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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 58 (ddr-densho-1000-92-58)

Rebuilding life professionally and personally

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 29 (ddr-densho-1000-92-29)

USO entertainment during basic training

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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doc Poston Press Bulletin Vol. VI No. 29 (November 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-153)

Selected article titles: "Industrial Courses in Center Predicted in Latest Regional Report" (p. 1), "Evacuation of Japanese in Hawaii Excepted" (p. 1), "Editorial. Voice of an Issei. On Gambling" (p. 2).

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img Newspaper article regarding Lawrence M. Judd (ddr-njpa-2-484)

Article title: "PUBLIC SERVICE A MATTER OF TRADITION WITH JUDD FAMILY"; Article sub-headings: "NEW GOVERNOR OUTSTANDING IN HIS BACKGROUND," "Becomes Chief Executive of Hawaii Well Fitted By Training and Environment"

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 727 (December 19, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-762)

Selected article titles: "Army-Navy Heads in Hawaii Ousted as Probe Begins" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Should Not Speak Japanese Language in Public Places" (p. 4)

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. III, No. 7 (February 15, 1946) (ddr-densho-284-119)

Selected article titles: "Repatriates to Sail for Japan on Feb. 21" (p. 1), "Establish 5-Day Rule for Completing Plans" (p. 1), and "Hawaii-Bound Persons Must Be Inoculated" (p. 1).

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Narrator June M. Hoshida Honma

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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Narrator Haruye Murakami Hagiwara

Nisei female. Born March 25, 1928, in Hilo, Hawaii. Grew up in Hilo, where father worked for a Japanese-language newspaper. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father was arrested and detained at the Kilauea Military Camp and Sand Island internment camp. After the war, attended the University of Hawaii, then returned to Hilo in 1950.

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img Naniwabushi artists and others at a dinner party (ddr-njpa-4-2469)

Caption on reverse: "YONEWAKA GROUP AT KANRAKU PARTY: Yonewaka Susuki, renowned Japanese naniwabushi artist, and his troupe were honored at a dinner at Kanraku tea house Saturday night. Left to right: Masayoshi Toguchi, a personal friend of the naniwabushi artist who invited the group here; Yonewaka Susuki, his wife (professionally Nobuko Fujita), Yoneyakko Susuki, Kikuwaka Susuki, …

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img John H. Wilson and wife posing with others next to Nu'uanu Pali Road plaque (ddr-njpa-2-902)

Caption on reverse: "GOLDEN JUBILEE OF PALI ROAD NOTED: A bronze plaque honoring Mayor John H. Wilson and the late Louis M. Whitehouse, engineers in charge of the construction of the Nuuanu Pali Road, which was completed 50 years ago, was unveiled yesterday in ceremonies sponsored by the Engineering Association of Hawaii. Shown above, left to …

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img W. Harold Loper, Gregg M. Sinclair, Urban E. Wild and a National Education Association president (ddr-njpa-2-1159)

Caption on reverse: "NEA PRESIDENT HOLT ADDRESSES CHAMBER LUNCH: Dr. Andrew A. Holt, president of the National Education association, addressed a luncheon held in his honor Thursday noon at Queen's Surf by the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce. Above, left to right, are: Dr. W. Harold Loper, superintendent of public instruction; Dr. Holt, Dr. Gregg M. Sinclair, …

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img John H. Wilson speaking at 49th State Fair opening ceremonies (ddr-njpa-2-906)

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Collection Kenneth and Masako (Kawaguchi) Yamamoto Family Collection (ddr-densho-492)

The collection consists of three yearbooks, two for Kenneth Yamamoto from Gila River both from his senior year and as a faculty member the following year, and for Masako Kawaguchi from Heart Mountain. The additional 57 photos represent the Yamamoto family's life in Hawaii, including photos of Hilo Boarding School, the family's house and miscellaneous views …

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