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vh Floyd Schmoe Interview II Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-86-8)

Discussion of family, past and present

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 II Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-86-10)

Sharing ideas on life and death

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 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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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 34, No. 2, February 1997 (ddr-sjacl-1-443)

Newsletter covering the following topics: JACL will participate in first APIC Legislative day in Olympia; Aki Kurose honored with the dedication of the Laurelhurst Peace Garden Project and a $32,000 grant for a peep counseling resolution program at Laurelhurst Elementary where she taught; Rep. Kip Tokuda introduces Day of Remembrance resolution in the Washington House of …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 38, No. 5, May 2001 (ddr-sjacl-1-489)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Chapter to sell Aki Sogabe Pike Place Market cards; report on Medal of Honor ceremony at Seattle Center; Akemi Matsumoto reports on attending the JACL/OCA Leadership Training in DC; Board Bios-Bill Tashima, Cathy Lowenberg, May Namba; Chapter Newsletters, online at www.JACLSeattle.org; thanks to Page Tanagi for use of the JACL Logo.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 35, No. 10, November 1998 (ddr-sjacl-1-555)

Selected article titles: "I-200 Election Aftermath" (p. 1, 4), "Aki Kurose Scholarship Fund Raises $8,000 to Date" (p. 1), "Study of Nikkei Character Underway in King County" (p. 2), "Heart Mountain Reunion Set for September 15-17, 2000" (p. 2), "Densho Reception Features Videotaped Personal Histories" (p. 2), "Seattle Chapter Website on and Running" (p. 2).

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 36, No. 3, March 1999 (ddr-sjacl-1-460)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Interesting article by Jeffrey Hattori on the positive outcomes of the I-200 campaign, especially in the coalition building with other groups, specifically Asian Pacific American Coalition for Equality (APACE), Seattle OCA, and the NAACP. APACE officially a 501(c)4; housing development dedication, the Aki Kurose Village, 26-unit low-income housing.

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img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance- Women seated (ddr-one-1-121)

Black and white photographic negative of women sitting around two tables at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. The women are chatting with drinks on the table. From left to right women facing the camera: unidentified, Mieko Fujita, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Takako Inukai, and Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa.

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img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance- First Place Women's Team (ddr-one-1-116)

Black and white photographic negative of the first place women's team at the Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. From left to right: Toshi (Tamiyasu) Fukuhara, Sachi (Nakata) Nakashima, Kathleen Sasaki, Kimi Tambara, and Florence “Flo” (Anazawa) Teshima. Sitting inside a booth on the far left is Aki …

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img Oregon Buddhist Church Bingo (ddr-one-1-422)

Black and white photographic negative of a bingo game with prizes displayed in the center. Event is hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now know as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). From left to right: Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Mitsy (Kiyomura) Takeoka, Ben Kasubuchi, unidentified, unidentified, James “Jim” Mamoru Fujii, Susie "Jinx" (Tamiyasu) Fujii carrying …

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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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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, 2018 (ddr-sjacl-1-604)

Selected article titles: "Demanding Amazon Stop Selling Surveillance System to Government" (p. 2), "Two Successful Youth Leadership Workshops Held in October" (p. 3), "2018 Youth Scholarships and Past Presidents Luncheon" (p. 4), "Seattle Chapter Recognized with the George J. Inagaki Chapter Citizenship Award" (p. 5), "Mixed Race Discussion brings Youth Together to Share and Learn" (p. …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 38, No. 10, October 2001 (ddr-sjacl-1-494)

Newsletter covering the following topics: ACLF Project helps Seattle JACL forged new youth council, Kaizen, an APA college and young professional group; Aki Kurose Beautification Day draws over 50 volunteers, also unveiling of school reader board on September 26th, the Chapter raised over $10,000 to cover the cost; Seattle JACL letter on September 11th Terrorist attack; …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 37, No. 8, August 2000 (ddr-sjacl-1-481)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Inaugural class of ACLF; Bill Hosokawa to keynote 2001 Installation Banquet; report on Monterey National Convention, Apology to Wartime Resisters, Recognition of Hawaiian Sovereignty, Justice for Wen Ho Lee, election of Ryan Chin and Matthew Nakata, Winner of Inagaki Award, Gordon Hirabayashi as JA of the Biennium, Sayonara Banquet emceed by …

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img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-265)

Black and white photographic negative of six Obon dancers sitting and smiling for the camera. From left to right: Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, Betty Nakashimada, and Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) …

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img Buried in the Sand (ddr-one-1-607)

Black and white photographic negative of Aki (Shiraishi) Dong's legs buried in the sand at a beach trip planned by the Sorelles (a high school social club). In the background, three Nisei playing with a beach ball, on the far right is Rose Namba on the far left is Beti ann (Minamoto) Wantroba and the girl …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-58)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Tami Okamura, Olinda Saito (bride, standing), Shiuko Sakai, Aki Saito, unidentified, Yoshi Saito, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, remaining individuals unidentified. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-57)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Yoshi Saito, Aki Saito, Tami Okamura (foreground, seated), Capt. Pearce (background, standing), unidentified, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, and Shiuko Sakai . Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with …

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