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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-83-10)

Brother's experience in the Marines

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-83-7)

Early interactions with Japanese Americans

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-83-13)

Reading personal FBI file, a 72-page report

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-83-14)

Memories of meeting Empress Michiko of Japan

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

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vh Sat Kuwamoto Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1010-7-9)

Father's opening of additional store, Aki Hardware

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

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img Buddhist Convention (ddr-one-1-331)

Black and white photographic negative of members of the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple) at a Buddhist convention at Collin's Field House in Seattle, Washington. Back row left to right: Frances (Kinoshita) Mayeda, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, unidentified, Jean (Tsujimura) Takashima, remaining unidentified. Front row left to right: Sumi …

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Information concerning citizenship German, Italian and Japanese Farmers of Alameda County and associated documents for Tajima family (ddr-densho-491-149)

doc Information concerning citizenship German, Italian and Japanese Farmers of Alameda County and associated documents for Tajima family (ddr-densho-491-149)

Including Washington Township JACL property survey, property report and family record

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-86-1)

Giving aid to Japanese Americans returning to Washington state after the war

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-86-5)

Building homes in Hiroshima, Japan after the atomic bombing

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-83-6)

A "small world": meeting up with people from the past

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-83-12)

Meeting people of Japanese ancestry at the University of Washington

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-50)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. Six individuals standing behind a table featuring a cake, flowers and candles, (from left): Olinda Saito (bride), Raymond Funakoshi (groom), unidentified, Olinda Saito’s mother, Olinda Saito’s sisters Aki Saito and Yoshi Saito. Shiuko Sakai, …

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img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-188)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers in front of a large crowd on a hill. From left to right dancers in right hand line: Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Shiz (Fujita) Inaba, Ben Kasubuchi, Eddie Tamiyasu, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-86-12)

The incarceration as "part of history, not only of the Japanese American people, but of America"

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-83-4)

Assisting Japanese American students avoid the curfew and get off the West Coast

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-83-3)

Finding inland universities willing to accept Japanese American students at the beginning of World War II

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-83-8)

Comparing Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor to the U.S.'s atomic bombing of Japan

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, …

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img Visit to Ueda (ddr-one-2-179)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yoshiko Saito and Aki Saito wearing dark coats and standing in front of a car, Olinda Saito’s sisters, who accompanied Olinda and Shiuko to Ueda. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …

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img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-185)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers in two lines approaching the camera with arms in motion. From left to right front row: Betty Nakashimada, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Ted Tetsuo Tamaki, Shiz (Fujita) Inaba. Back row fourth from left is Arthur Ojiro “Art” Sasaki. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-86-4)

Receiving a formal note of appreciation from the Emperor of Japan for work following the atomic bombings

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-83-11)

Meeting the vice president of Nash Motors on Mt. Rainier and receiving a generous gift -- college tuition

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At …

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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-83-2)

Setting up an American Friends Service Committee office at the onset of war to try and "prevent the internment"

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. …

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img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-214)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers in two lines dancing before a crowd. Obon dancers from right to left, left line: unidentified, Helen Hachiya, Sumi Hachiya, and Arthur Ojiro “Art” Sasaki. Obon dancers from right to left, right line: Betty Nakashimada, and Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, remaining dancers unidentified. Obon is an annual event hosted …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, September/October 2012 (ddr-sjacl-1-594)

Selected article titles: "JACL 2012 National Convention and the Power of Words" (p. 1), "Annual Clean-up at Aki Kurose Middle School" (p. 2), "The Start of 'Living Well' Health Fair Series" (p. 3), "Civil rights Committee" (p. 4), "Local and National Sikh Community Supported" (p. 5), "JACL Seattle Board Votes 'APPROVE R-74'" (p. 5), "JACL Seattle …

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img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-270)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito’s house outside of Tokyo with seven individuals standing or seated around dining table. From left: Olinda Saito seated, Olinda’s boyfriend Raymond Funakoshi (standing), unidentified Japanese athlete (seated), unidentified woman, Olinda’s youngest sister Aki Saito (standing), Tami Okamura (seated) and Olinda Saito’s mother (seated). Olinda was a Japanese citizen …

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