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Tamekichi Ota (ddr-njpa-4-1927)
img Tamekichi Ota (ddr-njpa-4-1927)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tokyo) 1936 August 17. Tamekichi Ota, Japanese Ambassador to Russia, returned home on the 13th. He visited Prime Minister Hirota at the official residence at noon on the 17th. While they ate lunch Ota reported on the latest trend of the relations between England and Russia, and between France and Russia. Ota …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1927/
Letter from Minoru Sasaki to Mr. S. Okine, September 22, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-210)
doc Letter from Minoru Sasaki to Mr. S. Okine, September 22, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-210)
A letter from Minoru Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan, to his brother-in-law, Seiichi Okine. He thanks Seiichi for the gift, including ajinomoto [monosodium glutamate], sugar, candies, and pencils. He describes the shortages of basic necessities in Japan and states that all children under age 8 do not know the real taste of sugar. He also expresses his …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-210/
Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 27, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-153)
doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 27, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-153)
A letter from Masao Okine, who is stationed in Tokyo, Japan as a Nisei solder, to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. The letter is mailed via San Francisco, California, by U.S. Army Postal Service. In the letter, Masao writes about his duties driving a jeep and informs that he is going to mail his parents' …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-153/
Pacific Citizen Vol. 22 No. 9 (ddr-densho-121-15)
doc Pacific Citizen Vol. 22 No. 9 (ddr-densho-121-15)
Selected article titles: "300 Nisei Stranded in Japan by War, Petition for Right to Return to Homes in U.S." (p. 1), "Canadian Supreme Court Rules Orders for Deportation Valid" (p. 1), "Delegates Support Extension of JACL Work in Peacetime" (p. 1), "See Few Marriages Between U.S. Troops, Girls in Japan" (p. 1), "San Francisco Cases to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-121-15/
Tetsushi Marvin Uratsu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-338)
vh Tetsushi Marvin Uratsu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-338)
Nisei male. Born February 7, 1925, in Sacramento, California. At a very young age, sent to Japan for several years. Returned at age six and lived with family in Loomis, California. During World War II, removed to the Arboga Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Transferred briefly to the Amache concentration camp, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-338/

Narrator Shizue Irei

Issei female. Born November 28, 1932, in Okinawa, Japan. Grew up in Japan where parents ran a farm. During World War II, when the Allied forces landed in Okinawa, fled home village with a large group and hid in the jungle. After the war, returned home, married, and eventually moved to Hawaii.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/656/

Narrator Kimi Wakabayashi

Issei female. Born March 27, 1912, in Binmanji, Japan. Grew up and married in Japan, before immigrating with husband to Canada in 1931, eventually settling in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Raised family in Saskatoon, working in fabric store established by husband. City street named in honor of the Wakabayashi family's contributions to the city over the years.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/199/

Narrator Peggy S. Furukawa

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.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/648/
The Leonard Store (ddr-densho-25-10)
img The Leonard Store (ddr-densho-25-10)
The Leonard Store was an important business in the White River Valley. Leonard introduced modern conveniences such as post office boxes and phones to the community. He also catered to the local Nikkei and imported various goods from Japan. Matahichi Iseri, a prominent Issei, worked for Leonard who promised to make him a partner in the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-10/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 96 (July 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-250)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 96 (July 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-250)
Selected article titles: "Program For All Relocation Center: To Segregate on 'Basis of National Loyalty Or Sympathy'" (p. 1), "Japan Sends Exchange List; To Post Names" (p. 1), "CIO to Contact Former Nisei Union Member" (p. 1), "Civil Exams Are Given" (p. 1), "A Story Worth Telling: Truck Driver Wins Fight Against Discrimination" (p. 2), "Sakoda …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-250/
Keimin Matsudaira with an English ambassador and other diplomats (ddr-njpa-4-807)
img Keimin Matsudaira with an English ambassador and other diplomats (ddr-njpa-4-807)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Sent to English embassy. On the 9th, the birthday of English emperor George III, the Emperor of Japan sent a congratulatory greeting. Moreover, on the same day at 11 a.m., he sent Matsudaira, master of ceremonies, to the embassy as an official messenger and expressed his congratulations through the clergy ambassador. The …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-807/
Tamaki Miura, Toshiko Sekiya and other singers at a dinner (ddr-njpa-4-937)
img Tamaki Miura, Toshiko Sekiya and other singers at a dinner (ddr-njpa-4-937)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Italian Music Association Formed. Our prominent musical figure who studied in Italy is planning to form an association to strengthen the ties of friendship between Japan and Italy. The opening ceremony was held from 1:00 p.m. (The picture shows the attending musicians, from right, Toshiko Sekiya, Ayako Kikuchi, Yoshiko Nagasaka, Tamaki Miura, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-937/
Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-56)
img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-56)
Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. Group portrait of twelve individuals unidentified, except for Capt. Sakamoto standing in top row, third from left, and Olinda Saito (bride), seated and third from right. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-56/
Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-272)
img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-272)
Black and white photographic print of six individuals at Olinda Saito’s house posing at dining room table: from left- Shiuko Sakai, Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura, Olinda’s mother and an unidentified woman. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-272/
Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-271)
img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-271)
Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito’s house inside dining room with six individuals seated around table: Tami Okamura in foreground and Shiuko Sakai to right of frame. Remaining individuals are unidentified. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-271/
Visit from Ms. Mahon (ddr-one-2-160)
img Visit from Ms. Mahon (ddr-one-2-160)
Black and white photographic print of (from left) unidentified woman in hat, May Ideta, Ms. Mahon, and an unidentified woman in hat standing at Shinjuku Gardens. Ms. Mahon served as the principal at Donor’s school, Bailey Gatzert grade school in Seattle, Washington. After Ms. Mahon retired, she visited Tokyo in 1950. Seattle’s Nikkei community raised the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-160/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 15 No. 10 (August 6, 1942) (ddr-pc-14-13)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 15 No. 10 (August 6, 1942) (ddr-pc-14-13)
Selected article titles: "Manzanar Nisei Send Petition To President Asking Overseas War Combat Duty, Says Nash" (p. 1), "Army Announces New Evacuee Movements to Idaho, Wyoming" (p. 1), "Military Regulations Relaxed as Family Attends Seattle Funeral" (p. 2), "Fair Play Group Contributes to Test Case Fund" (p. 3), "Mexico to Intern Citizens of Japan Living on …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-14-13/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 11 (September 15, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-37)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 11 (September 15, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-37)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Battalion Took Place In Final Battles in Germany" (p. 1), "Tule Lake Administration Not Changed by Action of Army. Military Police Now Acting as Agents of Justice Department" (p. 2), "Military Police Detachments Withdrawn from Centers" (p. 2), "VFW Post in Spokane Rejects Sgt. Koyama, Wounded Veteran of Pacific War Against Japan" …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-17-37/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 17 (November 2, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-44)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 17 (November 2, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-44)
Selected article titles: "California Court Upholds Alien Land Act" (p. 1), "Oyama Test Case to Be Taken to U.S. Court; Fight Just Started, Declares Masaoka" (p. 1), "Stranded Nisei in Japan Seek to Return to Homes in America" (p. 1), "Los Angeles Civil Rights Group Will Investigate Suit to Oust Japanese American from Home" (p. 7), …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-18-44/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 25 No. 12 (September 27, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-39)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 25 No. 12 (September 27, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-39)
Selected article titles: "U.S. Officials Await Outcome of Tokyo Test Cases to Clarify Citizenship of Stranded Nisei" (p. 1), "Form Los Angeles Committee To Support Campaign Against Restrictive Housing Covenants" (p. 1), "New Committee Will Stress Need for Naturalization Change" (p. 1), "Attorney Denies Report Peru Japanese Interned in U.S. Will Be Deported to Japan" (p. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-19-39/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 25 No. 17 (November 1, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-44)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 25 No. 17 (November 1, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-44)
Selected article titles: "Truman Group Urges Evacuation Review. President's Committee on Civil Rights Asks Issei Citizenship, Repeal of Anti-Alien Laws" (p. 1), "Memorial to Nisei Soldiers Dedicated in French Town" (p. 1), "Most of Summer Marriages Between GIs, Japan Girls Not Faring Well, Says Writer" (p. 2), "Iva Toguri Denies Identify of Enemy Radio's 'Tokyo Rose'" …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-19-44/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 26 No. 24 (June 12, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-23)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 26 No. 24 (June 12, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-23)
Selected article titles: "High Court Outlaws California Fishing Ban. Rules in Takahashi Test Case State Restriction Against Japanese Violates Constitution" (p. 1), "Canada Will Open West Coast Area to Japanese Canadians Next April, Declares Official" (p. 1), "300 Japanese American Flood Refugees Given Temporary Relief, Housing in Portland" (p. 2), "Los Angeles Trailer Camp Ordered Closed" …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-20-23/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 26 No. 5 (January 31, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-5)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 26 No. 5 (January 31, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-5)
Selected article titles: "California Drops Alien Land Law Cases" (p. 1), "British Columbia Authorities Order Immediate Discharge of Japanese in Logging Industry" (p. 1), "Wirin Outlines Possible State Procedure in Dismissing All Pending Alien Land Law Cases" (p. 1), "House Passes Private Bills To Grant Permanent Stay To Three Japanese Nationals" (p. 2), "Wirin Plans Trip …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-20-5/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 20 (November 24, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-47)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 20 (November 24, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-47)
Selected article titles: "GOP Candidate Backs Issei Citizenship" (p. 1), "Judiciary Must Speak Out If Democracy to Survive, Judge Clark Tells JACL" (p. 1), "Claim for Evacuation Loss on Interrupted Education Ruled Uncompensable Item" (p. 2), "California Agency Reinstates Licenses Revoked in Wartime" (p. 3), "Policy of Race Segregation Contradicts American Dream" (p. 5), "Report Six …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-23-47/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 34 No. 12 (March 22, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-12)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 34 No. 12 (March 22, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-12)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Army Veteran Changes Mind, Will Buy Des Moines Area Home Despite Protests" (p. 1), "JACL Joins Fight Against Racist Vandalism in L.A." (p. 1), "Enemy Alien Status of Issei in U.S. Abolished as Senate Ratifies Japan Peace Treaty" (p. 2), "Many Nisei Among GIs Wed To Japanese Girls in Rush Ceremonies Before …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-24-12/
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