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img Terminal Island looking east (ddr-csujad-43-268)

Aerial photograph number 2726 of Terminal Island. Subject reads: Termenial [Terminal] Island Calif. [California] looking east alt. [Altitude] 11,700'. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ter_05_007

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-43-268/

img Terminal Island looking north (ddr-csujad-43-267)

Aerial photograph number 2729 of Terminal Island. Subject reads: Termenial [Terminal] Island Calif [California] looking North Alt. [Altitude] 11,700'. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ter_05_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-43-267/

img Terminal Island looking west (ddr-csujad-43-269)

Aerial photograph number 2726 of Terminal Island. Subject reads: Termienial [Terminal] Island Califo. [California] looking west Alt. [Altitude] 11,700'. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ter_05_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-43-269/

img Terminal Island looking south (ddr-csujad-43-266)

Aerial photograph number 2728 of Terminal Island. Subject reads: Terminal Island Calif. [California] looking south alt. [Altitude] of 11,700'. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ter_05_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-43-266/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 44 (June 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-403)

Selected article titles: "California Has Tax-Exemption for Veterans" (p. 1), "Centers Will Close on Schedule Says Myer" (p. 1), "New Rule Eases Parolee Travel" (p. 1), "California: Clean Up Back Yard" (p. 2), "Pet Shipment: Evacuees May Ship Cats, Dogs" (p. 4), "Stay Away from Vegetable Field" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-403/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XXII No. 25 (March 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-145-623)

Selected article titles: "Two Violent Deaths in Chicago Not Caused by Anti-Race Action" (p. 1), "Basic Rights of Returnees Must be Protected, Says Law Chief of California" (p. 1), "California Conditions Reported by Relocation Officer After Trip There" (p. 1), "Four Evaders of Draft are Taken Into Custody" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-623/

av Michi and Tom Imai oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-5)

Oral history of Michi and Tom Imai, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-04

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av Fusaye Ohara oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-12)

Oral history of Fusaye [Fusae] Ohara, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-15

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-12/

av Chiyo Muto Shibuya oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-14)

Oral history of Chiyo Muto Shibuya, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-18

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-14/

av Kenji and Hayako Kihara oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-7)

Oral history of Kenji and Hayako Kihara, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-08

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-7/

img Relief map depicting camp location (ddr-densho-37-411)

Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Picture of relief map showing location of Manzanar, War Relocation Authority Center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry, in Owens Valley, California, which is flanked in background by the High Sierras and in foreground by Mount Whitney, loftiest peak in the United States.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-411/

vh Rose Ito Tsunekawa Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-13)

Nisei female. Born July 9, 1930, in Salinas, California. Grew up in Salinas, where father ran a successful farm. In 1941, moved with family to Japan. Remained in Japan during World War II and worked as an interpreter. After the war, returned to the United States and presently lives in California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-13/

vh Hiroki Kimiko Keaveney Interview (ddr-chi-1-3)

Yonsei. Born in Los Angeles, California, but raised in Ohio. During World War II, members of their family were incarcerated in the Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps in California. Graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Ethnic Studies. Moved to Chicago, involved in numerous community groups.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chi-1-3/

doc Evacuee property report (ddr-csujad-55-2401)

Receiving record for the personal property of George and Dorothy Nakamura. Covers items transported from Marysville, California to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2507

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2401/

doc Resolution, Tule Lake gathering 2002 (ddr-csujad-55-2505)

California Legislature Assembly resolution welcoming the attendees of the 8th biennial Tule Lake gathering signed by Honorable George Nakano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2611

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2505/

doc Notes on forced removal and expenses (ddr-csujad-55-2408)

Notes about the Nakamura family's forced removal from Marysville, California and the expenses incurred as part of the removal. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2514

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2408/

doc Proclamation (ddr-csujad-55-2462)

Proclamation for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 62 regarding the naming of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team Memorial Highway near Stockton, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2568

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2462/

doc Declaration of alien about to depart for the United States (ddr-csujad-55-2012)

Declaration form for Yosaku Yoneda's departure from Kobe, Japan to Sacramento, California. Includes list of references and photograph of Yoneda. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2115

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2012/

doc Proclamation (ddr-csujad-55-2467)

Proclamation regarding the establishment of February 19, 1986 as a Day of Remembrance for the Japanese American evacuation in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2573

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2467/

img Mother and sons prior to mass removal (ddr-densho-151-176)

Original caption: Mountain View, California. Mother and oldest son of the Shibuya family have been weeding in their 20-acre chrysanthemum farm prior to evacuation order affecting persons of Japanese ancestry in this district. The son is a graduate of the College of Agriculture, University of California, in plant pathology.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-176/

img White townspeople saying goodbye (ddr-densho-151-292)

Original caption: Woodland, California. The departure of persons of Japanese ancestry by special train for Merced Assembly center brought many of their Caucasian friends to the station on this morning when they were being evacuated. Woodland is situated in the rich agricultural Sacramento Valley about ten miles northwest of Sacramento, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-292/

vh Jun Ogimachi Interview (ddr-manz-1-99)

Nisei male. Born May 26, 1928, in San Fernando, California. Grew up in San Fernando, where father ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, with family. After leaving camp, lived briefly in Chicago, Illinois, before returning to San Fernando. Served in the U.S. Navy.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-99/

vh Yoshimi Hasui Watada Interview (ddr-manz-1-31)

Nisei female. Born August 23, 1935, in Brawley, California. Grew up in the town of Niland, California. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, moved along with family and a group of other Japanese American families to Boise City, Oklahoma. After living there for about six months, moved to Rocky Ford, Colorado.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-31/

vh Shigeo Kihara Interview (ddr-manz-1-114)

Sansei male. Born January 15, 1935, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in the Florin area where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, moved with family to live and work at Seabrook Farms, New Jersey. Eventually returned to Sacramento.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-114/

vh George Hiromoto Interview (ddr-densho-1010-12)

Nisei male. Born 1921 in Courtland, California. Grew up in the Clarksburg area, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to Turlock Assembly Center, California, and the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Served with the Military Intelligence Service in Japan. Eventually returned to Clarksburg and reestablished farm.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1010-12/

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