Topaz (Central Utah)

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Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (ddr-densho-410-21)
doc Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (ddr-densho-410-21)
Request for birth certificate for Martha Ellen Crowley Takahashi
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-21/
Letter from Alex Yorichi to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-162)
doc Letter from Alex Yorichi to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-162)
Likely written from Burma, thanking her for letting him know about his father's death in camp
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-162/
WRA Gate Slip-Incoming (ddr-densho-410-29)
doc WRA Gate Slip-Incoming (ddr-densho-410-29)
For Henri Hiroyuki Takahashi to visit January 23, 1945-February 4, 1945. Front and Back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-29/
Birth Certificate for Martha Ellen Crowley Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-22)
doc Birth Certificate for Martha Ellen Crowley Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-22)
Issued by State of Utah
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-22/
Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-91)
doc Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-91)
Concerns about people taking advantage of their father and what to do about it. Close to graduating and will come immediately to San Francisco. Name written on back of envelope: Yasutaro Saegusa.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-91/
Letter from Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-440)
doc Letter from Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-440)
Accounting for money spent of supplies for the baby, Pinkie's learning to eat at the table, hoping for a pullman on the train when she leaves for San Francisco
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-440/
Termination notice for Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-595)
doc Termination notice for Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-595)
Leaving job as writer in camp for outside employment
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-595/
Letter from Tomoye to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-151)
doc Letter from Tomoye to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-151)
Extensive details about what needs to be done at the S.F. house and how to plant vegetable garden in yard. Tells him not to admit that he owns the house, but make sure white people know they all work with strategic services and that Helen will be teaching at Stanford.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-151/
Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-410)
doc Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-410)
Advice on painting the front door, asks about what he is doing to get a job
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-410/
Handwritten notes of speech by Charles Ernst, Topaz camp director. (ddr-densho-410-33)
doc Handwritten notes of speech by Charles Ernst, Topaz camp director. (ddr-densho-410-33)
A transcription of this speech is available at object ddr-densho-410-32.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-33/
Photo of Topaz camp, take from above (ddr-ajah-6-145)
img Photo of Topaz camp, take from above (ddr-ajah-6-145)
Inscription below photo front: Central Utah Reloc. Center Topaz, Utah 1944. Inscription on back in Japanese. Note on page: Kanji translation on the back of the photo: to M/M Tomine and Mr. Otsu, New Year Greetings - From Yoshioka family
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-145/
Three young women standing in doorway of barracks (ddr-ajah-6-395)
img Three young women standing in doorway of barracks (ddr-ajah-6-395)
Caption below photo: Chiyoko Date (left), her sister, Florence and a friend at Topaz, Utah incarceration camp. Note their name on the front of their barracks, number 19-3-B. The Dates entered Topaz on September 9, 1942. They were from Alameda, CA. January 2, 1944
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-395/
Shuzo
img Shuzo "Bill" Takeda with Fumiko "Nellie" and daughter Judy standing outside barracks (ddr-ajah-6-543)
Caption below photo: Standing in front of their Block 13 residence are Shuzo "Bill" and Fumiko "Nellie" Takeda with their first born child, Judy. Topaz, Utah, 1943. The Taketa's were from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-543/
Man and woman standing in doorway of barracks (ddr-ajah-6-396)
img Man and woman standing in doorway of barracks (ddr-ajah-6-396)
Caption below photo: Chiyoko Date and her father, Hajime at Topaz, Utah incarceration camp. Note their name on the front of their barracks, number 19-3-B. They entered Topaz on September 9, 1942. The Dates were from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-396/
Hyakutaro and Yoshi Towata standing on steps of barracks (ddr-ajah-6-240)
img Hyakutaro and Yoshi Towata standing on steps of barracks (ddr-ajah-6-240)
includes biographical data on Hyakutaro Towata
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-240/
Souvenir photo folder and photographs from The Forbidden City nightclub (ddr-ajah-6-858)
img Souvenir photo folder and photographs from The Forbidden City nightclub (ddr-ajah-6-858)
Includes story of impact of incarceration on the Bay Area Japanese community and Mitsue Ozeki's last days in Alameda before being sent to Tanforan and eventually Topaz Camp
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-858/
Portrait of couple, man in uniform (ddr-ajah-6-31)
img Portrait of couple, man in uniform (ddr-ajah-6-31)
Inscribed on front of photo: Always Shige and Mary Adachi. Caption below photo: Shige and Mary Matsuura Adachi, Topaz, Utah 1944 / Shige was from San Mateo, CA, Mary from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-31/
Motoyoshi family at Topaz (ddr-ajah-6-94)
img Motoyoshi family at Topaz (ddr-ajah-6-94)
Caption below photo: Motoyoshi family, Topaz incarceration camp in Utah. Baby Miyuki was born June 30, 1942. The family was from Alameda, CA. Individuals identified: Yukiko, Miyuki, Merika, Sachimaro, Asoka, Mitsumaro, Kazumaro
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-94/
Wedding portrait of Tomoe Otsu and Susumu Tomine (ddr-ajah-6-943)
img Wedding portrait of Tomoe Otsu and Susumu Tomine (ddr-ajah-6-943)
Caption below photo: Tomoe Otsu marries Susumu Tomine at Tanforan Race track in San Bruno, CA., on September 15, 1942, while waiting to be sent to Topaz, Utah incarceration camp during WWII. This photo, however was shot at Topaz, where they held another ceremony after the arrival there, with a borrowed wedding dress for the photo. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-943/
School class at Topaz (ddr-ajah-6-95)
img 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
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-95/
Overview of Topaz camp (ddr-ajah-6-946)
img Overview of Topaz camp (ddr-ajah-6-946)
Caption on photo front: Central Utah Reloc. Center Topaz, Utah 1944. Inscription on photo back in Japanese.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-946/
Shuzo
img Shuzo "Bill" Takeda with daughter Judy (ddr-ajah-6-542)
Caption below photo: Shuzo "Bill" Takeda with first born child, Judy. Block 13, Topaz, Utah, 1943. Bill married Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-542/
Documents related to internment of Rev. Joshin Motoyoshi as enemy alien (ddr-ajah-6-659)
doc Documents related to internment of Rev. Joshin Motoyoshi as enemy alien (ddr-ajah-6-659)
Includes letters from Rev. Motoyoshi, his wife Yukiko and community and religious leaders
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-659/
Metal vase with flower design (ddr-ajah-2-940)
img Metal vase with flower design (ddr-ajah-2-940)
Part of Tomine family collection. Includes inscription of name Michiyuki Enomoto
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-940/
Selections from interview with Sachi Fudenna with photos (ddr-ajah-2-842)
doc Selections from interview with Sachi Fudenna with photos (ddr-ajah-2-842)
Document titles: Sachi Fudenna Recalls the Washington Township and Tanforan during World War II
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-842/
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