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doc Orders from the Headquarters 24th Infantry Division, to Masako Adachi, September 9, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2199)

Orders from the Headquarters of the 24th Infantry Division to Masako Adachi regarding her visit to the American Consul in Kyoto, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2301

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vh Celeste Teodor Interview (ddr-manz-1-78)

Nisei female. Born June 24, 1936, in Los Angeles, California. Placed for adoption and was living in an orphanage when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. Transferred to Manzanar's Childrens Village during World War II. After the war, lived with various foster families in Los Angeles before becoming independent at age eighteen.

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doc The Imperial Japanese Government Passport for Moritaro Ishida, in Japanese (ddr-csujad-29-6)

A passport for Moritaro Ishida issued on April 8, 1916. Registered by Consulate General of Japan in Seattle on June 21, 1923. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1339_M01_01

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doc Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, September 5, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-163)

A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Jokichi writes about Masao Okine's visit to his place in Hiroshima, Japan and Masao's bringing the gifts from Seiichi and Tomeyo with him. He also writes of Masao's updates on issues in Hollister, California, where Jokichi used to run …

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doc Letter from Haruto Okine to Mr. Seichi Okine, January 29, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-240)

A letter from Haruto Okine in Hiroshima, Japan, to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. The letter is mailed by Naoji Okine, Seiichi's brother. In the letter, Haruto thanks Seiichi Okine for the gifts and gives congratulations to Masao Okine on his new baby. He hopes that Seiichi will return to Japan someday when Japan rebuilds from the …

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doc Letter from Naoji Okine to Seiichi Okine, December 13, 1949 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-266)

A letter from Naoji Okine in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother, Seiichi Okine. He informs that Seiichi's gifts have been brought by Kenji Okine, including milk, sugar, and soap bars, and appreciates his support. He asks about prices in the U.S. as short supply drives prices high in Japan. He thinks back of his life in …

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img Fair Queens (ddr-csujad-11-7)

A close-up photograph of the ladies crowned queens of the World's Fair. The second from the left is identified as Miss Japan, the center is Miss California, and the right is Miss San Francisco. From page 3 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Letter from Pacific Mail Order Company to Seiichi Okine, April 12, 1952 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-278)

Contains one letter from Pacific Mail Order Company to Seiichi Okine, a receipt, a catalog, and one envelope. Pacific Mail Order Company is an agency to ship packages of relief supplies or remit to Japan, which is located in Los Angeles, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_03_13_001-004

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[Satoru and Yaeko Sasaki, wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-7)

A wedding photograph of Satoru and Yaeko Sasaki dressing in kimono. The photograph is taken in Hiroshima, Japan on December 27, 1949 and mailed to Seiichi Okine in Los Angeles, California. The arrival date, February 24, 1950, is noted on the backside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_04_001

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doc Western Union telegraph from Masao Okine to S. Okine. September 26, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-162)

A Western Union telegram from Masao Okine to his father Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. It notifies of Masao's arrival at San Francisco from Japan where he has been stationed as a Nisei soldier and his next destination, Chicago, where his wife, Ayame, resides. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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vh Ruth Y. Okimoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-331)

Nisei female. Born April 15, 1936, in Tokyo, Japan. Brought to the United States with parents at the age of one, and grew up in San Diego, California, where father was a minister. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After the war, forged connections …

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vh George Oye Interview (ddr-phljacl-1-16)

Kibei male. Born 1915 in Florin, California. From age seven to seventeen, lived in Japan when the family decided to move there. Returned to the United States in 1932 and attended school. Accepted into the California civil services, but was fired after World War II began. During the war, removed to the Fresno Assembly Center, California, …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 18 (November 4, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-44)

Selected article titles: "Promise Made by Rescued Men Kept as 442nd Veterans Proclaimed 'Honorary Texans'" (p. 1), "Gov. Warren Asked to Appoint Qualified Nisei to State Posts" (p. 2), "Secretary Acheson to Await California Decision Before Intervening in Land Law Case" (p. 3), "Issei Veterans of U.S. Navy In Japan to Get Pensions" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-22-44/

doc Notes on the Korean War (ddr-csujad-38-444)

George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten notes on the Korean War. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600), page 22. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_022_001

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img Officers' visit (ddr-csujad-38-482)

Photographed are George Nobuo Naohara and officers who visited the military camp. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_047_004

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img Korean villagers at a vegetable shop (ddr-csujad-38-520)

Photographed are a Korean woman and man at a vegetable shop. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_075_003

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img G-2 soldiers (ddr-csujad-38-490)

Photographed are two G-2 members posing in an apple orchard. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_051_004

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img Kamie Tanaka, ritual event (ddr-csujad-25-160)

A photograph of Kamie Taenaka and her relatives taken at a ritual event in Totsugawa, Japan. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_032

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img Kamie Taenaka, ritual event (ddr-csujad-25-159)

A photograph of Kamie Taenaka and her relatives taken at a ritual event in Totsugawa, Japan. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_031

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doc 13 Hawaii Nisei women assume duties in Japan (ddr-csujad-49-179)

Newspaper article titled, "13 Hawaii Nisei Women Assume Duties in Japan." An item from: pages 94-95 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_061_02

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img Family in Japan (ddr-csujad-25-188)

A photograph of two Japanese women taken in Nagahama, Japan. they are probably the Taenakas' relatives. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_060

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-188/

img Totsugawa, ritual event (ddr-csujad-25-163)

A photograph of Kamie Taeneka and her relatives taken at a ritual event in Totsugawa, Japan. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_035

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-163/

img Family in Japan (ddr-csujad-25-199)

A photograph of two local Japanese men, including Ukichi Taenaka's son, posing in front of Hiromitsu Iida's house in Japan taken around 1955. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_071

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img Murooji (ddr-csujad-25-186)

A photograph of a tourist taken at Murooji, a temple in Nara, Japan after the war. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_058

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-186/

img Family in Japan (ddr-csujad-25-194)

A group photograph of local Japanese men and woman taken in Japan around 1955. They are the Taenakas' relatives, including Ukichi Taenaka's son. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_066

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-194/

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