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doc Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from Akiko Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-2)

Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from his daughter Akiko Miyagi. Akiko tells about a sandstorm on July 3rd, how her younger brother Donald can now say "goodbye" and how the tempature in Arizona is very hot. Per donor, this letter was written by the older sister Takeko (aged 9) for Akiko (aged 3).

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img Poston Black 54 (ddr-densho-416-32)

Panoramic photograph of residents of Poston Block 54

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img Uyechi brothers and Donald (ddr-densho-416-23)

Photograph of Joe and Yosh Uyechi with Donald Miyagi outside a barrack at Poston Assembly Center. Standing is Joe Uyechi, kneeling is Yosh Uyechi with Donald Miyagi on his knee.

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doc Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from Takeko Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-3)

Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from his daughter Takeko Miyagi. Takeko writes about how her brother just turned 7 months old, how she hopes her father enjoyed the postcards from her younger sisters Akiko and Yoko, and tells him about going to school.

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doc Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from Takeko Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-4)

Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from his daughter Takeko Miyagi. Takeko writes about receiving candy from Yuhachi, how her sister, Akiko, was excited about the last telegram they received from him, and a watermelon the family bought.

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img Block 54 Ladies (ddr-densho-416-18)

Photograph of the female residence of Block 54 in Poston. Identified individuals: Kame Nakamura- First row, 4th adult from the right; Kama Uyechi- First row, far right; Matsu Izumi- Middle row, far right; Taira Hana- Middle row 2nd from the right; Sonoko Miyagi- Back row, 6th from the left, holding Donald Miyagi.

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img Rosie Uyeno and Donald Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-26)

Photograph of Rosie (Tamaki) Uyeno kneeling with Donald Miyagi outside at Poston Relocation Center.

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img Woman and two children (ddr-densho-416-21)

Photograph of Kame Nakamura holding Donald Miyagi and Barbara Nishimura in her lap outside a barrack in Poston Relocation Center. Written on the back is "March 1943 Barbara is with the dress on" in black ink.

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img Donald Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-22)

Photograph of Donald Miyagi wearing pieces of Yosh Uyechi's miltary uniform.

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doc Nursery School Measurements (ddr-densho-416-11)

Document from Poston Nursery School providing height and weight measurements for Donald Miyagi

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img William Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-19)

Photograph of William Miyagi in uniform while visiting Poston Relocation Center. Written on the back is "1944" in black ink.

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img Donald Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-29)

Photograph of Donald Miyagi sitting on the ground. In the background camp barrecks are visible

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doc Letter to Clarence R. Walker from Gonkichi Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-34)

Letter to Clarence R. Walker from Gonkichi Miyagi. Gonkichi talks about receiving 125 dollars from Clarence Walker for Clarence having sold something of Gonkichi's. Gonkichi tells Clarence he does not expect to return to California any time soon. Gonkichi talks how he feels about his grandson William Miyagi being drafted into the army while the rest …

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img William Miyagi and Taka Uyechi (ddr-densho-416-25)

Photograph of William Miyagi and Taka Uyechi in military uniform standing together while visiting Poston Relocation Center.

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img Donald Miyagi held by mother (ddr-densho-416-28)

Photograph of Donald Miyagi being held by his mother Sonoko Miyagi who is standing with Yosh Uyechi at Poston Assembly Center.

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doc Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from Yoko Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-1)

Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from his daughter Yoko Miyagi. Yoko writes about how her sister Akiko misses him and wants him to join the family soon. Yoko also writes about her her brother Donald stood up for the first time on July 1st. Per donor, this letter was written by the older sister Takeko (aged 9) …

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img Carved wood heart with two carved hearts (ddr-densho-475-160)

Wood carving of a heart with two conjoined hearts set inside the larger one. Back side of heart has indent where pin used to be. Presumably made by Mae Yoshiko (Miwa) Higaki in Poston

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img Photographing stage (ddr-densho-475-342)

Black and white photograph of people performing on a stage with large American flag in the background and man in military uniform photographing the event.

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img Trees at Poston (ddr-densho-475-14)

Black and white landscape photo of two trees planted at the edge of an empty field and the side of a road. Other buildings and water tower at Poston concentration camp are visible in the background.

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img Man with farm equipment (ddr-densho-475-309)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man in a hat standing on farm equipment.

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img Man speaking to group (ddr-densho-475-343)

Black and white photograph of a man in uniform speaking to a seated group on stage with a large American flag as the backdrop.

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img Manicure and hair cut (ddr-densho-475-431)

Black and white photograph of services inside a salon. To the right an unidentified woman styling another woman hair. To the left an unidentified woman is giving another unidentified woman a manicure.

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img Five girls performing (ddr-densho-475-228)

Black and white photograph of five unidentified teen girls singing into a microphone. Several rows of men are seated behind them with an American flag on the wall.

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img Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-573)

Black and white photograph of Frank Hidenobu Miwa standing by a bridge in the Poston Japanese garden. Donor note: "Frank" (negative: ddr-densho-475-89)

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img Man (ddr-densho-475-183)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man crouching in front of a tree

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