Topaz (Central Utah)

vh Helen Harano Christ Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1013-6-16)

Contemplating the meaning of freedom while imprisoned in camp

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vh Helen Harano Christ Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1013-6-15)

Father's work outside the camp on temporary leave

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vh Jim Kajiwara - Sox Kitashima Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1012-13-3)

Living conditions in camp (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

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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vh Chizuko Iyama - Ernie Iyama Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1012-5-4)

Difficulties with the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

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 …

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vh Chizuko Iyama - Ernie Iyama Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1012-5-5)

Daily life as a young woman in camp (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

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vh Chizuko Iyama - Ernie Iyama Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1012-5-7)

Passing time in camp, making furniture out of scrap lumber (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

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 …

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview II Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1005-4-5)

Feeling fortunate to have home movie footage of family

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview II Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1005-4-17)

Receiving permission to film scenes in camp

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview II Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1005-4-7)

Writing Christmas letters in camp

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview II Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1005-4-8)

Reading of a Christmas message written in camp

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview II Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1005-4-4)

Thoughts on recording film footage from within camp

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview II Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1005-4-13)

Returning to site of Topaz concentration camp ten years after camp's close

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview II Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1005-4-14)

Operating a dry goods store in camp with supply shortages

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vh Ann Fujikawa Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1011-9-3)

Living conditions in Topaz

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vh Jean Shiraki Gize Interview Segment 11 (ddr-jamsj-2-14-11)

Leaving camp with mother to work for a Caucasian family on a ranch

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vh Jean Shiraki Gize Interview Segment 10 (ddr-jamsj-2-14-10)

Father's decision to volunteer for the 442 Regimental Combat Team

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vh Jean Shiraki Gize Interview Segment 9 (ddr-jamsj-2-14-9)

Childhood memories of camp

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview Segment 11 (ddr-jamsj-2-6-11)

Working as a buyer for camp co-op store

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-6-11/

vh Dave Tatsuno Interview Segment 13 (ddr-jamsj-2-6-13)

Observing events in camp: military volunteers, student relocation program

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-6-13/

vh Dave Tatsuno Interview Segment 12 (ddr-jamsj-2-6-12)

Forming a YMCA chapter in camp

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-6-12/

vh Robert "Rusty" Kimura Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1004-16-1)

Deciding to volunteer for the military from camp

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vh Fred Y. Hoshiyama Interview Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-275-25)

A lucrative job in camp

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vh Fred Y. Hoshiyama Interview Segment 26 (ddr-densho-1000-275-26)

Leaving camp to attend college

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vh Fred Y. Hoshiyama Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-275-24)

Volunteering to help set up Topaz, greeted by a former YMCA colleague

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vh Kiyo Yoshimura Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-344-9)

Adjusting to life in camp

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