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doc Letter from Hotty Befu to Mr. Masao Okine, November 20, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-175)

A letter from Hatsuno Hotty Befu to her brother Masao Okine. She talks about her friend, Mary Hidaka, and her family in Boyle Heights, California. She also writes about her plan during the holiday seasons. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_20_001

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doc Receipt for registered article no. 1426 (ddr-csujad-5-91)

A receipt for registered article to mail the letter written by Carson Boothe, Project Attorney, War Relocation Center Branch to Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd, Los Angeles, California. The letter is found in item: csudh_oki_0091. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_27_002

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George and Kuni Yamanaka [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-3)

A photograph from George and Kuni Yamanaka's wedding given to "Mr. and Mrs. Mas Okine" [Masao and Ayame Okine]. The photograph is taken at a Buddhist temple by Fred Jumura Studios in San Jose, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_01_003

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doc Letter from Susanne [Freitas] to the Okine Family, October 29, 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-215)

Thank you note from Susanne Freitas in San Juan Bautista, California, for the chrysanthemum flowers that the Okine's sent to her. She also mentions that she put the flowers on Mrs. Freitas' grave. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_54_001

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4356 (August 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-68)

Selected article titles: "California Legion Restores Nisei Vets Post Charter"; "Rev. K. Kikuchi Paves Way for Relocatees"; "Canada's Japanese Want to Remain. Survey, However, Shows That West Coast Evicters Prefer New Homes is Dominion"; "6000 Nisei Face Deportation Soon"; "Returned S.F. Japanese Gets Mayor's Backing in Right to Work"; "Japanese Owners are Dispossessed of Land"; "Elliott …

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doc The first Rohwer Reunion (ddr-csujad-1-50)

A booklet was published to commemorate the first Rohwer Reunion held at Stouffer Concourse Hotel, Los Angeles, California, July 20-21, 1990. It provides a historical background and information about the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas, including the description of the life, activities, and events in the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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doc Note on dates and locations of incarceration and transfer (ddr-csujad-55-2407)

Notes on the dates and locations of the Nakamura family's forced removal from Marysville, California to Tule Lake incarceration camp, transfer from Tule Lake to Chicago, Illinois, and return to the Sacramento area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2513

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doc Letter from Frank S. Okusako, 1st Lt., Infantry, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-233)

Statement by Frank Okusako describing his family's loyalty to the United States, his upbringing in Auburn, California, service in the United States Army, and arguing for his family's release from Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0235

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doc Letter from Frank G. Muench, May 25, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2622)

Annotated form letter from Frank G. Muench regarding the fact that Lincoln Christian Center in Sacramento, California helped their Japanese friends move safely to Walerga camp [= Sacramento Assembly Center] about 10 miles from Sacramento. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2786

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doc 50th anniversary Tule Lake reunion (ddr-csujad-55-2706)

Pamphlet of the 50th anniversary Tule Lake reunion IV held at Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, California, May 22-24, 1992. The pamphlet includes past and present photographs of people incarcerated at Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2870

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doc Records of the Young People's Christian Conference, Sacramento District (ddr-csujad-55-1986)

Meeting minutes and notes from the Young People's Christian Conference in Sacramento, California covering the years 1926 through 1934. Covers council meetings, programs, financial notes, elections, business meetings, committee appointments, and related notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1989

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 87 (June 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1067)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a California bill regarding idle farm equipment, schools, theater, and meetings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1069

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doc Letter from Yasu Ikuma to Shoji Nagumo, September 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-892)

Letter from Yasu Ikuma in Tokyo, Japan to Shoji Nagumo in Los Angeles, California. It was sent via the Red Cross and forwarded to the Heart Mountain incarceration camp where Shoji Nagumo was incarcerated. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0894

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doc Education (ddr-csujad-55-1869)

Essay by Dan Inouye describing his experience graduating from Poston II school, going on to higher education, service in the armed forces, and later, employment by the State of California. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1872

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doc Letter from Phillip Isenberg, Member of the Assembly, 10th District, August 6, 1985 (ddr-csujad-55-2451)

Correspondence from Phillip Isenberg to "Friend" regarding the opening of an exhibit documenting the dismissal of Japanese American employees of the state of California during their forced removal and incarceration during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2557

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doc Letter from Kan'ichiro Nagumo to Shoji Nagumo, March 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-890)

A message sent via the Red Cross from Kanichiro Nagumo in Gunma-ken, Japan, to Shoji Nagumo in Los Angeles, California, and forwarded to the Heart Mountain incarceraton. For English translation, see: sac_jaac_0893. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0892

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img Japanese American family prior to mass removal (ddr-densho-151-86)

Original caption: Mountain View, California. This ranch house, seen across a strawberry bed, is typical in many California rural sections where residents of Japanese ancestry engaged in truck gardening. This was the home of eight children who were born in this country. The parents were born in Japan. This family, and other evacuees, will be housed …

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img Orphans at Manzanar Childrens' Village (ddr-densho-151-443)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuee orphans from an institution in San Francisco who are now established for the duration in the Childrens' Village at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Mrs. Harry Matsumoto, a University of California graduate, and her husband are superintendants of the Childrens' Village where 65 …

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vh Taira Fukushima Interview (ddr-manz-1-124)

Nisei male. Born February 8, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, where father did custodial work. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Finished high school at Manzanar, and left camp to attend Drake college in Des Moines, Iowa. Drafted into the military and served as a medic …

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vh Robert Katsuto Fujioka Interview (ddr-manz-1-126)

Nisei male. Born in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, where parents ran a farm and then father became a gardener. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp to finish high school in Chicago, Illinois, and attend college in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Drafted into the military. Eventually returned to …

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vh Joe Seto Interview (ddr-manz-1-141)

Nisei male. Born 1924 in Tacoma, Washington. Grew up in Tacoma, where father worked for a produce business. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Left camp temporarily to work harvesting sugar beets for a sugar company. Drafted into the army in 1945. …

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vh George Kikuta Interview (ddr-manz-1-40)

Kibei male. Born March 3, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. At only a few months of age, removed to the Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps, California. Expatriated to Japan with family during World War II. Grew up in Japan before returning to Los Angeles for high school. Later studied accounting, and became one of the …

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vh Helen Harano Christ Interview (ddr-densho-1013-6)

Sansei female. Born August 26, 1934, in Berkeley, California. Removed to Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Family resettled in North Platte, Nebraska, where father operated a flower shop. Received undergraduate degree in education and sociology from Hastings College in Nebraska. Attended McCormick Seminary in Illinois. Married husband Frank Christ in 1959. Worked …

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vh Amy Iwasaki Mass Interview (ddr-densho-1000-470)

Nisei female. Born July 5, 1935, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, where father ran a produce business. During World War II, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After leaving camp, returned to family home in Los Angeles. Became a social worker, one of the …

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vh Mary Hamano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-215)

Nisei female. Born July 14, 1921, in San Gabriel, California. Spent childhood in Los Angeles where father operated a shoe repair business and grocery store. Family was removed to Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and Amache concentration camp, Colorado. Resettled in Denver after the war and worked in several businesses in Japantown. Married in 1947 and …

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