Drawing

img Heart Mountain sentinel (July 17, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1004)

Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features the adventures of Zootsuo, a young boy at an incarceration camp. Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1006

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img Heart Mountain sentinel (July 31, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1006)

Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features the adventures of Zootsuo, a young boy at an incarceration camp. Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1006/

img Heart Mountain sentinel (July 24, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1005)

Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features the adventures of Zootsuo, a young boy at an incarceration camp. Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1007

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1005/

img Crayon drawing of Poston barracks (ddr-csujad-55-1887)

Drawing by Kaz Hironaka in crayon or pastel depicting barracks at Poston incarceration camp surrounded by a patriotic motif including an eagle with an American flag. Piece included in the spring art exhibit at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1890

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1887/

img Heart Mountain sentinel (September 11, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1011)

Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features caricatures of a young boy, Zootsuo, and an American Indian "genie." Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1013

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1011/

img Heart Mountain sentinel (October 2, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1014)

Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features the adventures of Zootsuo, a young boy at an incarceration camp. Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1016

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1014/

img Heart Mountain sentinel (October 23, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1016)

Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features the adventures of Zootsuo, a young boy at an incarceration camp. Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1018

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1016/

img Pencil drawing of Poston barracks and garden (ddr-csujad-55-1894)

Pencil drawing depicting barracks with a garden at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1897

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img Charles Martel (ddr-csujad-55-2535)

Illustrated portrait of Charles Martel created for a World History class at an incarceration camp, probably Minidoka or Heart Mountain camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2642

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2535/

doc Evacuation (ddr-csujad-55-2528)

Booklet containing an illustrated commentary on forced evacuation and incarceration, newspaper clippings, and an essay, "My viewpoint on evacuation." Clippings include "Capt. Crowley tells of heroism of Nisei soldiers," "Shop workers refuse Nisei on the job," "Pfc. Yamamoto awarded medal for gallantry," "Nisei serving armed forces in Japan," "Private Naito's letter to the VFW," "Two Heart …

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img Pencil drawing of Poston buildings (ddr-csujad-55-1892)

Pencil drawing by Sachiye Mizuki depicting an aerial view of buildings at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1895

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img Castle (ddr-csujad-55-2529)

Illustration of a castle for a World History class at an incarceration camp, probably Tule Lake camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2636

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img Caricature drawing (ddr-densho-477-612)

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doc Sketch of camp in the snow (ddr-densho-484-8)

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-77)

Written on Thanksgiving. The company fired mortars and had a turkey dinner - Tad describes the menu in detail. Tad says he can't send home a photo of himself in uniform (he hasn't had one taken yet), but he includes a drawing of himself to make up for it. Parents' note on envelope back: 80 Monday …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-43)

Tad and company learned how to drive the army trucks. He mentions that they can either be 2-, 4-, or 6-wheel drive; says to ask To-chan about it. Includes a drawing of the truck. Parents' note on envelope back: (44) Monday Oct. 23, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-43/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-93)

Tad asks his parents to send money for train fare, around $70. Includes a drawing of Tad's pack for bivouac. Parents' note on envelope back: 96 Thursday Dec. 14, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-93/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-49)

Tad is now responsible for 12 men; being promoted to corporal means a good deal more responsibility. The day before, Tad's company had "lessons in jungle warfare," which he describes in detail. Includes a drawing of one of the obstacles they had to cross. Parents' note on envelope back: (50) Saturday Oct 28, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-49/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-35)

Tad mentions that he got a letter from Aunt Tomi. The night before, he went to see the movie "Marriage is a Private Affair." Tad and his company fired their rifles for the first time, which he describes in detail. Includes a few drawings of the firing range. Ends with another funny story about Ted Matsushima. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-35/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-13)

Written throughout Sunday, Tad's off day. Says he went to the movies and saw "Greenwich Village." Back of letter has a drawing of Florida that shows the camp's location. Parents' note on envelope back: (14) Wednesday Sept. 20, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-13/

doc Letter from Tad Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. T. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-419)

V-Mail sketch of Tad

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-419/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-25)

Tad led a simulated battle with his squad and won. Says that his cabin "looks like a fort" since his bunkmates are cleaning their machine gun; the letter includes a drawing of the gun. Parents' note on envelope back: (26) Tuesday Oct 3, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-25/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-60)

Tad and company learned how to shoot a 30 caliber machine gun; drawing included. 62 Friday, Nov. 10, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-74)

Tad went to the dentist and got three fillings. Mentions that Kawaguchi went to Topaz. Tad's on leave seven weeks from the date the letter is written. Today was the company's first day firing mortars; the letter includes a drawing of Tad and a mortar. Parents' note on envelope back: 77 Friday Nov. 24, 1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-74/

av Interview with Chris Ishii, part 4 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1558)

Ishii discusses his mother gaining US citizenship, returning to work at Disney after the war, other animation work, detention at Santa Anita, the L'il Neebo comic strip, the MIS gopher mascot, and his political beliefs. Video starts at 0:55. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 57, II NY #42, 6-85, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1558/

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