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doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-293)

Selected article titles: "Sen. Dill Holds That Adherence to Ideals, Need" (p. 1), "Trade Slump's Effect on Japan Mez's Topic" (p. 2), "Portland's Consul Says Organization is Greatest Need" (p. 3), "Religion in Public Affairs is Need Today, Writer Asserts"

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 468 (January 1, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-503)

Selected article titles: "Respect for Ideals Aid Toward Peace" (p. 1), "Japan-America Trade Symbolized Historical Friendship, Interests" (p. 2), "Young Can Learn From Symbolism Used in Nippon" (p. 3), "New Hands Behind the Plow" (p. 4), "Izumo Lad" (p. 5)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 88 (August 31, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-117)

Selected article titles: "Japan and China Persist in Parley to Conclude Pact" (p. 1), "Kurata in Victory Over Fuji to Win Kumagae Net Cup" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Schools to Open Again as Vacation Ends for Kiddies" (p. 4)

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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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doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-74)

She is settling in in London, getting used to England. Food is terrible. Thinks Tomoye should look into exporting to England, she says there is a big demand for contemporary things, and already import a lot of things from Japan.

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doc Letter from Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-184)

Notices that the economy has been affected by the occupation forces leaving Japan, still not feeling well, is sending samples of items, has bought significant amount of material to be made into tablecloths and napkins. Letter is missing additional page(s).

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doc Letter from Tomoye to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-135)

She in running short of money, ask Henri what she should do, wait in Japan until the children come later for a visit, return to SF and attend merchandising fairs in NY and SF, asks if Henri can send money.

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img Portrait of Hatsuyo Ozeki (ddr-ajah-6-825)

Caption below photo: Hatsuyo Ozeki, circa 1924-1925. She is the Nisei daughter of Mataichi and Akino Ozeki of Alameda, CA. Mataichi, a professional photographer, made this photo right after she came back from Japan where Hatsuyo received her education.

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img Natsuno and Kanjiro Inouye (ddr-ajah-6-453)

Caption below photo: Natsuno & Kanjiro Inouye of Alameda, CA, circa 1910s. Natsuno came from Japan to Washington state at age 17 with no money. She was sent as omiyage to Kanjiro for doing a favor for her father back in Fukuoka.

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img Portrait of Goro Sato (ddr-ajah-6-181)

Caption below photo: Goro Sato of Alameda, CA, circa 1930s. He was born in Alameda in 1907, sent to Japan as an infant to be raised (Kibei) and returned to his parent's home in Alameda as an 11 year old.

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vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-84-2)

Father's life in Japan

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 Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-92-12)

Returning to the U.S., catching the last ship allowed in from Japan

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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vh Harvey Watanabe Interview Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1008-5-25)

Refusing bodyguards: "People in Japan are people like you and me"

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

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vh Takashi Matsui Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1008-4-20)

Deciding to stay in Japan: hearing that Seattle was "very unfriendly..."

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

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vh Shizuko Kadoguchi Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1006-2-3)

Spending adolescence in Japan: school system, personal medical problems

This interview was conducted by the JC Legacy Project, a project of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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vh Shizuko Kadoguchi Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1006-2-2)

Attending elementary school and girls high school in Japan

This interview was conducted by the JC Legacy Project, a project of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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vh Bill Hashizume Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1006-4-4)

Parents' early farm in Mission: sponsoring workers from Japan

This interview was conducted by the JC Legacy Project, a project of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Collection Wada and Homma Family Collection (ddr-densho-157)

This collection consists of photographs and documents from the Wada and Homma families. Reverend Masahiko Wada was a Baptist minister in Japan and in the Gardena area of California before World War II. The collection includes photographs from the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, and the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado.

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Collection Tsutomu and Ruth (Yamada) Matsumoto Collection (ddr-densho-432)

The Tsutomu and Ruth (Yamada) Matsumoto Collection contains letters written between Ruth Yamada Matsumoto and Matsuye Koike when they were in Santa Anita Assembly Center, Rohwer concentration camp, Fort Bismarck and Fort Missoula. There are also two of Ruth's photograph albums that record life in Japan and the United States.

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vh Tomiye Terasaki Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-122-2)

Moving to Japan at age three, living in Fukuoka and Tokyo, Japan (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. It was translated so as to convey Mrs. Terasaki's way of speaking as closely as possible. For example, there are instances in which she makes some grammatical errors. These mistakes are conveyed through similar grammatical errors …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 19 (May 10, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-19)

Select article titles: "Continuation of Japanese Farm Labor Held Likely by Hillings" (p. 1); "San Diegans urge elimination of Fuzz Young Story" (p. 1); "'Golden Reel' prize awarded to Nisei" (p. 1); "Against farm labor program but for higher Japan quota" (p. 1); "Seven months remain for 'illegally admitted' aliens in U.S. to change status to …

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doc Letter from Toshio Tamaoi [?] to Mrs. Seiichi Okine, December 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-254)

A letter from Toshio Tamaoi in Itsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. The letter is mailed by Kenjiro Okine. In the letter, he thanks Seiichi for the gifts and laments about the high inflation in post-war Japan. He also asks about Kimie Tanimoto who recently left for the U.S. and includes updates on his …

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img Portraits of Issei couple (ddr-densho-107-30)

Roy Matsumoto's mother, Tei Matsumoto, was the youngest daughter of a samurai, Shinjiro Kimura. Her elder brother, Koichi Kimura was Wakaji Matsumoto's (Roy's father's) classmate in school, and a second cousin. Tei managed the Matsumoto farm after Wakamatsu (Roy's grandfather) retired to Japan. Before WWII started, she went to Hiroshima, Japan, with her family. She escaped …

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vh Roy Matsumoto Interview (ddr-densho-1004-9)

Nisei male. Born May 1, 1913, in Laguna, California. Lived in Japan from childhood through teenage years, before returning to the United States during high school. Incarcerated in the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Volunteered for the U.S. army in 1942, and was inducted in the Military Intelligence Service. Selected …

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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-92-3)

Expectations of life in Japan: "Nobody there is gonna say, 'You look different'"

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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