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Sworn statement by Charles E. and Dorothy E. Seely on behalf of Dr. Kei Koyama. (ddr-one-5-199)
Photocopy of a declassified handwritten statement by Charles E. and Dorothy E. Seely on behalf of Dr. Koyama. They state that they have known Dr. Koyama for 13 years and consider him an intimate friend. They feel that he is "an honest, upright man, and sincerely believe him to be loyal and true to our country."
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Letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to Teru Koyama, on the parole of her husband, Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-241)
Photocopy of a declassified type letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to Teru Koyama. He informs her that her husband's parole has been approved and that arrangements are currently being made to have him sent to the War Relocation Center to be reunited with his family.
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U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Officer in Charge, Portland 5, Oregon Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-252)
Photocopy of a declassified report on the status of Keizaburo Koyama. Koyama's status has changed from "Parolee" to "Alien enemy proceedings terminated" and he is currently residing at 219 W. Burnside, Portland 9, Oregon. The form lists his occupation as "Dentist" and that he is not deportable.
Narrator Spady Koyama
Nisei male. Born June 4, 1917, in Ferry County, Washington. Sent to Japan at age five following father's death, returning to Spokane, Washington, in 1927. Enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1942. Served with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) in the Pacific Ocean theater during World War II where he was seriously injured during a …
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Sworn statement by Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. Page 2 of 3. (ddr-one-5-197)
Photocopy of a declassified seven point sworn statement from Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. On this page, Mrs. Goodenough writes about Dr. Koyama's reputation, stating that it is "above reproach." She contacted several schools and individuals that had dealings with Dr. Koyama and all "expressed their confidence in him." As to his loyalty …
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The names and addresses of 15 associates of Dr. Kei Koyama petitioning for his release from detention by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (ddr-one-5-94)
Photocopy of a declassified document containing the signatures and addresses of 15 associates of Dr. Kei Koyama who petitioned for his release from confinement.
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-39-12)
Speaking before community and veterans' groups regarding Military Intelligence Service experience
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-39-3)
Meeting a Nisei World War II hero, Richard Sakakita
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-39-2)
Returning to active duty at the request of the Pentagon
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-39-6)
Investigating communist spies in Japan for the U.S. Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-39-4)
Reuniting with siblings living in postwar Japan
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-39-7)
Moving up the ranks of the Counterintelligence Corps
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-39-10)
Retiring from the military following career spanning over thirty years
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-39-9)
Nisei soldiers help pave way for future Japanese Americans in military service
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-39-14)
Describing physical costs of wars, "130 percent disability"
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-39-1)
Postwar civilian work in Spokane, handling classified mail
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-39-13)
Description of military uniform insignia
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-39-8)
Receiving the biggest assignment of all: heading up U.S. Army counterintelligence in Vietnam
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-39-11)
Discussion of Issei attitudes towards Nisei soldiers fighting in the Pacific
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Spady Koyama Interview II Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-39-15)
Description of wartime wounds received in Vietnam and New Guinea
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Letter of support from Thomas and Bertha Green for the reunification of Keizaburo Koyama with his family. Page 1 of 3. (ddr-one-5-186)
Photocopy of a declassified, notarized and handwritten letter from Thomas and Bertha Green in support of the reunification of Keizaburo Koyama with his family. In the first page, they detail how they met the Koyama family with they were living with the Goodenoughs. The next year, the Koyamas attended the wedding anniversary for the Greens and …
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Letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, in response to Eva Koyama's letter dated August 2, 1943 (ddr-one-5-222)
Photocopy of a declassified typed letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to Eva Koyama. Edward acknowledges receipt of her letter dated August 2nd, 1943 as well as the letter from her sister, Miriam Koyama, dated August 1st, 1943. He notifies her that her father, Keizaburo Koyama, has been granted a rehearing, but …
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Case file for Keizaburo Koyama. Page 4 of 4. (ddr-one-5-172)
Photocopy of a declassified file on Keizaburo Koyama by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The final page of the report indicates what enclosures were included.
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Order from Attorney General Francis Biddle on the internment of Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-227)
Photocopy of a declassified order from U.S. Attorney General Francis Biddle vacating the prior order concerning the internment of Keizaburo Koyama on February 28, 1942. Biddle further orders that Koyama be paroled to the custody of the District Parole Officer for the District in which the appropriate War Relocation Center is located. A condition of Koyama's …