Documentaries

img Loni Ding and Barry Saiki (ddr-densho-1007-1169)

Negative. An interview with Barry Saiki, which was presumably filmed during this meeting, appears in Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1169/

doc Mits Usui interviewee form (ddr-densho-1007-1137)

Used for the film Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1137/

av Tanaka family b-roll, part 2 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1641)

Stills from photo albums of the Tanaka family. Linked to Walter Tanaka, who was interviewed for The Color of Honor. Original title: 125, II SJ #32, 8-18-85, Reel 32 Albums. B-roll continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1642/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1641/

img Kenny and Chizuko loading van (ddr-densho-1007-1215)

Negative. Last names unknown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1215/

doc Nisei Soldier Booklist listing (ddr-densho-1007-1019)

Advertises Nisei Soldier to high schools, colleges, and public libraries.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1019/

img Kenny and Chizuko loading van (ddr-densho-1007-1216)

Negative. Last names unknown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1216/

av Interview with Yoshio Miwa, part 4 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1670)

Miwa discusses Japanese impressions of Nisei soldiers and the relationships between Nisei families and Japanese families after the war. Interview conducted mostly in Japanese with the aid of an interpreter. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 191, II JA #4, Yoshio Miwa, Fri. Jan. 31, 1986

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1670/

img Portrait of Brian Yamakoshi (ddr-densho-1007-1308)

Negative. Likely taken in Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1308/

doc Pacific Citizen Nisei Soldier clipping (ddr-densho-1007-1012)

Describes an upcoming screening of Nisei Soldier.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1012/

doc Letter from Dick Hayashi to Loni Ding (ddr-densho-1007-1025)

Mentions Barry Saiki, who would become a key part of The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1025/

av Interview with Jimmie Matsumura, part 4 of 4; interview with Clarence Matsumura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1608)

Jimmie Matsumura discusses his time teaching Japanese at the Pentagon and his work as a prosecutor for the Far East military tribunal. His interview ends at 17:23, at which time an interview with Clarence Matsumura begins. Clarence discusses growing up in Wyoming and his father's work as a railroad foreman. Video starts at 0:25. Loni Ding …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1608/

av Interview with Yukio Kawamoto, part 7 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1551)

Kawamoto discusses the evacuation order, his parents' time in camp, interrogating Japanese soldiers, and an encounter with an American soldier who mistook him for a Japanese national. Video starts at 0:54. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 51, II NY #35, 6-85, Kawamoto. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1552/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1551/

doc Letter from Robert H. Foote to Loni Ding (ddr-densho-1007-930)

Sent on Cornell letterhead; Foote was a professor at the time.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-930/

doc Nisei Soldier audio notes (ddr-densho-1007-1404)

Includes several blank pages at end.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1404/

img Chizuko performing taiko (ddr-densho-1007-1200)

Negative. Last name unknown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1200/

av William Kochiyama and Robert H. Foote walking through a Cornell university barn and driving around (ddr-densho-1007-1520)

A few takes of Kochiyama and Foote walking through a barn. Rest of reel is Foote driving the two around. Conversation mostly focused on WWII. Original title: 25, II NY #4, 6-5-85

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1520/

doc Letter from Richard Oguro to Loni Ding (ddr-densho-1007-942)

Recounts the stories and service of Frank Fujita and Sergeant T. Fudenna.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-942/

av Interview with John Kaneko, part 3 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1761)

Kaneko discusses the reasons some Japanese Americans joined the military and his father's decision to bury or burn all their family's Japanese possessions. Audio only. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions. Seems to be the fourth part of the interview started in ddr-densho-1007-1759, but the third portion is missing. Original title: 407, John Kaneko IV, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1761/

img Robert H. Foote and William Kochiyama on farm (ddr-densho-1007-1201)

Negative. From a shoot for The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1201/

img Negative contact sheet (ddr-densho-1007-1303)

Negative. Dated Feb 7 at Yamakoshi's house, year unclear.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1303/

doc Column noting Nisei Soldier screening (ddr-densho-1007-1494)

From a Hawaii paper, exact publisher unknown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1494/

av Interview with Kazuko Iijima, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1533)

Iijima discusses the 442nd, mentions volunteers from Topaz and Fred Korematsu. Also discusses her husband, who she married in camp and who later joined the 442nd. Video starts at 0:56. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 38, II NY #17, 6-85, Kazuko Iijima. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1534/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1533/

av Conversation between John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1653)

Burden and Kihara discuss Burden's childhood in Japan, his service in Southeast Asia with the 37th Division, leading the first Nisei soldiers into battle at Guadalcanal, the early days of the Military Intelligence Service Language School, Video starts at 0:43. Original title: 138, II B/K #1, Burden/Kihara, Cressey Field, 12/18/85. Conversation continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1654/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1653/

av Interview with Shiro Tokuno, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1781)

Tokuno discusses his time in occupied Japan, giving out sandwiches on Christmas, a commanding officer of his during occupation who wanted all shops removed from Ginza and the difficulty some officers had understanding cultural and economic issues. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II SAC #1, 9-6-85, Shiro T.. Interview …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1781/

doc Color of Honor revision worksheet & notes (ddr-densho-1007-1054)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1054/

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