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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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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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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-294)

Got promoted to Technician 5th grade, same rank as a corporal; he is enjoying his job because can tell anyone off if they don't do things the right way. Parents' note on envelope back: #296 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-159)

Tad shared news from an officer that parents of soldiers may be able to obtain citizenship sooner, as a result of the positive reputation of the combat team. Parents' note on envelope back: 163 Monday April 9, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-206)

Tad received ETO ribbon and was excited for the coming combat badge, meaning a $10 pay raise; Tad requested for socks and more candies. Parents' note on envelope back: 208 Monday July 2, 1945 request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-293)

Went to Leghorn (Livorno) in the morning and bought a sleeping bag; got 4 letters from them today; asks them to send some canned goods. Parents' note on envelope back: #295 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945 request for canned goods

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-216)

Tad confirmed that the unit would either move to Pisa or Leghorn (Livorno); Tad received an old package and a lot letter from parents and friends. Parents' note on envelope back: 218 Saturday July 21, 1945 request for magazines

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img Nursery (ddr-densho-556-21)

Eleanor (Spainer) Fitzgerald holding a baby at the Rohwar Nursery where she worked as an obstetrics nurse. Handwritten on front in green ink: "-Nursery- Relocation Hospital, McGee, Arkansas. Oct. 1944.", Handwritten on the front in blue ink: "Oct - 1945"

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img 442nd snowed in (ddr-densho-22-41)

Caption in album: "In 1945 about March we had a sudden cold spell. In March during the cold spell we had a snow storm. The snow brought on other difficulties. As we were on the final drive of the war."

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img Fifth Army Headquarters (ddr-densho-114-48)

Original caption: Brescia Area, Italy. Pfc. Yoshito, Hilo, Hawaii, of Company "L", 3rd Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, stands guard at the headquarters building of the Fifth Army enemy concentration area. He is an American of Japanese descent. 21 May 1945.

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img Feeding the ducks (ddr-densho-298-154)

Caption in album: "My Nephew. He frist saw day in Topaz, May 13, 1945. First year was spent in Denver. I first met him in July, 1947. Here he is: Feeding ducks with Daddy & Uncle Andy at Wm. Land Park, Sac'to."

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img Photo of Yuichi and Yuji Sumi (ddr-densho-399-25)

"Having worked in the wholesale business prior to WWII, Yuji Sumi opened the 'New World Gift Shop' in 1945. Located at 1131 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City, it sold giftware and collectibles primarily from Japan. It closed in 1994."

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img Bombed Tamei Grammar School falls into the water (ddr-densho-381-77)

Caption: 22. 4 Women teachers of the Taimei Grammar School were killed as a result of enemy bombing. Jan. 27, 1945 (Teki no bokaku Taimei Kokumin Gakko onna kundo yonmei no inochi wo ubau. Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijushichi nichi)

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vh Lois Yuki Interview (ddr-manz-1-85)

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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img Document with photo and clippings titled "Building the World of Tomorrow" (ddr-ajah-6-437)

Document with clippings and photo of Mitsuru Ikeda in graduation robes. Caption on page: Mitsuru Ikeda graduates high school while incarcerated in Amache, Colorado in January, Colorado in January 1945. He was born on June 14, 1927 in Alameda, CA.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-271)

Glad they made it to San Francisco; asks about the house and new job; went to Leghorn (Livorno) for show and dinner; still waiting for order to return to service company. Parents' note on envelope back: 273 Tuesday Oct. 23, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-161)

Tad went to church on Easter Sunday and talks about picnic and card-playing with friends; Tad did not receive previously requested candies and socks so he requested more candies. Parents' note on envelope back: 164 Tuesday April 10, 1945 request

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-193)

Tad sent some snapshots of himself home and took pictures for Tak's company; Tad had an easy life in band and is going on a pass to the city of Brescia. Parents' note on envelope back: 195 Saturday June 9, 1945

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Narrator Chris Kato