1937 items
1937 items
Narrator Lillian Sato
Nisei/Sansei female. Born December 14, 1928, in Stockton, California. Father was Issei and mother was Nisei, born in Hawaii. Grew up in Santa Monica, California. During World War II, moved with family to Colorado to avoid mass removal. Remained in Denver, later operating a grocery store and greenhouse business with husband.
Narrator Shizue Irei
Issei female. Born November 28, 1932, in Okinawa, Japan. Grew up in Japan where parents ran a farm. During World War II, when the Allied forces landed in Okinawa, fled home village with a large group and hid in the jungle. After the war, returned home, married, and eventually moved to Hawaii.
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 23 No. 7 (August 17, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-33)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Regiment Deactivated After Ceremonies in Hawaii" (p. 1), "Two-Thirds of U.S. Citizens Believe False Reports of Espionage by U.S. Japanese" (p. 1), "Disciples of Christ Demand Legisltation to Repay Evacuees" (p. 3), "Japanese Canadians Deported Under Government Program" (p. 8), "Racial Housing Bans Will Be Studied in L.A." (p. 8).
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 11 (March 17, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-11)
Selected article titles: "Propose Compromise Plan to Speed Claims Payments. Celler Bill Would Permit Justice Department to Offer Three-Fourths of Loss Claims" (p. 1), "Persons of Japanese Descent Now Comprise 40 Per Cent of Population of Hawaii Islands" (p. 3), "Maturity of Nisei Americans Since Evacuation Noted by Writer in 'Frontier' Article" (p. 5).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 14 (April 10, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-14)
Selected article titles: "Elks membership storm smolders" (p. 1), "Descendants in U.S. Negro" (p. 1), "Nisei prof criticizes American attitudes about environment" (p. 1), "Hawaii judge overturns divorce law requiring one-year residency in state" (p. 1), "U.S. Supreme Court accepts plea over voter literacy requirement" (p. 3), "Brazilians quit Mexico for Cuba" (p. 3).
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 41 No. 4 (July 22, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-29)
Selected article titles: "Civil rights legislation being studied by House subcommittee endorsed by JACL, particular Nisei interest emphasized" (p. 1), "Appellate court reverses strandee cases dismissed by Hawaii federal district judge" (p. 3), "Idea of lump-sum payment for every evacuee, as provided in latest Hillings Bill, favored by JACLers since 1942" (p. 8).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 59, Vol. 9 (August 28, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-35)
Selected article titles: "Police Department Acknowledges Use of Anti-Nisei Epithet Offensive" (p.1), "'No on 14' Funds Solicited through 20,000 Buttons" (p.1), "League of Women Voters Back Up 'No'" (p.1), "U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Rights Case Appeal Opening Day" (p.1), "Racial Equality of Hawaii Seen as Part-Myth" (p.3).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 59, Vol. 5 (July 31, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-31)
Selected article titles: "Kido's 36-Year Leadership in JACL Commemorated" (p.1, 4), "Naturalized Citizen Wife of Serviceman in Hawaii Denied Voter Registration" (p.1), "Defeat of Prop. 14 Principle Agenda Item for NC-WNDC" (p.1), "Nisei Teacher Pilots Training Class Among Youngsters in N.Y.'s Harlem" (p.1), "Immigration Legislation" (p.2).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 25 (June 18, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-25)
Selected article titles: "History Project: Issei Railroaders in the Rockies" (p.1), "Tanno Laborers May Be Sent Home in Two Weeks: Wirtz" (p.1), "JACL Youth Survey among Chapters On" (p.1), "Supreme Court Decisions" (p.2), "Accent on Youth" (p.2), "Low Voter Registration in Hawaii May Bring in U.S. Registrars" (p.3).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 60, No. 2 (January 8, 1965) (ddr-pc-37-2)
Selected article titles: "Prop. 14 Upheld in First Test at Orange County" (p.1), "President Johnson Outlines His Thoughts of Great Society" (p.1-2), "California Braceros No More-Growers Uncertain about Future" (p.1), "San Francisco Main Port for Issei Emigres" (p.3), "Preparation Needed to Cope with Japanese Visitors to Hawaii" (p.3).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 98, No. 11 (March 23, 1984) (ddr-pc-56-11)
Selected article titles: "Mondale finds weak support among Asians" (p. 1), "Enthusiasm burgeons in Hawaii for Reagan-Bush re-election" (p. 1), "Nakashima named state vice chair for Reagan-Bush campaign" (p. 2), "One ancestry, two nationalities: Nikkei women share experiences in workshop" (p. 3), "Higashimoto survey: Assimilation of Japanese and Japanese Americans" (p. 8).
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Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 150 (August 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-306)
Selected article titles: "Casualties to Date" (p. 1), "Full Names on Letters Asked" (p. 1), "Hirabayashi Marriage Told" (p. 1), "Hawaii Lawyer Lauds Japanese" (p. 1), "40% Dislike West Coast" (p. 2), "Butte: 14 Plead Guilty of Gambling" (p. 3), "Tofu Factory to Open Again" (p. 3), "Residents Guilty on Theft Charge" (p. 3).
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Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 8 (April 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-299)
Selected article titles: "Supreme Court Advice Asked in Endo Case" (p. 1), "5 Former Residents of Hawaii Leave Topaz to Join Relatives" (p. 1), "Nisei ERC Use Mooted. Stimson Explains Placing of Draftees in Inactive Status" (p. 2), "Calif. Alien Land Law Changes Proposed" (p. 2), "Evacuation is Propaganda News for Japan, Nash" (p. 2).
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Halla Pai Huhm posing in Korean dress (ddr-njpa-2-440)
Caption on reverse: "TO BE HONORED: Miss Halla Huhm, of the Halla Huhn Korean Dance Studio, will be given a award of merit sent by the Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea, for her work in promoting Korean culture in Hawaii. The Korean Consul will present the award in a ceremony on April 1."
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Maynard Horiuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-229)
Female. Born August 8, 1925, in Vallejo, California. Due to father's career as a prominent Navy admiral, moved frequently while growing up, living in Hawaii, Cuba, California, China and Japan. Worked as an editor for the military in Washington, D.C., and Japan. While in Japan, met future husband, Lucius Horiuchi. Presently lives in Sonoma, California.
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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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Bombing of Pearl Harbor (ddr-densho-37-768)
Original caption: Naval photograph documenting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii which initiated US participation in World War II. Navy's caption: The terrific explosion of the destroyer USS SHAW when her magazine exploded after being bombed by Japanese aircraft in the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, 12/07/1941
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Article about Maki Akagi (ddr-njpa-5-145)
Translation of article: Ms. Maki Akagi, teacher for 35 years, oldest teacher in Honolulu, is retiring. Last Sunday, a farewell party was thrown for Maki Akagi, who worked for Kaimuki Japanese school for the past 20 years. She is the wife of Mr. Takezo Akagi, and she came to Hawaii after teaching in the Saha district, …
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Atami Ueno Interview (ddr-one-7-17)
Nisei female. Born March 27, 1927, in Ola'a, Hawaii. Grew up in Ola'a until family moved to Hawaii just before World War II. Attended high school and college during in Japan and then had to work a factory to support the war effort. Witnessed the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Worked for the military government in Japan, …
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Izumi Hirano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-317)
Kibei male. Born February 25, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii. At the age of four, moved to Japan, where family operated a farm. Attended school in Japan during World War II. Was in school in Hiroshima when the United States dropped the atomic bomb in 1945. Survived the bombing along with mother and brother. In 1949, returned …
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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 …
Narrator Miki Maehara Rotman
Nisei female. Born 1942 on Maui, Hawaii, where both parents grew up. Father was killed in action in Europe while serving with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. Grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Worked as a drill press operator at a gear company and then became a drafter. Involved in numerous community activist …
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Iino Family Collection (ddr-densho-368)
Accession 1: This collection contains selections from two photo albums. One album of photographs and other materials associated with Corporal William Iino's military service with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France between 1944 and 1945. The second album contains photographs and other materials associated with the 50th reunion of the 442nd RCT in …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 30 No. 16 (April 22, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-16)
Selected article titles: "More Nisei Witnesses Face House Contempt Charges in Hawaii Communism Inquiry" (p. 1), "McCarren Omnibus Bill Will Erase Race Restrictions from Nation's Immigration Laws" (p. 1), "Ennis Reveals 3-Point JACL Program to Expedite Claims. Seek Acceleration, Simplification of Claims Adjudication" (p. 1), "Hail Issei Integrity as 120 Complete Citizenship Course" (p. 7).
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 21 (June 2, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-22)
Selected article titles: "Employment Outlook Improves For Japanese Americans in Hawaii as Result of War" (p. 1), "Nisei Soldier Rescued After Six Months as War Prisoner" (p. 1), "California Assembly Passes Bill to Lower Issei Licenses" (p. 2), "Assembly Acts to Repeal Ban Against Chinese, Mongolians" (p. 3), "Survivor of A-Bomb Attack Tells of War Experiences" …