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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-92-1)

Father immigrates to start anew and avoid Japan's civil strife

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 47 (ddr-densho-1000-92-47)

Finding a common language, communicating in Japanese with Brazilian officers

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 65 (ddr-densho-1000-92-65)

The challenge of finding resources for Japanese American community projects

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 40 (ddr-densho-1000-92-40)

Having the ability to make independent decisions during dangerous situations

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 63 (ddr-densho-1000-92-63)

The importance of honoring the World War II veterans' story

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-92-9)

The army's use of Nisei interpreters early in the war

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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img W. Harold Loper, Oren E. Long and other government officials dedicating the Queen Liliuokalani Building (ddr-njpa-2-630)

Caption on reverse: "TERRITORY'S NEW OFFICE BUILDING HERE DEDICATED: Formal dedication of the territory's new Queen Liliuokalani Building at Miller and Vineyard streets was held yesterday afternoon. Costing $905,000, the building will house the departments of public welfare and public instruction and the bureau of sight conservation and work with the blind. Among officials present at …

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img Samuel Wilder King speaking at a dinner with Japanese community leaders (ddr-njpa-2-543)

Caption on reverse: "GOV. KING ADDRESSES JAPANESE CHAMBER DINNER: Gov. Samuel Wilder King is shown addressing a dinner given in his honor last night at the Waikiki Lau Yee Chai by the local Japanese community. Pictured with him on the platform is Mrs. King. Others, left to right, are: Masayuki Tokioka, president of the Honolulu Japanese …

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doc Testimony of Mark Murakami (ddr-densho-67-142)

Written testimony of Mark Murakami, president of the Hongwanji Mission Society in Hawaii. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "The Hawaiian Experience." Personal information excised by Densho.

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doc Memo from J.R. Deane to John McCloy (ddr-densho-67-50)

Memo from J.R. Deane to John McCloy officially rescinding the previous order to evacuate Hawaiian Japanese to the mainland. This new order states that any person of Japanese ancestry "considered as potentially dangerous to national security" will be interned in Hawaii.

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img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-290)

Black and white photographic print of a passenger aboard the Acadia en route to Japan. An unidentified woman is standing on deck wearing white headscarf and facing ocean with her back to camera. Inscribed on the back: "HAWAII DEC. 6 46."

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 41 No. 20 (November 11, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-45)

Selected article titles: "Immigration, Nationality Act Subject of Senate Hearings" (p. 1), "Six Nisei lads volunteer together at one draft board, month quota filled" (p. 1), "If you fail to have a good time in Hawaii, you're hopeless" (p. 6).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 55, No. 24 (December 14, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-50)

Selected article titles: "Inauguration Hailed as Feudal Era Ends in Hawaii, Nisei in Prominent Roles" (p.1), "Libel on Nisei Exposed" (p.1), "JACL Protests Publication of 'Rumors' of Pearl Harbor Attack" (p.1), "Strengthening Your Jr. Chapter" (p.4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 50, No.23 (June 3, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-23)

Select article titles: "Air Force Academy to graduate first Japanese American" (p.1); "JACL's promotion of voter participation recognized at Heritage Foundation fete" (p.1); "Nisei attorney still firm on own stand that abolished capital punishment in Hawaii" (p.3)

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 79, No. 8 (August 23, 1974) (ddr-pc-46-33)

Selected article titles: "JACL to Eye Anti-Whalers" (pp. 1, 4-5), "Priorities: Positive Trends" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: A First Look at President Gerald Ford" (pp. 1, 3), and "Japanese Tourists in Hawaii: Are They Being Victimized?" (p. 5).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2,233, Vol. 96, No. 13 (April 8, 1983) (ddr-pc-55-13)

Selected article titles: "100th/[442nd] veterans fete 40th anniversary in Hawaii" (p. 1), "Survey says Americans favor quality of Japan-made autos" (p. 1), "Coram nobis fundraiser: Nikkei attorneys 'rewriting history'" (p. 1), "Little Tokyo statue to stay" (p. 3).

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img Fifth Army Headquarters (ddr-densho-114-48)

Original caption: Brescia Area, Italy. Pfc. Yoshito, Hilo, Hawaii, of Company "L", 3rd Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, stands guard at the headquarters building of the Fifth Army enemy concentration area. He is an American of Japanese descent. 21 May 1945.

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. VI No. 6 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-143-235)

Selected article titles: "Consider Problems: Study Own Problems Says JACL" (p. 1), "Relocation Favorable in New Orleans Region" (p. 1), "100th Battalion Men Cited: Seven Awarded Distinguished Service Cross" (p. 2), "Change Postage Rate for Hawaii Air-Mail" (p. 2).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 68 (July 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-181)

Selected article titles: "Resettlement Program Moves at Steady Pace" (p. 1), "Former Nisei White Sox Bat Boy Pays Team Visit" (p. 2), "'Nebraskan' Hits Douglas on Japanese Americans" (p. 3), "Edgar Rice Burroughs Cites Japanese Americans in Hawaii" (p. 6).

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doc Digest of Information No. 27 (ddr-densho-156-387)

Section titles: "Evacuee Population - 102,700"; "Hawaii Evacuees Arrive"; "Survey WRA Material Needs"; "Report on Poston"; "School Building Contracts"; "Evacuee Christmas Parties"; Student Relocation"; "Central Purchasing Office"; "Rundquist Here"; "Leave Clearance Speeded"; "Temporary Leaves"; "Canadian Evacuation"; "Solicitor's Opinions Issued"; "Project Higlights."

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img Group of men around table (ddr-densho-393-7)

Seated from left: Sens. Spark Matsunaga and Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Reps. Robert Matsui of Sacramento and Norman Mineta of San Jose. Standing from left: Karl Nobuyuki, Ron Mamiya, Clifford Uyeda, Ronald Ikejiri and John Tateishi. Photo front and Back.

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img Soichi T. Yamamoto (ddr-densho-492-26)

Studio portrait of Soichi T. Yamamoto sitting in front of a backdrop. Written on the front is "Hilo Hawaii / Suit - Made by Mother" in blue ink. Written on the back in the upper left corner is "18 yrs" in blue ink.

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img Three children and a woman sitting on steps with Easter baskets (ddr-ajah-6-903)

Caption below photo: Dianne (left front), Doug and Janet Takeda sit on the steps of Risaburo Takeda's house at 2418 Railroad Ave in Alameda, CA., before it became 2419 Tilden Way, circa 1954. Woman at back is a friend of Hawaii.

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Narrator Jane Kurahara

Sansei female. Born February 16, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu where father worked as an insurance agent and mother was a teacher. Attended Punahou school. After World War II, attended Smith College and Columbia University before marrying and returning to Hawaii. Began career as a teacher and then switched to librarianship. Became involved …

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vh Daniel Inouye Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-28-19)

Leadership techniques

This interview was conducted at the senator's office in Honolulu, Hawaii, as part of a series of interviews with veterans attending the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of the full conference schedule, the interviews were generally shorter in length than the typical Densho interview and concentrated …

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