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img Ukichi Matsui (ddr-csujad-25-211)

A page of album containing the Taenaka family. Pasted on the page are three photographs of Ukichi Matusi taken in Japan. Include a portrait of Ukichi Matsui taken at "Gyoku__kwan, Kishinosato, Osaka," probably in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_01_006

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img Ukichi and Saki Matsui (ddr-csujad-25-207)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are: a photograph of Ukichi and Saki Matsui taken probably on Takako Matsui, their daughter's wedding day in Osaka, Japan; and a photograph of Ukichi Matsui in suits. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_01_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-207/

doc Chronology of evacuation and relocation (ddr-csujad-48-109)

Title: "A Chronology of Evacuation and Relocation." This document describes in detail the chronology of "evacuation and relocation" after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Report No. 6-1879-BU-COS-WP. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9918. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0918

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img Ukichi Taenaka, Waseda University (ddr-csujad-25-277)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are eight photographs of Ukichi Taenaka and his classmates of Waseda University taken during the trip to Mount Mihara Desert, Izu Oshima, Japan. Caucasian participants are included. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_02_006

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img Tamesaburo and Kamie Taenaka (ddr-csujad-25-233)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are three portraits of Tamesaburo Taenaka most likely taken in Seattle, Washington, and one portrait of Kamie Taenaka, which is probably taken in Japan before their marriage. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_01_028

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img Koyasan [Los Angeles Branch] Tourist Party, [departure] (ddr-csujad-25-135)

A group photograph of the tourists of the Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party in front of a Japan Air Line airplane at San Francisco International Airport before departure. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_007

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img Rosanzerusu Koyasan Kankodan [Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party, Kokyogaien National Gardens] (ddr-csujad-25-133)

A group photograph of the tourists of Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party, including Kamie Taenaka, taken in front of Nijubashi [= Double Bridge] at Kokyo Gaien National Gardens, Tokyo, Japan. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_005

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img George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-504)

A photograph of George Nobuo Naohara in a military uniform standing in front of a car. The caption reads: Finally home (31 years old), Harbor City, Calif. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_063_004

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img George Naohara and Sgt. Tamura (ddr-csujad-38-484)

Photographed are George Nobuo Naohara and Sgt. Tamura, holding a bottle of alcohol. The captions read: "Tent room mates born U.S.A." and "Geo, Sgt. Tamura." Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_049_002

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doc Application for certificate of identification (aliens of enemy nationalities), Form AR-AE-22, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-86)

An application for certificate of identification, Form AR-AE-22, filled by Itsuhei Takano. The United States Government requires all aliens of enemy nationalities, including Italy, Germany, and Japan, to apply at a post office in February 1942. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_41_001

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doc Letters from Naoji, Miyuki, and Miyoko Okine to Mr. S. Okine, September 21, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-250)

Contains three letters written from the Okine's in Japan to Mr. Seiichi Okine along with an envelope. The three letters are written by Naoji Okine, Miyuki Okine, and Miyoko Okine respectively, and enclosed in the same envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_81_001-004

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Sueno and Sawako [Nakano] (ddr-csujad-5-10)

A photograph of Sueno Nakano at age 53 and her second daughter, Sawako Nakano, at age 15. The photograph is addressed to Sueno's brogher-in-law, Seiichi Okine. It is taken by Hisashi Tonen in Hiroshima, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_04_005

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 10 (July 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-258)

Selected article titles: "Red Cross Messages Received From Japan" (p. 1), "Los Angeles Editor Upholds Loyal Nisei" (p. 1), "Schedule 'Think of Your Future Week' Postponed by Board" (p. 1), "Convicted Nisei File Mass Appeal" (p. 1), "To Abandon Plans to Open Leupp Center" (p. 1), "WRA to Provide for Property Storage" (p. 1), "Tule Nisei …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 27 (April 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-118)

Selected article titles: "Repatriation Discussed in Public Forum" (p. 1), "Internment Camp Misunderstanding Clarified" (p. 1), "WRA Will Help Resettlers With Financial Assistance. Evacuee Must be Approved Before Being Eligible for Cash Grants" (p. 1), "Japan Messages to be Handled by Red Cross" (p. 1), "Soap, Shoyu Sale Starts This Week" (p. 4), "Religion Plays Vital …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 29 (April 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-120)

Selected article titles: "NHA Established Housing Centers in Acute Cities" (p. 1), "New Isolation Camp in Leupp, Arizona" (p. 1), "Citizenship Status in Japan for Nisei Explained by Opler" (p. 1), "New Ruling to Speed Up Resettlement Program. Definite Job Offer Must be Had Before Leave Can be Granted" (p. 1), "WRA Takes Over Private Storage …

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doc Poston Press Bulletin Vol. IV No. 31 (October 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-122)

Selected article titles: "Red Cross Chapter Handles Japan-Bound Mail, Other Services" (p. 1), "Crew of 40 Volunteers Unloads Net Materials at Parker Warehouses" (p. 1), "Voters Over 16 Years of Age Are Entitled to 15 Votes" (p. 2), "National Speed Limit of 35 M.P.H. to Be Enforced; 25 M.P.H. Between Poston Units" (p. 2), "Editorial: Press …

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doc Poston Press Bulletin Vol. V No. 14 (October 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-139)

Selected article titles: "Poston II Community Council Encourages Cooperative Endeavors" (p. 1), "Nisei Soldiers May Visit Center, Reminds Project Director" (p. 1), "Letters Will Be Sent to Japan by Local Red Cross Chapter" (p. 4), "Japanese Officer Bids AP Reporter to 'Tell His Brothers that USA Is Greatest Country'" (p. 5), "Public Warned Against Taking Gov't …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 80 (July 4, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-169)

Selected article titles: "Myer Misquoted, Staff Corrects It"; "General's Letter"; "Man, 91, Relocates"; "Say Man Made False Claim on Citizenship"; "Miraculous Escape told"; "Legislative Sub-Committee Formed"; "Appeal Tamesa Case to Court"; "Full Rights for Canadian Japanese"; "Prepare Study on Japan"; "Masaoka Succeeds Miss Ishida in San Francisco"; "He's Disgusted"; "To Read Independence Declaration"; "Claim 2000 Indigent …

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doc Military Intelligence Service Language School U.S. Army, Fort Snelling, Minnesota (ddr-csujad-1-188)

Photographic documentary of Nisei soldiers served in World War II, Pacific Theatre as military intelligence operators. Photographs were taken by Stone S. Ishimaru, Official U.S. Army photographer, 8th Army, originally for a magazine, "Life." Includes Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Pacific Theater of operations, and occupation of Japan. See this object in …

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doc Fire pot donors (ddr-densho-335-8)

Upon returning to his hometown, Yamagata, during a trip to Japan in 1921, Thomas Rockrise was gifted an iron fire pot from a welcome committee. The Yamagata region was known for its work in decorative iron. This hero's welcome contrasted greatly with his departure over twenty years earlier when Thomas left in disgrace after making a …

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vh May Ota Higa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-174)

Nisei female. Born March 14, 1916, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle and Ellensburg, Washington, before going to Japan to teach just prior to the onset of World War II. Returned to Seattle in 1941, and was removed with family to Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After the war, resettled in …

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vh Kiyoko Morey Kaneko Interview (ddr-densho-1000-225)

Nisei female. Born September 3, 1911, in Pasadena, California. Grew up in Los Angeles where father operated a successful import/export business with retail stores. Graduated from UCLA, then lived and worked in Japan for a few years. Was married and living in Hawaii in 1941. Witnessed Japanese bomber planes overhead from home in Pearl City on …

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vh Mary Jane Mikuriya Interview (ddr-densho-1000-504)

Born December 8, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born to a father from Japan and mother from the Austria-Hungary region. Grew up in Pennsylvania during World War II, where family was monitored by the FBI. Attended Pembroke College and then worked for the federal government's Department of Education, then as an administrator in the education field. Volunteered …

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vh Sarah Sato Interview (ddr-densho-1000-81)

Sansei female. (Mother and father born in Hawaii.) Born February 1925 in Peru. Spent prewar childhood in Peru and Hawaii. Father picked up by the FBI and detained after bombing of Pearl Harbor. Was incarcerated at Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas, and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Renounced citizenship in order to stay with parents, and was …

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vh Barry Saiki Interview (ddr-densho-1004-4)

Nisei male. Born June 21, 1919, in Stockton, California. During World War II, served with the Military Intelligence Service in Japan.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) …

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