Manzanar

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Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1002-8-13)
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Remembering the "Manzanar riot": "it was worrisome"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1002-8-10)
vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1002-8-10)
Having a baby in camp: feeling angry because of lack of nutritious food for child

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection …

Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1002-8-14)
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Difficulties experienced in the day-to-day living conditions in camp

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1002-8-9)
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Life in Manzanar concentration camp, California: lack of privacy, "dreadful food"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1002-8-8)
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First impressions of Manzanar, California: "it was so depressing"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1002-8-11)
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Memories of caring for a child in camp: washing diapers in an ill-equipped communal laundry room

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this …

Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1002-8-15)
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Discussion of the so-called "loyalty questionnaire": confusion over the nature of the questions

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically …

Tatsukichi Moritani Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1001-2-9)
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First sight of Manzanar concentration camp: "sure is a desolate-looking place"
Yaeko Yoshihara Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1001-17-5)
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Forming a tight-knit group of friends 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.

Yaeko Yoshihara Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1001-17-4)
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Remembering the day of mass removal

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.

Yaeko Yoshihara Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1001-17-7)
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Leaving camp and returning home to Bainbridge Island

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.

Yaeko Yoshihara Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1001-17-6)
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Memories of the "Manzanar riot"

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.

Kato Okazaki Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1001-18-4)
vh Kato Okazaki Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1001-18-4)
Memories of 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.

Bill Takemoto Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1001-31-9)
vh Bill Takemoto Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1001-31-9)
Preparing to leave 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.

Bill Takemoto Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1001-31-4)
vh Bill Takemoto Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1001-31-4)
Memories of 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.

Yukiko Katayama Omoto Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1001-38-6)
vh Yukiko Katayama Omoto Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1001-38-6)
Daily life 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.

Yukiko Katayama Omoto Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1001-38-5)
vh Yukiko Katayama Omoto Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1001-38-5)
Attending classes in tailoring 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.

Mary Woodward Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1001-32-12)
vh Mary Woodward Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1001-32-12)
Attending a Manzanar pilgrimage

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.

Gerald Nakata Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1001-6-7)
vh Gerald Nakata Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1001-6-7)
Memories of living conditions in Manzanar concentration camp, California
Sally Shimako Nishimori Kitano Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1001-5-6)
vh Sally Shimako Nishimori Kitano Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1001-5-6)
Making new friends 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.

Sally Shimako Nishimori Kitano Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1001-5-9)
vh Sally Shimako Nishimori Kitano Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1001-5-9)
Older siblings leave 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.

Sally Shimako Nishimori Kitano Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1001-5-10)
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Best and worst memories of 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.

Sally Shimako Nishimori Kitano Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1001-5-8)
vh Sally Shimako Nishimori Kitano Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1001-5-8)
First impressions of 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.

Sadayoshi Omoto Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1001-37-8)
vh Sadayoshi Omoto Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1001-37-8)
Interacting for the first time with Japanese Americans from California 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 …

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