Gila River

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Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto from Mr. & Mrs. Kijuro Ota (ddr-densho-329-679)
doc Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto from Mr. & Mrs. Kijuro Ota (ddr-densho-329-679)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-679/
Western Union Telegram to Mr. & Mrs. T. Domoto from Rev. T. Hata (ddr-densho-329-674)
doc Western Union Telegram to Mr. & Mrs. T. Domoto from Rev. T. Hata (ddr-densho-329-674)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-674/
Letter to Ken Domoto from Senda and wife, thank you note for X-mas gift (ddr-densho-329-131)
doc Letter to Ken Domoto from Senda and wife, thank you note for X-mas gift (ddr-densho-329-131)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-131/
Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto from Dr. & Mrs. Hayashi, Mr. & Mrs. S. Sasaki, and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kono (ddr-densho-329-671)
doc Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto from Dr. & Mrs. Hayashi, Mr. & Mrs. S. Sasaki, and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kono (ddr-densho-329-671)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-671/
Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-16)
doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-16)
Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii with updates on her job, love life, and recent outings.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-16/
Gem of Songs (ddr-densho-433-277)
doc Gem of Songs (ddr-densho-433-277)
A collection of songs compiled and published by the Butte Young Buddhist Association at the Gila River concentration camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-277/
Letter from Hank to Kiezie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-17)
doc Letter from Hank to Kiezie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-17)
Hank writes to Kiezie (Kimiko) Fujii thanking her for the shoes and cloth and gives her updates on where all their friends are moving to as they leave the concentration camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-17/
Interview with Sho Nomura, part 3 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1612)
av Interview with Sho Nomura, part 3 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1612)
Nomura discusses his father's reaction to him volunteering for the army from Gila River, visiting his parents in camp on furlough before his deployment, his service in China with the U.S. Observer Group (also known as the Dixie Mission), Video starts at 0:23. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 95, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1612/
Interview with Gary and Grace Itano, part 2 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1806)
av Interview with Gary and Grace Itano, part 2 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1806)
Grace discusses working with her husband-to-be before the war, her husband asking for a divorce (knowing that he would be imprisoned for refusing to serve), her husband Henry's reasons for refusing to serve, her husband's family preventing him from going to college, trying and failing to live outside of camp in Arizona, evacuation and closing her …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1806/
Interview with George Nakamura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1679)
av Interview with George Nakamura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1679)
Nakamura discusses moving to Japan in 1955, growing up in Arroyo Grande, CA, evacuation, his time at Tulare and Gila River, volunteering for the military from camp, and camp attitudes toward volunteering. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #13, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1680/
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1679/
Lordsburg Times number 6 (ddr-densho-536-7)
doc Lordsburg Times number 6 (ddr-densho-536-7)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-536-7/
List of civilians returned to Hawaii, with letter from A.M. Tollefson, Director Prisoner of War Operations Division to the Visa Division, Department of State. (ddr-densho-564-9)
doc List of civilians returned to Hawaii, with letter from A.M. Tollefson, Director Prisoner of War Operations Division to the Visa Division, Department of State. (ddr-densho-564-9)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-564-9/
List of civilians returned to Hawaii, with four letters from A.M. Tollefson, Director Prisoner of War Operations Division to Howard Travers, Visa Division, Department of state (ddr-densho-564-8)
doc List of civilians returned to Hawaii, with four letters from A.M. Tollefson, Director Prisoner of War Operations Division to Howard Travers, Visa Division, Department of state (ddr-densho-564-8)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-564-8/
Lordsburg Times issue (ddr-densho-536-11)
doc Lordsburg Times issue (ddr-densho-536-11)
Likely issue number 10.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-536-11/
Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 3 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1634)
av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 3 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1634)
Fukuhara discusses his relationship with the Mount family, his time in the Gila internment camp, volunteering for the military from camp, his time in military language school, and the possibility of being captured by the Japanese military. Video ends at 19:49. Original title: 119, II SJ #25, 8-17-85, Fukuhara, Harry's house. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1635/
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1634/
Letters to Yuri Domoto from Kayoko Riusaki and Sonoko Riusaki (ddr-densho-356-342)
doc Letters to Yuri Domoto from Kayoko Riusaki and Sonoko Riusaki (ddr-densho-356-342)
Two letters to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada mailed together, one from her niece Kayoko Riusaki and one from her sister Sonoko Domoto Riusaki. In the first letter Kayoko tells about joining the girl scouts, a cancelled scouting trip, and preparations on starting the 5th grade. In the second letter Sonoko writes about life in Gila River, being …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-342/
Interview with Paul Minerich, Tim Nomiyama, Masao Kataoka, and Kenjiro Hayakawa, part 8 of 8; interview with Gary and Grace Itano, part 1 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1805)
av Interview with Paul Minerich, Tim Nomiyama, Masao Kataoka, and Kenjiro Hayakawa, part 8 of 8; interview with Gary and Grace Itano, part 1 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1805)
From left to right: Minerich, Nomiyama, Kataoka, Hayakawa. Kataoka discusses his hopes for the future, his feelings on Abraham Lincoln, and sneaking a letter from Hugh Nozawa to President Roosevelt out of camp. Minerich discusses the hearings that had taken place shortly before this interview at the Pentagon. Nomiyama discusses how he felt after the hearings …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1805/
Interview with Sho Nomura, part 2 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1611)
av Interview with Sho Nomura, part 2 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1611)
Nomura discusses his family's internment at Gila River, volunteering and testing for the MIS language school, and the difficulty his family faced in camp after he volunteered. Video starts at 0:22. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 94, II LA #41, 7-25-85, Sho Nomura Interview II. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1612/
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1611/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 21 (May 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-70)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 21 (May 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-70)
Selected article titles: "May 12 Figures: 661 Casualties among Nisei from Centers" (p. 1), "Third Anniversary of Tule Lake This Sunday" (p. 2), "Closing Dates for Center Schools Set Says Myer" (p. 3), and "Former Tulean Commits Suicide" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-70/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 29 (July 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-77)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 29 (July 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-77)
Selected article titles: "Myer Sets Dates for Closing of 8 Centers" (pp. 1-2), "Discrimination Hit in Seattle Boycott Case" (p. 2), "2 Army Officers to Fight Racial Discrimination" (p. 2), and "5422 Evacuees on WRA Payroll on June 30" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-77/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 46 (November 16, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-98)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 46 (November 16, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-98)
Selected article titles: "1 Month Left for Planning: More Than 3000 Leave Since First of the Year" (p. 1), "Minors Born in U.S. May Return as U.S. Citizens" (pp. 1-2), and "400 Islanders Slated to Return Home Soon" (p. 2), and "Tuleans Receive Surprise on Way to Seabrook Farms" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-98/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 26 (June 29, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-74)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 26 (June 29, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-74)
Selected article titles: "Units of Two Centers to Close by Oct." (p. 1), "400 Arrive at Santa Fe Camp" (p. 1), "13,652 Relocate in Dec. 31-June 16 Period" (p. 2), and "Boxing Show Features Double Main Event" (p. 6).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-74/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 41 (October 12, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-89)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 41 (October 12, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-89)
Selected article titles: "'Justice Dept. Officials Here Not in Position to Give Advice'--Williams" (pp. 1-2), "Closing of WRA Centers Running Ahead of Time" (p. 1), "Att. at Granada Gives Advice to Property Owner" (p. 5), and "Relocators May Now File Death Pension Claims" (p. 5).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-89/
The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 15 (June 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-22)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 15 (June 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-22)
Selected article titles: "Voluntary Terminations Asked in Families of Two" (p. 2) and "Hayward Assures Ample Supply of Vegetables" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-22/
The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 7 (April 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-12)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 7 (April 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-12)
Selected article titles: "82 in Center Receive Notices to Report for Physical Exams: Base Hospital to Be Utilized" (p. 1), "More Arrivals Expected as Segregation Plan Resumed" (p. 1), and "Red Cross Gifts Distributed to CA and Japanese Library" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-12/
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