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86 items
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Art Okuno Interview (ddr-manz-1-80)
Nisei male. Born September 15, 1921, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco, and was attending the University of California at Berkeley when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Removed with family to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. While in Heart Mountain, served as scoutmaster …
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Joan Ritchie Doi Interview (ddr-densho-1011-4)
Nisei female. Born in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming.
(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 …
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Letter from Kumaji Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, July 21, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-56)
A letter from Kumaji Meguro in the Pomona Assembly Center to his son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. The letter describes the lives and living conditions in the assembly center, including the allowance and wages, entertainments, etc. Kumaji details his daily routine and expresses his appreciation for the …
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Sam Mihara Interview (ddr-densho-1000-516)
Nisei male. Born February 1, 1933, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco's Japantown, where father edited a bilingual newspaper. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After leaving camp, lived for a time in Salt Lake City, Utah, before returning …
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Jimi Yamaichi Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-106)
Nisei male. Born October 27, 1922. Grew up in San Jose, California, where his father had a farming operation. Incarcerated in the Pomona Assembly Center, Heart Mountain concentration camp and Tule Lake Segregation Center. Worked on an engineering crew on the Shoshone Dam, and later was a carpentry foreman in Tule Lake. Was in Tule during …
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Jimi Yamaichi Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-312)
Nisei male born in October 27, 1922. Grew up in San Jose, California where his father had a farming operation. Incarcerated in Pomona Assembly Center, Heart Mountain concentration camp and Tule Lake Segregation Center. Worked on an engineering crew on the Shoshone Dam, and later was a carpentry foreman in Tule Lake. Was in Tule during …
Narrator Joan Ritchie Doi
Nisei female. Born in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming.
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Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, June, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-50)
A letter from Tsuruno Meguro in the Pomona Assembly Center to her daughter, Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. In the letter, Tsuruno describes the lives and conditions in the camp, including the hot weather, classes and entertainment, church, allowance and wages, and other incarcerees who she met in the camp. She writes about …
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James O. Ito Interview (ddr-densho-1000-308)
Nisei male. Born August 10, 1914, in Riverside, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, California. Graduated from college before World War II. During the war, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Was a key person heading Heart Mountain's agricultural program. Served in the Military Intelligence Service in Korea. …
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Bacon Sakatani Interview (ddr-densho-1000-298)
Nisei male. Born August 23, 1929, in El Monte, California. Grew up in El Monte, before being removed with family during World War II to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Returned to California after leaving camp, and opened a produce market and did gardening work. Active with various Japanese …
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Shig Yabu Interview (ddr-densho-1011-10)
Nisei male. Born June 13, 1932, in San Francisco, California. During World War II, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. While in camp, found an injured magpie bird, named it Maggie, and adopted it as a pet. Following the war, wrote a children's book, Hello, Maggie! and became …
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Shig Yabu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-272)
Nisei male. Born June 13, 1932, in San Francisco, California. During World War II, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. While in camp, found an injured magpie bird, named it Maggie, and adopted it as a pet. Following the war, wrote a children's book, Hello, Maggie! and became …
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Ike Hatchimonji Interview (ddr-densho-1000-381)
Nisei male. Born January 8, 1928, in El Centro, California. Grew up in various places while father established a seed business. During World War II, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After leaving camp, served in the army in Korea. Established a career with the foreign service, working …
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 21 (August 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-21)
Selected article titles: "300 Workers to Leave Sunday" (p. 1), "No Packages After August 14" (p. 1), "Boxes Now Available" (p. 1), "US Regulations Ban Gifts for Division Heads" (p. 1), "Center Store to Remain Open" (p. 1), "Our New Home Nears Completion" (p. 2), "Borrowed Articles From Hospital Must Be Returned" (p. 2), "Ant Poison …
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 14 (July 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-14)
Selected article titles: "Triggs Issues Statement on USO Drive Here" (p. 1), "Return Empty Bottles!" (p. 1), "Ban Travel in Eight Far Western States" (p. 1), "Mess Halls Graded in Contest" (p. 3), "Seek Barbers, Beauticians" (p. 4), "Prematurely Born Baby Dies" (p. 6).
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 7 (June 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-7)
Selected article titles: "Graduation Rites Set. Diplomas to be Given on June 29" (p. 1), "Get Receipts for Property in Warehouse!" (p. 1), "New Central Commissary Established" (p. 1), "Out Patients Clinic Opens" (p. 1), "Library Gets More Books" (p. 2), "Household Goods Now on Sale at Center Store" (p. 3), "30 Barracks Get 50-Foot Fire …
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 9 (June 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-9)
Selected article titles: "Voters Cast Ballots. Election to Continue During Week" (p. 1), "Inductees May Join Work Corps" (p. 1), "Grass Fire Causes Alarm" (p. 1), "Victory Gardens Sprout" (p. 2), "Seek Those With Experience in Teaching English" (p. 3), "Residents Leave Mementos for Friends Here" (p. 4), "Fence Play Ground for Children" (p. 4), "Plan …
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 20 (August 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-20)
Selected article titles: "Rumors Say We're Going to Wyoming" (p. 1), "Residents May Obtain Boxes for Packing" (p. 1), "Extra Blankets Being Collected by Supply Division" (p. 1), "Ship Impounded Property" (p. 1), "Clothing Issued to Residents" (p. 3), "Return Sears Catalogues!" (p. 6).
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 15 (July 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-15)
Selected article titles: "Evacuees Eligible for Benefits Under Federal Social Security Act. Payments Due Many in Centers" (p. 1), "Ban on Sale of Soda Pops Lifted But -- " (p. 1), "Japanese Print of Any Kind Forbidden Here" (p. 1), "500-Ft Fire Hose Added" (p. 2), "Skunk Scents Center" (p. 3), "Plan Dry Cleaning Service" (p. …
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 10 (June 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-10)
Selected article titles: "46 Block Leaders Picked. 1141 Voters Turn Out in Three Days" (p. 1), "150 Students Get Diplomas Monday" (p. 1), "5 Teachers Visit Center on Sunday" (p. 1), "Gala Fourth Program Planned" (p. 3), "Center Auxiliary Police Lauded" (p. 3), "Classes in Rug Making Opened at Barrack 249" (p. 4).
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 16 (July 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-16)
Selected article titles: "Rules for Transfer to Other Centers Revealed. Address All Requests to Manager" (p. 1), "Candy and Ice Cream Prices Back to 5 Cents" (p. 1), "Absentee Ballots" (p. 1), "New Dental Unit Opens" (p. 2), "Needy May Get Clothing at Welfare Office" (p. 2), "Warn on Ambulance Use" (p. 3), "Truckload of Paper …
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 18 (July 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-18)
Selected article titles: "Mixed Families' Release Plan Told" (p. 1), "2nd Checks Total $16,744. 60% Increase Shown Over First Payroll" (p. 1), "Optical Service Added" (p. 1), "Repatriation Forms Must be Filed Today" (p. 1), "677 in 20-25 Age Group; 55 Over 70 Years, 24 Births" (p. 2), "Arts and Craft Exhibit Will Open Tomorrow" (p. …
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 8 (June 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-8)
Selected article titles: "Election Next Week. Last Group of Nomination Meetings Set" (p. 1), "Hey, Youse Guys! You've Got a Rival" (p. 2), "A Guy Gets Married, Gives $20 to USO" (p. 3), "Draft, Occupation Questionnaires" (p. 3), "Fresh Fruits Available for Children" (p. 3), "Ban Ball Playing Between Barracks" (p. 3).
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 23 (August 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-23)
Selected article titles: "Exodus Begins. First Orders of Clothing Arrive" (p. 1), "Editorial: Glad to Have Been of Service" (p. 2), "Many Articles Unclaimed at Police Station" (p. 2), "Cooperation Lauded by Assistant Manager" (p. 3), "Look Forward to Future, Advises Service Director" (p. 3), "Ship Radios by Freight" (p. 7).
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Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 17 (July 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-17)
Selected article titles: "Red Cross Aides in Visit Here" (p. 1), "Center Residents Sell Automobiles to Army" (p. 1), "Health Situation Clarified by Hospital Chief" (p. 1), "Health Study for Mothers Planned" (p. 1), "Overworked, Shorthanded. They Continue to Serve" (p. 2), "Over Two Tons of Tin Cans Salvaged Here" (p. 3), "Mess Halls Now Being …