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Collection CSU Bakersfield Edwin Sasaki Oral History Collection (ddr-csujad-9)

Oral history interview of Edwin (Ed) Sasaki, a professor of the Psychology Department, conducted by the Public History Institute at California State University, Bakersfield. Professor Sasaki was born in Sacramento, California, in November 1940 and grew up in Weiser, Idaho. He recollects his family’s experiences during the World War II, being arrested as a suspect and …

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doc Letter from Emiko [Nakawaki] to Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Thomas, December 15, 1951 (ddr-csujad-4-27)

A holiday letter with greetings on the occasion of Christmas and New Year from Emiko Nakawaki [= Emiko Amy Terada] in Anaheim, California to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in Lawndale, California. In the letter, she informs them of her new address in Cypress, California and talks about her 10-month old son. See this object in the …

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vh Frank T. Sata Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-512)

Nisei male. Born March 20, 1933, in Los Angeles, California, where father worked as a photographer. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas, transferring to Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Moved to Guadalupe, California, living in a Buddhist church …

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vh Hank Shozo Umemoto Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-462)

Nisei male. Born October 12, 1928, in Florin, California, a small community outside of Sacramento, California. Lost father at an early age, and was raised primarily by older brother. During World War II, removed with family to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. While in camp, snuck out of camp to spend time in the surrounding hillside. …

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vh Frank T. Sata Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-499)

Nisei male. Born March 20, 1933, in Los Angeles, California, where father worked as a photographer. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas, transferring to Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Moved to Guadalupe, California, living in a Buddhist church …

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img Pacific Citizen, Vol. 98, No. 18 (May 11, 1984) (ddr-pc-56-18)

Selected article titles: "Bigots make presence known in S. California community" (p. 1), "Board hedges on compensation" (p. 1), "N. California honors Nikkei representative" (p. 2), "East West to mount Native American play" (p. 3).

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doc Letter from Robert W. Kenny to Walton D. Phillips (ddr-densho-392-68)

Robert W. Kenny, California Attorney General wrote to Walton D. Phillips discussing concerns of violence against Japanese Americans returning to California. Walton D. Phillips gifted a copy of Ansel Adam's book to Kenneth Nobuji Iyeki.

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vh Carol Hirabara Hironaka Interview (ddr-manz-1-48)

Nisei female. Born January 25, 1925, in Florin, California. Grew up in Florin, where parents operated a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Returned to Florin after the war.

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vh Laurie Sasaki Interview (ddr-manz-1-97)

Nisei female. Born January 31, 1932, in Imperial, California. Grew up in Imperial, where family ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, returned to California.

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vh Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-269)

Nisei female. Born May 12, 1925, in Spreckels, California. Moved frequently with family as a child, eventually settling in Gilroy, California. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Following father's desire to repatriate to Japan, transferred to Tule Lake concentration camp, California, when it …

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img Three parts of large photo (ddr-densho-341-58)

Caption: Young People's Christian Conference of Northern California - October 9, 10, 11 1936

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img Higashi Hongwanji Garden (ddr-densho-357-608)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Tourist group from California at Higashi Hongwanji Garden, July 1934."

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img Friends in Los Angeles (ddr-densho-328-434)

Caption in album: "My Summer Vacation (1949) Los Angeles, California / Amy / Taro, Geo."

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img Friends in Los Angeles (ddr-densho-328-436)

Caption in album: "My Summer Vacation (1949) Los Angeles, California / Taro / George, Michi."

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img A man in Los Angeles (ddr-densho-328-435)

Caption in album: "My Summer Vacation (1949) Los Angeles, California / Bob / Los Angeles."

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doc Kame Nakamura's Alien Registration Card (ddr-densho-416-9)

Kame Nakamura's Alien Registration Card from the Agricultural Commissioner of Imperial County, California.

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doc Gonkichi Nakamura's Alien Registration Card (ddr-densho-416-10)

Gonkichi Nakamura's Alien Registration Card from the Agricultural Commissioner of Imperial County, California.

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doc Sonoko Miyagi's Alien Registration Card (ddr-densho-416-8)

Sonoko Miyagi's Alien Registration Card from the Agricultural Commissioner of Imperial County, California.

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doc Letter from Ardeane to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-163)

Describes trying to find a permanent home, and difficulties of resettlement in California

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doc Letter from Chikako to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-6)

Planning a visit to California and asking if she may stay with them.

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doc Letter from Yoshihiro Tomono to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-64)

Thanking her for helping get his daughter settled and start at California State

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img Nisei Veterans Reunion in Los Angeles (ddr-densho-363-66)

A group photograph of "C" Company of the 442nd veterans in Pasadena, California.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-222)

Letter written in Japanese. Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-225)

Letter written in Japanese. Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, possibly to Minneapolis.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-228)

Letter written in Japanese. Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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