Vue Collection contains complete copies of approximately 70 issues of two similar Nisei oriented pictorial magazines: Nisei Vue (1948-50) and Scene (1949-55).

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img Rev. Joshin and Yukiko Motoyoshi sitting at banquet table (ddr-ajah-6-96)

Caption below photo: Farewell banquet for Rev. Joshin and Yukiko Motoyoshi, Buddhist Temple of Alameda social hall. The family was being transferred to the Fresno Buddhist Betsuin. The Motoyoshis served BTOA from 1932 to 1948.

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img Back of house and garden (ddr-ajah-6-193)

Caption below photo: Backyard of the Goro and Kimiko Sato house at 2050 Pacific in Alameda, CA. The family is growing vegetable in their backyard. The home was purchased in 1947, photo circa 1947-1948

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img Family in the backyard of Goro and Kimiko Sato's house (ddr-ajah-6-197)

Caption below photo: Backyard of the Goro and Kimiko Sato house at 2050 Pacific in Alameda, CA. The family is growing vegetables in their backyard. The home was purchased in 1947, photo circa 1947-1948

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img Group posed for photo in backyard (ddr-ajah-6-195)

Caption below photo: The Koga and Sato family pose in the Koga's Pacific Avenue backyard in Alameda, CA, circa 1947-1948. The Sato and Koga families knew each other in Japan before the immigrated to America.

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img Woman sitting in armchair (ddr-ajah-6-90)

Caption below photo: Yukiko Motoyoshi, wife of Rev. Joshin Motoyoshi, of the Buddhist Temple of Alameda, CA. They served at the temple from 1932 to 1948. This photo was probably made early in their time there.

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img Taeko Toyoji (ddr-one-2-584)

Black and white photographic print of Taeko Toyoji standing in a bush. Inscribed on the front of the photograph: "Dear/Shiuko/Love/June." Inscribed on the back: "May 30, 1948/Miss M. Shimomura/took this for me."

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img Miki, Kathie, and Anyo Domoto on a sled (ddr-densho-443-149)

Photograph of three children sitting together on a sled in the snow. From front to back is Kathie Domoto, Miki Domoto, and Anyo Domoto. Written along the bottom of the photograph is "January 1948" in blue ink.

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img Miki Domoto at Christmas (ddr-densho-443-157)

Photograph of Miki Domoto standing in front of the Christmas tree. Written on the album page above the image is "1948" in white pencil. Written below the image on the album page is "Christmas" in white pencil.

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img Formal portrait of large group in auditorium, with banner in Japanese above (ddr-ajah-3-182)

Caption on back in Japanese reprinted below photo. Translation below photo: (2nd Annual) Senior Appreciation (memorial) March 3, 1952 sponsored by Alameda Buddhist Church Men's Association. Front row centered in robes is Rev, Shozen Naito (1948-1953)

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Narrator Sue K. Embrey

Nisei female. Born January 6, 1923, in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, was incarcerated at Manzanar concentration camp, California. Wrote for the Manzanar Free Press while incarcerated. Resettled during World War II in Madison, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois. Returned to Los Angeles, California, in 1948. Founding member of Nisei Progressives and the Manzanar Committee.

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doc Eugene A. Wright "Young man of year" for 1948 (ddr-csujad-49-134)

Newspaper article titled, "Eugene A. Wright: 'Young Man of the Year." An item from: pages 84-85 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_056_01

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img Group photograph of the Lake Sequoia Retreat campers, 1948 (ddr-densho-336-71)

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img Woman holding child on porch of house (ddr-ajah-6-92)

Caption below photo: Minister's residence next tot Buddhist Temple of Alameda. Yukiko Motoyoshi and son Sachimaro, who was born April 26, 1933. The Motoyoshis left Alameda for the Fresno temple where Re. Joshin Motoyoshi became the Rinban there in 1948.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-92/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 62 (July 24, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-129)

"One-Year Enlistments Commence for 18-Year-Olds at Seattle Armed Forces Recruiting Office" (pg. 1), "Canada Plans Special Body for Loss Aid" (pg. 1), "National JACL Office Candidates for 1948-1950 Term Announced; To Be Inducted at Utah Convention" (pg. 1)

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 103 (December 15, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-164)

"JACL Seeks Riders for Trading Act" (p. 1), "JACL-ADC Pushes Move to Extend Soldier Brides' Legislation" (p. 1), "Chicago Unit Told of Bias in Cemeteries" (p. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-164/