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doc "Penbase Press: Peninsular Base Section, U.S. Army" Newspaper (ddr-densho-201-448)

Vol. 1, no. 65, April 10, 1946 edition of the Penbase Press newspaper. "Peninsular Base Section" refers to U.S. Military operations in Italy.

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doc Letter from Robert Ikari to Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-81)

Letter regarding Robert's time in Italy, his interactions with the Partisans, Ted's sister Margaret, and Fred Dobena's regards. Transcription only, no original letter.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-81/

Collection Tadashi Ishida Collection (ddr-densho-535)

The bulk of the collections consists of letters written by Tadashi Ishida to his parents from his time in the military during WWII. Includes descriptions of his training, posting overseas to Italy during the final year of the war, and his post-war service in Italy. Several letters are from friends or family of the Ishida's written …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 36 (May 5, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-395)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Troops Spearhead Drive Into North Italy" (p. 1), "Nisei Veterans Visit Center" (p. 3), "Reserve Hostel Spaces Early" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-395/

doc Bank Books (ddr-densho-356-708)

Four bank deposit books for Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from 1920-1939. Book 1: Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank School Savings Department deposit records from 1928-1930. Book 2: Bank of Italy Savings Account depost book from 1920-1930. Book 3: Bank of Italy Savings Account depost book from 1930-1939. Book 4: Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank depost book 1928-1930.

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doc Topaz Times Vol. XII No. 8 (August 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-423)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Troop to Lead V-J Day Parade in Italy" (p. 1), "Times to End Publication" (p. 1), "WRA Criticized" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-423/

img Pfc. Toda Sakahiro and family (ddr-densho-37-1675)

Cadet Ida Sakahiro on the right. Included annotation: Y-605, Family of Pfc. Toda Sakahiro-who was killed in action in Italy-Canal, 7/29.

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img Benito Mussolini riding a horse (ddr-njpa-1-937)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Rome) Rengo. A grand celebration for the tenth anniversary of Prime Minister Mussolini's fascist revolution, which broke through the revolutionary crisis that followed the Great War and stabilized his homeland of Italy, was held in Rome on October 28. Fascists from all over Italy gathered in Rome on that day for a …

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img Japanese American soldier at Pisa Tower (ddr-densho-201-94)

Japanese American soldier standing in front of a bell at the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy. Caption on reverse: "Jim Tateoka, Pisa Tower."

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img Church services (ddr-densho-114-120)

Original caption: Chruch services in Orciano, Italy, 24 hours after being taken by the 100th Infantry Battalion (Americans of Japanese ancestry). Fifth Army, July 15, 1944.

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img Nisei soldier on patrol (ddr-densho-114-80)

Original caption: A Hawaiian-American soldier of Japanese ancestry, with the 100th Battalion, 34th Division, patrols the streets of Leghorn, Italy. Fifth Army. July 19, 1944.

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img Resting after the fall of Leghorn (ddr-densho-114-123)

Original caption: Hawaiian-American troops of Japanese ancestry, with the 100th Battalion, 34th Division, rest in Leghorn, Italy, after its fall. Fifth Army, July 19, 1944.

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doc Hand-drawn map of 442nd/100th's campaigns in Italy (ddr-densho-35-150)

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img Soldier standing in front of statue in Milan, Italy (ddr-densho-368-251)

Soldiers of 442nd Regimental Combat Team in front of Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II in the Piazza del Duomo.

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img 442nd Infantry Regiment with civilians in Pisa area, Italy (ddr-densho-1007-26)

Caption on back

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doc "The Stars and Stripes Mediterranean" Newspaper April 1946 (ddr-densho-201-449)

"The Stars and Stripes Mediterranean; Unofficial paper of U.S. forces in the Mediterranean Theatre; Vol. 2, No. 261, Wednesday, April 10, 1946; Printed in Italy; Five Lire."

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doc "The Stars and Stripes Mediterranean" Newspaper June 1946 (ddr-densho-201-450)

"The Stars and Stripes Mediterranean; Unofficial paper of U.S. forces in the Mediterranean Theatre; Vol. 2, No. 407, Sunday, June 2, 1946; Printed in Italy; Five Lire."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-450/

doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. V No. 10 (July 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-188)

Selected article titles: "Storm Causes Minor Damages" (p. 1), "Head of Operations Looks Over Center" (p. 1), "442nd Regiment on Italy Front Goes for Broke" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-143-188/

img Soldier in field in front of tent (ddr-densho-368-270)

Caption: Somewhere in Italy. Back row, left to right: Ryo Shinoda, Taro Katajama (deceased), Josh Morimoto. Front row, left to right: Yosh Oshiki, William Iino, Willie Fujioka

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doc Scrapbook page (ddr-densho-35-328)

Various newspaper articles on Japanese American soldiers, including one from Coronet Magazine titled: "Japanese Americans Fighting Valiantly in Italy Have Proved Their Loyalty With Blood." Other newspapers unknown.

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doc Letter from Alvin Uchiyama to Kathleen Koga Uchiyama (ddr-densho-406-147)

Has not been gambling, but did gamble when he was first in Italy, and was still a little upset that they didn't have another baby before he left.

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img Tamaki Miura, Toshiko Sekiya and other singers at a dinner (ddr-njpa-4-937)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Italian Music Association Formed. Our prominent musical figure who studied in Italy is planning to form an association to strengthen the ties of friendship between Japan and Italy. The opening ceremony was held from 1:00 p.m. (The picture shows the attending musicians, from right, Toshiko Sekiya, Ayako Kikuchi, Yoshiko Nagasaka, Tamaki Miura, …

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doc Letter from Shirley Cobb, [volunteer], American Red Cross, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army, [July 27, 1945?] (ddr-csujad-1-1)

V-mail from Shirley Cobb, American Red Cross volunteer, to Kune Hisatomi, Pfc., U.S. Army. Shirley Cobb described her work: She worked at an airport in Florence, Italy. She learned that Kune also stayed in Italy and tried to locate him. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_01_01_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-1/

img Guest card for Florence hotel (ddr-densho-201-265)

"Hotel Majestic, Florence, Italy, Operated by Headquarters Command P.B.S. Transient Enlisted Personnel, Guest Card, This card must be presented for all meals. Expires 25/7/46, Room No. 16."

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img 100th Infantry Battalion soldiers (ddr-densho-114-180)

Original caption: Japanese-American Infantrymen of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 34th Division, moving up to the front, on a dusty road in the Volletri area, Italy. May 28, 1944.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-114-180/

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