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Emiko and Chizuko Omori Collection (ddr-densho-1002)
Collection Emiko and Chizuko Omori Collection (ddr-densho-1002)
The Emiko and Chizuko Omori Collection consists of interviews conducted for filmmaker Emiko Omori's documentary Rabbit in the Moon, which aired on PBS in 1999. The film explores the conflict surrounding the resisters of conscience movement in the World War II concentration camps, as well as the divisiveness of the postwar Japanese American communities. The interviews …
Densho eNews, June 2008 (ddr-densho-431-21)
doc Densho eNews, June 2008 (ddr-densho-431-21)
Article titles: "From the Director," "From the Archive: New Neighbors Among Us: The Japanese American 'Resettlement,'" "Densho News: Densho and Collaborators Interview in Denver," "Densho Wins History Award," "Please Forward! Share the eNews with a Friend and Win a Prize," "National News and Events: Report to Congress for Camps Preservation Grants," "Reminders of National Conferences," "Honorary …
Ernest Besig Interview (ddr-densho-1002-3)
vh Ernest Besig Interview (ddr-densho-1002-3)
White male. Born in May 30, 1904, in Albany, New York. Founder and Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California from 1934 to 1971. Fought for civil rights throughout his career, and was involved in the General Strike in San Francisco, the McCarthy Era, and the Free Speech, civil rights, and anti-war …
Mits Koshiyama Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1002-6-11)
vh Mits Koshiyama Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1002-6-11)
Reflections

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance movement …

Shosuke Sasaki Interview (ddr-densho-1002-2)
vh Shosuke Sasaki Interview (ddr-densho-1002-2)
Issei male. Born 1912 in Yamaguchi ken, Japan. Immigrated to United States in 1919. Lived in Pomeroy, Washington, and Seattle, Washington, before World War II. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Resettled in New York. As a member of the Newspaper Guild, led effort to eliminate pejorative use of …
Jimmie Omura Interview (ddr-densho-1002-11)
vh Jimmie Omura Interview (ddr-densho-1002-11)
Nisei male. Born November 27, 1912, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, moved to Denver and took a job as English Editor of a Japanese American vernacular newspaper, the Rocky Shimpo. As editor, wrote about and supported the Fair Play Committee in Heart Mountain concentration camp. Was charged and tried for conspiracy …
Ernest Besig Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1002-3-12)
vh Ernest Besig Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1002-3-12)
Thoughts on Wayne Collins

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

Ernest Besig Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1002-3-7)
vh Ernest Besig Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1002-3-7)
Description of Norman Thomas

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

Ernest Besig Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1002-3-11)
vh Ernest Besig Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1002-3-11)
Postwar activities of the ACLU

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

Frank Emi Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1002-9-17)
vh Frank Emi Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1002-9-17)
Raising a family

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

Frank Emi Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1002-9-4)
vh Frank Emi Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1002-9-4)
Working in camp

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

Shosuke Sasaki Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1002-2-16)
vh Shosuke Sasaki Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1002-2-16)
Becoming an American citizen

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

Jimmie Omura Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1002-11-3)
vh Jimmie Omura Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1002-11-3)
Description of father

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

Jimmie Omura Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1002-11-14)
vh Jimmie Omura Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1002-11-14)
Discussion of political views prewar

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

Jimmie Omura Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1002-11-16)
vh Jimmie Omura Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1002-11-16)
Community newspapers

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance …

Jimmie Omura Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1002-11-6)
vh Jimmie Omura Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1002-11-6)
Mother's passing

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance …

Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1002-4-14)
vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1002-4-14)
Decision to renounce U.S. citizenship

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1002-4-18)
vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1002-4-18)
Attending camp reunions

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

Frank Miyamoto Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1002-1-5)
vh Frank Miyamoto Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1002-1-5)
Memories of mass removal

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

Hisaye Yamamoto Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1002-10-16)
vh Hisaye Yamamoto Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1002-10-16)
Father's postwar experiences

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

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