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img Group photograh of men on hotel porch (ddr-densho-335-265)

The caption on the back of the photograph reads "Mr. Namiye, Mr. Yasue, Mr. Ito and T.S.R. [Thomas S Rockrise] at Nara Hotel Aug 27th 1921".

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img Alums and attendees sitting in chair circle at Japanese Language School Reunion (ddr-densho-506-100)

Alums and attendees like the film crew and Alice Ito and Becky Fukuda sitting in a chair circle while being filmed at Japanese Language School Reunion.

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img Man standing on porch of house with business sign (ddr-ajah-6-123)

Caption below photo: this circa 1905-1910 photo of 1218 Oak includes signage that appears to state cleaning or cleaners, which fits the advertising from the 1907 era. In this circa 1905-1910 photo, 1218 Oak may have housed more than one business. In 1905 it was the Isshin Rou restaurant and also a Japanese Employment Office. On …

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img Three men sitting at a table (ddr-densho-466-578)

Caption on left of photo on album page: Yo, Mickey, and Geo.

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img Group posing for photo (ddr-densho-466-585)

Caption on right of photo on album page: Bill, Jim, Kim, Tommy, Mickey, Yo, Fred, Tom Lloyd, Geo, Louise, Sad, Mas

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img People outside house with Japanese and United States flags (ddr-ajah-6-124)

Caption below photo: In this circa 1905-1910s photo, 1218 Oak may have housed more than one business. In 1905 it was the is Shin Rou restaurant and also a Japanese Employment office. On January 24, 1907, a J. (No Suggestions) advertised cleaning and washing. On February 1, 1908, a Mr. Fujii advertised his washing and ironing …

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img Densho on True Colors TV show set (ddr-densho-506-117)

Photo of Scott Oki and Alice Ito on the set of Komo and KCTS-TV's TV program True Colors. True Color was a weekly TV program, self labeled as a "public affairs/diversity show", that had Densho on the program as a weekly topic.

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img Japanese Language School Alum holding up clothing at Japanese Language School Reunion (ddr-densho-506-97)

Alum holding up what appears to be a t-shirt or some other piece of clothing while others watch at the Japanese Language School Reunion.

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doc Letter to Anna Ito from William Yoshino (ddr-chijacl-1-477)

Concerning support for S. 1647

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doc Letter from Ken Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-16)

First letter from Ken Ito after his marriage to Emmy Sumida. He mentions that their district is scheduled to go to Santa Anita Assembly Center on April 30th or May 1st.

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doc Letter from Ken Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-24)

Ken Ito apologizes to his new father-in-law, Chimata Sumida, for not writing in awhile because of all the chores of packing and unpacking after arriving at Santa Anita Assembly Center.

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vh Tokio Hirotaka - Toshio Ito - Joe Matsuzawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-23)

Mr. Hirotaka was born in 1910, Mr. Matsuzawa was born in 1913, and Mr. Ito in 1922. All three are Nisei males, born and raised in Bellevue, Washington. They and their families were incarcerated at the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Prior to the war, their families were part of a …

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doc Letter from the Director of Licenses to the Japanese Barber Union (ddr-densho-381-160)

Charles R. Maybury, Director of Licenses, writes to Chuzaburo Ito, President of the Japanese Barber Union, that Masue Matsuo is in good standing with the licensing department.

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 494 (July 3, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-529)

Selected article titles: "Ito Finds Japan Needs Engineers Trained in U.S." (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 493 (June 26, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-528)

Selected article titles: "Antipodes Most Advanced, Finds K. Ito on Tour" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

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img Group of people around banquet table (ddr-densho-466-564)

Caption on left of photo on album page: Mary & Yo Ito Hackensack NJ, Bill & Pauline Nakagawa Torrance CA, Mickey Fujii Las Vegas, NE, Geo Morihiro, Kachi Saeda

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img Farewell Dinner (ddr-hmwf-1-554)

"29-6-F, Jan 12 1945" as described on back, Farewell Dinner Shrimp Tempura-Abalone, Jim Yonemura, Masao Terakami, Okumoto, Ito, Harold Matsumoto, Tom Noritake, Mrs. Yoshiko Terakami

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doc Japanese Barber Union affidavit regarding Masue Matsuo (ddr-densho-381-158)

An unsigned affidavit swearing that Chuzaburo Ito, acting president of the Japanese Barber Union, is aware that Masue Matsuo has been a licensed barber in the state of Washington.

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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-379-734)

Family photo in front of their barracks: Chimata Sumida, Masako Sumida, Alice Yuriko Endo, Grace Sumida, Emmy Ito, Marshall Sumida, Tets Sumida, Marjorie Yohko Sumida, and Todd Endo (front)

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doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-17)

Emmy Ito's first letter after her marriage to Ken Ito to her father, Chimata Sumida, talks about plans and packing to go to Santa Anita Assembly Center very soon.

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doc Judge Admits Ito To Practice In Federal Courts (April 24, 1936) (ddr-densho-56-461)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 24, 1936, p. 7

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doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-32)

Letter shares writer's request that Chimata be able to join the family in Santa Anita very soon before they are split up.

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doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-28)

Emmy Sumida Ito's letter to her father, Chimata Sumida, regarding married life at Santa Anita. She mentions that she was surprised that her father had requested repatriation.

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doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-6)

First letter from Emmy Sumida to her father Chimata Sumida describing status of a few Japanese businesses in Los Angeles including the reorganization of Sun Produce, where her future husband. Ken Ito, was named a manager. She also mentions air raids along the western coast of California.

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doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-23)

Letter written four weeks after she was sent to Santa Anita Assembly Center. She and her husband Ken Ito lived in a 20' x 8' room with 3 windows. The rest of the Sumida family arrived one week later, and she visits them almost every day.

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