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Reaction shots of Chris Ishii and various b-roll (ddr-densho-1007-1570)
The Ishiis discuss Ada's first time in the US; the first shots are just for reactions. Video starts at 1:03. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. B-roll of pictures of the Ishiis, Chris's cartoons, and other photos starts at 5:36. Original title: 67, II NY #54, Ishii, Chris pix, family pix
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Ishii family b-roll (ddr-densho-1007-1571)
No audio, video starts at 0:46. B-roll of various pictures belonging to the Ishiis, several of Chris' service. Original title: 68, II NY #55, Ishii, Ishii Family Pix
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Interview with Chris Ishii, part 2 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1556)
Ishii discusses his internment in the Amache camp, volunteering for the military, and his childhood as a Nisei. Video starts at 0:57. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 55, II NY #40, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1557/
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Interview with Chris Ishii, part 1 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1555)
Ishii discusses producing propaganda leaflets with the OWI and serving in the China-Burma-India theater. Video starts at 0:44. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: II NY, #39, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1556/
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Interview with Chris Ishii, part 7 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1561)
Ishii discusses raising his children. Video starts at 0:48. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II NY, #45, 6-85, Ishii
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Interview with Chris Ishii, part 6 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1560)
Ishii discusses a poster he made during service in China, racial discrimination in the US, meeting and marrying his wife, and his father's death. Video starts at 0:50. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 59, II NY #44, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1561/
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Interview with Chris Ishii, part 5 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1559)
Ishii discusses his basic training in Mississippi, Jim Crow, his experiences with Nisei interrogators in China, and his father moving to the US. Video starts at 0:55. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 58, II NY #43, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1560/
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Interview with Chris Ishii, part 3 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1557)
Ishii discusses his parents (who immigrated from Shikoku), their internment in Rohwer, his father's death in camp, and his difficulty communicating with his parents. Video starts at 0:53. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 56, II NY #41, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1558/
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Interview with Chris Ishii, part 4 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1558)
Ishii discusses his mother gaining US citizenship, returning to work at Disney after the war, other animation work, detention at Santa Anita, the L'il Neebo comic strip, the MIS gopher mascot, and his political beliefs. Video starts at 0:55. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 57, II NY #42, 6-85, …
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Interview with Chris and Ada Ishii (ddr-densho-1007-1569)
The Ishiis discuss the difficulty of getting married and moving to the US (Ada is from China), Chris' time in camp, Ada meeting Chris' mother, and the first time the two met. Video starts at 0:52. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 66, II NY #53, Chris & Ada Verite …
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Chris and Ada Ishii at home (ddr-densho-1007-1568)
First part likely intended as b-roll; Loni Ding can be heard directing in background, but the conversation between Chris and Ada is not scripted. Interview starts at 10:45. Ada discusses how she and Chris met in Chongqing, her life before then, and how the two started dating. Original title: 65, II NY #52, 6-85, Chris & …
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Ishii family b-roll (ddr-densho-1007-1572)
No audio, video starts at 0:58. B-roll of various pictures belonging to the Ishiis, several of Chris' service, some pamphlets that Chris presumably designed. Original title: 69, II NY #56, 6-85, Ishii Family Pix
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Ishii family b-roll (scrolls) (ddr-densho-1007-1573)
No audio. B-roll of Japanese scrolls. Original title: 70, II NY #57, 6-85, Ishii stills, father scrolls
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Reveille Volume 1, Number 1 (ddr-densho-390-133)
The inaugural issue of Reveille includes articles about the Scout Christmas party, athletic and outdoor events, scout number changes, Lil' Neebo illustrator Chris Ishii, a call to join the scouts, a short story, and more. One article mentions 14 boy scouts saved a flag from a mob during the Manzanar riot.
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Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-232)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he acknowledges receiving two letters from Yuri, what the Christmas celebration was like at Camp Savage, the response to his report on the recruitment trip to WRA camps, meeting Chris Ishii, the change in daily routine at Camp Savage to include more physical training, inquires into …
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Crystal City Chatter Issue 44 (ddr-densho-537-53)
Issue 44 includes ruminations about getting older, letters to the editor, an article about redress, and more.
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 60 (September 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-57)
Selected article titles: "Project Area and Center Defined" (p. 1), "Rules Must Be Strictly Observed" (p. 1), "Eastman: Hikers to Keep Away From Farm" (p. 1), "Boy Scouts to Stage Field Day" (p. 2), "Colony to Celebrate Harvest" (p. 2), "Wanna Make 100 Bucks?" (p. 2), "Regulation for Parties" (p. 2), "Food Dehydration Here" (p. 3), …
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Tulean Dispatch Magazine Section Vol. I No. 4 (November 1942) (ddr-densho-65-429)
Selected article titles: "The Daily Tulean Dispatch Magazine Section" (p. 2), "On a Night Like This" (p. 6), "Why Co-op?" (p. 15), "Twilight Emissary" (p. 17), "Looking Back" (p. 22), "My Blood" (p. 23), "Our Fire Fighters" (p. 25), "Corn on the Cob" (p. 27), "The Stepping Stone..." (p. 31).
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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 13 (October 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-12)
Selected article titles: "Jerome to Deal With Felonies" (p. 1), "Residents May Send For Privately-Stored Goods" (p. 1), "Qualifications Defined for Work Leaves" (p. 1), "2285 Workers Out on Farms" (p. 1), "Editorial: Coal Crew Heroes" (p. 2), "Bus Line Starts Operating: 20 Round Trips Slated Daily" (p. 2), "Hunt to Have Sewerage of Latest Type" …