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img Tamura, Naohara, Terao, and Sakamoto (ddr-csujad-38-475)

Photographed are Sgt. Tamura, Sgt. George N. Naohara, Sgt. Terao, and Sgt. Sakamoto. The caption reads: Tamura-kun, Naohara, Terao-kun, Sakamoto-kun. Fellow soldiers are good friends. [In Japanese]. 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_045_002

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img Interrogation of Prisoner of War (ddr-csujad-38-473)

A page from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). Includes photocopies of photographs and annotations. The page depicts I.P.W. (Interrogation of Prisoners of War)'s operation during the Korean War. English annotations are found in item: csudh_nao_0670. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_043_001

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img Interrogation of Prisoner of War (ddr-csujad-38-472)

A page from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). Includes photocopies of photographs and annotations. The page depicts I.P.W. (Interrogation of Prisoners of War)'s operation during the Korean War. Japanese annotations are found in item: csudh_nao_0671. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_04_042_001

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doc Order battle map, Korean War front line (ddr-csujad-38-471)

Order battle map with George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten notes on his experience during the Korean War. He captured Chinese soldiers of the Eight Rote Army in Paech'on, Korea and interrogated them. 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: …

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img Lt. Vorobyov (ddr-csujad-38-483)

Photographed are Lt. Vorobyov and other soldiers. The annotation reads: Came to this group to inquire if there were any prisoners for interrogation. LT. Bolvidff [Vorobyov] asked. Reply was "Not to-day!" 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: …

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img Sgt. Tamura and Sgt. Uyekawa (ddr-csujad-38-492)

A photograph of Sgt. Tamura and Uyekawa standing under apple trees. The caption reads: Sgt. Tamura is shaving his face by an electric shaver while Sgt. Uyekawa is guarding Sgt. Tamura. 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: …

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img U.S. soldiers swimming in a river (ddr-csujad-38-451)

Photographed are U.S. soldiers swimming in a river. The annotation reads: No bath houses. Therefore, took a dip in the river to wash ourselves. Patrol plane kept an eye out for enemies. 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 …

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img Ukichi Taenaka, gravestone (ddr-csujad-25-281)

A page from the Taenaka family album. Pasted on the page are three photographs including Ukichi Taenaka's gravestone, who died in July 1940. The photographs of the gravestone appear to be taken in post-war Japan. Also include Ukichi Taenaka's wife and son. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_02_010

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img Japanese community, beach (ddr-csujad-25-297)

A page from a photo album including Japanese family photographs. Four photographs are pasted on the page. Includes: a Japanese house in Japan and photographs depicting the Japanese community at the beach. The photographs are probably taken in the early 1900s. Location is unknown. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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img Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party, Buddhist temple] (ddr-csujad-25-130)

A group photograph of the tourists of Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party, including Kamie Taenaka, along with Buddhist practitioners in Japan. The location is possibly Kongobuji, a Buddhist temple in Mount Koya. 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_002

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img Waseda University Hoshien Scott Hall] (ddr-csujad-25-254)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page is a group photograph of Japanese students. It appears to be a commencement of Waseda University taken in front of Waseda University Hoshien Scott Hall, Tokyo, Japan between 1938 and 1940. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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img U.S. soldiers swimming in a river (ddr-csujad-38-452)

Photographed are U.S. soldiers swimming in a river. The annotation reads: No bath houses. Therefore, took a dip in the river to wash ourselves. Patrol plane kept an eye out for enemies. 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 …

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doc Letters from Jokichi and Fumiko Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, July, 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-206)

Contains two Japanese letters, one English letter, and one envelope. All three letters are enclosed in the envelope and mailed from Hiroshima, Japan. Letters are written by Jokichi Yamanaka and Fumiko Yamanaka, addressing their relatives, Seiichi Okine and Makoto Okine. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_45_001-004

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doc Letter from Major Paul Rusch to Emma and Kai, October 10, 1945 (ddr-csujad-49-103)

Letter from Major Paul Frederick Rusch to Emma and Kai, dated October 10, 1945. It was written while he stayed in Japan as a member of General Douglas MacArthur's General Staff. An item from: page 72 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_048_01

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img Hirayama family aboard the Liner Matsonian (ddr-csujad-55-1496)

Scrapbook page containing a black and white photograph of the Hirayama family aboard the steam liner, Matsonian, as they are repatriated to Japan. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 135. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1498

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img Large group photo outside church (ddr-ajah-4-57)

Printed on photo front: Japanese Methodist Church "Last Issei Services" Alameda, California, February 15, 1942. Caption below photo: On February 15, 1942, the JME church held a farewell service conducted by Rev. Shigeo Shimada and attended by 120 members and friends, many of whom stepped forward for baptism. Dr. J.B. Cobb and his wife, former missionaries …

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vh Hisaji Q. Sakai Interview (ddr-densho-1000-475)

Nisei male. Born February 28, 1925, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco, where parents had a grocery store business. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, moved to Iowa to attend college and avoid the mass incarceration. Attended college in Nebraska and Michigan. Drafted into the Military Intelligence Service and served in Japan during …

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vh Fumiko Hayashida Interview (ddr-densho-1000-15)

Nisei female. Born January 21, 1911, in Winslow, Washington. Grew up in Japan and the Fletcher's Bay area of Bainbridge Island, Washington. Member of the first group of Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated. Incarcerated at Manzanar concentration camp, California, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, while pregnant and caring for two …

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vh John Y. Hayakawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-401)

Nisei male. Born April 2, 1918, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Jose, California, where father ran a farm. Was an active member of the Japanese American Citizens League and helped to run the San Jose office after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly …

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Narrator Maynard Horiuchi

Female. Born August 8, 1925, in Vallejo, California. Due to father's career as a prominent Navy admiral, moved frequently while growing up, living in Hawaii, Cuba, California, China and Japan. Worked as an editor for the military in Washington, D.C., and Japan. While in Japan, met future husband, Lucius Horiuchi.

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doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, July 24, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-151)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He writes from Japan where he is stationed as a Nisei soldier. In the letter, he writes about his duties as a jeep driver, working a night shift from 10PM to 6AM. He drives for Japanese coworkers who speak English and serve as interpreters …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 23 No. 14 (October 12, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-41)

Selected article titles: "Northern California ACLU Says Government Still Holding 631 Persons at Texas Camp" (p. 1), "Protest Restrictive Covenants At West Los Angeles Meeting. Civil Rights Groups Support Right of Japanese American Family to Occupy New Home" (p. 1), "500 Japanese Canadians Deported to Japan Aboard United States Army Vessel" (p. 2), "Federal Judge Raps …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 22 No. 22 (June 1, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-22)

Selected article titles: "Reveal Torture Death of Nisei in Japan. California Japanese American, Stranded by War, Remained Steadfast in Loyalty to U.S." (p. 1), "Japanese Alien Residents Who Aided U.S. War Effort Face Deportation, Says N.Y. Times" (p. 1), "Federal Court Will Consider Draft Case. Fall Tribunal Will Hear Appeals of Poston Group" (p. 1), "Ask …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 18 (May 10, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-19)

Selected article titles: "Urge President's Committee to Protect Nisei Liberties. Masaoka Asks Federal Action In Opposing Constitutionality of California Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "U.S. Authorities in Japan Process Requests of Stranded Nisei to Return to America" (p. 1), "JACL Official Will Testify Against Alien Land Law Fund" (p. 1), "Dispel Rumors of Anti-Evacuee Antagonism in …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 25 No. 11 (September 20, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-38)

Selected article titles: "U.S., France to Honor 442nd Combat Team. National JACL Will Present Plaque to Bruyeres Recalling Rescue of 'Lost Battalion'" (p. 1), "Supreme Court Test Looms in Constitutional Validity of California Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "Tax Certificates No Longer Required of Japanese Aliens For Hawaii, Mainland Travel" (p. 2), "JACL-ADC May Participate In …

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