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doc Commencement exercises, Federal High School (ddr-csujad-55-1430)

Scrapbook page containing an invitation for the Federal High School commencement ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 82. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1432

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Notes made to self, Sept. to December 1942, regarding personal observations on relocation center arrangements, conditions, problem areas, etc. (ddr-csujad-55-1642)

doc Notes made to self, Sept. to December 1942, regarding personal observations on relocation center arrangements, conditions, problem areas, etc. (ddr-csujad-55-1642)

Personal notes by Dallas C. McLaren, Principal, Poston II High School regarding observations, conditions, and amenities at Poston incarceration camp. Covers camp communications, transportation, housing, landscaping, administration, policies, facilities, and services from the perspective of a WRA staff member. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1644

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vh Marian Asao Kurosu Interview Segment 73 (ddr-densho-1000-118-73)

Postwar discrimination: hearing that the principal of a high school in Sunnydale did not want the Japanese American families to return

During this interview, Mrs. Kurosu alternately speaks in both English and Japanese. As a result, the English translation of the transcript contains [Jpn.] and [Eng.], which indicate whether the original dialogue was spoken in Japanese …

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vh Hy Shishino Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-386-6)

High school principal withholds diplomas of Japanese American students

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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-153-24)

A typical day while in high school: waking up at 3 o'clock in the morning to start work, attending school, then studying in the evening

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), …

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Narrator Henry Bruno Yamada

Nisei male. Born 1923 on the Island of Kauai, Hawaii. Volunteered for military service shortly after graduating from High School. Served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Unit in a mortar platoon during World War II. (The 442 was an entirely Asian American segregated fighting unit.) After the war, he lived on the U.S. mainland for many …

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vh Mii Tai Interview (ddr-densho-1000-186)

Nisei female. Born 1923 in Spokane, Washington. Spent childhood in downtown Spokane where parents ran the Oriental Laundry. Family was active with the Methodist Episcopal Church and mother taught at the Japanese Language School. Attended Lewis & Clark High School. Remembers changes in the Japanese American community brought about by World War II. Husband, Sumio Tai, …

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vh George S. Matsui Interview (ddr-densho-1008-2)

Nisei male. Born March 1, 1915, in Los Angeles, California. Spent prewar childhood in Long Beach, California, but attended grade school and junior high in Japan. Returned to the United States to attend high school. In 1941, was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to Camp Roberts, San Luis Obispo, California for basic training. Was …

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img Block R's of 318 Block (ddr-csujad-38-183)

School yearbook photo taken by Paul Shintaku. Photographed are Tosa Aoki, John, Ben Nobuhiro, Ben Kitahara, Bob, Kan Ibasa, Seizo Ishizaki, Kiyo Ishida, and Harry Fukuhara, who are members of "Block R's of 318 Block," a Nisei men's club of the high school, at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Block R's of 318 …

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img Block R's of 318 Block (ddr-csujad-38-184)

School yearbook photo taken by Paul Shintaku. Photographed are Tosa Aoki, John, Ben Nobuhiro, Ben Kitahara, Bob, Kan Ibasa, Seizo Ishizaki, Kiyo Ishida, and Harry Fukuhara, who are members of "Block R's of 318 Block," a Nisei men's club of the high school at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Block R's of 318 …

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Narrator Mii Tai

Nisei female. Born 1923 in Spokane, Washington. Spent childhood in downtown Spokane where parents ran the Oriental Laundry. Family was active with the Methodist Episcopal Church and mother taught at the Japanese Language School. Attended Lewis & Clark High School. Remembers changes in the Japanese American community brought about by World War II. Husband, Sumio Tai, …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 12 (March 20, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-12)

Selected article titles: "Eisenhower signs Statehood bill without fanfare" (p. 1), "Uncle Sam's 50th star now in view. JACL jubilant over Hawaiian statehood and recognition of its citizens" (p. 1), "Japanese American Democratic Club drops racial designation, reaction is mixed" (p. 3), "Chapter eliminates racial restriction in own high school scholarship program" (p. 4), "Civil rights …

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img Two wooden chests, Henry Katsumi Fujita, 8305, Granada (Amache) incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-23-7)

Two wooden chests that Henry K. Fujita fabricated from wood "borrowed" from the Amache High School site in the block adjacent to the Fujita family barracks. The number "8305" was the label assigned to the family by the War Relocation Authority. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: lp028-08-006

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doc Log of books checked out by students in period I, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-120)

Log of books checked out by thirty-nine students in Period 1, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Four names have been added in red colored pencil, three names have been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9929. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0929

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doc Receipt for order of graduation announcements and calling cards from Chalfant Press (ddr-csujad-48-77)

Receipt from Chalfant Press for the order graduation announcements and calling cards for Manzanar High School graduation. Receipt dated March 2, 1943, care of H. Bentley Wells. Marked paid on March 15, 1943 by Todd Watkins. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9077. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0077

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doc Wells World History and Geo. Per. 3 (ddr-csujad-48-117)

Class roster for Period 3, World History and Geography, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Thirty-four students are listed, three are crossed out, and two have been added in black pen. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9926. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0926

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img Block R's of 318 Block (ddr-csujad-38-182)

A group photograph of the members of Block R's 318, a Nisei men's club of the high school at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Blk "R's" 318, Poston Ariz. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 4. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_04_001

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 84 (April 11, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-328)

Selected article titles: "Manzanar High School Annual Staff to Sponsor Double Feature Movie" (p. 1), "Hoodlums Shoot Home of Nisei War Veterans" (p. 1), "Center Buddhists Honor Lord Buddha's Birthday" (p. 1), "Women's Missionary Society Wish Pen Pals in Relocation Centers" (p. 2), "Five Japanese Americans Now Commissioned in Army Nurse Corps" (p. 3), "Kiichi Uyeda …

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIII No. 27 (July 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-353)

Selected article titles: "Poston I High School Awards Diplomas to 261. Dr. John Powell Delivers Main Address" (p. 1), "New Resettlement Methods to Be Conducted, Dolan" (p. 1), "JACD Attacks Dies Un-American Actions. Favors Ousting of Dies Committee" (p. 1), "Act of 1897 Prohibits Liquor on Indian Reservations" (p. 1), "Loyal Versus Disloyal" (p. 2), "Evacuees …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 137 (November 16, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-223)

Selected article titles: "Veterans Before Returnees, Plea"; "'Preservers' Protest"; "Dormitory Completed"; "This Request Came Up a Little Too Late to Do Good"; "John J. McCloy Resigns"; "Sacramento Housing"; "Four Simple Rules"; "Gila Camp Closes Doors"; "Murder Suspect"; "Protests Rise"; "American Japanese Girls"; "Funeral Services Friday"; "60-Day Jail Sentence Was Given Tule Lake Resident"; "Schedule Church Events"; …

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doc Commencement program, Federal High School (ddr-csujad-55-1420)

Program for the Federal High School graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with programs see sac_jaac_1421. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 76. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1422

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doc Commencement program (ddr-csujad-55-1422)

Invitation to the Federal High School and Eighth Grade graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with programs see sac_jaac_1421. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 76. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Program for America (ddr-csujad-55-1826)

Published by 6th and 7th Senior Core, Poston High School. Essay and prose on topics relating to children and youth including health, education, housing, family, leisure, liquor, juvenile delinquency, natural resources, labor vs. capital, unemployment, youth, old age, free press, and war. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1829

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doc Football program (ddr-csujad-55-1415)

Program for a high school football game at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes names of players and positions and coaches biographical statements. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 74. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1417

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doc Jr Sr colonial winter banquet (ddr-csujad-55-1417)

Invitation for the Federal High School Junior-Senior "Colonial Winter" Banquet at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with program, see sac_jaac_1418. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 75. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1419

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