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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview (ddr-phljacl-1-1)

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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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 4 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-4)

Moving to Philadelphia and getting married

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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 1 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-1)

Growing up in Cupertino, California

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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 2 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-2)

Leaving camp to attend graduate school

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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 5 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-5)

Teaching at the University of Pennsylvania

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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 6 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-6)

Thoughts on the term "Quiet American"

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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 3 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-3)

Attending Cambridge College

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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 8 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-8)

Influence of Japanese culture and heritage

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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 9 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-9)

Reflections: influences in life, confidence and self-reliance

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vh Mary Ishimoto Watanabe Interview Segment 7 (ddr-phljacl-1-1-7)

The problematic "model minority" label

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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 Portrait of wedding party for George Takagi and Rose Ishimoto's wedding (ddr-ajah-6-890)

Caption below photo: George Takagi and Rose Ishimoto Wedding - 1940

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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. 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 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. 4 No. 63 (February 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-149)

Selected article titles: "WRA Clothing Will Be Sold to Colonists" (p. 1), "Nurses Training Classes to Begin" (p. 1), "First Aid Tutor Here From S.F." (p. 1), "J.A.C.L. Chapter to Meet Wed." (p. 1), "Radio Series on Post-war" (p. 1), "Job Offers Are Being Returned" (p. 1), "Evacuees Are Advised to Sell Stored Farm Equipment" (p. …

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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 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. 5 No. 73 (June 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-377)

Selected article titles: "Census to be Taken Tuesday. Residents Requested to Cooperate in Big Task" (p. 1), "Begin Dies Hearings" (p. 1), "Feeling in Spokane O.K." (p. 1), "Men Sent to Klamath Jail" (p. 1), "Movie on Evacuation, Relocation Planned" (p. 1), "Volunteers Prepare for Action at Camp Shelby" (p. 2).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 62 (June 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-229)

Selected article titles: "2 Osya Classes Still Open: Residents Can Register For Poultry, Carpentry" (p. 1), "Co-op Will Issue Money Orders, Travelers' Checks" (p. 1), "Candy Firm Rehires Evacuees" (p. 1), "Sugar Beet R.R. Workers Needed" (p. 1), "Messages From the Nisei" (p. 2), "One Year Ago This Year" (p. 2), "Change Seen in U.S. Diet" …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. IV No. 30 (December 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-119)

Selected article titles: "Asilomar Confab Planned for City" (p. 1), "Position on FPC Opened" (p. 1), "Play Tickets on Sale to Public" (p. 1), "Confidence Vote Extended Co-op" (p. 1), "Progress Report Respond Good" (p. 1), "What Are They Saying? Bennett: Retain Cultural Heritage. Wilkie: Remove Trade Barriers" (p. 2), "City YBA Officers In Installation" (p. …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. 7 (July 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-318)

Selected article titles: "No Change in WRA Policy -- Meyer. Dispatch Interviews New National Chief" (p. 1), "Total Colonists, 9166: 'White Zone' Men Next" (p. 1), "Notify Tule Lake Address to Your Bank" (p. 1), "Diet Stations for Kids Open" (p. 4), "Red Cross Training Class to Open Here" (p. 4), "Writers to Form Literary Group" …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 69 (June 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-236)

Selected article titles: "Co-op Mail Order Dept. Moves to Canteen 4: New Rules Announced" (p. 1), "Civil Service Exams For Junior Stenos Set Soon" (p. 1), "New Procedure Revealed in Unemployment Compensation Plan" (p. 1), "Construction on Fish Market Started Tuesday" (p. 1), "TSO Committee Works to Overcome Obstacles" (p. 2), "Urged to Use Evacuee Labor" …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 73 (October 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-333)

Selected article titles: "Citizens to Hold Rally. Mass Meeting Set for 1:30 Sunday Afternoon. Noted Men Slated to Speak" (p. 1), "Will Build Jail Here" (p. 1), "Railroad Work Attracts 20" (p. 1), "Clothes Forms at 07-D Offices" (p. 1), "Adult Education: English Classes" (p. 3).

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