686 items
Collection
Ted Nagata Collection (ddr-densho-162)
This collection contains photographs of various Japanese American communities in Utah, before, during and after World War II. The photos were compiled for the book Japanese Americans in Utah, published in 1996 for the JA Centennial Committee.
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Topaz Times New Year Edition (January 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-62)
Selected article titles: "History of Utah Part II" (p. 1), "Essay Contest Winners Announced" (p. 5), "3250 Enroll in Adult Education" (p. 5).
Collection
Topaz Museum Collection (ddr-densho-1013)
This collection consists of interviews conducted in partnership with the Topaz Museum, a volunteer, non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the original site of the World War II Internment Camp near Delta, Utah, to interpret its impact on the internees, their families, and the citizens of Utah and to educate the public in order to …
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The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 73 (September 1, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-135)
"442nd Leader Will Attend Utah Confab" (pg. 1), "Hiroshima Seeks Pittsburgh Aid" (pg. 1), "Ex-Resident of City Wants to Come Home" (pg. 4)
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 100 No. 22 (June 7, 1985) (ddr-pc-57-22)
Selected article titles: "Hirabayashi Confident of Court Victory" (1); "Utah JA Runs for Democratic State Chair" (3); "The Other Side of Beauty Contest" (6)
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Portrait of group of men in uniform (ddr-ajah-2-800)
Caption: Niseis from the Military Intelligence School at Camp Savage, Minnesota visit friends and family incarcerated at Topaz, Utah - December 4. 1942. Includes names.
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Japanese American auto mechanic (ddr-densho-37-557)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. A young resident at the Topaz Relocation Center adjusting a carburetor on a well worn War Relocation Authority truck.
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School class at Topaz (ddr-ajah-6-95)
Caption below photo: School class at Topaz, Utah incarceration camp, 1942-1945. Kazumaro was from Alameda, CA. Kazumaro Motoyoshi standing third from left at back
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Masaru Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-737)
Private Masaru Yoshioka addressed this portrait to his parents, "Your son, Masaru." Masaru's parents, Yani and Tadaichi Yoshioka, were held in the Topaz, Utah camp.
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir in front of the Great Organ (ddr-densho-368-250)
Front of postcard. Written on front: 905 The Tabernacle Choir and Organ, Great "Mormon" Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1938 Deseret Book Co. 8A-H2434
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Construction of barracks (ddr-densho-37-563)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Young volunteer workers of Japanese parentage haul lumber for the construction of barracks and interiors at he Topaz Relocation Center.
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Japanese American mechanics (ddr-densho-37-570)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Keeping well warm motor equipment running is a problem confronting these two Nisei volunteer mechanics, at the Topaz Relocation Center.
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Topaz Times Vol. II No. 55 (March 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-118)
Selected article titles: "Need Fifty Nurses' Aides Immediately" (p. 1), "Editorial: Mormon Saga" (p. 2), "History of Utah" (p. 2), "Seventeen Relocated in Schools" (p. 6).
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Dedication ceremony (ddr-densho-37-564)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. With a fervent prayer, this Japanese Topaz resident, a Christian Minister, opens the dedication ceremonies at the Relocation Center at Topaz.
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Shirai Keizo's funeral (ddr-csujad-25-356)
A group photograph of the attendees of Keizo Shirai's funeral held at a Buddhist temple in Salt Lake, Utah. Mr. Shirai died at the age of 51 on October 10, 1934 in Salt Lake, Utah. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_12_018
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Dedication of camp hospital (ddr-densho-37-561)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. A young doctor of Japanese parentage, addresses the gathered crowd at dedication ceremonies for the new hospital at the Topaz Relocation Center.
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Japanese American workers loading scrap lumber (ddr-densho-37-555)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. A group of volunteer workers at the Topaz Relocation Center gathering a truck load of scrap lumber from the contractor's scrap pile.
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Topaz Times Vol. II No. 60 (March 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-123)
Selected article titles: "Welcome Hawaiians!!" (p. 1), "Editorial: Nurses' Aides Needed" (p. 2), "History of Utah" (p. 2), "World Citizenship: What About the Post-War Period?" (p. 11).
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Information Roundup Vol. III, No. 24 (ddr-densho-156-370)
Section titles: "Projects Receive Tule Vegetables"; "Work Furloughs Increasing"; "Administrative Instructions Issued"; "Army Solves Freight-Handling Problem"; "Administrative Bodies Organized at Central Utah"; "Notes from Poston"; "Population: 65,792."
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Drum and bugle corps (ddr-densho-37-432)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. A drum and bugle corp, formerly a boy scout unit in Los Angeles, performs at the dedication of the new hospital at Topaz.
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Football game flag ceremony (ddr-densho-37-433)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Presentation of colors before start of football game between Topaz High School and Millard County High School of Fillmore at Topaz Relocation Center.
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Naomi Higaki, Ko Hirabayashi, and Toichi Arai (ddr-densho-458-41)
Naomi Higaki, Ko Hirabayashi, and Toichi Arai in uniform sitting in front of door. Written on verso: Oct. 15, 1945 Allendorf, Germany Toichi Arai Hawaii, Ko Hirabayashi Layton, Utah
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Daily Press Review, Vol. V, No. 23 (ddr-densho-156-263)
Article titles: "Topaz Times"; "Evacuee Laborers"; "Items from Central Utah Relocation Project"; "Second Birth at Topaz"; "Open Temporary Postoffice at Topaz"; "'Japs' Vote in Hawaii Hit"; "Action Against Aliens Listed."
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 13 No. 150 (February 1941) (ddr-pc-13-2)
Selected article titles: "I.D.C. Presents Loyalty Pledge To Utah Governor" (p. 1), "Los Angeles Organized Special Groups to Foster Goodwill in Community" (p. 1), "Your Federal Income Tax" (p. 3).
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 9 No. 106 (March 1937) (ddr-pc-9-1)
Selected article titles: "Development Plan Details Given By League's Officers" (p. 1), "Nisei in Farming Now Lively Topic on Pacific Coast" (p. 1), "Utah Fishing Bill Favors Japanese" (p. 4).