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doc Testimony of Betty Y. Okura (ddr-densho-67-254)

Written testimony of Betty Y. Okura, born in Firwood, Washington. Incarcerated in Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-254/

doc Testimony of George Murakami (ddr-densho-67-261)

Written testimony of George Murakami of Sumner, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-261/

doc Testimony of Tomi Koriyama (ddr-densho-67-264)

Written testimony of Tori Koriyama, born in Japan. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-264/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 25 (December 18, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-51)

Selected article titles: "Pocatello JACL alerts headline writer in Idaho on use of "Jap" (p. 1), "Nisei files to block deportation order issued 8 years ago" (p. 1), "16 states have specialized agencies to enforce anti-minority discrimination laws" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-31-51/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 52, No. 10 (March 10, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-10)

Selected article titles: "Idaho Legislature Passes First Comprehensive Civil Rights Bill' (p. 1), "Chapter Grappling with Local Problems and Encouraging Youth Activities Cited as New Emphasis for Gaining Memberships" (p. 1), and "PC Letterbox: '32 Convention Remembered Best" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-33-10/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 80, No. 4 (January 31, 1975) (ddr-pc-47-4)

Selected article titles: "'Toshiba Story' Irks Union Call for Boycott" (pp. 1, 4), "Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Aliens Being Employed in U.S. Gov't" (p. 1), "Dobashi-Ushio Duologue" (pp. 1-2), and "Ore-Idaho Nikkei Pioneers Feted" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-47-4/

doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 1 (October 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-220)

Selected article titles: "Polio Rulings on Visits Given" (p. 1), "WRA Educator Plans Topaz Visit" (p. 1), "New Work Policy Set for Seasonal Leaves" (p. 3), "Draft Regulations Issued Newcomers" (p. 3), "Idaho Bar Admits First Nisei Woman" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-220/

img Japanese Americans waving good-bye (ddr-densho-36-63)

The Puyallup Assembly Center housed primarily Japanese Americans from Seattle, Washington. It was open from April 28 to September 23, 1942. Most of the Japanese Americans from the Puyallup Assembly Center were later sent to the Minidoka concentration camp in Idaho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-36-63/

img Current view of the Minidoka concentration camp (ddr-densho-35-27)

This is the remainder of the Minidoka concentration camp, which was located in the wastelands of Idaho. Currently, the area is used for agriculture. A few structures as well as several monuments mark the site of the camp's 1942 location.

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vh Lois Shikami Interview (ddr-chi-1-8)

Nisei female. Born August 25, 1931, in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, lived in Wisconsin for several years before eventually moving to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chi-1-8/

vh Tats Kojima Interview (ddr-densho-1001-10)

Nisei male. Born 1923 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Age 18 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, was removed with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California. Later transferred to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Became an auto mechanic after World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1001-10/

vh Eiko Shibayama Interview (ddr-densho-1001-14)

Nisei female. Born 1929 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Grew up helping on family's farm before being removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II. Transferred with family to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, and eventually returned to Bainbridge Island.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1001-14/

vh Jean Matsumoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-130)

Nisei female. Born 1934 in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland, where parents ran a hotel business. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Portland.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-130/

vh Irene Yamauchi Tatsuta Interview (ddr-manz-1-158)

Nisei female. Born May 3, 1935, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Seattle and became a teacher.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-158/

doc Testimony of Franklin M. Koriyama (ddr-densho-67-265)

Written testimony of Franklin M. Koriyama of Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-265/

doc Testimony of Harry T. Kawanishi (ddr-densho-67-268)

Written testimony of Harry T. Kawanishi, born in Japan. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-268/

doc Testimony of Mae Fukui (ddr-densho-67-273)

Written testimony of Mae Fukui, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-273/

doc Testimony of Victor H. Kihara (ddr-densho-67-267)

Written testimony of Victor H. Kihara, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-267/

doc Testimony of Kinuko Higo (ddr-densho-67-312)

Written testimony of Kinuko Higo, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-312/

doc Letter from a camp teacher to her family (ddr-densho-171-65)

Excerpt: "Christmas is beginning to take on reality tonight. Most of the gifts, except for a few local ones have ben taken care of, and my cards need only to be addressed according to the list." Sent from Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-171-65/

doc Walerga Wasp No. 9 (June 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-199-9)

Selected article titles: "First Center Family Left for Tulelake. Dr. Sugiyama Given 10 Hours Notice" (p. 1), "Block Four to Leave Center First. 200 Volunteer Workers to Remain in Center to Clean Up" (p. 1), "Additional 22 Leave for Idaho" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-199-9/

doc Testimony of Roy Soejima (ddr-densho-67-277)

Written testimony of Roy Soejima, born in Portland, Oregon. Incarcerated in the North Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-277/

doc Testimony of Yoshio Tomita (ddr-densho-67-285)

Written testimony of Yoshio Tomita, born in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-285/

doc Testimony of Sayo Harmeling (ddr-densho-67-215)

Written testimony of Sayo Harmeling. Incarcerated in Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Prewar Climate, Family Impact and Reparation."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-215/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 40 No. 10 (March 11, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-10)

Selected article titles: "Idaho governor signs legislation repealing 30-year-old alien land law" (p. 1), "New regulations may help Japanese refugees, ask, gov't to review rejected applications" (p. 1), "Sen. Magnuson introduces bill to ban flower air shipment discrimination" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-27-10/

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