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vh Marian Asao Kurosu Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-118-11)

Beginning a greenhouse business in Sunnydale, Washington

During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese or English.

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vh Junkoh Harui Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-11-12)

Preparing to move to Moses Lake, Washington to avoid the mass removal, and father's efforts to protect his beloved trees

This interview was done outdoors in the Bainbridge Gardens Nursery which resulted in increased background noise and frequent interruptions by the business P.A. system.

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vh Junkoh Harui Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-11-27)

A racial incident brings the Bainbridge Island, Washington community together; Bainbridge Island, an especially tolerant and supportive place to live

This interview was done outdoors in the Bainbridge Gardens Nursery which resulted in increased background noise and frequent interruptions by the business P.A. system.

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vh George Yamada Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-187-27)

Reactions to the end of the war; preparing to return home

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

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vh George Yamada Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-187-7)

Activities during childhood: getting in a fight, relationship with Chinese community

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

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vh George Yamada Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-187-20)

Memories of basic training: experiences with issues of race and discrimination

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

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Collection Matsuzawa Collection (ddr-densho-347)

The Matsuzawa Collection consists of one panoramic photograph showing the August 10,1930 dedication of the Bellevue Community Center in Bellevue, Washington.

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Collection Okano Family Collection (ddr-densho-359)

The Okano Family Collection is comprised of photographs, letters, and ephemera from the personal family collection of Pam Okano. The photographs depict the lives of the of the Kawamotos, Okanos, and Otsukas prewar in Japan and Western Washington, as well as during the war when the family was granted leave to work in Caldwell, Idaho, and …

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doc Testimony of Arthur G. Barnett (ddr-densho-67-148)

Written testimony of Arthur G. Barnett, Chairman of the Japanese-American Emergency Committe of the Seattle Council of Churches. Mr. Barnett was also the first legal contact for Gordon Hirabayashi. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Public Climate and Racism." Personal information excised …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. III No. 19 (May 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-180)

Selected article titles: "Washington Puts 'Silencer' on LaGuardia. Liberal-Minded Groups Support Secretary Ickes in Opposing Race Hatred" (p. 1), "Radios, Cameras Returned to Owners" (p. 2), "High School Commencement Exercises Set. 302 Seniors to Receive Diplomas; Lovell Mayor Will Address Graduates" (p. 8), "125 to Leave for Tule Lake" (p. 8), "Leupp Center Will Reopen" (p. …

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doc Kenjiro Kida's diary (ddr-one-3-123)

Bound diary with gray cover. The year on the front cover is based on the Japanese imperial calendar and says Meiji 43 (1910). Written in by Kenjiro Kida while working for George Pyatt. He wrote in it in both Japanese and English. Contents of diary about weather and daily life working for George Pyatt in White …

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img Woman in kimono (ddr-one-3-101)

Color photograph of a young Japanese woman in a red silk kimono. On the back is written "My wife, Kumiko" and the kanji for her name. The envelope is from Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon, Washington, and is addressed to Mitsuko Combs. Bob McCoy's phone number is also written on the envelope in he upper …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 15 (October 8, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-40)

Selected article titles: "Iva d'Aquino Given 10-Year Sentence on Treason Count. Defendant Faces $10,000 Fine, Loss of Citizenship as Result of Conviction" (p. 1), Japanese Canadian Strandees Return to Dominion Homes" (p. 1), "Discuss Alien Land Law Test Case Problems in Washington" (p. 2), "JACL Protests to British Government on Discrimination Shown Nisei GIs in Japan" …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 16 (October 16, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-42)

Selected article titles: "No funds available to pay evacuee awards after June 30" (p. 1), "Second meeting of Nixon, Crown Prince in Hawaii symbolized as one of hope" (p. 1), "Four civilian arrested after brutal attack on Nisei G.I. amputee in San Francisco street fight" (p. 1), "Search party finds Nisei lost in Washington forest" (p. …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 50, No. 22 (May 27, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-22)

Select article titles: "JACL wreath at Unknown Soldier Tomb to be laid" (p.1); "CCDC joins veteran groups to remember Nisei war dead" (p.1); "House most desired after shopping around for months not available to Nisei couple" (p.3); "National JACL officials in biennial visitation of government leaders in Washington, invite Californians to Sac'to conclave" (p.8)

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 62, No. 9 (March 4, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-9)

Select article titles: "SJR 20 push to rid land law in Washington accelerates" (p. 1); "U.S. Supreme Court hears first Nisei argue major case: reapportionment" (p. 1); "History project: Machines taking over 'hone oru' labor" (p.1); "Repeal Anti-Alien Land Law in '66" (p. 3); "Japanese stand to gain most, says Negro attorney" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 72, No. 7 (February 19, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-7)

Selected article titles: "Black, Chicano legislators join Spark's press confab" (p. 1), "PC's earthquake coverage" (p. 1), "Assemblyman Cool urges JACL to meet issues head-on, become more political" (p. 1), "Largest group of immigrants to U.S. since lifting of quotas poses problems" (p. 3), "Marumoto addresses 25th inaugural of Washington, D.C.; Ichiuji chairman" (p. 4)

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 55, No. 20 (November 16, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-46)

Selected article titles: "Eleanor Roosevelt and the Nisei" (p.1), "Washington State JACLers Gain Politically Despite Rebuff" (p.1), "Amendments to Wash. Anti-Bias Housing Law Set" (p.1), "Inouye Radiant, Matsunaga Nonchalant in Win" (p.1-2), "Prejudice Still Persists" (p.2), "WW2 Claims Bill Signed by President, but Appropriations Lacking to Administer Bill" (p.3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 16 (April 19, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-16)

Selected article titles: "Wheat Farmers Urged to Study Facts of May 21 Referendum" (pp. 1-2), "20th Anniversary Rites of Nisei in Armed Forces Slated" (pp. 1, 4), "Washington Newsletter: Democratic Civil Rights Bill" (pp. 2, 4), and "California May Go into Business of Recruiting Migrant Labor for Domestic Farms to Replace Braceros, If Song Bill Passes" …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 21 (May 24, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-21)

Selected article titles: "Gen. Devers to Participate in June 2 Memorial for Nisei" (pp. 1, 4), "Documentary Material Sought for Japanese History Project (pp. 1, 3), "Washington Newsletter: Kuchel: Fright Peddlers" (pp. 1-2), and "Assimilation of Youth into JACL Program Should Be Two-Ways; Chapter Must Welcome Them, Youth Must Offer Self to JACL" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 53, No. 3 (July 21, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-29)

Selected article titles: "Washington Newsletter: Comments on Evacuation Series" (p. 1), "Akiji Yoshimura's Job as Liaison Chairman for 'Issei Story' Described" (p. 1), "Federal Gov't. Moves to End Housing Bias in Nation's Capital" (p. 1), and "Nevada's New Commission of Equal Rights of Citizens Starts Study of Racial Problems; Negroes Feel Mild Law in Right Direction" …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 53, No. 1 (July 7, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-27)

Selected article titles: "TV Station Apologizes for Anti-Nisei Film" (p. 1), "Senate Passes Bill to Allow Issei Widow to Remain in U.S., Was to Be Deported" (p. 1), "'Command Decision': Evacuation, Part 6" (p. 1), and "Nisei Americans Show Interest in Visit of Prime Minister Ikeda to Washington; Japan Recognized as Hope in Far East" (p. …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 16 (April 28, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-16)

Selected article titles: "NCWNPDC, CCDC & PSWDC: JACL Concerns Examined at Reno Tri-District Conference" (p. 1), "Go for Broke National Veterans Association Preparing Gala Golden Anniversary Program for 1993 in Washington" (pp. 1, 3), "From the Frying Pan: Japan's Post-War Success: The Nisei Connection" (p. 4), and "Grassroots Forum: Speculation on JACL's Future" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 84, No. 5 (February 11, 1977) (ddr-pc-49-5)

Selected article titles: "Reactions to Ariyoshi Plan to Control Immigration Mixed" (p.1), "Colorado Issei Pioneer: Naoichi Hokasono" (p.1), "Anti-Evacuation Stance of Justice Dept. Recalled" (p.1-2), "For E-1' Visa Immigrant Students in Washington: Resident Tuition Privilege Aim" (p.3), "Summary of Planning Conference on Nisei Retirement" (p.4), "Pardon for Iva Toguri" (p.5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2161, Vol. 93, No. 17 (October 23, 1981) (ddr-pc-53-42)

Selected article titles: "Former U.S. government officials slated to testify at CWRIC-Washington hearing" (p. 1), "McCloy letter lauds wartime Nikkei behavior in camps" (p. 1), "Oregon state map showing 'Jap Hollow' ires Portland Nisei" (p. 1), "Ex-Poston boss backs redress; camp 'far from comfortable'" (p. 3), "JACLers step up push for bill to aid Hibakusha" (p. …

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