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Narrator Mary Ishimoto Watanabe

Nisei female. Born September 29, 1920, in San Jose, California. Grew up in Cupertino, California. Attending San Jose State College when World War II broke out. Sent to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Left camp with the help of the National Student Relocation Council to attend graduate school. …

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img Yoshida family (ddr-densho-495-58)

Photograph of the Yoshida family with spouses. Back row left to right: Jack Itsuo Yoshida, Tadashi Francis Yoshida, Susumu Nakamura, Kazuto Albert Yoshida, Hitoshi Yoshida, and Edward Sueo Yoshida. Front row left to right: Patsy Yoshida, Nancy (Nagai) Yoshida, Alice Yachiyo (Yoshida) Nakamura, Saju (Ishimoto) Yoshida, Helen Masae (Takeshita) Yoshida, Doris Yoshida, and Ethel (Inouye) Yoshida. …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 22 (May 31, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-22)

Selected article titles: "Equal housing opportunities in Washington state boosted" (p. 1), "Fr. Tibesar recalls JACL meeting day after Pearl Harbor incident" (p. 1), "TV writer still complains of JACL protest. Admits no Nisei has sold American secrets to Japan in wartime" (p. 1), "Cultural pluralism fits America than melting pot idea" (p. 1), "Inouye warns …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 37 (August 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-393)

Selected article titles: "Physical Exams Begin Here" (p. 1), "Films of Baltimore, New York Will be Shown Sat." (p. 1), "Laundry at Canteens Only" (p. 1), "New England Area Good for Relocation" (p. 1).

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doc Document with photo of baseball team titled Junior All-Star Team, Gila River, Arizona (ddr-ajah-5-49)

Includes history of Gila River team and players identified

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img Yoshida Family Dinner (ddr-densho-495-30)

Photograph of the Yoshida family gathered around a long table for dinner. Clockwise around the table starting in the lower right corner: Helen (Takeshita) Yoshida, Wally Yoshida, Carol Yoshida, Francis Masukawa, Edith Masukawa, Saju (Ishimoto) Yoshida, Wally Yoshida, Edward Sueo Yoshida, Rhoda Yoshida, Ethel (Inouye) Yoshida, Sue Ellen Yoshida, Geri Yoshida, Randell "Randy" Tadao Yoshida, Teruko …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 19 (May 12, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-20)

Selected article titles: "JACL only ethnic group called in Ill. Housing study" (p. 1), "Venice-Culver worried PSW confab to success" (p. 1), "Gardeners have tree contractor bill amended" (p. 1), "Japan-America society in Washington elects its first Nisei president" (p. 1), "Maryland governor picks Nisei to county board of education" (p. 1), "Nisei tax cases in …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 14 (October 4, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-40)

Selected article titles: "Agnew apologizes; incident may quiet all future epithets in public" (p. 1), "Knowland comments Agnew remark as 'unfortunate, regrettable' at rally" (p. 1), "Rep. Matsunaga officially criticizes Gov. Agnew for use of 'Jap', spoke in midst of House debate on buildings" (p. 1), "Official JACL explanation against 'Jap' presented" (p. 1), "'Koga method' …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 1 (July 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-255)

Selected article titles: "Relocation of Supervisor Tells of Conditions in New York" (p. 1), "New Executive Secretary" (p. 1), "Return of Evacuees Discussed" (p. 1), "Program For Obon Festival" (p. 2).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 38 (May 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-218)

Selected article titles: "Placement Now Handles Outside Job Applicants: Change Made From Mon." (p. 1), "Freeze Order, Not Embargo Responsible For Coal Loss" (p. 1), "Need More Girls Interested in Relocating Via Hostel..." (p. 1), "Leave Decisions to Staff Says Pedicord" (p. 1), "CAA Seeks Nisei Airmen" (p. 1), "Ex Tulean Withdrawn From Jobs: Resentment Over …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 4 [1] (July 7, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-28)

Selected article titles: "Defense of 'right of dissent' targeted as next Nisei battle" (p. 1), "Evacuee seeks $1.5-million from Canada" (p. 1), "Nisei neurosurgeon says U.S. GIs getting best possible medical care" (p. 1), "Japanese Ambassador Shimoda presents credentials at White House" (p. 1), "Study launched on longevity of U.S. resident Japanese" (p. 1), "Mixed blood …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 4 (July 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-258)

Selected article titles: "Harvesting of Vegetables Begin on Project Farm" (p. 1), "Price of Dining Car Meals Limited By OPA" (p. 1), "Resettlers Cautioned On Use of Explosives: Restrictions in Effect" (p. 1), "Farm Wage Rates Hit All-Time High On June 1" (p. 1), "Late Shelby Arrivals Drill Doubly Hard 'To Catch Up'" (p. 2), "Urge …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 25 (June 22, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-25)

Selected article titles: "Senate unanimously approves claim bill amendment, need House okay. Senate version limits compromise to $100,000; House bill has no ceiling" (p. 1), "JACL Urges House By-Pass Confab On Senate Action" (p. 1), "President signs amendment to Fulbright Act" (p. 1), "Sacramento Japanese area to be demolished soon" (p. 1), ""Ex-Seattle Nisei attends first …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 21 (April 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-201)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Draft Possible: Senator Chandler Encourages Segregation of Nisei..." (p. 1), "Myer to Address Forum" (p. 1), "Evacuees Leaving Project Must Have Picture Taken" (p. 1), "Educational Variety Show to Be Sponsored By Group" (p. 1), "Changes Made in Hospital" (p. 1).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 7 No. 16 (October 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-416)

Selected article titles: "Strict Penalties for Violators of Speed Laws" (p. 1), "Telegraph Here from Honolulu" (p. 1), "Frost: Inflicts Damage on Farm Crops" (p. 1), "Community Analysis Staff Adds New Members" (p. 3).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 60 (May 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-227)

Selected article titles: "Evacuees May Ask For Job Placement: Those With Specialized Skills Should Apply" (p. 1), "O'Brien Gets New Post; Scores Chronicle Report" (p. 1), "Books on Sale" (p. 1), "Memorial Day... 1943" (p. 1), "Shoes Ready" (p. 1), "Editorial: This Memorial Day" (p. 2), "Capitol Chevrolet Will Buy Used Cars" (p. 2).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 10 (September 6, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-36)

Selected article titles: "JACL to campaign repeal of detention camp clause" (p. 1), "Dan Inouye's parents at Coyne St. home watch son deliver keynoter" (p. 1), "Civil rights dialogue at confab drafts 12-pt. consensus for JACL" (p. 1), "Parallels of Nisei aned Negro Heritage" (p. 4), "43% in Britain feel Japan not 'reliable' nation" (p. 4), …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 43 (September 4, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-40)

Selected article titles: "Farm Harvest in Full Swing" (p. 1), "Farm Workers to be Paid Saturday" (p. 1), "Sixty Teachers Report for Work" (p. 1), "Merit System Group to Meet" (p. 1), "Camp Harmony Queen Arrives" (p. 1), "Volunteer Crews Shovel Coal" (p. 1).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 96 (July 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-250)

Selected article titles: "Program For All Relocation Center: To Segregate on 'Basis of National Loyalty Or Sympathy'" (p. 1), "Japan Sends Exchange List; To Post Names" (p. 1), "CIO to Contact Former Nisei Union Member" (p. 1), "Civil Exams Are Given" (p. 1), "A Story Worth Telling: Truck Driver Wins Fight Against Discrimination" (p. 2), "Sakoda …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 24 (August 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-274)

Selected article titles: "Advanced Aid Course Set" (p. 1), "Mail Order Department Discontinued at Canteen: Effective Monday, Aug. 16" (p. 1), "More Vegetables Are Harvested" (p. 1), "Father Dai Back From Journey" (p. 1), "In New York Area: Find Jobs After Arrival Says Olds" (p. 1), "Helen Keller Sends Message To Handicapped Student Here" (p. 2), …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 89 (July 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-242)

Selected article titles: "Special Shoe Stamps Good For 30 Days Only" (p. 1), "No Visiting Team Coming" (p. 1), "Residents Not to Bring Scrip Covers With Stubs" (p. 1), "Exchange of Civilians With Japan Expected" (p. 1), "Relocation Grants Will Still Be Given -- Huycke" (p. 1), "Relocation Grants Will Still Be Given -- Huycke" (p. …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 85 (March 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-171)

Selected article titles: "WACC Recruiter is On Project" (p. 1), "Red Cross Meeting" (p. 1), "Language School... Aliens, Citizens May Apply For Entrance" (p. 1), "Local High School Tutors Pool Books For Library" (p. 1), "Citizen Female Registration is Being Held At Old Canteen" (p. 1), "U.C. Club Rally is Cancelled" (p. 1), "1050 Pigs: Hog …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. IV No. 22 (December 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-113)

Selected article titles: "'All Well' Says Telegram From LA" (p. 1), "Merit Board Reports on Work Performance" (p. 1), "Relocation Council Moves Headquarters" (p. 1), "Cal. Students in Fund Drive" (p. 1), "The Makings of Beau Brummel, A La Clothes" (p. 1), "WSSF Aims to Aid Needy Nisei Students, Secretary Loh Says" (p. 1), "Americanism is …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. IV No. 39 (January 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-127)

Selected article titles: "Tule Lake Project Most Advanced in Physical Aspect -- Coverley" (p. 1), "Project Pork Free From Danger of Trichinosis" (p. 1), "Co-op Profits Exempted From Income Tax" (p. 1), "Judge Will Take Wed Applications" (p. 1), "Co-op Holds Key to True Americanism" (p. 2), "Adult Education Loses Two Locks" (p. 2), "WRA Central …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 3 (July 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-257)

Selected article titles: "Tule Lake Designated For Those Considered Disloyal" (p. 1), "Announcement Made By Director Myer; Detailed Information Still Lacking; Project Directors to Meet For Discussion" (p. 1), "Col. Rasmussen Here to Interview For Savage" (p. 1), "Has No News of Exodus" (p. 1), "A 'Good Samaritan' to the Tri-State High Senators" (p. 2), "Ozaki …

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