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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-277)

Moved back to service company and got assigned to a job as a clerk at the command post; living in a tent with three others; got the packages and letters they sent. Parents' note on envelope back: 279 Tuesday Oct 30, 1945

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Narrator Bo T. Sakaguchi

Nisei male. August 11, 1925, and raised in North Hollywood, California. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Attended high school in camp, then left in 1945 to attend college. Drafted into the army, then lived and worked in various locations after World War II.

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img Chicken farm workers in Poston camp (ddr-csujad-35-16)

A group photograph of chicken farm workers in the Poston camp in Arizona. Translation of the handwritten note on the back side: Photographed in the middle of June, 1945. Chicken farm workers at the Poston camp. Closed at the end of July. This was my first experience to work under someone else and only followed his …

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Collection Topaz Times Collection (ddr-densho-142)

This collection consists of the Topaz Times, a newspaper published by the inmates at the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. The paper was published from 1942 until 1945.

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Collection Rohwer Outpost Collection (ddr-densho-143)

This collection consists of the Rohwer Outpost, a newspaper published by the inmates at the Rohwer concentration camp, Arkansas. The paper was published from 1942 until 1945.

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Collection Granada Pioneer Collection (ddr-densho-147)

This collection consists of the Granada Pioneer, a newspaper published by the inmates at the Granada concentration camp, Colorado. The paper was published from 1942 until 1945.

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img Japanese Americans boarding ship (ddr-csujad-7-10)

Japanese Americans boarding ship to return to Japan, Seattle, Washington, November 24, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMLSC_JA_f10

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img Nisei veteran blinded in battle (ddr-densho-114-168)

Original caption: Oahu, T.H. Pfc. Kiyoto Nakai, Japanese-American veteran of the 442nd Infantry Regiment, who was blinded in battle, sits with his seeing-eye dog, Cubby and his fiancee, Miss Miyaho Hiratoni, at the Army's North Sector General Hospital. Schofield Barracks. 10 September 1945.

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doc Amache High School Onlooker yearbook (ddr-densho-390-151)

The 1945 (and final) edition of the Amache High School yearbook, Onlooker, belonging to Walter Matsuoka. Walter is included in the sophomore class portraits and candid shots. Sho Matsuoka is included in the football team photograph. The yearbook includes several handwritten messages and signatures.

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img Rev. and Mrs. H.N. Sugimaro on their wedding day (ddr-densho-395-16)

Rev. and Mrs. H.N. Sugimaro pose for the camera on their wedding day, in front of a display of flowers, at the Minidoka concentration camp. Written on front: To Mr. and Mrs. Bito [sic]; Rev. H.N. and Mrs. Sugimaro; Aug. 4, 1945 on Minidoka, Idaho.

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doc Letter from Yoichi Shimatsu to Guyo Tajiri (ddr-densho-338-130)

"Correspondence between Yoichi Shimatsu and Guyo Tajiri regarding the Kimura-Storm letters. A set of letters sent by the Kimuras to Mrs. ""Nancy"" Storm Gantvoort about life in Heart Mountain concentration camp. (The Toshio Kimura Letters, 1942-1945 are housed at Hoover Institution Archives.)"

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doc Journey into yesterday: the way we were: reunion Poston II High School class of 1943, '44, '45 (ddr-csujad-55-2721)

Pamphlet of Poston II High School reunion, class of 1943, 1944, and 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2885

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img Ayako Yamashita sitting on car fender (ddr-ajah-6-112)

Inscription on photo front: 5/20/'28. Caption below photo: Ayako Yamashita probably picnicking with friends. Born on March 25, 1912, her family lived at 2313 Bank Street in Alameda, CA. She died in Stockton, CA on March 7, 1945. Photo May 20, 1928

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-273)

Still waiting for order to return to service company; hopes they are able to find a house in California; went to a show; plans to go to Pisa for shopping if orders don't come through. Parents' note on envelope back: 275 Wednesday Oct. 24, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-185)

Tad played band to wake people up; Tad described a war prison of 80,000 around and received 5 wrong letters from May 1st - 5th. Parents' note on envelope back: 187 Monday May 28, 1945 request for candy and socks. sent candy, magazines, socks 1 pair.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-286)

Is heading for Switzerland traveling with another man from the outfit; will try to buy a watch while there and maybe get something for them as well; they will be gone for about 11 days. Parents' note on envelope back: 288 Thursday Nov. 8, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-272)

They were issued captured German sleeping bags made of some kind of animal skin; Tad is going to have a jacket made from one; saw a show at Leghorn (Livorno);still waiting for orders. Parents' note on envelope back: 274 Wednesday Oct. 24, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-253)

Check-in letter from Italy: Tad had the shirt they sent altered; wondering why he hasn't gotten many letters lately; will write to some friends; asks for socks and magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 255 Sept 29, 1945 Saturday request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-113)

Mentions that Noboru Hanyu may be joining Tad's company. Tad's having some trouble writing: "My pen don't seem to work very good tonight so I'll quite [sic] even though it is a feeble excuse" Parents' note on envelope back: 116 Friday Jan. 12, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-297)

Pulled Charge of Quarters extra duty tonight; asks them to send addresses of friends since many have moved; was not surprised that Paul married a Caucasian; is using stationary with the 442nd emblem on it. Parents' note on envelope back: 299 Thursday Dec. 6, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-284)

He is very busy at work, filling in for the men who have gone home already; might go to Florence to watch a football game; the post office is filled with Christmas packages. Written on back of envelope by parents" 286 Thursday Nov. 8, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-163)

Tad towed water all day yesterday for kitchen chore (K.P) and started training today; Tad hiked in the morning and attended grenade course in the afternoon; he saw Tak Yatabe, passed greetings to Tad's parent. Parents' note on envelope back: 166 Friday April 13, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-299)

Got the package with magazine and candy and the bottle of Tsuke monodies sending photos, some taken by Frank Miyako; thinks he will be home in February; ran the movie projector the night before. Parents' note on envelope back: 301 Tuesday Dec. 11, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-196)

Tad was in easy K.P. duty where he supervises prisoners to do the work; He offered to buy parents an Italian carpet and asked them to send a drawing of the kind they want. Parents' note on envelope back: 198 Thursday June 14, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-302)

He got a mattress that day; asks them to send his trumpet if its not too heavy, he had to turn in his coronet because the rest of the band went home. Parents' note on envelope back: #305 Friday, Dec. 21, 1945 Request for Trumpet

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