Female, child of Issei parents. Born July 5, 1923, in Fukuoka, Japan while her mother and two older Nisei brothers visited relatives. Named Mitsuye Mei Yasutake at birth. From age 3, grew up in Seattle, WA. Father employed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as interpreter for twenty years, until separated from family on December …
Renewed hope after discovering illness was misdiagnosed: "I just decided that I would do something with my life"
Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.
Reflections on the passage of the redress legislation: "I was so surprised"
William Toshio Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was interviewed individually on November 14, 2002.
Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned to conduct …
Memories of Crystal City internment camp, Texas: "I feel like I'm goin' to a prison."
Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.
Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …
Parents' experiences as domestic help; "I was ashamed of the fact that my parents were servants."
Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.
Nisei male. Born June 10, 1922, in Seattle, WA. Father was employed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as interpreter for twenty years, until he was separated from family on December 7, 1941, and interned as an enemy alien. Graduated 1941, Cleveland High School, and attended University of Washington before being removed from Seattle with …
Appears to be group photograph of internal security officers at Tule Lake Camp. Photograph includes Willard Schmidt, Chief of Internal Security at Tule Lake Camp. Includes list of members in photograph. Names from left to right: Seventh Row: Okino, Y., Kato, J., Taniguchi, S., Yoshihara, D., Asada, E., Yamakawa, M., Yoshihara, G., Iwawaki, H., Yokoyama, K., …
Selected article titles: "SCA Schedules Third Forum" (p. 1), "Fashion Show is Cancelled" (p. 1), "Army School Candidates to Be Interviewed May 3: May Be Last Chance to Enroll at Camp Savage" (p. 1), "All Types of Leaves Are Stopped At Gila Center" (p. 1), "Cherry Trees Are Disputed" (p. 1), "MP's Shooting of Topaz Resident …
Selected article titles: "JACL Makes Christmas Whiter for Colonists" (p. 1), "2,500 Gifts Received Here" (p. 1), "Coverly is New Director" (p. 1), "Ol' Saint Nicholas Visits Colony Nursery School Christmas Party" (p. 1), "Dispatch Vacation" (p. 1), "Holiday Santaround" (p. 1), ""Sayonara" Mr. Shirrell" (p. 2), "Tulean Dispatch Staff Members Express Holiday Greetings to All …
Selected article titles: "36 Leave Tule Lake Center in May; 81 Since January" (p. 1), "May Complete the Irrigation System in June" (p. 1), "Procedure Streamlined: Changes Aid Resettlement of Paroled Enemy Aliens" (p. 2), and "More Sentenced for Violation of Regulations" (p. 2).
Selected article titles: "Oratorical Contest Will Be Held Soon" (p. 1), "Single Persons With Gross Income of $500 in 1942 Must File Tax Report" (p. 1), "Checks are Cashed at Co-op Stores" (p. 1), "Opening of Store on Sunday for Special Services to Be Stopped" (p. 1), "72 Register For Psychology" (p. 1), "Clearance Forms Should …
Selected article titles: "Time of Daily Siren Blasts Announced" (p. 1), "Population Swells to 16,797 with Arrival of Manzanites" (p. 1), "Cameraman Here from Life Mag." (p. 1), "New Colonists Occupy 5 1/2 Blocks in New Area" (p. 1), "Warrants Given to Five Nisei Granada Boys" (p. 1), "Internees to Send Shoyu to Families and Friends" …
Selected article titles: "Unauthorized Movements Condemned. Huycke Says Evacuees Jeopardize Welfare of the Community" (p. 1), "W.R.A. Centers, Fire Losses Far Below Nat'l Average" (p. 1), "Need Extra Blankets?" (p. 1), "50,000 Find New Homes in U.S." (p. 1), "Segregants' Mail to be Delayed" (p. 2).
Selected article titles: "Alien Registration to Start: Nobody Will Be Forced to Leave Project" (p. 1), "13 Removed From Colony For Beatings" (p. 1), "Rec. Activities Will be Resumed" (p. 1), "Registration For Citizens Released" (p. 1), "Nimura Taken to Klamath Jail" (p. 1), "U.C. Club Program Is Slated For Tonight At Dining Hall 17" (p. …
Selected article titles: "Make Sumitomo Claims Now" (p. 1), "Legion Post Opposed to Deportation, Discrimination" (p. 1), "Colonist Reminded to Report Foreign Property" (p. 1), "Combat Team Members Visit Jerome Center" (p. 1), "More Arrivals at Camp Shelby" (p. 1), "For 30 Years Associated With Japanese: Dr. Webber Here to Aid in Relocation" (p. 1), "Nisei …
Selected article titles: "Resolution of Greetings, Thanks Sent to Coverley" (p. 1), "Procedure for Transfer of Residence in Project" (p. 1), "Urge Full Use of Loyal Aliens in Defense Work" (p. 2), "Change Mail Order Procedure" (p. 3).
Selected article titles: "Quota of Project Workers to Be Set: Preliminary Study Places Tule Lake Maximum at 4,300" (p. 1), "Swimming Prohibited" (p. 1), "Goods Stored in Los Angeles" (p. 1), "Nursing to Be Taught" (p. 1), "Priests Will Hear Speakers" (p. 1), "Segregation Inevitable" (p. 2), "Dies Committee 'Amazed' At Crowded Living in Poston" (p. …
Selected article titles: "Workers May Return Here: Contract Groups Included in Ruling" (p. 1), "Picture Proofs Will Be Distributed" (p. 1), "Canteen 4... Store Occupies New Building" (p. 1), "High School Will Reopen On Monday" (p. 1), "Saturday Registration Schedule For Citizens Is Announced" (p. 1), "PFC Takahashi is on Furlough Here" (p. 1), "Activities at …
The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary coincided with the 100th Anniversary of the Japanese Christian Mission in North America. This book traces the history of JCC within the larger setting of national and local events, and some of the photos and narratives may be of interest. Ai Chih Tsai was pastor at JCC from 1948 to …