ddr-densho-493 — Tomio Itabashi and Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura Collection — Objects

img Wedding cake topper (ddr-densho-493-1)

Cake topper is from Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura wedding in camp.

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img Autograph board (ddr-densho-493-2)

Varnished wooden board. Front side features an image either burned or painted into it of two barracks, a road a watch tower, and a mountain in the distance with a cross on it, as well as about 40 signed messages of blessing and well wishes. Possibly created at the 1943 wedding of Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura and …

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img Season's greetings print block (ddr-densho-493-3)

Holiday-themed block print stamp hand-made by Tomio Itabashi. Design shows three barracks at camp overlooked by a watch tower; the word "Greetings" floats above. (Design appears in reverse.)

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doc James Faucett Last Will and Testament (ddr-densho-493-4)

Will of James E. Faucett, in which he leaves 10 acres of land to Tomio and Frances Itabashi and grants to their uncle and foster father Buichiro "Johnny" Itabashi the use and occupancy of 85 acres, a house, and a cow barn, rent-free until both children had reached adult status, and for $18/year paid to the …

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doc County Court ruling on James Faucett's estate (ddr-densho-493-5)

Decision by Judge Adam Beeler: Lays out the history of the ownership of the land; its occupancy and the history of who had performed labor there; details the relationships of all those involved to the deceased; and history of the suit—in which the sister and niece of the deceased, Emma Morrisey and May Pickett, respectively, filed …

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doc Appeal brief for the Supreme Court of Washington regarding the estate of James Faucett (ddr-densho-493-6)

Brief for the Supreme Court of Washington prepared by the attorneys for the respondents, Bogle, Bogle & Gates—Edward G. Dobrin. An amended petition submitted by the contestants charged 1) lack of capacity, 2) undue influence by blandishments and promises, 3) undue influence by duress, 4) improper execution, 5) unlawful conspiracy. Document reviews past Washington cases contesting …

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doc Supreme Court of Washington ruling on James Faucett's estate (ddr-densho-493-7)

Ruling of the Supreme Court of Washington, in which the majority states that "Clearly, Mr. Faucett was not mentally and physically capable August 16, 1927, of making a will" and concludes that "The judgment is reversed and the cause remanded with directions to set the will aside." Majority opinion authored by Judge Millard, signed by judges …

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doc Kuni Itabashi passport (ddr-densho-493-8)

Passport of Kuni Itabashi, "Returning Emigrant," permitting her to pass from Japan to the U.S.A. Page 1 is entirely in Japanese, page 2 features a passport photo stamped by the Imperial Japanese Government and stamps reading "SEEN at the American Consulate at Kobe, Japan, March 24, 1920" "U.S. Immigration Service SEATTLE, WASH. ADMITTED Date APR 15, …

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doc Medical Inspection card (ddr-densho-493-9)

Medical inspection card from Kuni Itabashi's journey from Japan to the USA. Text reads: "MEDICAL INSPECTION CARD. PORT OF DEPARTURE, KOBE, JAPAN. Name of Passengers: Mrs. K. Itabashi / Domicile: Hiroshima Ken / Name of Ship: CHICAGO/ Date of Departure, MAR 25, 1920/ INSPECTED AND PASSED AT KOBE, JAPAN / STAMP OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF PREFECTURAL …

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doc Inspection card (ddr-densho-493-10)

Surgeon's inspection card for Kuni Itabashi's journey on the S.S. Chicago Maru between Kobe, Japan, and Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Front of card reads: "INSPECTION CARD / (Immigrants and Steerage Passengers)." Filled portion of front of card reads: "Port of departure, KOBE, JAPAN. Date of departure, Kobe, 25th, March, 20 / Name of ship, S.S. Chicago Maru …

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img Kuni Itabashi (ddr-densho-493-11)

Photograph of Kuni Itabashi seated on a deck or porch outdoors, wearing a buttoned blouse and cardigan.

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img Buichiro Itabashi (ddr-densho-493-12)

Portrait photograph of Buichiro Itabashi as a young man, wearing a suit. Photo is cut into an oval possibly for framing; back of the card shows that it is printed on a postcard. At least two sets of handwritten notes in English and Japanese are layered over one another on the back, truncated where the photo …

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doc Inspection card (ddr-densho-493-13)

Surgeon's inspection card for Buichiro Itabashi's journey on the S.S. Shinano from Kobe, Japan, to Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. . Itabashi's name appears misspelled on the card. Front of card reads: "INSPECTION CARD / (Immigrants and Steerage Passengers)." Filled portion of card reads: "Port of departure, Kobe, Japan. Date of departure, JUL 26th 1902 / Name of …

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doc Alien Registration Receipt Card (ddr-densho-493-14)

Alien registration receipt card ("Form AR-3") for Buichiro Itabashi, containing his registration number, issued after the 1940 Alien Registration Act (known as the Smith Act) and mailed to his P.O. box in Auburn, Washington. Signed by Director of Registration, Earl G. Harrison.

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doc JACL Oath of Allegiance (ddr-densho-493-15)

Oath of allegiance to the United States signed by Tomio Itabashi, of the Valley Civic League chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. Text reads: "Text reads: "I, the undersigned, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that …

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img Tomio Itabashi c. 1935 (ddr-densho-493-16)

Portrait of Tomio Itabashi in board frame. Stamp in corner reads "1935 HS Auburn Trojans". Marked on lower right "Melin - Auburn"

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doc Notice to Report to Work on Project (ddr-densho-493-17)

Notice addressed to Tomio Itabashi calling him to work in the role of "Foreman, Grade B" at the C 1 Mess Hall at 2:30pm on the day the notice was issued. Sex marked "M" race marked "J". Signatures illegible.

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doc Red Cross message from Tomio Itabashi to Koichiro Itabahashi (ddr-densho-493-18)

American Red Cross Civilian Message Form with message from Tomio Itabashi to his father Koichiro in Japan. Message reads "We are all well and safe. Do not worry. Our regards to relatives." Back of paper has three lines of Japanese text in reply; underneath, paper is stamped "Examined by 364 - U.S. Censorship" as well as …

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doc Letter to Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura from Dr. Willard Van Hazel (ddr-densho-493-19)

Letter to Frances from Dr. Van Hazel, who tried and failed to save Tomio’s life before he died of the tuberculosis that he contracted while at camp. "Tomio never held any resentment toward our government for having developed tuberculosis or having lost anything because of the war conditions. He told me that he was only glad …

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img Tomio Itabashi (ddr-densho-493-20)

Photograph of Tomio Itabashi as a young man

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doc Holiday card from Tomio Itabashi to Maki, May [Mae] and Doug Yamada (ddr-densho-493-21)

Block print holiday card (made with block shown in object ddr-densho-493-3, designed by Tomio.) Front is addressed "Dear Maki, May + Doug .... Sincerely, Tomio" and design features the word "Greetings" in the sky above three buildings, a tower, and a fence—a scene possibly inspired by camp. Text of message reads: "Dear Maki, Thanks a million …

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img Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura c. 1935 (ddr-densho-493-22)

Portrait of Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura in board frame. Stamp in corner reads "1935 HS Auburn Trojans". Marked on lower right "Melin - Auburn"

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doc Timeline of camp relocation (ddr-densho-493-23)

Memo book open to page with handwritten timeline of camp relocation, with dates, durations, origins and destinations of each journey. "May 22, 1942 - 5 p.m. / Auburn - Pinedale / May 24 - 2 nites on train / c-i- / July 16, 1942 - 8 a.m. / Pinedale - Tule Lake / July 17 - …

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doc Letter to Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura from Mary Sakai (ddr-densho-493-24)

Letter from Mary Sakai thanking Frances for her modeling and the use of her clothing in a fashion show at Tule Lake. "Dear Frances, Your splendid cooperation in our successful fashion parade was very deeply appreciated by me and my fellow committee members. Thank you kindly for lending us your lovely collections, and I hope everything …

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doc Mess Pass (ddr-densho-493-25)

Amache "workers mess" meal pass for Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura, stamped by the Property Officer and the Project Steward.

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