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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.

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doc Letter from Tomoye to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-121)

She believes Takahashi is getting a bad reputation in Japan for not communicating with vendors and makers. Insists that Henri follow through with vendors, and if he doesn't start treating them better, she will be too ashamed to face them and won't come on more buying trips.

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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 Arthur Nishimoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-129)

Nisei male. Born August 28, 1923, in Honolulu, Hawaii. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, volunteered for the army and served in Europe with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. After discharge, was called back to active duty and served with the U.S. Counterintelligence Corps in Japan.

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vh Patricia Mariko Morikawa Sakamoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-167)

Sansei female. Born April 20, 1944, in Manzanar, California. Parents married in camp, but separated soon after when father returned with his family to Japan. Left Manzanar for the Burbank trailer camp, then moved with mother and stepfather to Los Angeles, California. Active with the Manzanar Committee.

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vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-84-3)

Going to Japan with family as a child

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

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vh Nobu Suzuki Interview II Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-87-27)

Comparing experiences in Japan and in the U.S.

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

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vh George Koshi Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1008-1-15)

Returning to Japan at the end of the war: a firsthand look at the destruction

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

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img Masao Okamura, a Japanese flautist (ddr-njpa-4-2011)

Caption on front [translation]: "Flute. Masao Okamura. The sound of the flute is a mild, cheerful and light one. The sound even has a warm heart. It would be like a rich poem. A violin is a musical instrument which is suitable to be played in the early evening in spring. On the other hand, a …

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img Neal Blaisdell meeting with hotel directors (ddr-njpa-4-1512)

Caption on reverse: "PACIFIC HOTEL SEMINAR OPENS HERE: Seventy hotelmen from the Pacific's top resort areas gathered here today for the opening of a six-day seminar on all phases of the hotel business this morning at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Attending the meetings are hotelmen from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Formosa, Fuji, and the …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 22 (November 30, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-48)

Selected article titles: "Central California JACL officers to be installed en masse Dec. 2" (p. 1), "Issei mainlanders more Americanized" (p. 1), "Separate statehood bills may succeed, says Engle; "Arizona Nuptial Law Test Case May be Blooped" (p. 1), "Democracy in Japan should be reconsidered" (p. 2), "'No' Votes on Prop. 13 viewed as strong testimonial …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 24 (December 11, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-50)

Selected article titles: "Nisei attorney wins civil rights case for three Negroes" (p. 1), "Wakamatsu hits race bias in talk before placer county JACL fete" (p. 1), "10-year dream comes true for Japanese Community center in San Fernando Valley" (p. 1), "U.S. and Japan need each other to survive, Rep. Inouye declares" (p. 3), "Kimono-clad girls …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 73, No. 4 (July 23, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-29)

Selected article titles: "Farm labor crisis hits JACL" (p. 1), "Watsonville Elks against white-only rule" (p. 1), "Fear low cost housing may kill Japan Center and Nihonmachi" (p. 1), "San Francisco JACL prepared to object to opening of Kenzo's boutique in area" (p. 1), "Japan will not rely on nuclear power" (p. 2), "In Sacramento, this …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 43 (December 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-68)

Selected article titles: "Draft Age Evacuees Must Sign Up. Draft Delinquents Subject to Prosecution" (p. 1), "Gala Christmas Festivities in Store for Hunt Residents" (p. 1), "Fire Department Asks Residents' Cooperation" (p. 1), "Flu Prevention for Center Stressed" (p. 1), "Project Agriculture Department Proves Desert Sageland Can be Made Productive" (p. 1), "Six Volunteer for Camp …

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img Two art experts admiring a Buddha sculpture (ddr-njpa-2-355)

Caption on reverse: "TREASURES FROM JAPAN ARRIVE: Two hundred and nine Japanese art objects which arrived here Tuesday aboard the NYK freighter Kyomei Maru are being unpacked for the Treasures from Japan exhibition at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Feb. 19 to Mar. 24. The collection includes sculptures, Buddha images, "Noh" masks, chinaware and woven cloth. …

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vh Kikuno Goi - Mitsuo Goi Interview (ddr-chi-1-1)

Kibei Nisei couple. Kikuno was born in the United States, then moved to Japan with her family after her father passed away. In the lead up to World War II, her uncle sent Kikuno and her brother back to the United States, where they were raised in foster care in northern California. During World War II, …

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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 Peggy S. Furukawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-399)

Nisei female. Born March 30, 1928, in San Jose, California. Prior to World War II, sent by father to live in Japan with relatives. Remained in Japan during the war, attending school and working in an airplane parts factory to support the Japanese war effort. Eventually returned to the United States and San Jose.

(This material …

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vh George Fugami Interview (ddr-densho-1000-7)

Kibei male. Born August 1, 1915, in Portland, Oregon. Sent with siblings to be educated in Japan when ten years old. Returned to the United States in 1935. During World War II, was incarcerated at the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Active in Seattle's postwar Japanese American community as a member and …

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vh K. Morgan Yamanaka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-329)

Nisei male. Born April 14, 1924, in San Francisco, California. Went to Japan with family at a very young age before returning to San Francisco. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Answered "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and transferred to Tule Lake concentration …

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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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vh George Koshi Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1008-1-6)

The bombing of Pearl Harbor: "What a stupid act on the part of Japan"to Denver

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

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