World War II

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doc "My Life Begins" (ddr-densho-446-350)

My Life Begins (autobiography): Ai Chih's parents, conversion to Christianity, education in Japan, arrival in US on student visa, U of Chicago, Robert Cashman, Keimer Shou, Japanese Christian Church (Chicago), War, Ordination, Meeting Ryo, Marriage, Navy-Columbia U, War Dept.-D.C., MD, US Strategic Bombing Survey, UNRRA

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-350/

doc Notes on war (ddr-densho-468-174)

Two handwritten notecards with thoughts on the war as a part of life, not an interruption of it

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-174/

doc Ryo Morikawa Recollections (ddr-densho-446-349)

Autobiography: Ryo's parents, Life in San Diego, 11 months in Japan, Evacuation, Married Life

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-349/

doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ng Boksu (ddr-densho-446-413)

Responding to Ng Boksu's inquiry about Taiwanese in the U.S. just before WWII. (5 pages)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-413/

doc Hunt High School Reunion 1983 (ddr-densho-449-1)

33 pages of memories from living and learning at Minidoka in 1943 and 1944. The book contains pictures of Minidoka, the classes, reunion program, Hunt High song, poems, directory, and a memoriam for classmates who were not able to make the reunion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-449-1/

doc Three notes (ddr-densho-468-170)

Sequence of three handwritten notecards with reflections on World War II based on experience visiting Japan in 1939-1940.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-170/

doc Philip Masaru Okano Affidavit (ddr-densho-359-1258)

The affidavit states that both Philip and Alice Okano are American citizens. He also affirms that all three employees of his laundry and cleaning business are also American citizens. Two of the employees were Phil's siblings, Min and Niki Okano. One was not a relative, Tsutomu "Jimmy" Mirikitani, whose story was told in the "Cats of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1258/

img Assembly (ddr-densho-475-17)

Black and white photograph of large group of people gathered; audience is composed primarily of men in work shirts and hats as well as some women and children.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-17/

doc Japanese surrender documents (ddr-densho-501-383)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-501-383/

doc An oral history with Wayne Omura (ddr-csujad-29-49)

An oral interview with Wayne Omura, the youngest son of the late James Matsumoto Omura. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. The oral history was conducted in connection with the interviewer's editing of the senior Mr. Omura's autobiographical memoir. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0154. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-49/

doc Transcript of internment hearing (ddr-densho-314-1)

Besides the transcript of the internment hearing, this document also includes Kasuichi Takanishi's warrant of arrest.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-314-1/

doc "Alien enemy" personnel record (ddr-densho-314-2)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-314-2/

doc List of Justice Department internment camp papers (ddr-densho-314-3)

This set of Justice Department papers include documents spanning from 1942-1945. The papers include a family welfare report of the Takanishis from the Red Cross, a petition for parole from internment and return to Hawaii, a letter concerning unblocking interned Japanese bank accounts, a CGRB review, and Kazuichi Takanishi's recommendation for return to Hawaii.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-314-3/

doc National Archives letter (ddr-densho-314-9)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-314-9/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 83 (ddr-densho-537-92)

Issue 83 includes an article about Yae Aihara skydiving for her 80th birthday, upcoming get-togethers, an excerpt about the Nisei' WWII experiences, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-92/