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av Interview with Chris Ishii, part 3 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1557)

Ishii discusses his parents (who immigrated from Shikoku), their internment in Rohwer, his father's death in camp, and his difficulty communicating with his parents. Video starts at 0:53. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 56, II NY #41, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1558/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1557/

av Interview with Kazuko Iijima, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1532)

Iijima discusses her parents and siblings, their expectations, growing up poor in Oakland, and discrimination. Particular emphasis on her mother, who died when Kazuko was young. Video starts at 0:56. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 37, II NY #16, 6-85, Kazuko Iijima. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1533/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1532/

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/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-440/

img Ice skaters falling down (ddr-densho-463-111)

Skaters identified in ddr-densho-110 as Terry Yanayisawa, Mary Oda, Stella Nizahara, Ruby Hifumi, Sup Nishikawa, Bunny Matsutsura. Written beside photograph on scrapbook page: going down.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-463-111/

img People walking on stone walkway (ddr-densho-426-1392)

Inscription on back: at Takao near Kyoto / Some shot! / Used extra contrast #5 paper. Part of a set of photos included with object ddr-densho-410-356

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-426-1392/

img Man and woman outside house (ddr-densho-426-1394)

Inscription on back: My father and mother in front of our home in Moji. Part of a set of photos included with object ddr-densho-410-356

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-426-1394/

img Seven men on steps outside barrack (ddr-densho-471-103)

Four of the men are crouching or sitting on the barrack's stairs, and three of the men are standing behind them. Duplicate of ddr-densho-471-7.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-471-103/

img Frank Miwa with dog doing trick (ddr-densho-475-82)

Black and white negative of Frank Hidenobu Miwa with a border collie dog instructing it while it performs a trick (photographic print: object ddr-densho-475-568)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-82/

img Nobukichi Miwa (ddr-densho-475-699)

Black and white photograph of Nobukichi Miwa in overalls standing outside a wooden building sampling a piece of fruit. Donor note: Nobukichi (negative: ddr-densho-475-68)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-699/

img Man standing in front of ivy-covered wall (ddr-densho-475-84)

Black and white negative of a full-body portrait of Frank Hidenobu Miwa standing in front of an ivy-covered wall. (photographic print: ddr-densho-475-564)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-84/

img Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-764)

Black and white photograph of Frank Miwa in a baseball uniform with an inscription in pen that reads: "Yours Truly, Frank Miwa" (negative: ddr-densho-475-92)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-764/

img Picnic guests rest on a car fender (ddr-densho-433-643)

Identification from duplicate photograph: June Yoshioka [seated, long sleeve top], Marilyn [second from the right] & Dougie [first from the right] Domoto. Duplicate of ddr-densho-433-1229.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-643/

img Women lined up at a picnic (ddr-densho-433-1224)

Women lined up at a JACL picnic at Crow Canyon Park. Written on verso: Sha-shin-kikon, JACL picnic, 7/49. Duplicate of ddr-densho-433-639.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1224/

img Three people (ddr-densho-329-799)

A woman and two men in formal dress pose together in a yard with a backdrop of foliage. All three also pictured in ddr-densho-329-823.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-799/

img Woman holding infant (ddr-densho-329-721)

A woman smiles at the camera while holding a baby, standing in front of pair of glass doors. The same pair appear in ddr-densho-329-724.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-721/

doc House and Garden Tour ticket (ddr-densho-377-1669)

Ticket for a House and Garden Tour in Greenwich, CT and Purchase, NY on May 19, 1960. Locations shown on the map in ddr-densho-377-1667.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-377-1669/

Collection Eiichi Yamashita Collection (ddr-densho-296)

The Eiichi Yamashita Collection contains photographs documenting Eiichi Yamashita and his family's life in the Pacific Northwest and their work as oyster farmers. Eiichi Yamashita participated in two visual history interviews with Densho in 2014. The can be found at the following links: Eiichi Yamashita Interview I: https://ddr.densho.org/interviews/ddr-densho-1000-423-1/ Eiichi Yamashita Interview II: https://ddr.densho.org/interviews/ddr-densho-1000-424-1/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-296/

av Crystal City Pilgrimage (ddr-densho-1024-4)

The first pilgrimage commemorating the largest U.S. Department of Justice multinational family concentration camp during World War II. See this item in the Densho Resource Guide at: Crystal City Pilgrimage. See this item in the Digital Library of the Japanese American Incarceration Films at: https://archive.org/details/ddr-densho-1024-4.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1024-4/

img Laughing ice skaters (ddr-densho-463-112)

Skaters identified in ddr-densho-110 as Terry Yanayisawa, Mary Oda, Stella Nizahara, Ruby Hifumi, Sup Nishikawa, Bunny Matsutsura. Written beside photograph on scrapbook page: Down and Out.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-463-112/

doc Testimony of Mitsue Furuta (ddr-densho-67-274)

Written testimony of Mitsue Furuta of Seattle, Washington. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-274/

doc Testimony of Kiyoshi Yumibe (ddr-densho-67-299)

Written testimony of Kiyoshi Yumibe of Tacoma, Washington. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-299/

doc Testimony of Chiyoko Yasutake (ddr-densho-67-280)

Written testimony of Chiyoko Yasutake of Norwalk, California. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-280/

img John Hammelman (ddr-densho-287-278)

Photograph of John Hammelman standing on a balcony. Written on the album page below the image is "John Hammelman" in white ink. Identical to ddr-densho-287-718.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-287-278/

img John (ddr-densho-287-718)

Photograph of John Hammelman standing on a balcony looking into the distance. Written on the album page is "john" in black ink. Identical to ddr-densho-287-278.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-287-718/

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