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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doc Visitors pass no. 12237 (ddr-csujad-38-559)

A visitors pass issued by E. B. Whitaker, Project Director, signed by Mary Merritt. It authorizes George Nobuo Naohara of Brigham, Utah to visit Block 8-10-E at the Jerome camp in Arkansas. WRA-38. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-559/

img Kibei Nisei at Camp Rupert, Idaho (ddr-csujad-38-14)

A photo of Goerge Nobuo Naohara's Kibei friend. It is presumably taken at Axel Johnson Ranch in Utah. The caption reads: After graduating from Meiji University, Tokyo Japan, I came back to the United States. Then, the outbreak of the war between Japan and the U.S.! After the incarceration at the Manzanar camp, I came to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-14/

img Geo and James Spell (ddr-csujad-38-156)

Photographed are George Nobuo Naohara and James Spell probably taken at U.S. Army language school in Presidio of Monterey, California. The caption reads: Geo and James Spell. The backside note reads: Oct. 24, 47. PUT. George Naohara, PUT. James Spell. Title from caption. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 32. See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-156/

img Kokura PX (ddr-csujad-38-436)

Photographed is an exchange in Kokura, Japan. The caption reads: Kokura PX. 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_007_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-436/

img George N. Naohara, Tadashi Sakaida, and Kenneth Kenji Kuwahara at Civilian Conservation Corps mobile camps, Rupert, Idaho (ddr-csujad-38-61)

Photographed are George Nobuo Naohara, Tadashi Sakaida, and Kenneth Kenji Kuwahara, having sake in front of Civilian Conservation Corps mobile camps, Rupert, Idaho. The same image with a caption is found in csudh_nao_0026. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 16. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-61/

doc Letter from George Naohara to Juan G. de Molina, Minister Counselor in Charge of Japanese Interests, Spanish Embassy, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-570)

A draft letter written by George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the Jerome camp in Arkansas. He writes to Spanish Embassy, Washington D.C., and expresses his intention to be expatriated to Japan where his parents reside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_023

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-570/

doc Identification and work history card (ddr-csujad-38-549)

An identification and work history card issued for George Nobuo Naohara, an incarceree at the Manzanar camp in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-549/

img Officers' visit (ddr-csujad-38-482)

Photographed are George Nobuo Naohara and officers who visited the military camp. 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_047_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-482/

img I.P.W. Team (ddr-csujad-38-461)

Photographed are members of Interrogation of Prisoner of War. Back row from left to right: Korean officer, Sgt. Yamashita, Sgt. Asakura, Sgt. Tamura, Sgt. Miyamoto, Sgt. Miyamoto, Sgt. Naohara. Front row from left to right: Lt. Vorobyov, Sgt. Sakamoto, Korean officer. The Japanese caption includes: Lt. Vorobyov was promoted during the war but forgot about his …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-461/

img Tetsuo Larry Hashimoto (ddr-csujad-38-68)

Photographed is Tetsuo Larry Hashimoto posing next to a horse in a horse ranch. It is probably taken at Axel Johnson Ranch in 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_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-68/

img Army church (ddr-csujad-38-435)

Photographed is U.S. Army church. The caption reads: "Army church (George's place)," "Hq 24th __f ___ in church." 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_007_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-435/

doc Letter from Jennie G. Hermon, Clerk, Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to Nobuo Naohara, June 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-575)

A letter from Jennie G. Hermon, Local Board No. 277, Selective Service System, to George Nobuo Naohara incarcerated in the Tule Lake camp in California. It is the second notice requiring George to complete DDS form 304A, following their instruction. It appears that George did not respond to their previous letter, which is found in item: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-575/

img Interrogation of Prisoner of War (ddr-csujad-38-473)

A page from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). Includes photocopies of photographs and annotations. The page depicts I.P.W. (Interrogation of Prisoners of War)'s operation during the Korean War. English annotations are found in item: csudh_nao_0670. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_043_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-473/

img Fort Ord Headquarters (ddr-csujad-38-111)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara posing in front of the sign of Fort Ord Headquarters. 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_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-111/

img Nisei farm laborers (ddr-csujad-38-62)

Photographed are Nisei farm laborers siting in a field to rest. It is probably taken at Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Rupert, 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_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-62/

img Sgt. Satoshi Terao (ddr-csujad-38-476)

Photographed is Sgt. Satoshi Terao standing in a field and holding a cup. The caption reads: Terao Satoshi-kun (SGT) [in Japanese]. 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_045_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-476/

img Camps for farm laborers in Idaho (ddr-csujad-38-6)

A photograph of Tadashi Sakaida posing in front of Civilian Conservation Corps mobile camps in Rupert, Idaho. The caption reads: Camps for farm laborers in Idaho. [In Japanese]. Title from caption. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_01_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-6/

img Large farm stretching beyond the horizon (ddr-csujad-38-43)

Photographed are Nisei farm laborers presumably in Rupert, Idaho, or Utah. The caption reads: A large farm stretching beyond the horizon. [In Japanese]. Title from caption. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 13. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_13_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-43/

img Crabbing (ddr-csujad-38-149)

Photographed are men crabbing at a pier. They are soldiers of U.S. Army language school in Presidio of Monterey, California. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 31. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_31_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-149/

img Geo Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-460)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara holding a gun in a filed. The English caption reads: Geo Naohara always carried canteen filled with sterilized water, checking his gun, Next. Translation of the Japanese caption: Inspection of guns was needed (?) sometimes. I always filled a canteen with fresh water and never forgot to carry sterilizer with me. …

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img Caucasian officials (ddr-csujad-38-45)

Photographed are Caucasian officials presumably of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Rupert, Idaho. Included one of George Nobuo Naohara's Nisei friends. The caption reads: Caucasian officials. [In Japanese]. The same image without the caption is found in item: csudh_nao_0059. Title from caption. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 13. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-45/

img Interrogation of Prisoner of War (ddr-csujad-38-472)

A page from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). Includes photocopies of photographs and annotations. The page depicts I.P.W. (Interrogation of Prisoners of War)'s operation during the Korean War. Japanese annotations are found in item: csudh_nao_0671. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_042_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-472/

img Nisei man (ddr-csujad-38-56)

Photographed is a Nisei man standing near a stream probably in Rupert, Idaho, or Utah. The same image is found in item: csudh_nao_0054. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 16. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_16_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-56/

img U.S. soldiers in Korea (ddr-csujad-38-462)

Photograph of U.S. soldiers in Korea. The caption reads: Winter time, just before Xmas, Chinese army waiting for the freeze to the Yulu River before the big push to attack American Army. Interrogators knew jeep and truck too heavy to cross the river. However, no one know camel are crossing the river! Item from: George Naohara …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-462/

doc George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten note: experiences during the war (ddr-csujad-38-95)

A piece of handwritten note describing George Nobuo Naohara's experiences during the war. He went to Jerome in Arkansas, then Tule Lake in California, with his friend. An item from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_21_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-95/