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Roger Daniels Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1012-17-11)
vh Roger Daniels Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1012-17-11)
The role of the War Relocation Authority in dispersing Japanese Americans after camp (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-17-11/
An Oral History with Norman Y. Mineta - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-55-1)
vh An Oral History with Norman Y. Mineta - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-55-1)
Japanese American congressman, representing the Thirteenth Congressional District of California, born and raised in San Jose, California, discusses his early life, graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, and receiving a commission and serving in the armed forces from 1953-1956. Recalls the removal, "relocation," and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II at the Heart …
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Irene Yamauchi Tatsuta Interview Segment 24 (ddr-manz-1-158-24)
vh Irene Yamauchi Tatsuta Interview Segment 24 (ddr-manz-1-158-24)
Being "evicted" from camp
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-158-24/
Leave permit identification card (ddr-csujad-42-109)
img Leave permit identification card (ddr-csujad-42-109)
A leave permit identification card issued for Mariko Mollie Hirashima on April 19, 1945. It certifies that she "may travel and reside within the areas of Western Defense Command heretofore prohibited to persons of Japanese ancestry." Mariko is one of the daughters of Itsuhei and Tomoye Takano and incarcerated in the Manzanar incarceration camp during the …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-109/
U.S. government freight waybill, WRA4-144-46-BL (ddr-csujad-42-114)
doc U.S. government freight waybill, WRA4-144-46-BL (ddr-csujad-42-114)
A U.S. government freight waybill which documents the shipment of Fumio Fred Takano's belongings. The shipment is ordered by the War Relocation Authority and two boxes are transported by Universal Carloading Co. from the Gila River incarceration camp in Arkansas to Chicago, Illinois, where Fumio is going to reestablish his life. See this object in the …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-114/
Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Interviewing Committee, War Relocation Authority, Gila River Relocation Project, June 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-91)
doc Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Interviewing Committee, War Relocation Authority, Gila River Relocation Project, June 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-91)
A letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Interviewing Committee, War Relocation Authority, Gila River Relocation Project. It requests a reconsideration of his answers to the loyalty questions, 27 and 28. He claims that his answers to both questions were recorded in the negative and desires to change them in the affirmative. Listing his family's background information, …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-91/
Letter from B. Y. Read, Colonel, AGD, Adjutant General, Office of the Commanding General, Headquarters Western Defense Command to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-128)
doc Letter from B. Y. Read, Colonel, AGD, Adjutant General, Office of the Commanding General, Headquarters Western Defense Command to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-128)
A letter from B. Y. Read, Colonel, AGD, Adjutant General, Office of the Commanding General, Headquarters Western Defense Command to Fumio Fred Takano. It informs that Public Proclamation no. 24 revokes all individual exclusion orders and certifies that his exclusion is terminated. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_68_001
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-128/
Consignee memo (ddr-csujad-42-115)
doc Consignee memo (ddr-csujad-42-115)
A consignee memo issued by Universal Carloading and Distributing Co., Inc. on July 19, 1945. It documents the shipper, "WRA Gila River Relocation Center," Arizona, and the consignee, Fumio Fred Takano, Chicago, Illinois. The handwritten notes read: Deliver Monday 8-20 only. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_63_002
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-115/
Notice of decision on application for leave (ddr-csujad-42-89)
doc Notice of decision on application for leave (ddr-csujad-42-89)
A notice of decision on application for leave signed by L. H. Bennett, Project Director on February 6, 1943. It approves Fumio Fred Takano's application for indefinite leave from the Gila River incarceration camp in Arizona. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_44_001
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-89/
Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-77)
doc Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-77)
A letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro incarcerated in the Heart Mountain camp to their son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. In the letter, Kumaji thanks them for a letter along with tobacco for his birthday. He states that the incarcerees have to leave the camp sometime within …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-77/
Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-82)
doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-82)
Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0080. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_39_001_jpn
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-82/
Advice of personnel action, Form OEM-1, Fumio F. Takano (ddr-csujad-42-129)
doc Advice of personnel action, Form OEM-1, Fumio F. Takano (ddr-csujad-42-129)
A personnel action form issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It records Fumio Fred Takano's temporary appointment as a freight handler in Southern California area, effective from February 13, 1946. The remarks note: "Not to exceed May 12, 1946, close of business." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-129/
Letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, July 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-116)
doc Letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, July 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-116)
A letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It itemizes the Itsuhei Takano's belongings in his unit in the barracks, 31-2-D, in the Gila River incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_64_001
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-116/
Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-81)
doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-81)
English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0080. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_39_001_eng
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-81/
Advice of personnel action, Form OEM-1, Fumio F. Takano (ddr-csujad-42-130)
doc Advice of personnel action, Form OEM-1, Fumio F. Takano (ddr-csujad-42-130)
A personnel action form issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It records Fumio Fred Takano's termination of his temporary appointment position as a freight handler due to his acceptance of other employment. The backside includes handwritten notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_70_001
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-130/
Letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, August 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-117)
doc Letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, August 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-117)
A letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, Untied States Department of the Interior. It certifies that Itsuhei Takano is permitted to travel to Los Angeles, California by the Department of Justice. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-117/
Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-79)
doc Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-79)
Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0077. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_38_001_jpn
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-79/
Letter from William M. Huso, Relocation Program Officer, to Interviewing Committee, June 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-94)
doc Letter from William M. Huso, Relocation Program Officer, to Interviewing Committee, June 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-94)
A reference letter regarding Fumio Fred Takano. It is written by William M. Huso, Relocation Program Officer at the Gila River incarceration camp. It appears to be one of the references enclosed with the letter: csudh_tak_0091. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_48_003
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-94/
Evacuee property receipt (ddr-csujad-42-96)
doc Evacuee property receipt (ddr-csujad-42-96)
A property receipt issued to Fumio Fred Takano. It lists one box and one crate. It appears to be a receipt for the shipment of Fumio's belongings from the Gila River incarceration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_50_001
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-96/
Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-78)
doc Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-78)
English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0077. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_38_001_eng
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-78/
Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-80)
doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-80)
A letter from Tsuruno Meguro in the Heart Mountain incarceration camp to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. She informs them that she is leaving the camp with Kumaji on Friday, May 11, and planning to rent Mr. Shimazu's house in Los Angeles, California. Her other daughters, …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-80/
Letter from Theodore K. Ryan, Sanitary Engineer, War Relocation Authority, June 9, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-93)
doc Letter from Theodore K. Ryan, Sanitary Engineer, War Relocation Authority, June 9, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-93)
A reference letter regarding Fumio Fred Takano. It is written by Theodore K. Ryan, Sanitary Engineer at the Gila River incarceration camp, where Fumio Fred Takano is employed. It appears to be one of the references enclosed with the letter: csudh_tak_0091. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_48_001
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-93/
Letter from James L. Shelly, Area Supervisor, U.S. Department of the Interior, to Mr. Fumio Takano, April 19, 1946 (ddr-csujad-42-132)
doc Letter from James L. Shelly, Area Supervisor, U.S. Department of the Interior, to Mr. Fumio Takano, April 19, 1946 (ddr-csujad-42-132)
A letter from James L. Shelly, Area Supervisor, United States Department of the Interior, responding to Fumio Fred Takano's wage claim. It appears that Fumio has submitted a wage claim to recover unpaid wages for two days. It instructs him to submit the further information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-132/
Evacuee property receipt (ddr-csujad-42-98)
doc Evacuee property receipt (ddr-csujad-42-98)
A property receipt issued to Fumio Fred Takano. It lists two boxes. It appears to be a receipt for the shipment of Fumio's belongings from the Gila River incarceration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_50_003
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-98/
Molly Hayes getting ready to snap Mr. Merritt holding the last evacuee in his arms (ddr-csujad-47-15)
img Molly Hayes getting ready to snap Mr. Merritt holding the last evacuee in his arms (ddr-csujad-47-15)
Photograph of Molly Hayes getting ready to take a photograph of Ralph Merritt holding the last incarceree (a young boy) with a group of civil service employees observing. The group is standing at the front entrance of Manzanar with the sign, "This project officially closed November 21-1945 no admittance except on business," the administrative buildings and …
http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-15/
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