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img Nisei soldier doing laundry (ddr-densho-114-20)

Original caption: Charmois Area, France. Americans of Japanese descent of the 442nd Combat Team, 100th Inf. Bn., in bivouac prepare to go into the front lines for their first contact with the Germans in France. Here Pfc. Billy S. Takaezu, 1254 Hall St., Honolulu, hangs out his laundry to dry. U.S. Seventh Army. 12 October 1944.

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img Nisei soldiers firing a cannon (ddr-densho-114-27)

Original caption: Castrellina Sector, Italy. Firing the 105-mm Howitzer in the Battle for Leghorn are Gunner Cpl. Edward Nakamura, Honolulu, T. H., and Cannoneer Pfc. George Tanna, Honolulu, T. H., American-born Japanese members of the 442nd Inf. Regt., 34th Division. U.S. Fifth Army. 12 July 1944. [The correct spelling of the location is Castellina.]

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img 100th Infantry Battalion troop inspection (ddr-densho-114-6)

Original caption: With the wreckage of Bighorn in the background, Lieut. Gen. Mark W. Clark, C. G., Fifth Army, and Sec. of the Navy James V. Forrestal inspect troops from the 100th Infantry Battalion composed of Americans of Japanese descent. The troops were present as a guard of honor for the Secretary. Italy, 9 August 1944.

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img Nisei radio operator (ddr-densho-114-100)

Original caption: Japanese Americans in Army Train to Avenge Pearl Harbor; 100th Infantry Battalion officers and some of the enlisted men are of Japanese ancestry. American citizens, born in the Hawaiian Islands of unquestioned loyalty and patriotism. Formerly part of the Hawaiian National Guard: Sgt. Robert Oda, radio operator, takes a message for transmittal from Sgt. …

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img Leaving the front lines (ddr-densho-114-122)

Original caption: Castelforte Area, Italy. The American troops of Japanese descent of the 100th Infantry Bn. Command Post have just been notified that their company is being relieved after 16 days in the Battle for Leghorn, Italy. A load of mortar shells for forward infantry positions is in the trailer. U.S. Fifth Army 15 July 1944.

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img 100th Infantry Battalion training (ddr-densho-114-102)

Original caption: Japanese Americans in Army Train to Avenge Pearl Harbor; 100th Infantry Battalion Officers and some of the enlisted men are of Japanese ancestry. American citizens, born in the Hawaiian Islands of unquestioned loyalty and patriotism. Formerly part of the Hawaiian National Guard: Pvt. Robert Shimada and Pfc. Jinichi Miyashiro set up a 60mm mortar. …

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img Nisei mortar crew (ddr-densho-114-54)

Original caption: Fifth Army, Montenerro, Italy. Members of the mortar crew of 100th Bn., Americans of Japanese descent, practice firing into the hills, reported active with German snipers. They are, L. to R., Wallace Higa of Paia Maui (Hawaii), James Ishimoto of Honolulu, and Jitsuo Kobayashi of Honolulu. 7 August 1944. [The correct spelling of the …

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img Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-85)

Original caption: Cecina Area, Italy. Bugler Pfc. Charles Kimura of Honolulu, T.H., plays taps as the rifle squad stands at "present arms," after firing salute to the 72 members of the 2nd Bn., 442nd Inf. Regt., honored at a memorial service held after one month of combat. The regiment consists of Japanese Americans. U.S. Fifth Army. …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 33 (November 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-184)

Selected article titles: "Army Ends Tule Disturbances" (p. 1), "War Training to Start Here" (p. 1), "Editorial: Serious = Serious" (p. 2), "Commitment for Fair Play" (p. 2), "Student Relocation: Council to be Discontinued" (p. 3), "Relocation Allowances Judged on Family Size" (p. 3), "Caucasians Can Study Japanese" (p. 4), "Four Held on Gambling Charge" (p. …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 96 (August 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-138)

Selected article titles: "Army: Gilans Receive Recall Orders" (p. 1), "Coop May Pay Cash Refunds Before Segregation Starts. Buyers in New York Proposed Enterprises. Confab in Offing" (p. 1), "Leave Clearance: Defense Work Open to Nisei" (p. 1), "Editorial: Labor's Loss" (p. 2), "Rumors Dispelled; Church Stands as Storage Place" (p. 3), "Vegetables Come From Tule …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 7 (January 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-41)

Selected article titles: "Experts Study Coop Set-up. Primary Organizers Meet" (p. 1), "Today Deadline for Draft Registration. Last Sign-up 4 pm High School Office" (p. 1), "Army Control for Camps Sought" (p. 1), "53 Percent Favor Japanese Return to West Coast" (p. 1), "Rural War Production Training Program Begun" (p. 2), "Japanese Literary Supplement Ready" (p. …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 107 (April 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-263)

Selected article titles: "2000 May Come Here from Jerome" (p. 1), "Relocation: Pullman Reservations Taken" (p. 1), "Armstrong: Opposes Law to Bar Nisei Doctor" (p. 2), "Editorial: For Fair Play" (p. 2), "WRA to Reopen Leupp in May" (p. 3), "Nisei in India-Burma Front with US Air Commandos" (p. 3), "Army Explains Nisei Standing" (p. 3).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 59 (May 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-95)

Selected article titles: "Dies Committee Probes WRA" (p. 1), "Rapid Resettlement Hope Voiced by Director Myer. 10,000 Already Relocated; Goal Set at 75% Relocation" (p. 1), "Inspector to Test Schools" (p. 1), "Editorial: Army Has Say-So" (p. 2), "Teacher Finds High Type of Courage in Evacuees" (p. 2), "18 Families to Join Internees" (p. 4).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 97 (April 4, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-252)

Selected article titles: "Injuries Should be Reported" (p. 1), "Colonel Explains Why Nisei Have Special Units" (p. 1), "Editorial: Exploration First" (p. 2), "US Army: Sixty Hawaiian Nisei Decorated" (p. 2), "Leave Clearance Hearings Now Held at Tule Lake" (p. 3), "Housing Good in Cleveland" (p. 4), "Report: Over 19,000 Evacuees Living Outside Centers" (p. 5).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 167 (September 14, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-322)

Selected article titles: "Army: Munition Work Open to Nisei" (p. 1), "Opportunity for Nisei Says Myer" (p. 1), "Rationed Soap Sale Ends Sat." (p. 1), "He Pulls Teeth by Flashlight" (p. 2), "Coast Return Test Case" (p. 2), "Beverage Orders Not Possible" (p. 3), "JACL Seeks Reopening of California Office" (p. 4), "ACLU Fights for Minorities" …

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 28 (March 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-260)

Selected article titles: "Reckless Driving Urged to Be Checked" (p. 1), "300 Minidoka Volunteers for Army" (p. 1), "Manpower Commission Setup Planned in Poston I Labor Caucus Set for Mar. 12, 13" (p. 1), "Week's Notice Required for Job Change" (p. 1), "Nisei Versus Animals..." (p. 2), "Nippon's Standard of Living" (p. 2), "Pilfering at Movies …

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. IV No. 16 (February 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-143)

Selected article titles: "Jerome to be Closed by June. Residents to be Shifted to Other Centers" (p. 1), "Army Specialized Training Exams to be Given March 15th" (p. 1), "Evacuee Items Forms Asked" (p. 1), "Leaders for Resettlement in St. Louis to Speak to R.F.C.C." (p. 3), "Shortage: U.S. Reports Made on Rubber Shoes" (p. 4).

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doc Denson Tribune Vol. I No. 52 (August 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-144-93)

Selected article titles: "Tule Lake: Packing Materials Distributed" (p. 1), "Further Relocation in North Utah Discouraged" (p. 1), "Segregation Order Announced. Tule Lake Movement Slated to Start from Block 46" (p. 1), "There are Other Minority Groups" (p. 2), "Army Exclusion Order Overruled by the Court" (p. 5), "Aliens Barred from Work in Michigan Residence Halls" …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 86 (July 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-175)

Selected article titles: "District Attorney Disagrees With Judge on Alien Lease Transactions"; "On the Other Hand"; "Check on Cause of Plane Engineer's Death"; "Doi to Leave for Army"; "Membership at Stake"; "Returnee News"; "Charge Falsehood"; "Seattle Florist Tries Denver Market"; "15 Pacific Vets Restore Desecrated Jap Graves"; "Hostel Plan Set"; "Examine Realty Permit Applicants"; "Want Ads …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 60 (May 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-149)

Selected article titles: "Put Own House in Order, is Plea"; "On the Other Hand"; "Pastor Returns Home"; "6.2% of Evacuee Population in Army"; "Suicide in New York"; "Say Threat is Plain"; "Want Ads Today"; "Skull and Cross Bones Terrify Returnee"; "Study of Buddha's Teachings Slated"; "Orange County Girl Ouster Sought by Five"; "One Nisei Fighter Freed …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 61 (May 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-150)

Selected article titles: "Idaho Sergeant Missing in Action"; "Ando Named War Bond Sales Chairman Here"; "Wedding in Bay City"; "551 from Gila in Army"; "Union Still Silent on Stockton Nisei Hiring Issue at Warehouse"; "Departing Officer Honored by League"; "Visitor Jailed"; "Question Method for Press Release"; "Dance Stars Amemiya"; "Boy Shot, Recovering"; "Charge 'Grabbing' to Returnees"; …

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4355 (August 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-67)

Selected article titles: "Race Called Sole Issue in S.F. Brokers's Case"; "War Dept. Has 'No Information' on Redeployment of Nisei Unit"; "Heart Mtn. Evacuees Appeal Conviction Under Draft Law"; "Japanese Prof. Accepted as Army Volunteer"; "ACLU Will Aid in California State Board Permit Case"; "VFW Unanimously Votes to Admit Nisei War Hero"; "Boston Japanese Warns on …

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4348 (August 11, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-60)

Selected article titles: "It Could Only Happen in S.F.: Chinese Welcome Nisei"; "68 Nisei Veterans Reach Camp Beale"; "Army Colonel Protests Discrimination. Wounded Nisei Rejected by VFW Post"; "Stars & Stripes Backs Nisei in Prejudice Fight"; "VFW Officer Defends Vote Against Nisei"; "Sports Jamboree' in Offing"; "Relocatees in Calif. Top 5,000 Mark"; "Nisei Vets to Wed …

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doc Sentence diagrams (ddr-densho-385-14)

Fujio Morikawa practices his English language skills by breaking down sentences into diagrams. These diagrams break sentences into their grammatic parts of speech. Fujio Morikawa kept a journal while incarcerated at Lordsburg U.S. Army internment camp. In his journal included translations of letters, news articles, and announcements; notes on English grammar and mathematics; essays on different …

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doc Alien Registration Act announcement (ddr-densho-385-2)

A handwritten copy of an order by the commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization. The handwritten order includes Japanese translations of certain English words. Fujio Morikawa kept a journal while incarcerated at Lordsburg U.S. Army internment camp. In his journal included translations of letters, news articles, and announcements; notes on English grammar and mathematics; essays on different …

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