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img Uno house; [Amy Uno Ishii] (ddr-csujad-29-121)

The Uno house on Thirty-Eight Street in Los Angeles, California. Amy Uno Ishii in 1939, three years prior to her forced evacuation from the West Coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P041

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av Chizu Kawakami oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-18)

Oral history of Chizu Kawakami, a resident of San Fernando Valley, was recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390 course work at California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-07

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-18/

doc Postcard from Masaki to Joe Ono, August 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2017)

Postcard from Masaki to Joe Ono in the Poston incarceration camp depicting a "Santa Fe" train entering California through orange groves. Includes a greeting from Masaki. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2120

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2017/

doc Instruments filed in the Recorders office (ddr-csujad-55-2010)

List of deeds, reassignments, agreements, contracts, and other articles filed with the county Recorders office, primarily in Merced County, California. Includes instruments for the Yamato Colony. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2113

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doc Poston I 1942-1992 50 year camp reunion (ddr-csujad-55-2704)

Colorado River Relocation Center reunion held at Torrance Mariott Hotel, Torrance, California. The pamphlet includes memories, recollections, remembrances, and reminiscence. Includes historical photographs at Poston camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2868

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doc Partial list of those who registered (ddr-csujad-55-1859)

Partial list of individuals who registered for the Poston II High School reunion for the graduating classes of 1943, 1944, and 1945 in San Jose, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1862

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img Yoshio Ichikawa with his brother-in-law, Miki (ddr-csujad-55-2215)

Black and white formal portrait photograph of Yoshio Ichikawa, age 19, and his brother-in-law Miki upon their arrival in Sacramento, California from Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2318

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img Tule Lake quadrangle (ddr-csujad-55-2477)

Topographic map of the area surrounding the Tule Lake incarceration camp in Modoc County, California. Includes Tule Lake incarceration camp highlighted in yellow, indicating farm area and barracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2583

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img Photograph of women in production line, bucket-like machine in front of them, basket slats piled next to worker (ddr-csujad-55-2612)

Photograph of women in production line, bucket-like machine in front of them, basket slats piled next to worker. Strawberry basket factory, pre-World War II, Florin, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2776

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doc Poston II reunion (ddr-csujad-55-2693)

Post reunion held at the Sacramento Inn, Sacramento, California, August 19-21, 1983. The pamphlet includes historical information about the Poston incarceration camp along with photographs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2857

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2693/

doc Return pass, WRA-Colo. River-168, Masami Iwasa (ddr-csujad-55-168)

Form stating that Masami Iwasa is leaving Poston incarceration camp to, "investigate relocation possibilities in Sacramento, California," and authorizing Iwasa to return to the camp as a resident. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0170

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doc Resolution, VJ Day, World War II (ddr-csujad-55-2506)

California Legislature Assembly resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of VJ Day and its legacy of peace, signed by Honorable Judy Chu and Honorable Leland Y. Yee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2612

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doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, August 5, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2557)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell. Kenneth states he is stationed at Camp Ritchie in Maryland. Kenneth's family is expected to return to Florin, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2664

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doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, October 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2333)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's schooling and daily life at Manzanar incarceration camp and inquiring about life in Florin, California during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2439

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2333/

doc Topaz: 40th year Topaz reunion (ddr-csujad-55-2710)

Pamphlet of the 40th year Topaz reunion held in San Francisco, California, September 24 and 25, 1983. Sponsored by classes of 1943 and 1944. Includes historical photographs and a re-print of the City of Topaz. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2874

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2710/

vh Ayako Nishi Fujimoto - Kyoko Nishi Tanaka - Nancy Nishi Interview (ddr-manz-1-43)

Nisei females. Ayako Nishi Fujimoto born January 28, 1930, Kyoko Nishi Tanaka born February 26, 1927, and Nancy Nishi born June 25, 1936. Grew up near Los Angeles, California, where parents ran a nursery business. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, all three sisters were removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Following the war, returned …

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vh Dennis Bambauer Interview II (ddr-manz-1-79)

Male of Japanese and French-Irish descent. Born October 1, 1934, in Los Angeles, California. As a child, resided in the Children's Home Society Orphanage in Los Angeles. During World War II, was transferred to Manzanar concentration camp's "Children's Village" for orphans. Was adopted out of camp by a family from Bishop, California. Eventually became a teacher.

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vh Kimiko Nakashima Interview (ddr-manz-1-116)

Nisei female. Born November 27, 1919, in Florin, California. Grew up in Florin where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Fresno Assembly Center, California, the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas, and the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. After leaving camp, lived and worked for a time in Utah before eventually returning to …

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vh Ujinobu Niwa Interview (ddr-manz-1-138)

Nisei male. Born in Los Angeles, California, where father ran a fruit stand and mother was a Japanese language school teacher. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, eventually establishing a career in chemistry.

(This interview has audio problems due to the equipment used …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-138/

vh Minoru J. Shibata Interview (ddr-manz-1-148)

Nisei male. Born 1928 in San Francisco, California. Spent most of childhood on Terminal Island, California, where father was a fisherman. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father was arrested by the FBI and the rest of the family moved to Ogden, Utah, to farm. Served in the Army Air Corps in Japan during the U.S. …

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vh Dennis Bambauer Interview I (ddr-manz-1-1)

Male of Japanese and French-Irish descent. Born October 1, 1934, in Los Angeles, California. As a child, resided in the Children's Home Society Orphanage in Los Angeles. During World War II, was transferred to Manzanar concentration camp's "Children's Village" for orphans. Was adopted out of camp by a family from Bishop, California. Eventually became a teacher.

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vh Marion Michiko Bernardo Interview (ddr-densho-1000-328)

Nisei female. Born July 25, 1930, in Walnut Grove, California. Grew up in Walnut Grove. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with family to the Merced Assembly Center, California, and the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. Left camp to attend a boarding school in New York before eventually returning to Walnut Grove. Marion passed away …

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vh Bob Y. Sakata Interview (ddr-densho-1000-216)

Nisei male. Born April 15, 1926 in Alameda, California. Spent childhood in Alameda where family operated 10-acre farm. Removed to Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Resettled in Brighton, Colorado, and resumed farming. Along with wife and son, owns and operates Sakata Farms, currently one of the top produce growers in the country.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-216/

vh Homer Yasui Interview (ddr-densho-1000-491)

Nisei male. Born December 28, 1924, in Hood River, Oregon. Grew up in Hood River, where father and uncles ran a store. During World War II, removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, attended college in Denver and Philadelphia. Eventually became a physician and returned to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-491/

vh Toru Saito Interview (ddr-densho-1000-307)

Sansei male. Born December 11, 1937, in San Francisco, California. Nearly age four when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Removed with family to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. In this interview, Mr. Saito discusses many of the harmful psychological effects of the World War II experience on himself and other Japanese …

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