5887 items
5887 items
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Izumi Hirano Interview (ddr-densho-1000-317)
Kibei male. Born February 25, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii. At the age of four, moved to Japan, where family operated a farm. Attended school in Japan during World War II. Was in school in Hiroshima when the United States dropped the atomic bomb in 1945. Survived the bombing along with mother and brother. In 1949, returned …
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Hitoshi "Hank" Naito Interview (ddr-densho-1000-286)
Nisei male. Born April 20, 1926, in San Diego, California. Grew up in Terminal Island, California, where father was a fisherman. During World War II, removed with family to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Family was transferred to Tule Lake in response to father's answers on the so-called …
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Kazue Murakami Tanimoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-285)
Nisei female. Born January 28, 1919, in Hilo, Hawaii. Grew up in Hilo before moving to Japan in 1934. Attended school in Japan, returning to Hilo before the outbreak of World War II. During the war, father was arrested and removed to the Kilauea Military Camp and Sand Island internment camps, Hawaii. During father's absence, took …
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Shizuko Kadoguchi Interview (ddr-densho-1006-2)
Nisei female. Born September 29, 1920, in Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada. Went with parents to Japan in 1930, and attended school there. Returned to Canada in 1940 and married before being removed to Hastings Park and then Tashme, in Canada's interior. After leaving Tashme, moved to Toronto, where husband worked for the consul-general's office. Adopted …
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Tadao "Tod" Fujihira Collection (ddr-densho-518)
The Tadao "Tod" Fujihira Collection consists primarily of a photograph album from the Fujihira family's time incarcerated at Minidoka concentration camp. Tod collected numerous photographs of family and friends inside Minidoka as well as on excursions to nearby Idaho locations and as the family departed camp for resettlement. Additionally, there are two photographs from Tod's travels …
Narrator Hiroko Nakashima
Kibei female. Born 1927 in Spokane, Washington. Went to Japan at the age of twelve with her mother and sister to visit relatives and gain a "Japanese education." Was in Japan when World War II broke out, remaining there for the duration of the war. Returned to the United States soon after the war ended, married …
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Issei-owned grocery store (ddr-densho-25-8)
Matahichi and Kisa Iseri immigrated from Kumamoto-ken, Japan, in the early 1900s. They became successful berry farmers in the White River Valley and also ran a small grocery store on their property. The World War II incarceration forced the Iseris to close both businesses. After the war, the Iseris settled in Ontario, Oregon, and worked as …
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Interior of the Price Cafe (ddr-densho-252-145)
Captions on Post-its: "Price Cafe. Grandma ran it first. Mom & Dad came in 1942 (March). Run by Taniguchis. Remodeled 1951. After that made dining room. Pictures taken c.1951, 52 or 53. Sold it 1954 or 55. About a year later, opened Frontier Cafe, ran 55-63. 1963 - Dad went to Japan after he sold Frontier."
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Interior of the Price Cafe (ddr-densho-252-144)
Captions on Post-its: "Price Cafe. Grandma ran it first. Mom & Dad came in 1942 (March). Run by Taniguchis. Remodeled 1951. After that made dining room. Pictures taken c.1951, 52 or 53. Sold it 1954 or 55. About a year later, opened Frontier Cafe, ran 55-63. 1963 - Dad went to Japan after he sold Frontier."
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National Emergency Conference report (ddr-densho-67-15)
Japanese American Citizens League report from a conference addressing internal security in Manzanar concentration camp, California. Report warns of internal strife, danger of pro-Japan groups, reports on judicial system, fire and police protection, and illicit activities. Includes an account of an attack on a Japanese American camp police officer, and description of "gangs" within camp.
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Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-53)
Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Olinda Saito’s mother, Olinda Saito (bride), Shiuko Sakai, Capt. Waddington and Capt. Humphries. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army …
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Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-54)
Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Mrs. Sakamoto, unidentified, Olinda Saito (bride), Capt. Sakamoto, Shiuko Sakai, Maj. Brown. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-122)
Black and white photographic print of interior lobby at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower right corner: "'Ocean View Parlour'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and civilian personnel used the facilities.
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-121)
Black and white photographic print of building at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower right corner: "Pavilion Chrysanthemum (Kikuka So)/Fujiya Hotel. Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and civilian personnel used the facilities.
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Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-55)
Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: unidentified seated individual, Olinda Saito (bride), Tami Okamura, Lt. Zuretti, May Ideta. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-119)
Black and white photographic print of hotel room with two beds at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower left corner: "'Bed Room.. Hollyhock'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and civilian personnel used …
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Department of Justice Alien Enemy Control Unit memo for The File (ddr-one-5-226)
Photocopy of a declassified Alien Enemy Control Unit memo concerning Keizaburo Koyama. It gives a brief biographical account of Dr. Koyama's life, his internment and that of his family's in Minidoka, and that he has made no pro-Japan claims. In pencil along the bottom of the memo is written, "Re-order parole (4)/to War Relocation Center./ABD"
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 21 (November 24, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-47)
Selected article titles: "State Supreme Court May Hear Oyama Test Case on California Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "Repatriates in Canada Fight Deportation" (p. 1), "Wounded Veteran of 442nd Robbed, Slain in Stockton" (p. 1), "Pressure by Pro-Japan Groups on Tule Renunciants Affirmed By Myer; WRA Duress Denied" (p. 2), "Army Barracks Converted for Evacuee Use" …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 22 No. 12 (March 23, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-12)
Selected article titles: "Charge Wounded Nisei Treated Like PWs. Japanese American Veterans Forced to Travel in Hold of Navy Transport Hayes" (p. 1), "Tule Lake, Last of Centers, Closed by Relocation Agency" (p. 1), "Report 7100 Persons Repatriated to Japan" (p. 2), "Second Battalion of 442nd Combat Team Deactivated" (p. 3), "Final Segregee Group Moved From …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 8 (February 24, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-8)
Selected article titles: "House Passes Walter Bill on Citizenship for Issei. Equality in Naturalization, Extension of GI Brides Act Now Go to Senate for Action" (p. 1), "Report 2,310 GI Marriages in Japan During Occupation" (p. 1), "New JACL Blood Bank Makes First Loan in San Francisco" (p. 2), "Arrest Solicitor in Alleged Intimidation of Issei …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 34 No. 18 (May 3, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-18)
Selected article titles: "JACL Investigates Report Family of Nisei War Prisoner Victimized by Blackmailers" (p. 1), "Two Los Angeles Television Stations Accede to JACL's Bid to Bar Anti-Nisei Films" (p. 1), "Japan Peace Treaty Ends 'Enemy Alien' Status for Issei in United States" (p. 2), "JACL ADC Official Cautions Against Premature Optimism On Issei Citizenship Issue" …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 3 (July 16, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-28)
Selected article titles: "Counsel for Mrs. d'Aquino Stresses Contention Defendant Took Radio Job Under Duress" (p. 1), "U.S. Court Restores Citizen Rights to Japan Army Veteran" (p. 1), "Justice Department to Open Los Angeles Field Office to Assist in Processing Claims" (p. 1), "Announce New Regulations For Filing Claims for Loss, Damage to Contraband Goods" (p. …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 15 (October 8, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-40)
Selected article titles: "Iva d'Aquino Given 10-Year Sentence on Treason Count. Defendant Faces $10,000 Fine, Loss of Citizenship as Result of Conviction" (p. 1), Japanese Canadian Strandees Return to Dominion Homes" (p. 1), "Discuss Alien Land Law Test Case Problems in Washington" (p. 2), "JACL Protests to British Government on Discrimination Shown Nisei GIs in Japan" …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 26 (December 25, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-52)
Selected article titles: "Utah senator sees no immediate change in Immigration statute" (p. 1), "Active D.C. community Issei leader naturalized, ready to join JACL" (p. 1), "Historical documentation of 33,000 Nisei in World War II prepared by selective service" (p. 2), "'American-ness' of Island Nisei" (p. 3), "Visiting Fresno congressman views economic problems of postwar Japan" …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 14 (October 4, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-40)
Select article titles: "JACL stand on U.S.-Japan argued" (p. 1); "Negro, Japanese in U.S. compared" (p. 1); "JACL files 'amicus' brief supporting Issei in escheal case new in appeal court" (p. 3); "Traditional CL 'hands-off' policy voiced" (p. 5); "Lack of Japanese community media may be good sign, says new Mile-Hi editor" (p. 8).