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doc Letter from Tom C. Clark, Assistant Attorney General of the United States, to Frank Herron Smith, May 31, 1945 (ddr-csujad-21-7)

Referencing Clark's May 4, 1945 letter to Harry Truman regarding violence against Japanese Americans on the West Coast, Clark informs Smith that unless a federal law is violated, the FBI can not be involved. See related Letter from Frank Herron Smith to President Harry S. Truman, May 4, 1945. See this object in the California State …

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img Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-325-134)

Sumito Horiuchi posing in front of chalkboard at Military Language School at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. The front is inscribed "Hisa, Your Sincerely Sumito Horiuchi". On the back of the photograph is written "Sumito Horiuchi Fort Snelling - 1945".

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img Sunamoto and Sato buildings after a direct hit (ddr-densho-381-72)

Caption: 17. Actual devastation scene in the vicinity of Yurakucho 1 chome, 14 banchi (Direct Hit) Sunamoto and Sato Buildings.Jan. 27, 1945 (Koji-machi ku Yurakucho, 1 chome 14 banchi, Saizai genjo.Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijushichi nichi)

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img Destroyed buildings in Kamata Ward (ddr-densho-381-105)

Caption: 52. Direct hits of bombs in the vicinity of Kamata Ward, Michizuka cho,103 banchi,0310 hrs. Apr. 1945 (Kamata ku Michizuka cho. Hyaku san banchi.Saki bakudan shuchi genjo.Showa ni ju nen shitgatsu yokka.Gozen sanji jippun)

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-127)

Check-in letter from Washington, D.C. Tad and Shiro went together and are staying at the United Nations Service Center, a U.S.O.-owned hotel for enlisted men. Parents' note on envelope back: 130 Saturday Feb. 10, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-260)

Discovered why he was not getting letters, he sent the wrong address; he is moving to Pisa the next day; went to town and saw a movie. Parents' note on envelope back: 262 Saturday Oct. 13, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-109)

Tad thinks John Miyasaki is in Maryland now, but he isn't sure. Life at camp "sure is lazy" compared to before (they get up late - 7 a.m.). Parents' note on envelope back: 112 Saturday Jan. 6, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-172)

Tad performed police detail which allows him to miss a long hike, and talked about his evening routine of getting coffee at Red Cross and watching movie. Parents' note on envelope back: 175 Wednesday April 25, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-111)

Tad and company have been chopping down trees in the woods. The company's first sergeant said that they may ship out the following weekend (around January 13th). Parents' note on envelope back: 114 Wednesday Jan. 10, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-263)

Went for his physical exam; visited a stamp shop; has some hakujin friends with a car and they travel around together; saw a movie in Leghorn (Livorno). Parents' note on envelope back: 265 Monday Oct. 15, 1945

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Narrator Lois Yuki

Nisei female. Born September 13, 1944, in the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. In 1945, family repatriated to Japan. Grew up in Japan, attending school there, before returning with family in the 1950s. Eventually became a teacher and settled in California.

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doc Storage list for lot 600 (ddr-sbbt-2-78)

A check-in list for goods moved from the Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to Lyon Van and Storage Company's lot 600. Written on page one in red pencil is a note, "May 28, 1945, I. Morimoto."

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doc Christmas card to Molly Wilson from June Yoshigai (c. 1945) (ddr-janm-1-93)

Christmas card to Molly Wilson from June Yoshigai (c. 1945) from De Kalb, Illinois. White/red card with illustration in blue/green/red of a snow covered church. "A Joyous Christmas" is on the front top of card.

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img Group Photo with Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-399)

In 1945, ACS started working for the War Dept. in a classified civilian position which utilized his knowledge of Japanese and Chinese. In early 1946, he was assigned to Camp Ritchie, the only civilian working in this camp.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-241)

Tad reporting back on the dinner with the newly met Italian family and, in return, Tad and friends bring them scarce items such as candy, sugar and cigarettes. Parents' note on envelope back: 243 Tuesday Sept. 4, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-221)

Tad described an amusing daily routing of supervising prisoners, noting that he appointed an English-speaking foreman gives him a formal salute; Tad also received an Ike jacket. Parents' note on envelope back: 223 Monday July 30, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-240)

Tad talked about his routine at the vet school; Tad went to beach with friends and met an Italian family who invited them to dinner. Parents' note on envelope back: 242 Tuesday Sept. 4, 1945 request for magazines

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Narrator Chris Kato

Nisei male. Born December 8, 1926, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle. During World War II, incarcerated the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, and served in the army from 1945-1947. During his interview, he discusses memories of growing up in Seattle's Japantown.

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img Photograph of Ralph Merritt officially closing Manzanar with his dog Sandy at his feet (ddr-csujad-47-14)

Description taken from original photo album, "Manzanar is now officially closed. Mr. Merritt addressing the staff that gathered at the gates of Manzanar to witness the departure of the last evacuee from the Center. November 21, 1945." This photograph includes his dog Sandy laying at his feet. Includes the sign, "This project officially closed November 21-1945 …

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doc Affidavit (ddr-csujad-12-26)

This affidavit belongs to Tsugitada Kanamori. It states that in 1945 he was repatriated to Japan in 1945 and that he did not swear allegience to the United States of America. According to the affidavit, Kanamori did so in order to keep his family together and to remain in camp. He also asserts that he was …

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doc Letter regarding travel permit (ddr-densho-25-108)

In 1945, Matahichi Iseri applied for a travel permit to visit friends at the Minidoka concentration camp in Idaho. His permit was denied, since his reason for wanting to visit did not fit into any of the permit categories.

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img Nisei soldier with prisoner of war (ddr-densho-114-69)

Original caption: Breascia Area, Italy. Pvt. Akira Miyamoto, Company "C", 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, examines a German soldier at the Fifth Army enemy concentration area, near Breascia. 18 May 1945. [The correct spelling of the location in Brescia.]

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img Destruction of Cabinets' Printing Bureau (ddr-densho-381-90)

Caption: 37. Top-Flames devouring the Cabinets' Printing Bureau. Feb. 25, 1945 (Moka ni tsumareru naikaku insatsu kyoku. Showa niju nen nigatsu nijugo nichi). Bottom - The aftermath of the above. 27 structures completely destroyed. (Dojo yakeato. Nijushichi mune zensho)

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img Kurakichi Yamamoto and Hide (Ninomiya) Yamamoto (ddr-densho-492-45)

Portrait of Kurakichi Yamamoto (left) and his wife Hide (Ninomiya) Yamamoto (right). Written along the top is "Daddy bc Mother" in blue ink. Written on the back is "Kurakichi Hawaii / 1856-1923 / Hide / Ninomiya / 1863 /1945 Hawaii" in pencil.

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doc Letter from Marian Stiffen to Tommie (Tomoye Takahashi), letter from Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-404)

Two letters together in same envelope. Letter one related to finding housing in San Francisco. The second with news of life in camp, plans for leaving, and details about the house in San Francisco. Envelope dated February 23, 1945

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