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Katsugo Miho Interview II (ddr-densho-1022-2)
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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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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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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Farrant L. Turner speaking at 49th State Fair opening ceremonies (ddr-njpa-2-986)
Caption on reverse: "DIGNITARIES ATTEND 49TH STATE FAIR OPENING: Military and civilian dignitaries attended the opening ceremonies of the sixth 49th State Fair last night at Sand Island. Standing before the mike is Secretary of Hawaii Farrant L. Turner, who was one of the principal speakers, representing Gov. Samuel Wilder King. Others, left to right, are: …

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George C. Marshall and Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall arriving in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-975)
Caption on reverse: "Marshalls greeted by local Red Cross workers: Gen. George C. Marshall, president of the American Red Cross and a director of the Pan American World Airways, and Mrs. Marshall (shown with leis) were greeted by local Red Cross workers upon their arrival Tuesday from Los Angeles with top PAA executives for a four-day …

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The christening of Honolulu fireboat "Abner T. Longley" (ddr-njpa-2-619)
Caption on reverse: "JUST BEFORE THE CHRISTENING: Mrs. Abner T. Longley (right), holding a traditional bottle of champagne, was pictured as she was about to smash the bottle against the bow of the fireboat Abner T. Longley in a christening ceremony at Pier 10 yesterday afternoon. The fireboat, turned over to the fire department by the …

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Funeral service for Pfc. Jack Arakawa (ddr-njpa-5-54)
Caption on reverse: "Italian war brides attend GI's funeral: Memorial services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the McCully Higashi Hongwanji for Pfc. Jack C. Arakawa, 29, a veteran of the 442nd combat team, who was killed in action near Taejon, Korea, on July 16. Pictured above is the widow, Mrs. Lia Arakawa (second from …

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Conrad Akamine and Takaaki Nakata (ddr-njpa-5-103)
Caption on reverse: "Japanese Jaycees Install New Prexy: Conrad K. Akamine, left, and Takaaki Nakata are the incoming and outgoing presidents of the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce. The former, who was installed at a banquet held at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel last night, is shown receiving a poi pounder which he will use as …

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Japanese acting troupe posing with Nichibei Kinema banner (ddr-njpa-4-7)
Caption on reverse: "GALAXY OF JAPANESE STARS ARRIVE: These luminaries of the Japanese stage and screen arrived by Pan American stratocruiser this morning to present a show at McKinley auditorium from September 7 through 10. Standing, left to right: Kimiko Mizumachi, Otome Arakawa, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Ranko Edogawa and Teruko Ohmi. Sitting, left to right: Masaichi Shirakawa, …

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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 3 (January 20, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-3)
Selected article titles: "Regulations Humanizing Deportation Proceedings Officially Approved" (p. 1), "Asians regard Alaska-Hawaii territorial status as mark of U.S colonial power" (p. 1), "Pick successor to George Togasaki of Nippon Times" (p. 2), "80 return to JACL shelter after new Yuba flood crisis" (p. 1), "Support scare as Chinese Canadian loses bid for B.C. legislative …

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Group of people wearing leis (ddr-njpa-5-1243)
Caption on reverse: "Milwaukee theater man arrives: L.F. Gran, prominent theater man of Milwaukee, Wis., came here on the President Cleveland yesterday for a short vacation, accompanied by Mrs. Gran. They will be at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel for two weeks. They were greeted at the dock by their friends. Mrs. Lillian Hazelton; Miss Blanche Jikaku, …

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AJA veteran benefits show planners (ddr-njpa-1-1565)
Caption on reverse: "In charge of AGA vets' benefit show. Above are the men who will be in charge of the joint Club 100-442nd Veterans club benefit show to be held at the Civic Auditorium for ten days starting September 28, featuring the Kinoshita acrobatic troupe of Japan. Left to right, they are: George Miki, co-chairman …

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Arthur D. Struble shaking hands with A.W. Radford (ddr-njpa-1-1813)
Caption on reverse: "'Mighty Mo' arrives at Pearl Harbor: The 'Mighty Mo' arrived at Pearl Harbor this morning at 7:30 from the Korean theater of operation enroute to the West Coast after a brief stay here. The battleship Missouri is carrying Vice-Admiral Arthur D. Struble, USN, former commander of the 7th Fleet, as well as its …

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John H. Wilson signing a document while others look on (ddr-njpa-2-897)
Caption on reverse: "MAYOR WILSON SIGNS UN DAY PROCLAMATION: Mayor John H. Wilson is shown at his desk in the city hall signing the United Nations Day proclamation. UN Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 24. The mayor has urged all of the citizens of Honolulu to observe the day and be present at the …

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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 117, No. 20 (December 17,1993-January 6, 1994) (ddr-pc-65-45)
Select article titles: "No wand then...with Bill Hosokawa" (p. A8); "Our man, Sam" (p. A18); "Volunteer leadership for changing times..." (p. A20); "'The Joy Luck Club'" (p. B4); "Exhibit honors the Japanese Pioneers of Oregon" (p. B7); "Takao Ozawa: A Japanese national fights discrimination in Hawaii during the early 1900s" (p. B8).
The holiday issue included …

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Four women sitting at a table (ddr-njpa-5-81)
Caption on reverse: "Nine Isle young women to attend Asilomar confab. Nine young women are leaving Honolulu tonight at 8:30 to attend the annual Western Area Young Adult conference which will be held at Asilomar, Calif., from June 11 to 17. The theme for this year's conference is "Danger -- Women at Work." The Honolulu delegates …

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Frank Takizo Matsumoto and Diet delegates being welcomed to Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-4-840)
Caption on reverse: "JAPANESE DIET DELEGATION BACK IN HONOLULU: Shown above are 15 members of the Japanese Diet party as they arrived at the Honolulu airport from Seattle at 6:50 this morning by Northwest Airlines for a two-day visit before leaving for Tokyo via Pan American Airways Saturday at 9:30 a.m. They were each given a …