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vh Katsugo Miho Interview VII (ddr-densho-1022-7)

Nisei male. Born May 15, 1922, in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii. Grew up in Kahului, where parents ran a hotel. Was attending the University of Hawaii as a member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As a member of the ROTC, was inducted into the newly formed …

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vh Katsugo Miho Interview I (ddr-densho-1022-1)

Nisei male. Born May 15, 1922, in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii. Grew up in Kahului, where parents ran a hotel. Was attending the University of Hawaii as a member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As a member of the ROTC, was inducted into the newly formed …

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vh Bill Thompson Interview (ddr-densho-1000-90)

Nisei male of Japanese and Scottish descent. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, 1924. Volunteered and served in the all Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Headquarter's Company, Second Battalion's Anti-tank Platoon. Returned to Hawaii following the war where he attended the University of Hawaii, and later worked for the municipal government. Active in the 442nd Veterans Club …

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doc Japanese Swarming Across. Two Steamships En Route From Hawaii With 1,677 Nipponese. (July 13, 1907) (ddr-densho-56-94)

The Seattle Daily Times, July 13, 1907, p. 13

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img Short article regarding the resignation of Charles Reed Hemenway from the University of Hawaii Regency (ddr-njpa-2-397)

Article title: "C. R. Hemenway resigns from U.H. Regency"

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Narrator Richard Kosaki

Nisei male. Born September 14, 1924, in Waikiki, Hawaii. Attended McKinley High School, where he was student body president, just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Served as a language instructor for the U.S. Military Intelligence Service during World War II, and was stationed in Japan during the U.S. occupation. Earned PhD in …

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img Prom group (ddr-densho-437-11)

Inscribed on the back of the photograph "Junior - Junior prm May 5, 1951, At Mid-Pacific Institute Honolulu, Hawaii. Laurence Teruya, James Azama, Kunio Sato, Kenneth Itao Richard Rushimi, Me"

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 50, No. 24 (June 10, 1960) (ddr-pc-32-24)

Select article titles: "JACL drive for Hawaii tidal victims started" (p.1); "American Committee on Japan urges ratification of U.S.-Japan treaty; time most appropriate Senate committee informed" (p.8)

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 40 No. 18 (May 6, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-18)

Selected article titles: "See break in Japanese refugee logjam to U.S." (p. 1), "JACL to push combined bill on Hawaii statehood" (p. 1), "A Devoted Nisei Sees Japan" (p. 2).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 79, No. 16 (October 18, 1974) (ddr-pc-46-41)

Selected article titles: "Japan Accepts 1975 Whaling Catch Quotas" (p. 1), "Hawaii Politics: Nikkei Democrats Shine" (p. 1), and "From the Frying Pan: The Man Who Knows America" (p. 2).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 101 No. 4 (July 26, 1985) (ddr-pc-57-29)

Selected article titles: "TV Mini-Series on Internment Planned" (1); "Hirabayashi Gains East Coast Support" (3); "Oldest Japanese-Language Newspaper in Hawaii Folds" (7); "Schools to Promote Asian Awareness" (12)

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doc Daily Press Review, Vol. V, No. 23 (ddr-densho-156-263)

Article titles: "Topaz Times"; "Evacuee Laborers"; "Items from Central Utah Relocation Project"; "Second Birth at Topaz"; "Open Temporary Postoffice at Topaz"; "'Japs' Vote in Hawaii Hit"; "Action Against Aliens Listed."

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img Naomi Higaki, Minoru Hisashima, and Toichi Arai (ddr-densho-458-40)

Naomi Higaki, Minoru Hisashima, and Toichi Arai in uniform, sitting in front of a door. Written on verso: Oct. 15, 1945 Allendorf, Germany. Toichi Arai Hawaii, Minoru Hisashima, La. Cal.

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img Teruko Nancy (Nagai) Yoshida and Tadashi Francis Yoshida sitting on a ledge (ddr-densho-495-65)

Photograph of Nancy Teruko Nagai and Francis Tadashi Yoshida sitting together on a ledge. Caption on album page reads: "Mom and Dad, Teruko Nancy / and Tadashi Francis, San Souci, Hawaii"

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Narrator Eric K. Yamamoto

Sansei male. Born 1952 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Attended law school at UC Berkeley, California and became involved with the Asian Law Caucus. After graduating, returned to Hawaii. In the 1980s, left job in Hawaii and moved to the Bay Area to become a member of the pro bono legal team for Korematsu v. United States, a …

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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 57 (ddr-densho-1000-92-57)

Reuniting with parents

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 59 (ddr-densho-1000-92-59)

Becoming PTA president

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

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doc Article about Kakusho Asano (ddr-njpa-5-272)

Translation of article: Singon-Shu Missionary Asano came to Kohala Koho Temple in Hawaii. Mr. Kakusho Asano will fill the position of the chief missionary of Kohala Koho Temple vacated by Mr. Jitsuryu Tanaka. Mr. Asano came to Hawaii on the 25th. On the 26th, he visited the temple and was greeted by Mr. Iha Kinashi. Mr. …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 161 (December 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-246)

Selected article titles: "Arrangement for Return of Alien-Owned Properties Being Made Now"; "On the Other Hand"; "La Junta School Will Receive Granada Goods"; "This Problem is Called Imperative by Tobias"; "Most Decorated Unit Adds Few More Medals"; "Now Harold Ickes is in Favor of Granted Statehood to Hawaii"; "Ickes Doesn't Think Hawaii Statehood Likely"; "Eastern Relocation …

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vh Edward K. Honda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-244)

Sansei male. Born July 7, 1945, in the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Parents were from Hawaii, but father was picked up by the FBI following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and mother went to rejoin him on the mainland. After leaving camp, lived briefly in New York City before returning to Hawaii, where parents separated. …

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 35 (April 21, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-103)

"Cabanilla Says: Local 7 Will Start "Throwing Punches' in Alaska Talks" (p. 1), "JACL Goes on Record as Backing Prompt Statehood for Hawaii" (p. 1), "U.S. Enters Takahashi Case" (p. 4).

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 36 No. 13 (March 27, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-13)

Selected article titles: "First Nisei of new GOP cabinet in Hawaii nominator auditor by Gov. Sam King" (p. 1), "Yates urges budget to OK funds for evacuation claim payments" (p. 1).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 75, No. 5 (August 4, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-30)

Selected article titles: "Hoover Opposition to Evacuation Told in His Last Article" (p.1), "Butterick to Rid Derogatory Label" (p.1), "Nixon-Tanaka Two-Day Summit in Hawaii Set" (p.3).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 7 (September 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-149)

Selected article titles: "Meat Shortage Over Tomorrow" (p. 1), "Stomach Trouble Hits Rivers Over Weekend" (p. 1), "Hawaii: Money Source of Prejudice" (p. 2), "Registration for Butte Nursery, Kindergarten" (p. 3).

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doc Letter from Issei man to wife (October 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-141)

Excerpt: "We had talent show last Sunday again. Enjoyed it immensely. Experts every one of them, especially handsome looking guy from Hawaii, some singer and how he danced gracefully and charmingly."

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