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doc Narrator notes (ddr-densho-1007-1410)

Likely for Nisei Soldier.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1410/

doc Fort Mason studio notes (ddr-densho-1007-1078)

Likely for The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1078/

doc Color of Honor plot/acts notes (ddr-densho-1007-1053)

Includes some production dates on the fifth page.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1053/

av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 2 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1698)

Fukuhara discusses his service in the Pacific, being mistaken for a Japanese soldier, interviewing a gravely wounded prisoner of war, and POWs he interviewed just before their death. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 213, II JA #37, Harry Fukuhara, Sun. Feb. 2. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1699/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1698/

doc Monroe Sweetland notes (ddr-densho-1007-999)

Used for the film The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-999/

img William Kochiyama and Robert H. Foote with cows (ddr-densho-1007-1360)

Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1360/

doc Transcript excerpts for Senator Matsunaga voiceover (ddr-densho-1007-1047)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1047/

av Interview with Clarence Matsumura, part 2 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1609)

Matsumura discusses growing up in Wyoming, his mother's cooking, moving to Los Angeles in 1936, getting his radio license, Pearl Harbor, evacuation to Pomona and Heart Mountain, his attempts to join the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines, being drafted, his basic training in Fort Hood, TX, his deployment in Europe, and the Hollywood store …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1609/

av Pre-war house footage, part 3 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1735)

B-roll: interior shots, shoes, windows. Original title: 78B, II TB-3, Reel #3, 6/27/87, Prewar house Sam Sakai. Footage continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1736/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1735/

img Brian Yamakoshi (left) and one other with koto (ddr-densho-1007-1321)

Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1321/

av Interview with Harry and Ken Akune, part 1 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1589)

Ken is on the left, Harry on the right. The two discuss growing up together in Turlock, CA, the years they spent in Japan as children, their father's relationship with the Caucasian community in Turlock, and the racial discrimination they faced in Turlock. Video starts at 0:28. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1589/

av Interview with George Nakamura, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1684)

Nakamura discusses helping his son write a paper on internment, the importance of the Pacific Citizen newspaper for his children, and racial discrimination in the US. At 10:45, George and Loni Ding look and talk through several of his old papers and letters. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background.Original title: II JA …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1684/

img Two taxis at Tokyo Station (ddr-densho-1007-1189)

Negative.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1189/

doc "Club 100" for The Color of Honor (ddr-densho-1007-1481)

Likely a list of donors.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1481/

img Kenny performing taiko (ddr-densho-1007-1205)

Negative. Last name unknown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1205/

av Interview with Jimmie Matsumura, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1607)

Matsumura discusses the time he spent in Japan as a child, the difficulty of Japanese high school, his work on the Far East military tribunal post-war. Video starts at 0:24. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Audio cuts out at 20:36. Original title: II LA #34, 7-24-85, J. Matsumura Interview III. Interview …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1607/

av William Kochiyama and Robert H. Foote walking around a Cornell university farm; B-roll from farm (ddr-densho-1007-1519)

B-roll features farm equipment, students, and livestock. Audio only from 13:08 to 15:21. Loni Ding (in red sweater) occasionally appears to give direction. Original title: 24, II NY #3, 6-5-85, Foote & Kochiyama, farm

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1519/

doc Color of Honor narration snippet (ddr-densho-1007-1050)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1050/

doc Chicago Tribune Color of Honor review (ddr-densho-1007-1375)

Clifford Terry was a longtime critic for the Tribune.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1375/

doc Sound sync and interview notes (ddr-densho-1007-1083)

Eric refers to Eric Saul of the Presidio Army Museum. Likely for Nisei Soldier.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1083/

doc Kejiro (Ken) Akune interviewee form (ddr-densho-1007-963)

Used for the film The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-963/

doc Funding request for "American Samurai" (Nisei Soldier) project (ddr-densho-1007-1464)

Grant proposal for the American Film Institute's Independent Filmmaker Program. Includes a thorough project synopsis; at the time, a 1-hour documentary was planned.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1464/

av Watsonville Issei Singers performing (ddr-densho-1007-1658)

Recording of a performance by the Watsonville Issei Singers. Video starts at 0:27. Original title: 143, II MON #10, 9-9-85, Watsonville Issei chorus, group songs, My Country, God Bless, etc.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1658/

img Paul Minerich, Tim Nomiyama, Masao Kataoka, and Kenjiro Hayakawa at table (ddr-densho-1007-1139)

Negative. Names listed from left to right. Taken during interviews for The Color of Honor at UCLA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1139/

img Blurry portrait of Yukio Kawamoto and Jacob Herzog (ddr-densho-1007-1347)

Negative.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1347/