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vh Yone Bartholomew Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-4)

Nisei female. Born July 15, 1906, in Bedderavia, California. Was given for adoption by her parents to a couple who could not have children of their own. Grew up on a family farm and was one of the oldest Nisei in the Santa Barbara area of California. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka …

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vh Kay Uno Kaneko Interview (ddr-densho-1000-282)

Nisei female. Born October 7, 1932, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, age nine when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. During World War II, removed with family to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. Transferred to the Crystal City internment camp, Texas, so family could …

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vh Setsuko Izumi Asano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-392)

Nisei female. Born March 3, 1932, in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Rohwer concentration camp, Arkansas. After leaving camp, moved with family to New Orleans, Louisiana. Remained in New Orleans for thirteen years, finishing school and establishing a career …

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vh Michi Weglyn Interview (ddr-densho-122-22)

Nisei female, born November 29, 1926, in Stockton, California. Raised in Brentwood, California, before being incarcerated at Gila River, Arizona. Graduated from high school in the camp in 1944, and after being released, attended Mount Holyoke College. In the 1950s, worked as costume designer for the Perry Como Show television program. Researched and wrote the groundbreaking …

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Collection Topaz Museum Collection (ddr-densho-1013)

This collection consists of interviews conducted in partnership with the Topaz Museum, a volunteer, non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the original site of the World War II Internment Camp near Delta, Utah, to interpret its impact on the internees, their families, and the citizens of Utah and to educate the public in order to …

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img Work-leave crew (ddr-densho-5-9)

These Japanese Americans received permission to leave the Tule Lake concentration camp in California to work on the Garner farm for the sugar beet harvest. They are standing in front of the bunkhouse. Front (left to right): Toshio Ito, Kenji Yoshino, and Kay Yamaguchi. Back: Joe Matsuzawa, Ted Matsushita, and Roy Matsuzawa.

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doc Testimony of Emi Somekawa (ddr-densho-67-202)

Written testimony of Emi Somekawa of Portland, Oregon. Incarcerated in the North Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Family Impact and Justice." Personal information excised by Densho.

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. III No. 42 (October 14, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-202)

Selected article titles: "Korematsu Case Heard by Court" (p. 1), "Hawaiian Lingo Baffles Nazi" (p. 2), "Myer Predicts Warm Welcome" (p. 2), "Editorial: Facing the Future" (p. 4), "Cooperative Colonization Plan Suggested. Farming and Industrial Enterprises for 13,000 Evacuees Contemplated" (p. 8), "Pasadena J.C. Paper Answers Race-Baiters in California" (p. 8).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 9 [6] (August 11, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-33)

Selected article titles: "Rumford Act will remain in effect as California legislature at odds" (p. 1), "Many Americans don't believe Japan trustworthy as ally, Gallup Poll reports in spring sampling" (p. 1), "Patsy Mink cited by Negro Elks" (p. 3), "Pakistani students unable to believe Sansei American actually U.S.-born" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 59, Vol. 14 (October 2, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-40)

Selected article titles: "Matsunaga Charges Racial Bigotry in Anonymous Letter Attacking Him" (p.1-2), "'No on 14' Endorsed by Lawyers, Realty Men, Doctors" (p.1), "Voteless GI Files First Suit under U.S. Rights Bill in Hawaii" (p.1), "Racialism in California" (p.2), "5th Fr. JACL Organized in Pacific Northwest" (p.4).

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doc [Report on Manzanar strike/riot] (ddr-csujad-2-52)

Report on the Manzanar riot/strike. Includes population and demographic breakdowns, a description of the events and possible ways the dissidents planned the event. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0052

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doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, April 7, 1994 (ddr-csujad-24-89)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which she discusses the "The Day of Remembrance" and the Lim Report. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_07_006

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doc Notes on the Korean War (ddr-csujad-38-441)

George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten notes on the Korean War. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_016_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-441/

av Gardena Buddhist Church landscaping and dedication Day (ddr-csujad-38-599)

Film footage of roofing of the reconstructed building, landscaping, and dedication day held on August 21-22, 1982 at Gardena Buddhist Church. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_06_05_001

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img Children at the Poston camp (ddr-csujad-38-198)

Photographed are female children incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. 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_008

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img Mormon Battalion Monument capitol grounds (ddr-csujad-38-74)

A professional photograph titled: Mormon Battalion Monument capitol grounds, Salt Lake City. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 19. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_19_001

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img Scenery in Anju, N. Korea (ddr-csujad-38-524)

A photograph of a view of Anju-up, North Korea. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_113_004

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img Mess hall at Civilian Conservation Corps (ddr-csujad-38-20)

Photographed is a mess hall at Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Rupert, Idaho. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 4. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_04_001

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av Gardena Buddhist Church fire (ddr-csujad-38-591)

Film footage of the Gardena Buddhist Church' gardening, ground breaking, roof completion, fire damage and clean-up including damage and clean-up. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_06_03_001

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doc Korean War: 1950 4th of July to 1951 Xmas (ddr-csujad-38-445)

George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten notes on the Korean War. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_023_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-445/

img Saltair Pavilion Great Salt Lake (ddr-csujad-38-83)

A photograph of an artwork titled: Saltair Pavilion Great Salt Lake, Utah. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 20. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_20_004

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img Manzanar High School auditorium (ddr-csujad-36-3)

Photograph of Manzanar incarceration camp buildings, including the Manzanar High School auditorium and sports facilities. A photo from: Manzanar Photo Album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: man_01_003

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img Ireito (ddr-csujad-36-15)

Photograph of a monument, "Ireito," at the Manzanar incarceration camp cemetery. Man pictured standing near monument. A photo from: Manzanar Photo Album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: man_01_016

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img Manzanar group photograph (ddr-csujad-36-8)

Group photograph of women at the Manzanar incarceration camp. Camp barracks are pictured in the background. A photo from: Manzanar Photo Album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: man_01_009

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doc Director tells story of fatal rioting (ddr-csujad-36-16)

News clipping with article titled, Director tells story of fatal rioting, from December 7. A news clipping from: Manzanar Photo Album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: man_01_017

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