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img Miyo Sasaki (ddr-csujad-38-196)

Photographed is Miyo Sasaki, an incarceree at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Miyo Sasaki. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 5. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_05_006

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img Poston High School auditorium (ddr-csujad-35-9)

A photograph of the auditorium of the Poston High School in the Poston camp. The hand written note on the back side reads: Poston High School, Arizona, built 1944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: kuw_01_09_001

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img View of Colo. River (ddr-csujad-35-14)

A photograph of the Colorado River. The handwritten note on the back side reads: View of Colo. River, May 27th 1942-1945. Colorado River Relocation Center, Poston, Arizona. Title from note. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: kuw_01_13_002

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img Water tank with mesquite trees in the Poston camp (ddr-csujad-35-29)

A photograph of a water tank with mesquite trees in the Poston camp in Arizona. The handwritten note on the back side reads: One of the Poston desert. (water tank) See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: kuw_01_24_002

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img Group of women (ddr-csujad-11-198)

A photograph of a group of women, including Tazu Kawamoto. It is probably taken in the Gila River incarceration camp, Arizona. From page 79 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_79_001

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img Clinical demonstration (ddr-csujad-11-197)

A photograph documents a clinical demonstration by the dentists of the Rivers Community Hospital at the Gila River incarceration camp, Arizona. From page 78 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_78_002

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img Misao Nakamura (ddr-csujad-38-176)

Photographed is a Nisei woman, Misao Nakamura, at the Poston incarceration camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Misao Nakamura. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_03_006

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img Hisaye Watari 325 (ddr-csujad-38-200)

Photographed is Hisaye E. Watari, an incarceree at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Hisaye Watari 325. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 5. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_05_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-200/

doc Card to Mitzi Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-363)

An invitation card to a gathering for Freidereka Green held on May 29, 3:15-4:30, at the Poston camp in Arizona. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 11. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_12_001

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img Tomosuke and Kazuki Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-247)

Photographed are Tomosuke Masukawa and his grandson, Kazuki Masukawa incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Pa, Kaki. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 12. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_12_005

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img Katashi Johnny Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-217)

Photographed are Katashi Johnny Masukawa and his friend at the Poston camp in Arizona. The back side note reads: John. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_08_002_01

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 41 (April 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-77)

Selected article titles: "Youth Sign on Reaching 17. Registration for Clearance" (p. 1), "Coop Receives License to Operate in Arizona. Fee Collection Begins this Week." (p. 1), "Editorial: They Strive Not in Vain" (p. 2), "Gila Cuisines Win Praise" (p. 3), "Senator Chandler Outlines Evacuee Disposition Program " (p. 4), "Veg. Pilfering Causes Shortage. Peas, Berries …

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doc Gila News-Courier Anniversary Supplement (September 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-152)

Selected article titles: "News-Courier is Born a Year Ago Yesterday" (p. 3), "Arizona Was Tough Country" (p. 4), "First Lady Calls on Isolated Americans" (p. 4), "Evacuees Are Facing East: Japanese Americans Evicted From West" (p. 5), "Question: Shall I Relocate?" (p. 6), "Evacuees Help Tackle Uncle Sam's War Jobs" (p. 9), "Gilans Answer 'Yes' or …

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doc Daily Press Review, Vol. VI, No. 22 (ddr-densho-156-286)

Article titles: "Japanese Evacuees in Arizona a Contented and Happy Group"; "Klamath Group to Continue Japanese Probe"; "Manzanar Project Director Transferred"; "Guards at Newell to Have Cookies"; "Legion Official Would Send Japanese Home to Refute Propaganda"; "Nisei, Prisoner in Japan, Arrives"; "Lost Records Block Inquiry of Jap Bank"; "Nippon Aliens Entitled to Maintain Lawsuits"; "Shut-Down Order …

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doc Daily Press Review, Vol. VI, No. 22 (ddr-densho-156-287)

Article titles: "Japanese Evacuees in Arizona a Contented and Happy Group"; "Klamath Group to Continue Japanese Probe"; "Manzanar Project Director Transferred"; "Guards at Newell to Have Cookies"; "Legion Official Would Send Japanese Home to Refute Propaganda"; "Nisei, Prisoner in Japan, Arrives"; "Lost Records Block Inquiry of Jap Bank"; "Nippon Aliens Entitled to Maintain Lawsuits"; "Shut-Down Order …

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vh George T. "Joe" Sakato Interview (ddr-manz-1-29)

Nisei male. Born February 19, 1921, in Colton, California. In 1942, moved with family to Glendale, Arizona, during the "voluntary evacuation" period. Volunteered for the military and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team as a replacement troop. Fought in Italy and France in 1944, and was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, which was …

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vh Eiko Yamaichi Interview (ddr-manz-1-175)

Nisei female. Born in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Snoqualmie, Washington, where father worked for the Weyerhaeuser company before the war. During World War II, removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Later transferred to the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas, and the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving …

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vh Sachi Kaneshiro Interview (ddr-manz-1-67)

Nisei female. Born January 1, 1920, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Covina, California. Worked for the Wartime Civil Control Administration (WCCA). Volunteered to go early to Poston concentration camp, Arizona, to help set up the camp. Eventually transferred to Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, before leaving for New York. Eventually pursued a career in …

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vh Alfred "Al" Miyagishima Interview (ddr-manz-1-27)

Nisei male. Born December 2, 1926, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Family operated grocery store prior to World War II. Moved to Stockton, California, due to father's illness. Removed to Stockton Assembly Center and Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Resettled in Nebraska and finished high school. Drafted into the army in 1945, and joined family in Denver, Colorado, …

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vh Fred Oda Interview (ddr-densho-1015-9)

Nisei male. Born September 2, 1923, in Watsonville, California. Grew up in Watsonville, where parents operated a joint barbershop and bathhouse business. During World War II, removed to the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before returning to Watsonville. Attended barber school in San Francisco, …

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av Interview with Shigeko Iwaihara Koga (ddr-ajah-3-354)

Shigeko Iwaihara Koga was born March 23, 1911. She was a member of the Alameda Buddhist Temple. In 1916, Mrs. Koga returned to Japan and enrolled in grade school. The family returned to Alameda, California, in 1918 where Mrs. Koga atended Porter Elementary School. She was incarcerated at the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Mrs. Koga became …

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vh Chiyoko Chiyo Omachi Interview (ddr-chi-1-17)

Nisei female. Born July 12, 1926, in Terminal Island, California. Grew up on Terminal Island where father worked as a ship builder. During World War II, removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp and lived in Pennsylvania with relatives before attending college in New York. Family resettled in Chicago, Illinois, after the war, where …

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vh Lloyd K. Wake Interview (ddr-densho-1000-330)

Nisei male. Born January 12, 1922, in Reedley, California. Grew up in Reedley, where parents ran a farm. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, was removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp in 1943 to attend Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky, and entered the ministry. After the war, lived in San Francisco, California, and …

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vh Jack Y. Kubota Interview (ddr-densho-1000-409)

Nisei male. Born May 4, 1929. Born in Pasadena, California. Grew up El Centro, California, where father was a truck farmer. During World War II, removed with family to the Poston (Colorado River) concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, lived for a time in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and joined the navy. Graduated from college in San …

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vh Elsie Uyematsu Osajima Interview (ddr-densho-1000-451)

Nisei female. Born July 25, 1925, in Pasadena, California. Grew up in Pasadena, where parents ran a small market. Removed to the Tulare Assembly Center, California, during World War II, then to the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp to attend college in Nebraska, then married and returned to California. Worked for many years at …

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