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James Lovell Interview (ddr-densho-1007-12)
White male. Born February 6, 1907, in Hastings, Nebraska. Became a teacher, and was recruited to teach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joined the Hawaii National Guard in 1931, and in 1942, was selected to serve as executive officer and second-in-command of the 100th Battalion.
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William Kochiyama and Robert H. Foote driving around and talking; interview with William Kochiyama (ddr-densho-1007-1521)
Conversation between Foote and Kochiyama focused on WWII service; Loni Ding directing from back seat. Interview features Kochiyama discussing experience with Foote during service. Video starts at 1:55. Original title: 26, II NY #5, 6-5-85
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William Kochiyama and Robert H. Foote walking around a Cornell university farm; B-roll from farm (ddr-densho-1007-1519)
B-roll features farm equipment, students, and livestock. Audio only from 13:08 to 15:21. Loni Ding (in red sweater) occasionally appears to give direction. Original title: 24, II NY #3, 6-5-85, Foote & Kochiyama, farm
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Interview with John Kaneko (ddr-densho-1007-1651)
John Kaneko tells the story of his family burying many of their Japanese possessions before evacuation. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 136, II SAC #7, 9-7-85, John tells the story
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Interview with Barry Saiki, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1706)
Saiki discusses what he wants Sansei and Americans in general to know about internment and the importance of being "bicultural". Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 219, II JA #45, Barry Saiki, Sun. Feb. 2
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Interview with Harry Akune, part 3 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1756)
Akune discusses volunteering for the military from camp and advice he got from his old schoolteacher after volunteering. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 65B, II VFW #8, Roll 9, Harry Akune, 2-15-87, VFW-LA
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Interview with Shigeo Yamada, part 3 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1709)
Yamada discusses the military service of his brothers (for the Japanese army) and the state of Japan after the war/post-reconstruction. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #48, Shigeo Yamada, Sun. Feb. 2
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Interview with Robert H. Foote, part 4 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1528)
Foote discusses discrimination against Japanese-Americans. Also talks about draft resisters and those who were killed in action. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Video starts at 1:00. Original title: 33, II NY #12, 6-85, Foote interview
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San Francisco Courthouse footage, part 4 of 10 (ddr-densho-1007-1625)
Close-ups, inserts, and rear shots of Sansei lawyers Dale Minami and Karen Kai seated in the San Francisco courthouse. Original title: 104, II SF CT #4, 8-9-85, SF Court. Footage continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1626/
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BAVC edit assembly forms (ddr-densho-1007-1061)
Dated August 8, likely 1988 or 1989. For Color of Honor.
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Edward H. Mitsukado Interview (ddr-densho-1007-4)
Nisei male. Born June 1, 1912, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu, where father ran a taxi business. Was serving with the Hawaii Territorial 298th Infantry when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Went to the mainland for training at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. Transferred to the Military Intelligence Service and was asked to help select the Nisei …
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San Francisco Courthouse footage, part 3 of 10 (ddr-densho-1007-1624)
B-roll of the interior of the Superior Court of San Francisco; footage of Sansei lawyers Dale Minami and Karen Kai listening to evacuation legislation while seated in a courthouse. Original title: 103, II SF CT #3, 8-9-85, SF Court. Footage continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1625/
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Harry Fukuhara b-roll, part 2 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1639)
Images, cartoons and books from the household of Harry and Terry Fukuhara. Original title: II SJ #31, 8-18-85, Albums, Reel 31
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Harry Fukuhara b-roll, part 1 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1638)
B-roll of Harry Fukuhara and his wife Terry driving up to their house; video of photos and books from the Fukuhara household. Video starts at 0:24. Original title: 124, II SJ #30, 8-17-85, Harry's House SJ. B-roll continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1639/
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Kanegai home b-roll; karate demonstration (ddr-densho-1007-1579)
Bruce Kanegai with his son and his father, George, poolside; Bruce demonstrating karate and discussing the practice with his father at Sawtelle Judo Dojo. Video starts at 0:28. Original title: 76, II LA #6, 7-23-85, Kanegai - I, Family poolside, Bruce Demo at Dojo, West L.A.
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Spark M. Matsunaga Interview (ddr-densho-1007-3)
Nisei male. Born October 9, 1916, in Kukui'ula, Kauai'i, Hawaii. During World War II, served as an original member of the 100th Infantry Battalion, later the 1st Battalion of the 442nd Regimental Combat team, and also with the Military Intelligence Service. In 1954, was elected to the Hawai'i Territorial Legislature. He was later elected to Congress, …
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Interview with Sho Nomura, part 6 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1615)
Nomura and Loni Ding look through a photo album of his, with several photos from his service in China. Nomura recounts several stories relating to the documents and photos in the album. Original title: II LA #45, 7-25-85, Sho Nomura Interview VI
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Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1701)
Fukuhara discusses the role of Nisei in the occupation, the Japanese reaction to occupation, the difficulties of occupation, and the occupation in Okinawa. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 216, II JA #40, Harry Fukuhara, Sun. Feb. 2
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Paul Minerich, Loni Ding, Tim Nomiyama, Masao Kataoka, and Kenjiro Hayakawa at table (ddr-densho-1007-1140)
Negative. Names listed from left to right. Taken during interviews for The Color of Honor at UCLA.
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Howard H. Furumoto Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1-5)
Daughter's activist stint in college
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