Tanforan

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. …

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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/

av Tanforan: From Race Track to Assembly Center (ddr-densho-1024-61)

Documentary film on Tanforan , a former horse racing track that became the site of a wartime " assembly center " for incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. The film includes interviews with many former inmates of Tanforan, some of whom lived in what were once horse stalls, including Maya Nagata Aikawa, George and Michiko …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1024-61/

doc Notice to report for work for Saburo Kitagawa (ddr-densho-539-84)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-539-84/

doc Kimiko Fujii resume (ddr-densho-433-309)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-309/

doc Topaz High School reunion speech (ddr-densho-433-1265)

Kimiko Fujii's speech given at a Topaz High School reunion. She speaks about working as a physical education department teacher's aide and her life after Topaz.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1265/

av From a Silk Cocoon (ddr-densho-1024-54)

Documentary film recounting the wartime story of a Kibei couple, Itaru and Shizuko Ina and their two young children as reconstructed by their daughter Satsuki Ina. Ina and co-directors Emery Clay III and Stephen Holsapple tell the story largely through the couple's own words in the form of Shizuko's diary and letters to each other when …

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doc Letter to Ken Domoto from Chiura Obata conforming painting delivery and pending transfer to new camp (ddr-densho-329-130)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-130/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-287)

Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito in which she describes life at Tanforan and her volunteering to go to Manzanar early. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

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doc Postcard to Yuri Domoto from Rosie Suyeyama (ddr-densho-356-294)

Postcard to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Rose Suyeyama in which she talks about the preparations for the move from Tanforan to Topaz. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-294/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-291)

Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito in which she details life in Tanforan, asks Yuri to keep in touch once she is moved from Merced, and describes her desire to move East and find a job in which she is getting help from a former boss. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and …

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doc Four letters to Yuri Domoto from Tomi Domoto (ddr-densho-356-289)

Four letters stored in one envelope to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her cousin Tomi Domoto. Appears the letters were mailed separately and later stored together in one envelope. 6/8 letter: discusses events leading up to forced removal, inquires about how family are settling into the camp and how hers is and mutual friends. 8/8 letter: discusses …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-289/

doc Two letters to Yuri from Min Yonekura (ddr-densho-356-285)

Two letters to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Minoru "Min" Yonekura. Both letters stored in one envelope, unclear if they were mailed together or separately. Letter 5/11: describes forced removal, details items needed in assembly center to make barracks feel homey, food quality in the assembly center and general life there. Letter 2: discusses plans to move …

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doc Letter to Sally Domoto from Sue (ddr-densho-329-135)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-135/

doc Postcard to Yuri Domoto from May Morioka (ddr-densho-356-286)

Postcard to Yuri Domoto from May Morioka in which she talks about life at Tanforan and asks for Yuri to write back so they can keep in touch. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-286/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Rosie Suyeyasu (ddr-densho-356-288)

Letter to Yuri Domoto Tsukada from Rose "Rosie" Nakagawa Suyeyasu. In the letter she writes about life at Tanforan and the mutual friends they have. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-288/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Sammy (ddr-densho-356-293)

Letter to Yuri Domoto from Sammy in which she describes her short time at Tanforan and her relocation to St. Louis to attend college. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-293/

vh Helen Takeshita Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-471-3)

A few memories of the Tanforan Assembly Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-471-3/

vh Yoshiye Handa Yasuda Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-485-6)

The train ride to camp

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-485-6/

vh Jun Dairiki Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-326-6)

Attending school; talking to camp guards

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-326-6/

vh Jun Dairiki Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-326-5)

Traveling to Tanforan Assembly Center by bus

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-326-5/

vh Kazuko Iwahashi Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-337-13)

The day of mass removal and first impressions of Tanforan

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 those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of …

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vh Kazuko Iwahashi Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-337-14)

Social activities in camp

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 those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-337-14/

vh Tom Akashi Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-164-16)

Observing the generational shift in camp: Nisei take over the primary roles, while Issei are supporting

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vh Tom Akashi Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-164-15)

Memories of mass removal: "Gee, where's my rights? What's happening to me?"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-164-15/

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