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img Umi Jigoku hot spring (ddr-csujad-42-257)

Photographed is a woman in kimono at Umi Jigoku hot sprint, Japan. It was probably taken during a trip to Japan after the war. The handwritten note on the back side reads: __ko at Umi Jiguoku hot sprint. [In Japanese]. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_018

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vh Bill Watanabe Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1003-9-3)

Mother, born in California, goes to Japan as a child

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 5 (February 3, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-5)

Selected article titles: "New approach on fair housing law detailed: Rumford Act doomed because of provisions unacceptable by majority of California voters" (p. 1), "Tule Lake still leased to U.S., says N.Y. writer" (p. 1), "D.C. JACL backs up marriage law repeal" (p. 1), "Issei-Nisei success within one life span impresses Japan envoy" (p. 1), "San …

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img Masukawa family photograph (ddr-csujad-38-537)

Photographed are probably Masukawa family members in Hiroshima, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_04_001

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img Relatives in Japan (ddr-csujad-42-240)

Photographed are probably the Takano family's relatives in Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_001

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doc Letter from Nagumo student in Japan (ddr-csujad-55-894)

Letter from Nagumo's student who is learing English in Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0896

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vh Tats Kojima Interview (ddr-densho-1001-10)

Nisei male. Born 1923 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Age 18 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, was removed with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California. Later transferred to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Became an auto mechanic after World War II.

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img Yoshio Ichikawa with his brother-in-law, Miki (ddr-csujad-55-2215)

Black and white formal portrait photograph of Yoshio Ichikawa, age 19, and his brother-in-law Miki upon their arrival in Sacramento, California from Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2318

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vh Minoru J. Shibata Interview (ddr-manz-1-148)

Nisei male. Born 1928 in San Francisco, California. Spent most of childhood on Terminal Island, California, where father was a fisherman. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father was arrested by the FBI and the rest of the family moved to Ogden, Utah, to farm. Served in the Army Air Corps in Japan during the U.S. …

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vh Toru Saito Interview (ddr-densho-1000-307)

Sansei male. Born December 11, 1937, in San Francisco, California. Nearly age four when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Removed with family to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. In this interview, Mr. Saito discusses many of the harmful psychological effects of the World War II experience on himself and other Japanese …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 20 (November 13, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-46)

Selected article titles: "1960-70 Planning procedure outlined" (p. 1), "Anti-Nisei bias practiced by Maryland Beach resorts hit" (p. 1), "Japan farm laborers applaud treatment received at Oxnard" (p. 1), "Northern Californians in tribute to Rep. Inouye, tells $100-plate diners of Nisei war record" (p. 3), "Japan anxious to meet Nisei congressman, 'Go for Broke' demonstration expected" …

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img Two men sitting on steps (ddr-ajah-6-238)

Caption below photo: Unknown Issei man (at left) with Matao Koga. Koga immigrated from Japan and lived in San Francisco, CA. He married Shigeko Iwaihara, of Alameda, CA., in 1939. He worked as a Benshi, a man who showed silent movies. Benshi in Japan were as much of an attraction as the stars of the film, …

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vh George Yoshinaga Interview (ddr-manz-1-107)

Nisei male. Born July 19, 1925, in Redwood City California. Grew up in San Jose, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Served in the military in the U.S. Counterintelligence Corps during the war in Japan. After the war, worked as a journalist, …

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img Relatives in Japan (ddr-csujad-42-251)

Photographed are the Takano family's relatives, Masatoshi and Toshiko, in Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_012

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img [Group photo in front of buildings] (ddr-csujad-29-93)

Photograph of six individuals standing in front of two buildings in Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P008

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doc Commemorative Issue 2600th Anniversary Yearbook and Directory 1940-1941 (ddr-densho-480-2)

The yearbook includes pictures and information about Japanese American businesses, schools, organizations, individuals, and families. The directory includes city indexes for California, as well as a few city indexes for Arizona and Japan, with advertisements for businesses and organizations throughout the city indexes.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 21 (November 20, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-47)

Selected article titles: "Civil Rights Commission plans hearings in California discrimination against Nisei" (p. 1), "Rep. Inouye raps census work hiring" (p. 1), "Charges by Japan farm workers held as needless insult" (p. 1), "Husband-wife relationship in Japan being changed by young couples, professor says" (p. 3), "Lollipop dries more tears of a frightened tot than …

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img Family in Japan (ddr-csujad-25-221)

A page of the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are six photographs of the Taenakas' relatives in Japan. Include Japanese men, women, and children dressed in kimono. All are most likely taken in Japan in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_01_016

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doc Receipt from Okubo Pharmacy Company, English transration (ddr-csujad-12-18)

This half-sheet of paper certifies that Tsugitada Kanamori was sold four different drugs from the Okubo Pharmany Co., in Yokohama, Japan. Translator is Henry Tanisaki, Manager, Japan Chemical Service. English translation of the original receipt in Japanese is found in item: csudh_tsu_0017. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_06_007

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img Tamesaburo Tenaka, Japan (ddr-csujad-25-282)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are six photographs including Tamesaburo Taenaka taken during his visit in Japan. The photographs include Ukichi Taenaka's wife and son and other local Japanese who are probably the Taenakas' relatives in Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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img Kawasaki Daishi (ddr-csujad-42-256)

Photographed are probably the Takano family's relatives in Japan, standing against a background of cherry blossoms at the Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple, Kawasaki, Japan. The handwritten note on the back side reads: Kawasaki Daishi, cherry blossoms. [In Japanese]. Title from note. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_017

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vh Hiroshi Terry Terakawa Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-12)

Nisei male. Born January 3, 1929, in Kyoto, Japan. Came to United States as a young child with parents. Moved frequently as a child due to father's role as a Buddhist minister, living in places like Walnut Grove and Marysville, California. During World War II, was living in Salt Lake City. Drafted into the army and …

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War Talk Prevalent in Japan; California Law Arouses People. Former Premier Okuma Declares Conflict is Impending Unless Christianity Can Cope With Crisis. Mass Meeting Demands Extreme Retaliation. (April 18, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-220)

doc War Talk Prevalent in Japan; California Law Arouses People. Former Premier Okuma Declares Conflict is Impending Unless Christianity Can Cope With Crisis. Mass Meeting Demands Extreme Retaliation. (April 18, 1913) (ddr-densho-56-220)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 18, 1913, pp. 1, 13

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 15 (October 9, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-41)

Selected article titles: "West L.A. Aux'y seeks clothing for 'Vera' victims" (p. 1), "Japan relief campaign opens in southland" (p. 1), "Estimate 7,500 Japanese residents in San Francisco; 'too low' says Nichibei" (p. 1), "College profs and students experiment with Nihongo class" (p. 2), "Racial harmony interest in southern California growing" (p. 3), "East Coast chapters …

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vh Minoru Kiyota Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-36-4)

Developing respect and admiration for the Japanese while attending school in Japan, description of Japanese values and culture

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Tule Lake Pilgrimage held at Klamath Falls, Oregon and at the site of Tule Lake incarceration camp in California. Given the limited time available during this event, the length and breadth …

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