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img Woman in kimono, possibly costume for performance (ddr-densho-426-1455)

Inscription: Kaley (light) 1 (4" x 5") [crossed out] also 2 (1" x 1") Ted (4" x 5") [crossed out] Tomoye. Master ddr-densho-426-1449

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img Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-560)

Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki standing in front of an ivy-covered wall. Note from donor: "Mae" (negative: ddr-densho-475-95)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-560/

img Man with dog doing standing trick (ddr-densho-475-568)

Black and white photograph of Frank Hidenobu Miwa with a border collie dog instructing it while it performs a standing trick. (negative: ddr-densho-475-82)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-568/

img Young man in a courtyard with fountain (ddr-densho-475-128)

Black and white negative of a young man in a suit standing in front a fountain in a courtyard (photographic print: object ddr-densho-475-741)

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img Nobukichi Miwa and man in front of house (ddr-densho-475-135)

Black and white negative of Nobukichi Miwa (left) and an unidentified man standing together in front of a house (photographic print: object ddr-densho-475-545)

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img Man leaning on tree (ddr-densho-475-253)

Black ad white photo of an unidentified man leaning against a tree with his left leg propped against the trunk (related object: ddr-densho-475-245)

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img Family members posing for photo (ddr-densho-475-58)

Black and white negative of family members seated in for portrait of wedding group. Photography lighting setup is visible (photograph print: object ddr-densho-475-587)

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img Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-572)

Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki standing by a bridge in the Poston Japanese garden. Donor note: Mae (negative: ddr-densho-475-98)

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img Woman and young child (ddr-densho-475-61)

Black and white negative of a woman in a fur coat smiling and holding a toddler in a white cap (photographic print: ddr-densho-475-724)

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doc Memo regarding Child Health Conferences (ddr-densho-356-906)

Memo from Ruth E. Hudson to the Welfare Department regarding Child Health Conferences. Item stapled together with ddr-densho-356-887, 890, 902, 906 and 907.

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img Dedication of donation of light fixtures (ddr-densho-1007-474)

Negative. From a Harry Fukuhara sheet. Lights donated to city schools by the Japanese Association of Auburn. Inscription on front. Duplicate of ddr-densho-1007-369.

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img Tak, George Hata, and one other (ddr-densho-1007-505)

Slide. Described by ddr-densho-1007-507. The soldier on the left is likely George Hata. No information is provided about Tak beyond a first name.

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av Interview with Don Oka, Steve Yagi, and Shigeo Ito, part 5 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1774)

Continued from ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1620/. Oka is on the left, Yagi in the center, and Ito on the right. Ito discusses the deaths of two Nisei on his team and the fear of being mistaken for a Japanese soldier. Oka discusses being interviewed for military intelligence at Camp Carson in Colorado, being treated differently than Caucasian soldiers, …

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av Interview with Clarence Matsumura, part 3 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1771)

Continued from ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1609/. Matsumura discusses the impact of growing up in a small town in Wyoming (particularly the lack of discrimination), the discrimination he faced in Heart Mountain, the movie theaters he ran at Heart Mountain, the extracurricular programs he helped run in camp, going to school, volunteering for the military from school, his time …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1771/

av Interview with Shigeo Yamada, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1707)

Yamada discusses attending Keio University, being drafted into the Japanese navy, serving on the cruiser Yahagi, a "suicide mission" to occupied Okinawa, and learning Japanese in America as a child. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #46, Shigeo Yamada, Sun. Feb. 2. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1708/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1707/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-440)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about his interview and needing to persaude the union to let him join so he could take the job, also talks about other possible jobs, and what the other Japanese boarders in his building do. Item tied together with all objects between …

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av Interview with Yukio Kawamoto, part 7 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1551)

Kawamoto discusses the evacuation order, his parents' time in camp, interrogating Japanese soldiers, and an encounter with an American soldier who mistook him for a Japanese national. Video starts at 0:54. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 51, II NY #35, 6-85, Kawamoto. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1552/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1551/

av Interview with Kazuko Iijima, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1533)

Iijima discusses the 442nd, mentions volunteers from Topaz and Fred Korematsu. Also discusses her husband, who she married in camp and who later joined the 442nd. Video starts at 0:56. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 38, II NY #17, 6-85, Kazuko Iijima. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1534/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1533/

av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1635)

Fukuhara discusses the danger of being mistaken for a Japanese soldier and his experiences interrogating Japanese prisoners of war. Video starts at 0:49. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 120, II SJ #26, 8-17-85, Fukuhara, Harry's house, 8/17/18, reel #26. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1636/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1635/

av San Francisco Courthouse footage, part 5 of 10; interview with Dale Minami and Karen Kai, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1626)

B-roll and footage of a monologue by Sansei lawyer Dale Minami about the history of the Superior Court of San Francisco given in a courthouse room. Loni asks additional interview questions starting at 12:45. Original title: 105, II SF CT #5, 8-9-85, SF Court. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1627/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1626/

av B-roll and interview with John Aiso, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1574)

Aiso discusses the creation of the Military Intelligence Service Language School and the first students. Video starts at 0:33. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 71, II LA #1, 7-23-85, Judge Aiso I, Lobbt est. shots Security Pacific, beginning of law library. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1575/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1574/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mildred Allen (ddr-densho-356-541)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mildred Allen. Mildred writes her condolences on the passing of Yuri's father Kanetero Domoto, her surprise to learn Yuri is still in Amache, and offers insights and help in finding Yuri a job. Additionally she writes of her recent friendships and news around California. Item tied together with all objects …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-541/

av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 4 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1700)

Fukuhara discusses the possibility of meeting his brother (who was in the Japanese army) on the battlefield, the mental struggles soldiers faced in Japan, and his thoughts on draft resisters. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 215, II JA #39, Harry Fukuhara, Sun. Feb. 2. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1701/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1700/

av Interview with Chris Ishii, part 6 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1560)

Ishii discusses a poster he made during service in China, racial discrimination in the US, meeting and marrying his wife, and his father's death. Video starts at 0:50. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 59, II NY #44, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1561/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1560/

av Tanaka family b-roll, part 6 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1645)

Stills from photo albums of the Tanaka family. Linked to Walter Tanaka, who was interviewed for The Color of Honor. Video starts at 0:45. Loni Ding can be heard narrating the photos and directing the camera. Original title: 130, II SJ #37, 8-18-85, Tanaka Album. B-roll continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1646/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1645/

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