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vh Roger Daniels Interview (ddr-densho-122-25)

White male. Born December 1, 1927, in New York City, New York. Charles Phelps Taft Professor Emeritus of History, University of Cincinnati. Served as a consultant to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians from 1981 to 1983. Has researched and written numerous books about the Japanese American experience, including Prisoners Without Trial: Japanese …

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vh Gloria Kubota Interview (ddr-densho-122-13)

Nisei female. Born June 6, 1916, in Santa Clara County, California. Raised in Santa Clara, and met and married Issei Guntaro Kubota, one of the leaders of the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee. During World War II, incarcerated at Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, along with daughter. Gave birth to a son in camp. Husband Guntaro …

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vh James Omura Interview II (ddr-densho-122-11)

Nisei male. Born November 27, 1912, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, moved to Denver and took a job as English Editor of a Japanese American vernacular newspaper, the Rocky Shimpo. As editor, wrote about and supported the Fair Play Committee in Heart Mountain concentration camp. Was charged and tried for conspiracy …

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vh Fred Hirasuna Interview (ddr-densho-122-29)

Nisei male. Born February 11, 1908, in Lodi, California. Resettled voluntarily to Mankato, Minnesota, prior to mass removal. Resettled in central California in 1947. Member of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) since 1929. Became active in redress movement as fundraiser and lobbyist for Central California District Council of JACL. Mr. Hirasuna passed away on February …

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vh Michi Weglyn Interview (ddr-densho-122-22)

Nisei female, born November 29, 1926, in Stockton, California. Raised in Brentwood, California, before being incarcerated at Gila River, Arizona. Graduated from high school in the camp in 1944, and after being released, attended Mount Holyoke College. In the 1950s, worked as costume designer for the Perry Como Show television program. Researched and wrote the groundbreaking …

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vh Art Hansen Interview (ddr-densho-122-23)

White male. Born October 10, 1938, in Hoboken, New Jersey. Education History: BA, MA, Ph.D. at University of California, Santa Barbara. Work History: Professor of History and Asian American Studies, California State University, Fullerton (1966-Present); Visiting Professor, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1979-1980; Editor, Oral History Review, 1980-1987; President, Southwest Oral History Association (1991-1992); …

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vh Jim Akutsu Interview (ddr-densho-122-12)

Nisei male. Born 1920 in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated at Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Resisted draft, with the rationale that the U.S. government had classified him 4-C, an enemy alien, and he was therefore under no obligation to serve. Imprisoned at McNeil Island Penitentiary, Washington. Vocal critic of JACL. Resettled in Seattle, …

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vh Paul Tsuneishi Interview (ddr-densho-122-24)

Nisei male, born April 16, 1923. Incarcerated at Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, and was drafted into the military at age eighteen. After World War II, served as a district governor for the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) in Southern California. In his position with the JACL, sought to reconcile the Japanese American community with the …

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vh Fred Okrand Interview (ddr-densho-122-15)

White male. Born 1918. Former longtime legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. Was an advocate for civil rights throughout his career, and worked on behalf of Japanese Americans during the World War II incarceration.

(This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-122-17-3)

Camp inmates' interaction with white communities outside of camp

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-17-5)

Thoughts on the present-day Japanese American community: "we're in transition"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-17-4)

Description of food in concentration camps

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-17-6)

Sharing information about camp and the resisters with children

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-122-17-1)

Reading of an essay written by a student in an concentration camp school

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-17-9)

Description of physical layout of concentration camp

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-122-17-2)

The atmosphere in which individuals decided to resist the draft

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-122-17-8)

Discussion of Japanese American generational differences

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

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vh Kats Kunitsugu - Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-17-7)

Thoughts on the Japanese American Citizens League

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-21-7)

Ben's discussion of growing up in Nebraska

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-122-21-14)

Preparing to testify at the resisters' trial: disagreeing, but understanding their point of view

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-21-9)

Reasons for joining military: "that was the only way I was going to be able to prove my loyalty"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-122-21-17)

Decision to stay out of the limelight: "I don't want to be criticized anymore for what I've done or said many years ago"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-122-21-16)

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding the resistance movement itself.

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-122-21-2)

Returning to the West Coast after flying thirty missions for the Air Corps

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

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vh Ben Kuroki - Shige Kuroki Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-122-21-10)

Memories of being assigned to a bomber crew: "that was a great feeling"

This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

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