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vh James A. Nakano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-245)

Nisei male. Born November 12, 1933, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu, and was nine years old when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Father was arrested by the FBI, and family went to the concentration camp at Jerome, Arkansas, to reunite with him. Transferred to Tule Lake, California, following the so-called "loyalty questionnaire." After the war, …

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vh Dorothy Michiko Ishimatsu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-398)

Nisei female. Born June 17, 1927, in Mayfield, California. Grew up in the Mountain View area, where family ran a berry farm. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, family decided to move to Utah to avoid mass removal. Attended high school in Utah before returning to California to enroll in San Jose State University. Remained in San …

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vh Larry R. Pacheco Interview (ddr-densho-1000-397)

White male. Born November 4, 1922, in San Jose, California. Drafted into the military after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. During World War II, served as a military police guard at the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Shipped overseas, and was captured in France as a prisoner of war and held in Germany. After completing military service, …

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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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av Michael Shigeru Yasutake Interview (ddr-densho-400-24)

Michael Yasutake was born on August 4, 1915, in Long Beach, California. He was one of Kumataro and Itsu Yasutake's eight children. His father was a farmer in Gardena, California, and his mother was a housewife. When the war broke out he was already in the army and served with the Military Intelligence Service. His family …

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vh Jean Shiraki Gize Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-14)

Nisei female. Born June 16, 1938, in Alameda, California. Was age three when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Removed with family to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. While in camp, father volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Mother answered an ad in the camp newspaper and …

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doc Letter from Y. Fujii to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, May 24, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-204)

A letter from Yosokichi Fujii, a former incarceree in the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming, to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He gives an update of his life after leaving the camp in September 1945 and resettling in Nyssa, Oregon until May 1946. He currently works in Penryn, California in fruit production following his friends' suggestion. He …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 26 No. 3 (January 17, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-3)

Selected article titles: "Ask Supreme Court Hearing On Takahashi Case Testing California Fish, Game Code" (p. 1), "Three U.S. Supreme Court Justices Disqualify Selves in Race Covenant Cases" (p. 1), "Former U.S. Attorney General Expresses Support of ADC's Current Legislative Program" (p. 2), "Circuit Court Considers Test Involving Stays of Deportation For Alien 'Hardship Case'" (p. …

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img George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (ddr-csujad-38-417)

A scrapbook compiled by George Nobuo Naohara, a Kibei Nisei soldier who served in the Korean War. Included are photographs taken during his military service in the Korean War, stationing in the 24th Infantry Division Headquarters in Kokura, Japan and serving as a member of Interrogation of Prisoners of War in Korea. See this object in …

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img U.S. soldiers in Korea (ddr-csujad-38-526)

A photograph of U.S. soldiers in Korea, including George Nobuo Naohara. The caption reads: Sgt. Miyamoto, Sgt. Otsuka, Capt. Takahashi and Geo Naohara, Sgt. Yamashita, 1st Sgt. Asakura, Korean Capt. The same image is found in item: csudh_nao_0659. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California …

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doc George Naohara's medical discharge (ddr-csujad-38-505)

George Nobuo Naohara's handwritten notes describe the circumstances when he was ill and transferred to hospitals while serving in the military. An image from a clipping is attached. George Naohara was one of the wounded servicemen featured in the clipping. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in …

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doc Letter from M.C. Morton, M.D., Director, Bluff Hospital, to Whom It May Concern, July 24, 1958 (ddr-csujad-12-19)

This letter, issued by Morton, M.C., M.D., Director, Bluff Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, explains that Tsugitada Kanamori has requested a certificate of ill health for the purpose of establishing dependency upon arrival to the Bluff Hospital in Yokohama. The letter describes his history of asthmatic attacks and the treatment for his cardiac asthma. See this object in …

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img Sgt. Uyenaka (ddr-csujad-38-493)

Photographed is Sgt. Uyenaka taking care of boots. The annotation reads: Uyenaka-kun was a good cook. He belonged to G2 24th Division but was transferred to 2nd Division because Japanese language speaking soldiers were in high demand. [In Japanese]. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 100 (August 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-187)

Selected article titles: "Revise Procedure in Canadian Suit"; "On the Other Hand"; "Distinguished Service"; "Diverse Views are Held"; "Robert Sakai, Lieutenant"; "Views Divided on Governing Japan"; "Draftee Casualties Number Total of 755"; "Study Post-Camp Evacuee Problems"; "Guns, Pistols and Cameras Owned by Issei Will be Returned to Owners Soon"; "Man Disappears from Camp; Destination is Unknown"; …

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doc Counter-Intelligence Corps in Japan (ddr-csujad-55-2003)

Essay on the history and activities of Saburo Oshita and the 441st Counter-Intelligence Corps during World War II. Covers Oshita's background and training, objectives of the Counter-Intelligence Corps, occupation and activities in Japan, assignment in Hokkaido and Wakkanai, and the role of Nisei in the Counter-Intelligence Corps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc To the descendants of George and Masako Okabe (ddr-csujad-55-2311)

Transcription of an oral history interview with George and Masako Okabe regarding their experiences during World War II. Interview covers Pearl Harbor, mass removal, daily life at Tule Lake and Grenada incarceration camps, repatriation to Japan, and return to U.S. Includes Yamazaki's report on the interview for her Sophomore World History class. See this object in …

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doc Letter from Megumi Sasaki to Mr. S. Okine, January 22, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-244)

A letter from Megumi Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Megumi introduces himself as though he has never met them nor been in contact with them before. He is a son of Matsuyo Sasaki and a brother of Minoru Sasaki. He explains that he was drafted into the Japanese military in 1944 and …

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doc Letter from Fusako Sasaki to Mr. S. Okine, June 15, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-293)

A letter from Fusako Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She writes about the package of gifts from the Okines and appreciates their help. The package arrived on May 29, 1948 and included cloth, clothes, a sweater, sugar, soap bars, candies, tobacco, and medicines which are scarce in post-war Japan. She laments about …

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vh Masamizu Kitajima Interview (ddr-densho-1000-287)

Nisei male. Born August 1, 1933, in Ookala, Hawaii. At a young age, sent to Japan to live with grandfather and begin ministry training, but returned to the U.S. just before the onset of World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father, a prominent Buddhist minister, was picked up and arrested by the FBI. …

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doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, March 30, 1946, [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-189)

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 in Japan, driving a truck. He also writes about the illness of his brother, Makoto, who is also stationed in Italy as a Nisei …

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doc Letter from Natsue Okine to Seiichi Okine, May 6, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-253)

A letter from Natue Okine in Itsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan to her uncle and aunt, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She writes that they are going to start harvesting wheat soon in Japan. She thanks for the cloth that Tomeyo sent to her and informs her that she has made her clothes by using it. In the letter, …

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av Tetsuo "Ted" Hasegawa Interview (ddr-densho-400-4)

Ted Hasegawa was born on January 16, 1921, in Sacramento, California, and educated in Japan. When he returned to Torrance, California, where his parents farmed, he started kindergarten at the age of 11. After high school, he took automotive classes at a trade school in Los Angeles. Hasegawa witnessed the mass eviction of Japanese residents from …

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vh Charles Oihe Hamasaki Interview (ddr-densho-1000-274)

Nisei male. Born October 7, 1922, in Japan, while parents were visiting family. Came to the U.S. at three months old, and grew up in Terminal Island, California. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, picked up along with Issei father and taken to Fort Lincoln (Bismarck), North Dakota. Transferred from Fort Lincoln to the Santa Anita …

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Narrator Lois Yuki

Nisei female. Born September 13, 1944, in the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. In 1945, family repatriated to Japan. Grew up in Japan, attending school there, before returning with family in the 1950s. Eventually became a teacher and settled in California.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 9 (March 8, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-10)

Selected article titles: "Report Twelve Thousand Nisei in Japan Have Applied for Repatriation to United States" (p. 1), "California Supreme Court Hears Stockton Theatre Case On Issei Business Rights" (p. 1), "Tule Lake Test Cases Moved To New Court" (p. 1), "Bill Seeks Repeal Of California School Segregation" (p. 1), "Nisei, Negro Groups Learning to Live, …

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