Minidoka

Concentration Camp

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Katherine Okamura and sons (ddr-densho-477-173)
img Katherine Okamura and sons (ddr-densho-477-173)
Photograph of Katherine Okamura with two young boys. The caption below the photo reads "Mitzi's friend at Hunt, Idaho camp Katherine Okamura and her sons" in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-173/
Japanese Americans in World War II- A Nisei Remembers (ddr-densho-496-3)
doc Japanese Americans in World War II- A Nisei Remembers (ddr-densho-496-3)
Written account from Kazuyoshi Kawata about his internment at North Portland Assembly Center and Minidoka published in New World Outlook in January of 1982.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-496-3/
From Internment to Going Off to War, 1942-1943 (ddr-densho-496-5)
doc From Internment to Going Off to War, 1942-1943 (ddr-densho-496-5)
Written account from Kazuyoshi Kawata about his experience in Minidoka and enlisting in the War
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-496-5/
Pacific Cable Vol. I No. 10 (ddr-densho-498-51)
doc Pacific Cable Vol. I No. 10 (ddr-densho-498-51)
Volume 1, number 10 of the Pacific Cable. Stories from an American internee, unconstitutional curfew, and discrimination laws.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-51/
Postcard sent to the Oiyes in Tule Lake (ddr-densho-350-26)
img Postcard sent to the Oiyes in Tule Lake (ddr-densho-350-26)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-350-26/
Postcard sent to the Oiyes in Tule Lake (ddr-densho-350-24)
doc Postcard sent to the Oiyes in Tule Lake (ddr-densho-350-24)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-350-24/
Kindergarten school certificate (ddr-densho-34-132)
doc Kindergarten school certificate (ddr-densho-34-132)
As the opportunity arose for families to leave camp, the WRA issued certificates for the most recently completed grade to send to students' future schools. This certificate belonging to Frank Kitamoto was issued by the Stafford School at Minidoka concentration camp
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-132/
Report card (ddr-densho-34-140)
doc Report card (ddr-densho-34-140)
The project school at the Minidoka concentration camp issued this report card to Frank Kitamoto for the school year 1944-45. He was in kindergarten.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-140/
Four children in a garden (ddr-densho-34-109)
img Four children in a garden (ddr-densho-34-109)
Left to right: Lilly, Frank, and Jane Kitamoto. The child on the right is unidentified.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-109/
Father and infant son outside barracks (ddr-densho-34-195)
img Father and infant son outside barracks (ddr-densho-34-195)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-195/
Children standing on a truck (ddr-densho-34-146)
img Children standing on a truck (ddr-densho-34-146)
The Hayashida and Kitamoto children are about to leave the Minidoka concentration camp for their homes on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Mr. Frank Yoshito Kitamoto bought this truck to transport both families' belongings. Yoshito Frank Kitamoto also went by Frank Yoshito Kitamoto.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-146/
Two children leaving camp (ddr-densho-34-43)
img Two children leaving camp (ddr-densho-34-43)
Cousins Jane Kitamoto (left) and Natalie Hayashida.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-43/
Annual summary report from nursery school (ddr-densho-34-135)
doc Annual summary report from nursery school (ddr-densho-34-135)
The nursery school at Minidoka concentration camp issued annual summary reports for its students. This report is for Y. (Frank) Kitamoto.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-135/
Mother and her children in front of their barracks (ddr-densho-34-111)
img Mother and her children in front of their barracks (ddr-densho-34-111)
Shigeko Kitamoto and her children (left to right): Frances, Jane, Frank, and Lilly Kitamoto.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-111/
Japanese Americans in camp before departure (ddr-densho-34-44)
img Japanese Americans in camp before departure (ddr-densho-34-44)
Mrs. Fumiko Hayashida, with Takamono (first name unknown), Frank Kitamoto, Neil Hayashida, Atmoto Tanaguchi, Jane Kitamoto, an unidentified child and Natalie Hayashida, before their departure from Minidoka concentration camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-44/
Three children behind barracks (ddr-densho-34-118)
img Three children behind barracks (ddr-densho-34-118)
Left to right: Frank, Lilly, and Jane Kitamoto behind their barracks at the Minidoka concentration camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-118/
Minidoka Community Activities (ddr-densho-379-337)
doc Minidoka Community Activities (ddr-densho-379-337)
Report includes detailed reports of activities and requirements for each Community Activities category
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-337/
New Herald Vol. 1 No. 7 (Feb. 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-87)
doc New Herald Vol. 1 No. 7 (Feb. 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-87)
Selected article titles: "Youth fellowship" (p. 1), "Appropriations" (p. 2), "Needed-an adventurous faith" (p. 2), "January financial report" (p. 2), "Rec. 2 Sunday school" (p. 2)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-87/
New Herald Vol. 1 No. 3 (Jan. 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-85)
doc New Herald Vol. 1 No. 3 (Jan. 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-85)
Selected article titles: "Come early" (p. 1), "Youth conference" (p. 1), "Modern [Messages]" (p. 2), "From an old friend" (p. 3), "Area B. Fellowship" (p. 3), "Financial report - Youth Church" (p. 4), "Nisei active in 'first nighters'" (p. 4), "In 44" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-85/
Mrs. Bauman's Grade 2 class at Hunt School (ddr-densho-483-1111)
img Mrs. Bauman's Grade 2 class at Hunt School (ddr-densho-483-1111)
Black and white photo of a group of students with their teacher standing outside a school building. Caption on back of photo: "Grade 2 - Hunt School, Teacher - Mrs. Bauman, Paul 8 in Sept., June 1943" written in dark ink
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-1111/
Photo of Kenji Ima (ddr-densho-483-16)
img Photo of Kenji Ima (ddr-densho-483-16)
Color photo of Kenji Ima near Minidoka
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-16/
A Report of My Work at Minidoka Relocation Center (ddr-densho-483-131)
doc A Report of My Work at Minidoka Relocation Center (ddr-densho-483-131)
Report written by Rev. Tsutomu Fukuyama describing his pastoral work at the Minidoka Relocation Center. Includes two pages of testimonials from former youth group members. Undated.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-131/
New Herald Vol. 3 No. 2 (July 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-88)
doc New Herald Vol. 3 No. 2 (July 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-88)
Selected article titles: "Heralds needed" (p. 1), "Photos available" (p. 1), Faithful pastor" (p. 1), "Pvt. Nezu speaks" (p. 1), "Feature editor" (p. 1), "Realistic belief" (p. 2), "God's men at war" (p. 2)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-88/
New Herald Vol. 1 No. 4 (Feb. 4, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-86)
doc New Herald Vol. 1 No. 4 (Feb. 4, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-86)
Selected articles titles: "Excursion" (p. 1), "Mrs. Leach" (p. 1), "Washington bound" (p. 2), "The teen-age question box" (p. 2), "Back to Oregon" (p. 2),
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-86/
Photo of the Minidoka visitor plaque (ddr-densho-483-7)
img Photo of the Minidoka visitor plaque (ddr-densho-483-7)
Color photo of the visitor plaque at Minidoka
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-7/
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