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img News clipping regarding the resignation of David Crawford as University of Hawaii president (ddr-njpa-2-209)

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Collection Kazuichi Takanishi Collection (ddr-densho-314)

The Kazuichi Takanishi Collection is comprised of government documents the family gained through the Freedom of Information Act. The documents detail Takanishi's arrest after Pearl Harbor, his interragation, internment, parole to Chicago, Illinois, and return to Hawaii after the war ended.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-314/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 7 (January 24, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-4)

"Finch Starts Drive to Aid Hawaii GI's" (p. 1),"Urges Improvement of "Blighted' Areas" (p. 1), "L.A. Council Hits Land Law Section" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-4/

doc Envelope of Kasuke Benihiro photographs (ddr-njpa-5-377)

Caption on front [translation]: "Kasuke Benihiro came to Hawaii by ship, and returned to Japan on the Takita-maru after fifty-two years' absence."

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doc Envelope of George Eguchi photographs (ddr-njpa-5-480)

Caption on front [translation]: "Graduated from McKinley High School, and in 1929 graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor of Science degree."

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doc Article about Chiyomi Furukawa (ddr-njpa-5-644)

Translation of article: Hawaiian singer Chiyomi Furukawa records her first single, "Hawaii Nadeshiko." She traveled to Japan to study under popular singer Hamako Watanabe.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-5-644/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-283)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of harbor.

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doc Pacific Citizen Vol. 87 No. 2015 (October 20, 1978) (ddr-pc-50-42)

Selected article titles: "Wash. State Launches Asian Studies Class" (1); "Nikkei Dominate Hawaii Primary Returns Again" (1); "Republican Bannai Still Facing Democratic Surge" (2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-50-42/

img Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-646)

The Hawaii delegation to the National Nisei Veterans Reunion poses in front of the memorial monument at the Public Safety Building in downtown Seattle.

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img Two men and a woman seated at table (ddr-densho-466-425)

Caption below photo on album page: Hawaiian Hut - Honolulu 1986 with Yoshiko and Sidney Oshiro. Printed on top left corner of photo: 1986 Hawaii

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doc Memo from General Emmons to John McCloy (ddr-densho-67-51)

Memo from General Emmons to John McCloy on nisei in the military. Gives statistics on Nisei in the military in Hawaii and suggests that even though they stopped accepting Nisei in the military creating an all-Nisei combat unit would improve security issues in Hawaii. Emmons says that 300 Nisei already volunteered, an indication of potential success …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 35 No. 23 (December 5, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-49)

Selected article titles: "Expect Nisei to do well in T.H. under GOP regime" (p. 1), "U.S. can absorb 100,000 immigrants" (p. 1), "Four Peruvian Nisei granted deportation stay as family kept intact" (p. 1), "141,768 Japanese in U.S., 1950 census shows; 184,611 in Hawaii" (p. 3), "Stockton Issei study U.S. civics" (p. 5), "Pidgin Bar to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-24-49/

doc Issei parole review (ddr-densho-314-7)

The memorandum states that Kazuichi Takanishi was placed in Group II after a CGRB review which allowed him to return to Hawaii from the mainland. The back of the document has a note from The National Archives stating that this document came from Record Group No. 338. The handwritten portion states "Military Government of Hawaii Internment …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-314-7/

vh Muriel Chiyo Tanaka Onishi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-243)

Nisei female. Born March 6, 1921, in Hilo, Hawaii. Grew up in Hilo, where parents were Japanese language school teachers. In 1939, moved to Japan to obtain medical treatment, and attended school there. During World War II, was conscripted into the Japanese military and worked as an interpreter, translating U.S. radio transmissions for General Headquarters in …

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Collection Nakano Collection (ddr-densho-177)

The Nakano collection consists of several photographs belonging to Densho narrator James Nakano. Originally born in Hawaii, Mr. Nakano was removed to the mainland U.S. during World War II. The photographs in this collection were taken at the Tule Lake concentration camp, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-177/

vh Genro Kashiwa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-395)

Nisei male. Born April 27, 1923, in Waialua, Hawaii. Grew up in Hawaii, where father was a Buddhist priest. During World War II, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in France and Italy. After the war, went to law school and eventually returned to Hawaii.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-395/

vh June M. Hoshida Honma Interview (ddr-densho-1000-256)

Nisei female. Born June 23, 1936, in Hilo, Hawaii. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, father was picked up by the FBI and detained at Sand Island internment camp, Hawaii. The rest of the family was removed to the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas, to be reunited with him. After Jerome closed, transferred to …

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img Kanekazu Okada and his family wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-1975)

Caption [translation]: "December 1932. He took the Takieta Maru to get to Hawaii. Consul General Kanekazu Okada. His wife, [?]umi. His oldest daughter, Aiko, Shoko."

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img Welcome party (ddr-njpa-5-268)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Welcome party for Mr. Yamamoto and Mr. Asami sponsored by the Tokyo-Hawaii Association in Tokyo, August 18th, Showa 18th year."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-5-268/

doc Letter from Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-181)

Likely sent to Tomoye. Just arrived in Tokyo, visited some stores, and set up some appointments, met up with old friends during layover in Hawaii.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-181/

Narrator Paul Yempuku

Kibei male. Born January 5, 1927, in Kahuku, Hawaii. Moved to Japan with family at age six, and attended school in Japan. Worked in a naval base in Japan during World War II, taking part in air raids and bombings by U.S. forces. Attended college in Japan before returning to Hawaii after the war. Worked for …

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doc Article about Zuigi Ashikaga (ddr-njpa-5-314)

Translation of article: Mr. Zuigi Ashikawa has been appointed successor to the late Mr. Imamura. He is the new president of the Hongwanji Hawaii branch temple.

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img Selective Service training (ddr-densho-114-83)

Original caption: Selective Service man of Japanese ancestry learns to "hold and squeeze" - Reception Center, Hawaii. [According to Robert Sato, this photo was taken before 1941.]

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doc Scene the Pictorial Magazine Vol. 2 No. 12 (April 1951) (ddr-densho-266-29)

Selected article titles: "Hulas, leis enliven opening of Hawaii legislature" (p. 11), "550 Young Buddhists convene in California" (p. 33), "Combat mission in Korea" (p. 15).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-266-29/

doc Photographs and article regarding Nobusuke Kishi visiting Honolulu (ddr-njpa-4-428)

Article title [translation]: "Prime Minister Kishi Cheerily Calls at Port He Is Proud of Significant Role of People of Japanese Ancestry He Announces His Message at the Airport."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-428/

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