Kibei

Kibei is the term for the generation of Nisei born in the U.S. but sent to Japan for education. When in Japan, the Kibei lived with grandparents or other relatives while their parents remained in the U.S. to work. Kibei often struggled to fit in both in Japan, where they were viewed as outsiders, and the U.S., where they were considered "too Japanese" by their Nisei peers. Because of their knowledge of both cultures and languages, the Kibei in particular were targeted by the government as "disloyal" during World War II. Ironically, the Kibei were heavily recruited for the Military Intelligence Service because of their linguistic abilities.

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img U.S. soldiers (ddr-csujad-38-457)

Photographed are U.S. soldiers lining up. The English caption reads: When prisoners come in, line up!, and the toller got the work. Translation of the Japanese caption: All were decided depending on the height of soldiers. Taking a break near Daejeon. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600), page 35. See …

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doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-566)

A notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, issued by Lee A. Lampson, Tule Lake Relocation Center, War Relocation Authority. It notifies George Nobuo Naohara of a farmer's position assigned. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_019

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img George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-331)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_21_010

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img Walking wounded (ddr-csujad-38-502)

A newspaper clipping. The image captures the wounded soldiers, including George Nobuo Naohara. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_060_001

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doc George Naohara's handwritten annotation (ddr-csujad-38-3)

English translation of handwritten annotation from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 5: When I went to the Manzanar camp in California, late Hiromu Sasaki took me to Maryknoll School, which was a Japanese language school located on Alameda Blvd, Los Angeles, California. I remember I packed my birth certificate, clothes, and other necessities into my …

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img Nisei farm laborer driving a truck (ddr-csujad-38-73)

Photographed is a Nisei man driving a truck. It is probably taken in Rupert, Idaho, or Utah. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 18. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_18_006

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img Nisei farm workers (ddr-csujad-38-44)

Photographed are probably George Nobuo Naohara, Mr. Sugi, Yoshio Oda, Kenneth Kenji Kuwahara, and Tadashi Sakaida in a farm field. It is presumably taken in Rupert, Idaho, or Utah. The same photo is found in item: nao_01_02_005. The caption reads: Five "Shina" men look anxious. Tired, tired. [In Japanese]. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" …

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img Nisei man resting on a chair (ddr-csujad-38-66)

Photographed is a Nisei man resting on a chair. It is taken on a day off from the farm labor work in Idaho or Utah. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 17. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_17_005

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doc Note from Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to George Naohara, December 11, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-572)

A note from Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the Tule Lake camp in California. It requires George to answer all questions in DSS form 304A. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_15_001

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img Naohara family's house (ddr-csujad-38-339)

Photographed is probably George Naohara inside his house in Gardena, California. The caption reads: Gardena. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 22. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_22_005

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img George Naohara in U.S. military uniform (ddr-csujad-38-115)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara in U.S. military uniform standing with another U.S. soldier at U.S. Army language school in Presidio of Monterey, California. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 26. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_26_005

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img Mr. Keny, Tadashi Sakaida, and George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-60)

Photographed are Kenneth Kenji Kuwahara, Tadashi Sakaida, and George Nobuo Naohara siting on the beds and holding a bottle of sake. It is taken inside a Civilian Conservation Corps mobile camp in Rupert, Idaho. The same image with a caption is found in item: csudh_nao_0028. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 16. See …

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img Geo Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-29)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara holding a basket filled with potatoes in front of Civilian Conservation Corps mobile camps, Rupert, Idaho. The caption reads: Geo Naohara. Title from caption. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 9. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_09_003

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img George Naohara leaving Jerome camp for Tule Lake camp (ddr-csujad-38-259)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara on a truck. It is taken when he is leaving the Jerome camp in Arkansas, for the Tule Lake Segregation Center in California. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 14. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_14_004

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img Mitzi Masukawa Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-332)

Photographed is Mitzi Masukawa Naohara in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California. The caption reads: Harbor City. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_21_011

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img Leaving Jerome Arkansas for Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-38-257)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara on a truck. It is taken when he is leaving the Jerome camp in Arkansas, for the Tule Lake camp in California. The caption reads: Leaving Jerome Arkansas for Tule Lake. Title from caption. The handwritten note on the back side read: Mitsuko-san, This photo was taken when I was leaving …

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img Nagai, Naohara, Yoshida (ddr-csujad-38-431)

A photograph of three U.S. soldiers, including George N. Naohara. The caption reads: Nagai, Naohara, Yoshida. Title from caption. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_005_002

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Letter from E. R. Fryer, Regional Director, War Relocation Authority, to George Naohara, July 15, 1942; Temporary travel permit and identification (ddr-csujad-38-550)

doc Letter from E. R. Fryer, Regional Director, War Relocation Authority, to George Naohara, July 15, 1942; Temporary travel permit and identification (ddr-csujad-38-550)

A letter from E. R. Fryer, Regional Director, War Relocation Authority, to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated at the Manzanar camp in California. The letter permits his travel to engage in agricultural labor in Minidoka and Cassia County, Idaho. It includes general instructions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_002

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doc Notes on the Korean War (ddr-csujad-38-442)

George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten notes on the Korean War. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_017_001

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img Tetsuo Larry Hashimoto (ddr-csujad-38-24)

Photographed is Tetsuo Larry Hashimoto standing in a horse ranch. It is probably taken at Axel Johnson Ranch, Utah. The caption reads: Mr. Larry Hashimoto. [In Japanese]. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 7. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_07_001

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doc George Naohara's handwritten annotations (ddr-csujad-38-2)

English translations of handwritten annotations from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 4: [Left] Several meetings were held in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, prior to moving to the Manzanar incarceration camp in California. I attended those meetings. What was announced was that all Japanese Americans residing in California and the West Coast should move to …

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img Nisei farm workers (ddr-csujad-38-67)

Photographed are three Nisei farm workers posing on a street in a field. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 17. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_17_006

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img Fukumitsu, Geo (ddr-csujad-38-116)

Photographed are two Nisei soldiers in U.S. military uniform at U.S. Army language school in Presidio of Monterey, California. Includes Fukumitsu and George Nobuo Naohara. The caption reads: Fukumitsu, Geo. Title from caption. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 26. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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img George Naohara and Sgt. Tamura (ddr-csujad-38-484)

Photographed are George Nobuo Naohara and Sgt. Tamura, holding a bottle of alcohol. The captions read: "Tent room mates born U.S.A." and "Geo, Sgt. Tamura." Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_049_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-484/

img U.S. soldiers including George N. Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-499)

A photograph of U.S. soldiers including George Nobuo Naohara in an apple orchard. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_055_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-499/