Search Results | Densho Digital Repository

vh James Omura Interview I Segment 14 (ddr-densho-122-4-14)

Indicted by the FBI for counseling draft evasion

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-4-14/

vh James Omura Interview I Segment 18 (ddr-densho-122-4-18)

Standing trial for counseling draft evasion

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-4-18/

vh James Omura Interview I Segment 3 (ddr-densho-122-4-3)

Childhood in Seattle, Washington: losing mother at an early age, playing sports

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, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-4-3/

vh James Omura Interview I Segment 20 (ddr-densho-122-4-20)

Refused work postwar because of wartime stand

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-4-20/

vh James Omura Interview I Segment 12 (ddr-densho-122-4-12)

Being forced out of the Bay Region Council for Unity

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-4-12/

vh James Omura Interview I Segment 16 (ddr-densho-122-4-16)

Thoughts on decision to take a stand: "I still believe in what I did"

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-4-16/

vh James Omura Interview I Segment 22 (ddr-densho-122-4-22)

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-4-22/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 8 (ddr-densho-122-11-8)

Reaction upon finding out about conspiracy charges

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-8/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-122-11-6)

Writing the influential editorial "Let Us Not Be Rash"

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-6/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 2 (ddr-densho-122-11-2)

Being arrested and taken to Cheyenne jail

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-2/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-122-11-10)

Memories of trial: supportive reporter, speaking to the jury

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-10/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 9 (ddr-densho-122-11-9)

Hearing the verdict: "When I was acquitted, I felt I was justified"

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, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-9/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-11-5)

First learning about Heart Mountain's Fair Play Committee

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-5/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-122-11-1)

Memories of being placed in solitary at Cheyenne jail

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-1/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-122-11-3)

Arraigned without an attorney

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-3/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 7 (ddr-densho-122-11-7)

Opinion of the Japanese American Citizens League and Mike Masaoka

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-7/

vh James Omura Interview II Segment 4 (ddr-densho-122-11-4)

Suspecting Minoru Yasui of being a government informant

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11-4/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-11/

vh Art Abe Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-206-14)

Description of father's role in the Japanese American community

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-206-14/

vh Art Abe Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-206-13)

Thoughts on uncle, Jim Sakamoto

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-206-13/

vh Michi Weglyn Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-122-22-17)

Thoughts on James Omura: "He was a lone voice crying in the wilderness"

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-22-17/

vh Frank Emi Interview II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-122-20-10)

Bolstered by public support from James Omura, editor of the Rocky Shimpo

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, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-20-10/

vh Clifford Uyeda Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-122-19-11)

Thoughts on some of those who wrote about the incarceration and/or resistance issue: Michi Weglyn, Aiko Herzig and James Omura

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-19-11/

doc "The Return of the Fair Play Committee to Los Angeles" (ddr-densho-122-876)

Script of presentation about the history of resistance movement and activities of the Fair Play Committee

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-876/

doc Amache camp welcome pamphlet (ddr-densho-390-145)

A welcome pamphlet from the Amache concentration camp, belonging to Harry and Walter Matsuoka. Topics discussed include a welcome message to Jerome concentration camp transfers, various community amenities, information on the camp organization, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-145/

Filters