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![Paul Yamazaki Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-507-13)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/d6/9e/d69ed6c32fed7de6891ce67ad4df0f00.jpg)
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Paul Yamazaki Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-507-13)
First being exposed to the music scene in Los Angeles
![Mae Kanazawa Hara Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-168-4)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/f8/10/f81080d5c941d1479b4b457c6d7ebe83.jpg)
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Mae Kanazawa Hara Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-168-4)
Seizing an opportunity to study music in Chicago for three years
![Mae Kanazawa Hara Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-168-6)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/f8/10/f81080d5c941d1479b4b457c6d7ebe83.jpg)
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Mae Kanazawa Hara Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-168-6)
Continuing musical training in Japan teaching at a mission school
![Minoru](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/d0/87/d08780edc487036f4f6f4aebf05cecee.jpg)
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Minoru "Min" Tsubota Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-149-20)
Performing with the Nisei Melodian band at dances, Japanese community activities
![Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-74-17)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/6b/ce/6bce818214c0747a5d08664c161c0745.jpg)
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Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-74-17)
Other recent performances and musical productions: Larry Honda Quartet & Music to Remember
![Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-74-14)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/6b/ce/6bce818214c0747a5d08664c161c0745.jpg)
![Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-74-8)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/6b/ce/6bce818214c0747a5d08664c161c0745.jpg)
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Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-74-8)
Continuing with intensive music training, an "avocation only"; leaving Denver for Minidoka, "probably the only person who ran away from home into camp"
![Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-74-16)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/6b/ce/6bce818214c0747a5d08664c161c0745.jpg)
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Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-74-16)
Civic work and current involvement with Jive Bombers Christmas performance
![Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-74-9)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/6b/ce/6bce818214c0747a5d08664c161c0745.jpg)
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Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-74-9)
"It hurts, but you don't show it," facing racist audiences while singing and traveling with USO
![George Yoshida Interview Segment 48 (ddr-densho-1000-132-48)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/86/fa/86fa5dea4bc3f12d6d7e0f144fc7a7b1.jpg)
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George Yoshida Interview Segment 48 (ddr-densho-1000-132-48)
Forming the J-Town Jazz Ensemble, mostly made up of Sansei musicians
![George Yoshida Interview Segment 47 (ddr-densho-1000-132-47)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/86/fa/86fa5dea4bc3f12d6d7e0f144fc7a7b1.jpg)
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George Yoshida Interview Segment 47 (ddr-densho-1000-132-47)
Learning the drums and playing in bands
![Japanese American woman with koto (ddr-densho-242-30)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/6d/74/6d74ac32766c3f73a25ce3359ce345b6.jpg)
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Japanese American woman with koto (ddr-densho-242-30)
Caption by Ike Hatchimonji: "Mrs. Chiyo Nagamine, friend of Hatchimonji. Her and her husband helped to establish the Japanese orphanage in Los Angeles."
![Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-6)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/be/7b/be7b0dd8de558406cef584211ff2eab1.jpg)
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Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-6)
Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell with updates on living conditions at the Tulare Assembly Center, her job at the Red Cross Women's Project, and about Christian and Buddhist services.
![Roosevelt Grade School third grade rhythm band (ddr-densho-62-6)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/01/41/0141587d78a885e88b406ae6a67bcaa1.jpg)
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Roosevelt Grade School third grade rhythm band (ddr-densho-62-6)
Edith Watanabe is the triangle player in the bottom left corner. She doesn't remember anything about being in that band. Top row, L to R: Herbert Miller, Norman Grimbly, Claude Young, Helen Reed, Willie Sue Young, Billie Stinchey, June Elstead, Elsie Ovenall, Jack Stinchey, Louise Neff, Milton Reed. Middle row, L to R: Helen Lay, Evelyn …
![Young Japanese Pianist Scores As Guest Star (May 5, 1937) (ddr-densho-56-470)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/64/91/64911ed66e9c61061673f4ddf23a1bcb.jpg)
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Young Japanese Pianist Scores As Guest Star (May 5, 1937) (ddr-densho-56-470)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 5, 1937, p. 23
![Miyashita's Oriental Orchestra concert (ddr-densho-174-8)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/e8/b5/e8b59f15d6361f6bc870a9fd418c32d5.jpg)
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Miyashita's Oriental Orchestra concert (ddr-densho-174-8)
This concert was held at the Nippon Kan Theatre.
![School orchestra (ddr-densho-174-1)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/e2/9f/e29fa01fa952ab3e07e0dd9c362a94be.jpg)
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School orchestra (ddr-densho-174-1)
Back (L to R): Dorothy Harden, Pearl Kaiser, Dorothy Bertusky, Jean Turnbull, Octavia Forthoffer, Adrienne Gallagher, Margaret Bowers. Front: Mary Suda, Catherine Omizo, Bernadette Ratigan, Hanna Powers.
![School performance (ddr-densho-174-2)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/50/a1/50a1cbddd4259f5bcb5d41be8b25784f.jpg)
![Music students (ddr-densho-200-7)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/ce/ba/ceba4308d2ba3ab4c92fa23ed79942e8.jpg)
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Music students (ddr-densho-200-7)
Piano students of Michiko Morita, violin students of Fumiko Morita. Margaret Morita Hiratsuka: front row, third from right.
![Music students (ddr-densho-200-6)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/fc/fa/fcfacb125984651b2ca833b26644daf1.jpg)
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Music students (ddr-densho-200-6)
Piano students of Michiko Morita, violin students of Fumiko Morita. Margaret Morita Hiratsuka: front row, third from right.
![Dancing at the J.A.C.L. Sayonara Ball (ddr-densho-201-453)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/2f/93/2f932143afa2d5313d10c44a402cde79.jpg)
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Dancing at the J.A.C.L. Sayonara Ball (ddr-densho-201-453)
Men and women dancing in formal attire. Caption on reverse: "R.S. Ochi Photography 522 Brdwy. No. Seattle, Wash."
![A band playing during a military send off (ddr-densho-201-809)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/f9/a1/f9a13ecb7e8c5047d97df101b00711a0.jpg)
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A band playing during a military send off (ddr-densho-201-809)
Caption in album: "Band send off / 'Going home' / Aug. 1946 / Antioch Victory (ship)."
![Military band (ddr-densho-201-120)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/70/a4/70a4266eb5276124f400181d0141ca69.jpg)
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"J.A.C.L. Sayonara Ball" (ddr-densho-201-452)
Caption on front: "J.A.C.L. Sayonara Ball - Masonic Temple - Seattle 1941; Nov. 16; 9-1-[illegible], R.S. Ochi Seattle."