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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 23 (December 6, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-49)

Selected article titles: "FBI Supervisor Reiterates No WW2 Sabotage in U.S." (p. 1), "Negroes Must Build 'Positive Image' Like Japanese Americans After WW2" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: Kawakita Pardon" (p. 2), "Ikenobo Floral Art Due at N.Y. '64 Fair" (p. 5), and "Hand-Sewn Kimono for 'Barbie' Dolls Big Hit at Washington, D.C. 'Aki-No-Ichi' Bazaar; Idea with …

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img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-316)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers rehearsing an Odori folk dance inside Norse Hall in Northeast Portland. Dancers from left to right: Betty Nakashimada, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Mabel (Maekawa) Ota, Carol (Takeda) Smith, unidentified, Tomi Tsujimura, Susan Shizuko (Yoshida) Kurimoto. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as …

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img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-19)

Original black and white photographic print of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Left to right: Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Loretta (Fujii) Kaneko, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Frances (Kinoshita) Mayeda, Grace (Sakano) Robbs, Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa, Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, Rose Namba, Jayne (Katada) …

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img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-20)

Black and white photographic negative of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Left to right: Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Loretta (Fujii) Kaneko, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Frances (Kinoshita) Mayeda, Grace (Sakano) Robbs, Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa, Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, Rose Namba, Jayne (Katada) Furukawa, …

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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 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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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 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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img Team photo fo ATK baseball team (ddr-ajah-5-89)

Caption below photo: Hometown Team - 1928

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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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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 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 The Redress Monitor (ddr-densho-381-52)

The national newsletter of the Japanese American Citizens League; volume 2, number 3. Included are articles on: waiting for redress, messages from the editor and chair, fundraising information, a statement from Senator Inouye, and more.

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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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img Oregon Buddhist Church 50th Anniversary Celebration Procession (ddr-one-1-49)

Color slide of procession in front of the US Customs House in Northwest Portland. Women in brightly colored kimonos or yukatas form two lines. Followed by four more women in somber colored kimonos or yukatas. Procession from left to right: Betty Nakashimada, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, Jean Matsumoto, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, …

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doc Minidoka Remembered Memory Book (ddr-densho-375-1)

Yearbook-esque memory book of the 2003 Minidoka Reunion in Seattle, Washington. Book contains portraits of attendees and candid photographs of the reunion.

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 41, No. 9, September 2004 (ddr-sjacl-1-521)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Response to Michelle Malkin who released a book ?In Defense of Internment: The Case for Racial Profiling?; Report on Aki Kurose Beautification Day; NHAW selects Japanese Language School as site; Bill Tashima recaps Honolulu Convention: Sara Cardinelli, PNWDC Oratorical Contest entrant, Seattle introduces two resolutions-one calling for opposing Constitutional Amendment banning …

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img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-23)

Original black and white photographic print of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Back Row (left to right): Elsie Okazaki, Agnes (Inouye) Kitayama, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, Nami (Miura) Koida, Kimi Wakabayashi, Grace Mieko (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Masae "Elsie" (Morita) Onishi, and Betty Nakashimada. Middle Row (left to right): Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, …

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