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W. Cameron Forbes (ddr-njpa-1-372)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "US Ambassador to Japan W. Cameron Forbes ended his leave of absence of approximately 6 months, returning to work after entering Yokohama harbor before daybreak on the 5th aboard the Empress of Asia from Vancouver accompanied by Mrs. Forbes and Ms. Kendall [?]. The ambassador said the following aboard the ship: 'Although …
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Atami Ueno Interview (ddr-one-7-17)
Nisei female. Born March 27, 1927, in Ola'a, Hawaii. Grew up in Ola'a until family moved to Hawaii just before World War II. Attended high school and college during in Japan and then had to work a factory to support the war effort. Witnessed the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Worked for the military government in Japan, …
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Ed Tsutakawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-196)
Nisei male. Born May 15, 1921, in Seattle, Washington. Spent much of childhood in Japan, returning to the U.S. at the age of fifteen. Began attending the University of Washington before being removed to Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Created a series of art pieces depicting camp life. Moved to Spokane, Washington, …
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Mas Akiyama (ddr-densho-1000-188)
Nisei male. Born May 19, 1917, in Eastport, Idaho, and spent childhood in Spokane, Washington. In 1933 traveled to Japan with family where father became ill and died. Attended school in Japan for three years and then returned to Spokane in 1936 and worked on a farm. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, volunteered for military …
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Izumi Hirano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-317)
Kibei male. Born February 25, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii. At the age of four, moved to Japan, where family operated a farm. Attended school in Japan during World War II. Was in school in Hiroshima when the United States dropped the atomic bomb in 1945. Survived the bombing along with mother and brother. In 1949, returned …
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Hitoshi "Hank" Naito Interview (ddr-densho-1000-286)
Nisei male. Born April 20, 1926, in San Diego, California. Grew up in Terminal Island, California, where father was a fisherman. During World War II, removed with family to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Family was transferred to Tule Lake in response to father's answers on the so-called …
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Kazue Murakami Tanimoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-285)
Nisei female. Born January 28, 1919, in Hilo, Hawaii. Grew up in Hilo before moving to Japan in 1934. Attended school in Japan, returning to Hilo before the outbreak of World War II. During the war, father was arrested and removed to the Kilauea Military Camp and Sand Island internment camps, Hawaii. During father's absence, took …
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Shizuko Kadoguchi Interview (ddr-densho-1006-2)
Nisei female. Born September 29, 1920, in Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada. Went with parents to Japan in 1930, and attended school there. Returned to Canada in 1940 and married before being removed to Hastings Park and then Tashme, in Canada's interior. After leaving Tashme, moved to Toronto, where husband worked for the consul-general's office. Adopted …
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Marian Asao Kurosu Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-118-1)
Family background: born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan
During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese or English.
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Marian Asao Kurosu Interview Segment 62 (ddr-densho-1000-118-62)
Hearing about poor wartime conditions in Japan
During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese or English.
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Issei-owned grocery store (ddr-densho-25-8)
Matahichi and Kisa Iseri immigrated from Kumamoto-ken, Japan, in the early 1900s. They became successful berry farmers in the White River Valley and also ran a small grocery store on their property. The World War II incarceration forced the Iseris to close both businesses. After the war, the Iseris settled in Ontario, Oregon, and worked as …
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Interior of the Price Cafe (ddr-densho-252-145)
Captions on Post-its: "Price Cafe. Grandma ran it first. Mom & Dad came in 1942 (March). Run by Taniguchis. Remodeled 1951. After that made dining room. Pictures taken c.1951, 52 or 53. Sold it 1954 or 55. About a year later, opened Frontier Cafe, ran 55-63. 1963 - Dad went to Japan after he sold Frontier."
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Interior of the Price Cafe (ddr-densho-252-144)
Captions on Post-its: "Price Cafe. Grandma ran it first. Mom & Dad came in 1942 (March). Run by Taniguchis. Remodeled 1951. After that made dining room. Pictures taken c.1951, 52 or 53. Sold it 1954 or 55. About a year later, opened Frontier Cafe, ran 55-63. 1963 - Dad went to Japan after he sold Frontier."
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National Emergency Conference report (ddr-densho-67-15)
Japanese American Citizens League report from a conference addressing internal security in Manzanar concentration camp, California. Report warns of internal strife, danger of pro-Japan groups, reports on judicial system, fire and police protection, and illicit activities. Includes an account of an attack on a Japanese American camp police officer, and description of "gangs" within camp.
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Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-53)
Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Olinda Saito’s mother, Olinda Saito (bride), Shiuko Sakai, Capt. Waddington and Capt. Humphries. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army …
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Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-54)
Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Mrs. Sakamoto, unidentified, Olinda Saito (bride), Capt. Sakamoto, Shiuko Sakai, Maj. Brown. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-122)
Black and white photographic print of interior lobby at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower right corner: "'Ocean View Parlour'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and civilian personnel used the facilities.
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-121)
Black and white photographic print of building at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower right corner: "Pavilion Chrysanthemum (Kikuka So)/Fujiya Hotel. Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and civilian personnel used the facilities.
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Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-55)
Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: unidentified seated individual, Olinda Saito (bride), Tami Okamura, Lt. Zuretti, May Ideta. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-119)
Black and white photographic print of hotel room with two beds at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower left corner: "'Bed Room.. Hollyhock'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and civilian personnel used …
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Department of Justice Alien Enemy Control Unit memo for The File (ddr-one-5-226)
Photocopy of a declassified Alien Enemy Control Unit memo concerning Keizaburo Koyama. It gives a brief biographical account of Dr. Koyama's life, his internment and that of his family's in Minidoka, and that he has made no pro-Japan claims. In pencil along the bottom of the memo is written, "Re-order parole (4)/to War Relocation Center./ABD"
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 21 (November 24, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-47)
Selected article titles: "State Supreme Court May Hear Oyama Test Case on California Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "Repatriates in Canada Fight Deportation" (p. 1), "Wounded Veteran of 442nd Robbed, Slain in Stockton" (p. 1), "Pressure by Pro-Japan Groups on Tule Renunciants Affirmed By Myer; WRA Duress Denied" (p. 2), "Army Barracks Converted for Evacuee Use" …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 22 No. 12 (March 23, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-12)
Selected article titles: "Charge Wounded Nisei Treated Like PWs. Japanese American Veterans Forced to Travel in Hold of Navy Transport Hayes" (p. 1), "Tule Lake, Last of Centers, Closed by Relocation Agency" (p. 1), "Report 7100 Persons Repatriated to Japan" (p. 2), "Second Battalion of 442nd Combat Team Deactivated" (p. 3), "Final Segregee Group Moved From …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 8 (February 24, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-8)
Selected article titles: "House Passes Walter Bill on Citizenship for Issei. Equality in Naturalization, Extension of GI Brides Act Now Go to Senate for Action" (p. 1), "Report 2,310 GI Marriages in Japan During Occupation" (p. 1), "New JACL Blood Bank Makes First Loan in San Francisco" (p. 2), "Arrest Solicitor in Alleged Intimidation of Issei …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 34 No. 18 (May 3, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-18)
Selected article titles: "JACL Investigates Report Family of Nisei War Prisoner Victimized by Blackmailers" (p. 1), "Two Los Angeles Television Stations Accede to JACL's Bid to Bar Anti-Nisei Films" (p. 1), "Japan Peace Treaty Ends 'Enemy Alien' Status for Issei in United States" (p. 2), "JACL ADC Official Cautions Against Premature Optimism On Issei Citizenship Issue" …