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Narrator Sumiko M. Yamamoto

Nisei female. Born May 12, 1925, in Spreckels, California. Moved frequently with family as a child, eventually settling in Gilroy, California. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Following father's desire to repatriate to Japan, transferred to Tule Lake concentration camp, California, when it …

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img Pacific Citizen, Vol. 98, No. 23 (June 15, 1984) (ddr-pc-56-23)

Selected article titles: "Detroit jury to hear new charges against Vincent Chin's slayers" (p. 1), "Asians among California delegates to politick at Democratic convention" (p. 1), "Takamiyama quits sumo, is now grooming successors" (p. 2), "College students nominated to two board positions" (p. 3), "Introducing a JATC director Bill Hamada" (p. 6), "No. Clif. JACL JR. …

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img U.S. soldiers in Korea (ddr-csujad-38-463)

Photograph of U.S. soldiers in Korea. The caption reads: Winter time, just before Xmas, Chinese army waiting for the freeze to the Yulu River before the big push to attack American Army. Interrogators knew jeep and truck too heavy to cross the river. However, no one know camel are crossing the river! Item from: George Naohara …

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img General Patton tank (ddr-csujad-38-495)

Photograph of a General Patton tank in a field. The annotation reads: We were delighted that 20 General Patton tanks were finally deployed in 24th Infantry Division. The Korean War started. Initially, there were only two tanks but both were damaged during World War II. [In Japanese]. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before …

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img U.S. soldiers in Korea (ddr-csujad-38-462)

Photograph of U.S. soldiers in Korea. The caption reads: Winter time, just before Xmas, Chinese army waiting for the freeze to the Yulu River before the big push to attack American Army. Interrogators knew jeep and truck too heavy to cross the river. However, no one know camel are crossing the river! Item from: George Naohara …

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doc Affidavit (ddr-csujad-12-26)

This affidavit belongs to Tsugitada Kanamori. It states that in 1945 he was repatriated to Japan in 1945 and that he did not swear allegience to the United States of America. According to the affidavit, Kanamori did so in order to keep his family together and to remain in camp. He also asserts that he was …

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img Taenaka family in Japan (ddr-csujad-25-228)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are five photographs of the Taenakas' relatives in Japan. Include the Satake family; Fusako, Shozo, and Harue Matsui in front of their grocery store; portraits of infants, including Fumiko Satake, the first son of the Satake family, and Shizuko Taenaka. The photographs are probably …

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img 3/4 ton truck (ddr-csujad-38-478)

Photographed is a 3/4 ton truck. The English caption reads: 3/4 ton truck carry 11 G2 men, driver Sgt. Geo Naohara. Translation of the Japanese caption: I drove this truck to transport my fellow soldiers anywhere. It was an important vehicle. All survived (we were lucky). Title from caption. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War …

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doc Letter from Tsukiyo Okasako to Seiichi Okine, July 1, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-282)

A letter from Tsukiyo Okasako in Hiroshima, Japan to her uncle and aunt, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She thanks them for the gift and updates them briefly on her immediate family, including her mother and two sons. She also writes about Jokichi Yamanaka who is going to return to the U.S. once his reentry permit is …

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doc Letter from Edwin Matsuura to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, April 25, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-203)

A letter from Edwin Takashi Matsuura to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. The letter includes general correspondence, enquiring about the health and well-being of the Okine family. He also encloses a letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan, addressing the Okines. The arrival date of the letter, April 25, 1947, is recorded on the backside of the …

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doc Letter from Megumi Sasaki to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, October 23, 1951 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-292)

A letter from Megumi and Yukie Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan to their uncle and aunt Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. They thank the Okines for the gift of clothes and that through altering the clothes they were able to get their children dressed. The arrival date of the letter, November 17, 1951, is recorded on the backside …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 143 (November 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-229)

Selected article titles: "59 Re-enlist; 38 for Three Years"; "Repatriates Drenched"; "Closing Dates for WRA Offices Told in Chicago"; "Sunday Service Program"; "Portlanders Meeting at Church December First"; "Fete Service Men"; "Churchmen Return from Trip to Japan, Korea"; "118 Niseis Enrolled at University of California"; "Donate Expense Fund"; "Housing Shortage Surveyed Here"; "File Loomis Complaint"; "Divorce …

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vh Yoshimi Matsuura Interview (ddr-densho-1014-6)

Nisei male. Born May 3, 1918, in Fowler, California. Grew up in Fowler, eventually running family's farm prior to World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, married and was removed to the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp for Minneapolis, Minnesota, to join the National Youth Administration (NYA) for training. Upon arrival, was …

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img Mexico's military leaders during World War II (ddr-njpa-1-45)

Caption on the reverse: "Mexico Unanimously Votes War Against Germany, Italy, Japan: Another whole-hearted supporter of President Camacho is his predecessor, former President Lazaro Cardenas, to whom is attributed much of Mexico's modern progress. General Cardenas, center, now commander-in-chief of Pacific Coast defenses in cooperation with the U.S., is walking with his chief aides, Commodore R. …

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vh Mike Murase Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-526)

Sansei male. Born January 25, 1947, in Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan. Moved to the U.S. with family at age nine and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Graduated from UCLA and was involved in a number of civil rights movements and organizations. One of the founders of Gidra, the groundbreaking Asian American publication. Worked for both of …

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vh Mike Murase Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-525)

Sansei male. Born January 25, 1947, in Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan. Moved to the U.S. with family at age nine and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Graduated from UCLA and was involved in a number of civil rights movements and organizations. One of the founders of Gidra, the groundbreaking Asian American publication. Worked for both of …

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vh Kan Tagami Interview (ddr-densho-1004-19)

Nisei male. Born February 21, 1918, in Selma, California. Drafted prior to World War II. During the war, served in the Military Intelligence Service with the Mars Task Force in Burma, and as an interpreter for General MacArthur in Japan.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, …

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vh Roy Takai Interview (ddr-densho-1004-5)

Nisei male. Born October 3, 1918, in Sacramento, California. During World War II, was drafted out of the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Served with the Military Intelligence service as a translator and interpreter in India, Burma and Japan.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park …

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vh Joe Kino Interview (ddr-densho-1001-33)

Nisei male. Spent early years in Japan before returning to Bainbridge Island, Washington. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, lived in Chicago, Illinois, for a time before eventually returning to Bainbridge.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from …

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vh Yukiko Takahashi Interview (ddr-densho-1001-22)

Nisei female. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Was working as a maid in Seattle when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. During the war, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, and transferred to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of …

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doc Letter from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 2, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-154)

A letter from Ayame Okine in Chicago, Illinois to her father-in-law, Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. She thanks her parents-in-law for their thoughtful letters. She is glad to know that Seiichi likes her gift for the Father's Day. She hopes that they will be able to celebrate the fourth of July by having fireworks this year. …

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vh Frank K. Omatsu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-373)

Nisei male. Born March 31, 1924, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles where father worked as a produce buyer. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Left camp to work in Chicago, and was drafted into the military. Served with the Military …

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vh Tom Matsuoka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-47)

Kibei male. Born August 1, 1903, in Sprecklesville, Maui, Hawaii. Taken to Japan in 1905 and raised by grandparents. Returned to the United States in 1919, joining father at Barneston sawmill in Washington. Married and farmed in Bellevue, Washington. Founded Bellevue Seinenkai and managed the Bellevue Vegetable Growers Association prior to World War II. Was picked …

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vh Yasu Koyamatsu Momii Interview (ddr-densho-1000-374)

Nisei female. Born October 23, 1921, in Seattle, Washington. Moved to Los Angeles, California, with family around age six. Had graduated from high school and was attending a trade school in dressmaking when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. …

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doc Envelope to K. Domoto with letters to Wakako Domoto from Toichi Domoto and Peter Milan (ddr-densho-356-208)

Envelope addressed to Mr. K. Domoto (Kanetaro) postmarked Osaka, Japan 24.12.15 on the front and postmarked Oakland, California 1/14/1916 on the back. Stored inside the envelope were two letters to Wakako "Wak" Domoto. The first letter is from Peter Milan dated 1/28/1944, and discusses locating Domoto family items, Kaneji's hunt on the East Coast for a …

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