Manzanar

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Harry Ueno Interview Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1002-7-22)
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Held inside the camp jail after being accused of assaulting a suspected camp "informer"

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 …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1002-7-10)
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First impressions of Manzanar concentration camp, California: dust and bad 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 …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1002-7-9)
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The day of mass removal: traveling to Manzanar, California, by bus

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 …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1002-7-14)
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Working to build a pond for the camp residents to enjoy while waiting in line for the mess hall

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 …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 37 (ddr-densho-1002-7-37)
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Description of organization of mess hall workers in Manzanar

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 …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1002-7-15)
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Investigating sugar shortages while working in a camp mess hall

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, …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1002-7-12)
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Jobs 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 primarily focusing on issues surrounding the …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1002-7-19)
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Description of Fred Tayama, a suspected "informer" for the camp administration

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 …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1002-7-13)
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Working in the camp mess hall: making do when certain foods are in short supply

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 …

Harry Ueno Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1002-7-11)
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Working in camp: clearing sagebrush, then applying to work in mess hall

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 …

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)
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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)
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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)
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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.

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