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doc Ben Tsutomu Nakagawa (ddr-csujad-8-49)

Oral history interview with Ben Tsutomu Nakagawa. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Nakagawa, Ben Tsutomu

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doc Letter regarding the dictionary definition of "Jap" (ddr-densho-274-5)

Letter from Shosuke Sasaki to Ben Nakagawa of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) urging the JACL to take up the campaign against publishing companies for their use of the word "Jap."

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img Organizer speaking to the crowd (ddr-densho-384-2)

The man speaking to the crowd is most likely Ben Nakagawa. He was able to secure use of the National Guard trucks for the event. The view is looking northeast toward South Bayview at the north end of Sick's Stadium lot. Day of Remembrance participants met at Rainier and McClellan, the former location of Sick's Stadium. …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XIX, No. 4, April 1982 (ddr-sjacl-1-308)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Following received Silver Pins from National JACL President Jim Tsujimura-Shea Aoki, Mich Matsudaira, Hana Masuda, Henry Miyatake, Kenko Nogaki, Ben Nakagawa, Ken Nakano, and Charles Z Smith; Sansei Membership committee to be headed by Michael Sato and Jerry Shigaki.

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-390)

Nisei male. Born July 17, 1924, in Fowler, California. At an early age, moved with family to Fresno, California. During World War II, removed to the Fresno Assembly Center, California, and to the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Transferred to the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona, after Jerome closed. After leaving camp, lived in Cleveland, Ohio, for …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XXI, No. 1, January 1984 (ddr-sjacl-1-329)

Newsletter covering the following topics: 1984 Chapter President, Jerry Shigaki; Installation Banquet, January 21, 1984, Southcenter Doubletree, $16.00, Ayako Hurd; meeting with Supt of Seattle Schools, Don Steele, Issues-Outreach to APA communities, affirmative action for high level positions, delay in Bilingual Director position, perception of school administration disharmony, etc. Make and Ben Nakagawa, Sam Shoji, Arlene …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVII, No. 2, February 1980 (ddr-sjacl-1-286)

Newsletter covering the following topics: 1980 Co-Presidents Charles Kato and Ben Nakagawa; Seattle JACL continues to monitor the Seattle School desegregation plans and racial incidents; 20% of Seattle JACL members live outside the city limits. Chapter will look into a sister Chapter on the Eastside; February 1 Installation Banquet at Bush Garden honors Issei; program on …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 26, No. 8, August 1989 (ddr-sjacl-1-380)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Presidents letter discusses Ft Vancouver monument and meeting with Educational Service District. 30 JACLers were present at a meeting with ESD 121 where Ben Nakagawa presented a list of demands to address ESD lack of affirmative action and hiring practices; Doshi Kai helps Seattle Keiro elderly at Bon Odori; thank you …

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-390-2)

Description of siblings

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1000-390-21)

Hospitalized in camp for a heart condition

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-390-17)

Learning to dance in camp

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 29 (ddr-densho-1000-390-29)

Leaving Gila River and moving to Cleveland, Ohio

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-390-1)

Parents' family backgrounds

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-390-24)

Recreational activities in camp: collecting records

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1000-390-32)

Looking back on wartime experiences

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-390-11)

Celebrating holidays

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-390-20)

Adjusting to living conditions in Jerome

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-390-22)

Going to school in camp

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-390-19)

First arriving in Jerome

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-390-16)

Daily life in camp

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-390-4)

Father's illness and passing

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-390-12)

Losing paper delivery job after the bombing of Pearl Harbor

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-390-10)

Playing with non-Japanese American friends as a child

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-390-23)

Receiving high school diploma years later in a special ceremony

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vh Ben Y. Tonooka Interview Segment 31 (ddr-densho-1000-390-31)

Getting married and losing wife early

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