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img Nisei soldier with friends (ddr-densho-2-63)

Soldier Ben Matsumoto is surrounded by inmates at the Minidoka concentration camp. The following people can be identified: Kaz Tsujimoto (wearing the white V-neck sweater) and his brother, Stan, is to his left holding the cigarette. Hiro Nishimoto is in front and Ben Tsujimoto is on the far right.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-214)

Tad received a letter from Tomi from which he recounted the story of Hiro is being chased by dogs; Tad noted to send more stamps home because his father was fond of them and requested additional magazines. Parents' note on envelope back: 216 Monday July 16, 1945 request for magazines

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 6 (ddr-one-7-75-6)

Daily life in camp

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 1 (ddr-one-7-75-1)

Family background

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 5 (ddr-one-7-75-5)

First impressions of the Portland Assembly Center

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 11 (ddr-one-7-75-11)

Reflections

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 3 (ddr-one-7-75-3)

Attending elementary school

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 4 (ddr-one-7-75-4)

Hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor and preparing for mass removal

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 9 (ddr-one-7-75-9)

Meeting future husband and getting married

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 2 (ddr-one-7-75-2)

Description of growing up on family's farm

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 8 (ddr-one-7-75-8)

Adjusting to school after returning home

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 10 (ddr-one-7-75-10)

Raising a family

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vh Hiro Heidi Inahara Interview Segment 7 (ddr-one-7-75-7)

Leaving camp and returning home

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img Minidoka Matinee Orchestra (ddr-densho-2-36)

Left to right: Joe Owaki (drums), Hiro Nishimoto (MC), Dorrie Abe (piano), Ted Shimano (orchestra conductor), Amy Iguchi (clarinet), Yosh Ogata (saxophone), George Kaku (violin), and Sally Makishima (violin). The residents of the Minidoka concentration camp formed numerous musical ensembles to pass the time. Orchestras, bands, and choirs frequently staged performances for entertainment.

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img Thirteen adults and children around campfire on Okamura farm (ddr-densho-458-31)

Nine boys sitting behind a campfire, while four girls are standing behind them on Okamura Farm. Ladies left to right: Nobuko Okabayashi (nee-Okamura), Hiroko Okamura, Aiko, Mrs. Sawamura. Boys front left to right: Sakaye Okamura, Minoru Okamura, Kei Nakano, Shin Sawamura, Hiro Tsukushi, Tad Sawamura, and Hid (Hideyoshi Kashima). Boys back: Tomomi Yamada and Naomi Higaki

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img Group of children in field having a picnic (ddr-densho-458-29)

At Okamura farm with a table having a picnic. Men left to right: Minoru Okamura, Shin Sawamura, Sakaye Okamura, Tad Sawamura, Kei Nakano, Tomomi Yamada, unidentified man holding bag above his head, Hiro Tsukushi, Naomi Higaki, and Hideyoshi Kashima. Women left to right: Unidentified woman, Hiroko Okamura, Nobuko Okabayashi (nee Okamura, Aiko Higaki and Mrs. Sawamura …

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img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-310)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers rehearsing an Odori folk dance in front of a small audience inside Norse Hall. Obon dancers from left to right: Shig Yuzuriha, Shig Oka, and Hiro Okayama. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the …

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doc San Francisco Nisei Majors Bowling Association Special Bonus awards (ddr-densho-422-506)

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Narrator Hiro Heidi Inahara

Nisei female. Born February 2, 1928, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in the Portland area, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned with family to Portland.

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img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-300)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers practicing an Odori folk dance inside Norse Hall in Northeast Portland. From left to right male Obon dancers: Hiro Okayama, Mr. Tsujimura, Kenneth Yasutome, Yonezo Fujii, and unidentified. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-41)

Tad says "I hope Fuji didn't kick you too hard" and asks how Fuji and Hiro (who seem to be family visiting Tad's parents) are doing. Mentions that he'll be getting a medal for his skill with a rifle. Earlier that day, Tad saw a movie called "The Battle of Russia" about Russian history from 1242-1943. …

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img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-311)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers rehearsing an Odori folk dance in front of a small audience inside Norse Hall. Obon dancers from left to right: Shig Yuzuriha, Shig Oka, Hiro Okayama, unidentified, and Arthur Ojiro “Art” Sasaki. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist …

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img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-318)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers rehearsing an Odori folk dance inside Norse Hall in Northeast Portland. Obon dancers from left to right: Shig Yuzuriha, Hiro Okayama, Yonezo Fujii, and Tom Shigeo Tamiyasu. First seated women in the audience on far left is Sakae (Fujii) Ando. Obon is an annual event hosted by the …

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vh Bob Suzuki Interview (ddr-densho-1000-452)

Nisei-han male. Born January 2, 1936, in Portland, Oregon, where father worked for the railroad. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, family moved to a small community outside of Spokane, Washington, to farm. Went to UC Berkeley and Caltech, then taught at …

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doc Federal Bureau of Investigation Case file for Keizaburo Koyama. Page 1 of 4. (ddr-one-5-169)

Photocopy of a declassified file on Keizaburo Koyama by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The document speaks on Koyama's hearing at Fort Missoula, Montana and being found to be an enemy alien. The decision was based largely on Koyama having a subscription to the magazine put out by the Sokoku Kai. The panel felt that his …

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