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doc Notarization from Eugene H. Dooman, Consul of the United States of America at Kobe, Japan (ddr-csujad-55-2013)

Notarization from Eugene H. Dooman, Consul of the United States of America at Kobe, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2116

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doc Declaration of individuals entering or leaving Japan (ddr-csujad-55-2245)

Customs declaration from regarding Masako Adachi's belongings being transported from Japan to the United States. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2348

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doc Issue slip (ddr-csujad-55-2254)

List of items belonging to Masako Adachi being transported from Japan to the United States. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2357

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img Juji Hada (ddr-csujad-55-250)

Black and white photograph of Juji Hada standing next sign at Kitagata Racetrack in Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0252

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vh Daryl Keck Interview (ddr-densho-1000-177)

White male of German descent. Born December 5, 1921, in Oketo, Kansas. Worked for a shipyard on Terminal Island, California, when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Served in the United States Air Force during World War II, and presently lives in Hammett, Idaho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-177/

img Speech (ddr-csujad-11-57)

A photograph of a man making a speech, most likely at the Japan Day celebration, as part of the World's Fair on Treasure Island, California. From page 22 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_22_002

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doc Letter from Yasu Ikuma to Shoji Nagumo, September 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-892)

Letter from Yasu Ikuma in Tokyo, Japan to Shoji Nagumo in Los Angeles, California. It was sent via the Red Cross and forwarded to the Heart Mountain incarceration camp where Shoji Nagumo was incarcerated. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0894

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doc Letter from Kan'ichiro Nagumo to Shoji Nagumo, March 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-890)

A message sent via the Red Cross from Kanichiro Nagumo in Gunma-ken, Japan, to Shoji Nagumo in Los Angeles, California, and forwarded to the Heart Mountain incarceraton. For English translation, see: sac_jaac_0893. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0892

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img Japanese American family prior to mass removal (ddr-densho-151-86)

Original caption: Mountain View, California. This ranch house, seen across a strawberry bed, is typical in many California rural sections where residents of Japanese ancestry engaged in truck gardening. This was the home of eight children who were born in this country. The parents were born in Japan. This family, and other evacuees, will be housed …

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vh Kenji Tomita Interview (ddr-ajah-1-3)

Nisei male. Born August 25, 1924, in Alameda, California. Grew up in Alameda, where father ran a food wholesaling business. Was in high school when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Left Topaz on student leave to attend the University of …

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vh Bruce T. Kaji Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-300)

Nisei male. Born May 9, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles and was in high school when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. During the war, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp to attend Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, then was inducted into the army. Joined …

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doc Bright Spots of the Chysanthemum History of California (ddr-densho-329-842)

Four-page pamphlet describing the history of chrysanthemum cultivation in California. Explains that chrysanthemums have a long tradition in Japan, including the popular Kiku Matsuri chrysanthemum festival in October and their use in the Imperial Seal of Japan, but are generally not commercialized. Spans history of commercial cultivation methods in early 20th century America and innovations by …

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img U.S. soldiers including George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-496)

A photograph of U.S. soldiers, including George Nobuo Naohara. The annotation reads: 24th Infantry Division in Okura, Japan consisted of 10,000 soldiers. It was divided into three troops, and each troop consisted of 3,000 soldiers. [In Japanese]. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State …

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img Ukichi Taenaka's family, Japan (ddr-csujad-25-284)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are twelve photographs of Ukichi Taenaka's wife and son in Japan. Also include Toshikuni Taenaka in US military uniform. The photographs are most likely taken in the late 1940s during the occupation of Japan when Toshikuni Taenaka is deployed. See this object in the …

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img Invitation to the reception and tea (ddr-csujad-11-55)

An invitation from Toshito Satow, the Consul General of Japan to Miss Tazu Kawamoto to attend a reception and tea in honor of Kensuke Horinouchi, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, presumably as part of the Japan Day celebration. From page 21 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State …

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img U.S. soldiers including George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-497)

A photograph of U.S. soldiers, including George Nobuo Naohara. The annotation reads: 24th Infantry Division in Okura, Japan consisted of 10,000 soldiers. It was divided into three troops, and each troop consisted of 3,000 soldiers. [In Japanese]. Item from: George N. Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California …

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doc Letter from Satoko Gyokusen to Mrs. Ayame Okine, July 5, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-290)

A letter from Satoko Gyokusen in Hiroshima, Japan to her relative, Ayame Okine. She laments about the difficulties of her life in post-war Japan. The letter is resealed with the tape, "OPENED BY MIL. CEN. CIVIL MAILS," and stamped with "C.C.D. J-4408" by the Civil Censorship Detachment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 39 No. 5 (July 30, 1954) (ddr-pc-26-31)

Selected article titles: "California Exchange clubs lead fight against racial discrimination" (p. 1), "'Black Caucasians' allowed" (p. 1), "Eisenhower signs Wakins Bill restoring U.S. citizenship to stranded Nisei in Japan" (p. 1), "House committee favors elimination of discrimination against air shipments of flowers and decorative greens" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-26-31/

doc Letter from S. [Koni] to Hon [F de Amat], November 13,1943 (ddr-csujad-2-4)

Letter from Shunichi K. to [F. de Amat] requesting status on his application to be repatriated to Japan with his wife. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0004

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img Kamie Taenaka, family reunion (ddr-csujad-25-170)

A photograph of Kamie Taenaka and her relatives in 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_042

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img Totsugawa, ritual event (ddr-csujad-25-162)

A photograph 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_034

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-162/

doc Letter from Michi and Walter Weglyn to Frank Chin, August 2, 1993 (ddr-csujad-24-22)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin about her poor health and Chin's upcoming trip to Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_022

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doc Letter from Michi and Walter Weglyn to Frank Chin, August 17, 1993 (ddr-csujad-24-108)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which she mentions Chin's upcoming trip to Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_08_010

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img Bon Voyage, Mas (ddr-csujad-11-12)

Masami Kono is Japan-bound via ship in 1939. From page 7 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_07_001

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img Geishas of Kyoto (ddr-csujad-11-166)

Photographed are two Japanese geishas in Kyoto, Japan. From page 59 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_59_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-166/

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