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Tomiko Hayashida Egashira (ddr-densho-1001-24)
Nisei female. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Transferred to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Bainbridge Island.
(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park …
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Frank Kitamoto Interview (ddr-densho-1001-25)
Sansei male. Born 1939 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Incarcerated with parents at Manzanar concentration camp, California, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Returned to Bainbridge Island after end of World War II. President of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC), a community organization dedicated to the preservation of Japanese American history on Bainbridge Island.
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Lilly Kodama Interview (ddr-densho-1001-19)
Nisei female. Born 1935 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Grew up on Bainbridge Island before being removed with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California, in 1942. Later transferred to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, and eventually returned to Bainbridge with family.
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Gilbert Bowles receiving a lei from the Japanese Consul General's wife (ddr-njpa-2-85)
Caption on reverse: "A LEI FOR DR. BOWLES: Mrs. Hisaji Hattori, wife of the Japanese Consul General, presents a lei to Dr. Gilbert Bowles at a dinner honoring him on his 89th birthday. Among the 500 persons who attended the banquet were (left to right) Miss Virginia Bowles, granddaughter of Dr. Bowles; Mrs. Herbert Bowles, Dr. …
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Paul Withington and other members of Territorial Boxing Commission (ddr-njpa-2-1034)
Caption on reverse: "NEW BOXING COMMISSION TAKES OFFICE: The newly-appointed Territorial Boxing commission gathered for its first official meeting yesterday at the commission office. Four members of the outgoing board were present to greet in the new fight moguls. Their nominations confirmed by the territorial senate only last week, members of the new board are as …
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Hayato Ikeda posing with Chamber of Commerce president, Japanese dignitary, and his secretary (ddr-njpa-4-152)
Caption on reverse: "JAPANESE FINANCE MINISTER HERE: Hayato Ikeda (third from left), head of the finance department of the Japanese government, arrived by Pan American at 7 a.m. today enroute to Washington to study economic conditions. He is on a three-week tour and while in Washington he will mainly meet with Secretary of the Treasury John …
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Michiko Amatatsu Noritake Interview (ddr-densho-1001-4)
Nisei female. Born December 6, 1919, in Winslow, Washington. Was fired from job as a domestic following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, and later transferred to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Following World War II, returned to Bainbridge Island, Washington.
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Translation of the interview transcripts (ddr-csujad-1-193)
English translation of the transcripts of the interview between Masakiyo Watanabe, TV Fan, and World War II Nisei veterans, including Douglas Tanaka, Albert Takahashi, Don Seki, and Tetsuo Asato. This is a documentary on the exploits of the 100th Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. The interview was conducted to publish …
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Woman and children (ddr-densho-359-374)
From left to right: Kenji Nakata; Sadako Nakata, Donnie Nakata
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Woman and child (ddr-densho-359-279)
Pauline Nakata holds her sons,Donnie and Kenji, for a photograph.
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Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. IV No. 9 (February 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-97-221)
Selected article titles: "No Chance of Change in Policy, Myer Says. Inter-Center Conference Hears Denial That WRA May Keep Center Open" (p. 1), "Evaders' Trial is Postponed" (p. 1), "Don Brown Post to Admit Nisei" (p. 2), "Chinese Christian Youth Adopts Resolution Welcoming Nisei" (p. 2), "Editorial: 'There is No Alternative'" (p. 4), "Many Job Offers …
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Masao Koga, Ichimaru and others posing with Ingram Stainback (ddr-njpa-4-525)
Caption on reverse: "JAPAN MUSICAL STARS MEET GOVERNOR: Pictured here is the group of Japanese musicians, led by famed composer and guitarist Masao Koga, who were received by Governor Ingram M. Stainback in Iolani Palace yesterday afternoon. The governor has just been presented with a doll. Left to right: Itsuo Tokunaga, one of the promoters of …
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Wedding party portrait (ddr-densho-359-1301)
The wedding of Alice and Phil Okano. Stamped in the bottom right hand corner "Takano Studio Seattle"Left to right, front row: Jeanette and Eddie Otsuka with Bob Nakata, Itsuno and Kaichi Kawamoto, Sakaye Seike, Niki Okano, Shizuko Seike, Sachan Nakata, Alice and Phil Okano; Min Okano, with Don Nakata in front of him, two unidentified men, …
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1038)
The wedding of Alice and Phil Okano. Stamped in the bottom right hand corner "Takano Studio Seattle." Left to right, front row: Jeanette and Eddie Otsuka with Bob Nakata, Itsuno and Kaichi Kawamoto, Sakaye Seike, Niki Okano, Shizuko Seike, Sachan Nakata, Alice and Phil Okano; Min Okano, with Don Nakata in front of him, two unidentified …
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. VII, No. 4, April 1970 (ddr-sjacl-1-118)
Bulletin covering the following topics: Board passes resolution to oppose Supreme Court Nominee, Harrold Carswell; letter by Fran Wada ?There are more and more Nisei and Sansei who are beginning to realize that we do not ?earn? our acceptance or rights as citizens?they are ours by virtue of our birth;? interesting article on heated discussion when …
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American Japs' Fighting Wears Out Commander (December 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-1005)
The Seattle Daily Times, December 28, 1943, p. 3
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President Reagan signing the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (ddr-densho-10-6)
Onlookers watch as President Ronald Reagan signs the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Left to right: Senator Spark Matsunaga (Hawaii), Representative Norman Mineta (California), Representative Patsy Saiki (Hawaii), Senator Pete Wilson (California), Representative. Don Young (Alaska), Representative Robert Matsui (California), Representative Bill Lowery (California), and Harry Kajihara, President, National JACL. The man in the back is …
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Woman and children (ddr-densho-359-373)
From left to right: Donnie Nakata, Alice Kawamoto, Kenji Nakata
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Carol Ann Nakahara and Mike Hatzinger's wedding (ddr-densho-477-711)
Photograph of wedding guests at Carol Ann Nakahara's wedding to Mike Hatzinger. Back row left to right: Michael Gave, Susan Isoshima, unidentified, Saburo Nakahara, Carol Ann Nakahara, Mike Hatzinger, Wistaria (Nakamoto) Nakahara, Monzaburo Nakahara, Yasuko (Fujii) Nakahara, rest of row unidentified. Middle row: Takeo Isoshima and Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima, rest of row unidentified. Front row left …
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Women and child (ddr-densho-359-272)
Yonchan Nakata, Donnie Nakata and Alice Kawamoto pose in front of a house.
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"Notables at Punchbowl Cemetery Dedication" (ddr-njpa-1-966)
Officials at the dedication ceremonies of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Left to right: Francis P. Matthews, William F. Halsey, Henry S. Aurand, Ingram M. Stainback, Robert L. Eichelberg.
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Class of 1938 Electrical Engineers (ddr-densho-287-690)
Group photograph of 26 men. The image is of the Oregon State College (not Oregon State University) Electrical Engineering Class of 1938. Written on the image are the numbers 1-26. Identified: 1 Bob Welty 2 Milton Maeda 3 Fred Clausen 4 Vic Carson 5 Dan Smith 6 Dav Fulton 7 Dav Cox 8 Phil Brownell 9 …
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Farrant L. Turner speaking at 49th State Fair opening ceremonies (ddr-njpa-2-986)
Caption on reverse: "DIGNITARIES ATTEND 49TH STATE FAIR OPENING: Military and civilian dignitaries attended the opening ceremonies of the sixth 49th State Fair last night at Sand Island. Standing before the mike is Secretary of Hawaii Farrant L. Turner, who was one of the principal speakers, representing Gov. Samuel Wilder King. Others, left to right, are: …