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doc Sound sync and interview notes (ddr-densho-1007-1083)

Eric refers to Eric Saul of the Presidio Army Museum. Likely for Nisei Soldier.

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doc Kent/Eric interview notes (ddr-densho-1007-1077)

Likely for The Color of Honor. Eric is Eric Saul of the Presidio Army Museum.

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doc Eric Saul folder of Nisei Soldier edit logs (ddr-densho-1007-1392)

Eric Saul worked at the Presidio Army Museum in San Francisco.

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doc Rudy Tokiwa and Chet Tanaka camera notes for Nisei Soldier (ddr-densho-1007-1391)

Camera notes for a Nisei Soldier segment featuring Rudy Tokiwa and Chet Tanaka. Eric Saul as interviewer.

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doc Rudy Tokiwa and Chet Tanaka Nisei Soldier edit logs (ddr-densho-1007-1390)

Edit logs for a Nisei Soldier interview segment featuring Rudy Tokiwa and Chet Tanaka. Eric Saul as interviewer.

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doc Eric Saul camera notes for Nisei Soldier (ddr-densho-1007-1393)

Camera notes for a Nisei Soldier segment Eric Saul, Rudy Tokiwa, Kent (Hori?), and Harry (possibly Harry Fukuhara).

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doc Text of speech given by Eric Saul, US army historian (ddr-densho-368-454)

Given at ceremony to honor Medal of Honor winners William K. Nakamura and James Okubo - Page 1

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av Japanese diaries and photos of Nisei, narrated by Eric (ddr-densho-1007-1656)

Shots of Japanese diaries captured during the war, narrated by Eric (likely Eric Saul of the Presidio Army Museum), who discusses the diaries and the impact they had on the Nisei soldiers who translated them. He does the same for photos of Japanese Americans before, during, and after the war. Original title: 141, II B/K #11, …

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doc Goro Sumida oral interview transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1044)

Tape 1, side B. Conducted by Eric Saul for the Presidio Army Museum. Sumida served in the 100th Battalion in WWII.

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doc Goro Sumida oral interview transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1043)

Tape 2, side A. Conducted by Eric Saul for the Presidio Army Museum. Sumida served in the 100th Battalion in WWII.

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doc Chaplain Hiro Higuchi Interview Transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1870)

Eric Saul interview with Chaplain Hiro Higuchi, chaplain of the 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, conducted in Hilo, Hawaii. The date is incomplete though it likely occurred around November, 1980 based off of other Eric Saul interviews within the collection. In this interview Chaplain Higuchi recalls how wartime trauma shaped his ministry experiences.

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doc Hung Wai Ching oral interview transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1045)

Conducted by Eric Saul for the Presidio Army Museum. Chaplain Hung Wai Ching was the Corps Director of the Morale Committee during WWII.

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doc Chet Tanaka Interview Transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1869)

Eric Saul interview with Chet Tanaka, veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat team, conducted on October 8, 1980. Tanaka describes his childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, his family's experience with discrimination after Pearl Harbor, his reaction to forced removal on Japanese Americans, and his military service during World War II.

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 107 (ddr-densho-537-106)

Issue 107 includes a recap of the Shinnenkai luncheon, an article about the film "Ninety Nine Years of Love," a speech by Eric Saul, and more.

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doc Leighton "Goro" Sumida Interview Transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1872)

Eric Saul interview with Leighton "Goro" Sumida in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 18, 1980: Tape 1, Side B. In this interview Sumida describes his experiences in the 100th Infantry Battalion as well as his family's wartime experience including his aunt's incarceration at Rohwer incarceration camp. This transcript is a continuation of object ddr-densho-1007-1871 as indicated by …

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doc Leighton "Goro" Sumida Interview Transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1871)

Eric Saul interview with Leighton "Goro" Sumida in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 18, 1980: Tape 2, Side A. In this interview Sumida describes his family and upbringing, his experiences in the 100th Infantry Battalion, and postwar life. This transcript is continued on object ddr-densho-1007-1872 as indicated by the page numbers. Content warning: use of strong language …

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av Conversation between Eric Saul and John Burden; Shig Kihara on Caucasian officers and Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-1007-1787)

Saul and Burden discuss Burden's knowledge of Japanese and Burden's relationship with Japanese people in Japan and on Maui. Kihara discusses why the Pentagon wanted Caucasian officers leading Nisei in Japan, the relationships between Caucasian officers and Nisei soldiers (with examples), and a few stories about Judge Eugene Wright. Original title: II B/K #5, Burden/Kihara tape …

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av Eric Saul gives John Burden and Shig Kihara a tour of the Presidio Army Museum (ddr-densho-1007-1786)

Burden and Kihara tour the Presidio Army Museum in San Francisco, guided by Eric Saul. Burden discusses weapons he brought back from the war and the equipment he used while serving. Original title: II B/K #4, Nisei Soldier Part 2, 12/18/85

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av Goro Sumida interviewed by Eric Saul, part 1 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1765)

Sumida discusses serving in the 100th Battalion, only having Christian priests during the war, his service in Brouay, his family, what a dead body smells like, the impact of wartime casualties, his relationship with his Caucasian officers, Hawaiian terms used during the war, how he wants the 100th to be remembered, Partial transcript available through 6:39 …

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av Chaplain Hiro Higuchi interviewed by Eric Saul, part 1 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1763)

Higuchi discusses his relationship with the soldiers of the 442nd, the effect the war had on soldiers, retiring from the army, assisting a woman who had been raped (partially retold by Saul), and going into battle. Saul declares the interview over at 11:20, but the tape continues (may be out of order). This interview was not …

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av Chaplain Hiro Higuchi interviewed by Eric Saul, part 2 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1764)

Higuchi discusses fighting the German army, the religious beliefs of the 100th and 442nd, preventing marriages between Japanese nationals and American soldiers, why he decided to become a chaplain, and his interpretation of Christ and God. This interview was not conducted specifically for Loni Ding's work, rather for a book the Presidio was putting together. Original …

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av Goro Sumida interviewed by Eric Saul, part 2 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1766)

Sumida discusses his family, visiting his family at Rohwer, his impressions of camp, his time in basic training, war stories from Germany, the awards he received after the war, and whether he considers himself lucky. This interview was not conducted specifically for Loni Ding's work, rather for a book the Presidio was putting together. Partial transcript …

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av Interview with John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 4 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1791)

Burden discusses avoiding being sent to the Battle of New Georgia after the Guadalcanal campaign, bringing souvenirs back to Camp Savage, and the difficulties of serving in the jungle. Eric Saul and Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II B/K #9, Burden/Kihara tape I, 12/15/85

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av Interview with John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1790)

Burden discusses his experiences working with Nisei and Japanese soldiers, the Japanese taught to the US Marines, the cultural overlaps between Nisei and Japanese nationals, the importance of military intelligence and the Nisei, how he kept his soldiers safe, and taking Atabrine (mepacrine) while serving. Eric Saul and Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind …

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av Going for Honor, Going for Broke (ddr-densho-1024-68)

Short 2006 documentary film that gives an overview of the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team . Produced, written, directed, narrated & edited by George Toshio Johnston, he film was funded by a grant from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. See this item in the Densho Resource Guide at: Going for Honor, …

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