Granada (Amache)

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Interview with Chris Ishii, part 2 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1556)
av Interview with Chris Ishii, part 2 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1556)
Ishii discusses his internment in the Amache camp, volunteering for the military, and his childhood as a Nisei. Video starts at 0:57. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 55, II NY #40, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1557/
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1556/
Akiji Yoshimura and Hideko Hinoki (later Yoshimura) at Amache Relocation Center (ddr-densho-1007-199)
img Akiji Yoshimura and Hideko Hinoki (later Yoshimura) at Amache Relocation Center (ddr-densho-1007-199)
Caption on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-199/
Kanegai family dinner and Moose (John) Fujikawa interview, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1582)
av Kanegai family dinner and Moose (John) Fujikawa interview, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1582)
Footage of the Kanegai family eating in their backyard. Unscripted. The younger mustached man is Bruce Kanegai; the older man to his right is his father George. Video starts at 0:29. Interview with Fujikawa starts at 10:44. Fujikawa talks about his childhood in LA, his decision not to go to college, his reaction to Pearl Harbor, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1582/
Interview with Chris and Ada Ishii (ddr-densho-1007-1569)
av Interview with Chris and Ada Ishii (ddr-densho-1007-1569)
The Ishiis discuss the difficulty of getting married and moving to the US (Ada is from China), Chris' time in camp, Ada meeting Chris' mother, and the first time the two met. Video starts at 0:52. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 66, II NY #53, Chris & Ada Verite …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1569/
Interview with Moose (John) Fujikawa, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1583)
av Interview with Moose (John) Fujikawa, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1583)
Fujikawa discusses working on a sugar beet farm during internment, his decision to volunteer for the army, his relationship with his parents, his service with ATIS in Australia and with the Australian army in the Pacific. Video starts at 0:26. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II LA #10, Fujikawa …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1583/
Interview with Harry and Ken Akune, part 3 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1591)
av Interview with Harry and Ken Akune, part 3 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1591)
Ken Akune discusses his time at Amache, his decision to join the military from camp, his time at Camp Savage, his basic training with the 442nd, community objection to his volunteering, and his time in the China-Burma-India theater. Video starts at 0:27. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 77, II …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1591/
Interview with Jim Ariyasu, part 5 of 5; interview with Harry Akune, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1600)
av Interview with Jim Ariyasu, part 5 of 5; interview with Harry Akune, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1600)
Ariyasu discusses saving a peer from a court martial, his real estate work, and racial solidarity. At 15:10, interview with Ariyasu ends and interview with Harry Akune begins. Akune discusses his time at Merced and Amache, volunteering for the army from camp, and his community's reaction to his decision to volunteer. Loni Ding can be heard …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1600/
Letters and lists related to repatriation of Japanese civilians to Hawaii (ddr-densho-564-6)
doc Letters and lists related to repatriation of Japanese civilians to Hawaii (ddr-densho-564-6)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-564-6/
Camp street (ddr-densho-159-178)
img Camp street (ddr-densho-159-178)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-178/
Obon festival (ddr-densho-159-233)
img Obon festival (ddr-densho-159-233)
Pictured is the lead dancer.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-233/
Obon festival (ddr-densho-159-237)
img Obon festival (ddr-densho-159-237)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-237/
Memorial service (ddr-densho-159-151)
img Memorial service (ddr-densho-159-151)
Memorial service for Amache servicemen killed in action.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-151/
Summer carnival (ddr-densho-159-279)
img Summer carnival (ddr-densho-159-279)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-279/
Fire truck (ddr-densho-159-175)
img Fire truck (ddr-densho-159-175)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-175/
Party for silk screen shop workers (ddr-densho-159-221)
img Party for silk screen shop workers (ddr-densho-159-221)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-221/
Camp firemen (ddr-densho-159-58)
img Camp firemen (ddr-densho-159-58)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-58/
Issei art class (ddr-densho-159-291)
img Issei art class (ddr-densho-159-291)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-291/
Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado (ddr-densho-159-2)
img Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado (ddr-densho-159-2)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-2/
Issei art class (ddr-densho-159-290)
img Issei art class (ddr-densho-159-290)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-290/
Memorial service (ddr-densho-159-139)
img Memorial service (ddr-densho-159-139)
Memorial service for Amache servicemen killed in action.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-139/
Nature photo from Amache (ddr-densho-159-21)
img Nature photo from Amache (ddr-densho-159-21)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-21/
Memorial service (ddr-densho-159-153)
img Memorial service (ddr-densho-159-153)
Memorial service for Amache servicemen killed in action.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-153/
High school physics class (ddr-densho-159-72)
img High school physics class (ddr-densho-159-72)
Left to right: unknown, Mits Omoto (student teacher), George Yonemura, Harry Williams (teacher), Martha Murakami.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-72/
Silk screen shop (ddr-densho-159-113)
img Silk screen shop (ddr-densho-159-113)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-113/
Summer carnival (ddr-densho-159-285)
img Summer carnival (ddr-densho-159-285)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-285/
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