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Narrator Yoneko Watanabe Okamoto

Nisei female. Born 1918 in Tokyo, Japan. Immigrated to the U.S. with parents at age five, and grew up in Hollywood, California. During World War II, incarcerated at the Pomona assembly center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Left camp to resettle in Philadelphia, California.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/1060/

Narrator Rudy Tokiwa

Nisei male. Born July 7, 1925, near San Jose. Grew up in Salinas, California, until he went to Japan at the age of thirteen. Studied in Japan until about 1939. Incarcerated at the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Volunteered out of camp to serve in the U.S. military. Fought in Europe as …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/92/

Narrator Hitoshi "Hank" Naito

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 …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/489/

Narrator Ramsay Yosuke Mori

Nisei male. Born February 23, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan. Moved with parents to Hawaii at a young age, and grew up in Honolulu, where family held a prominent position in the community. Just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, parents received a phone call from Japan, which was tapped by the FBI. The U.S. government …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/546/
Masao Koga, Ichimaru and others posing with Ingram Stainback (ddr-njpa-4-525)
img Masao Koga, Ichimaru and others posing with Ingram Stainback (ddr-njpa-4-525)
Caption on reverse: "JAPAN MUSICAL STARS MEET GOVERNOR: Pictured here is the group of Japanese musicians, led by famed composer and guitarist Masao Koga, who were received by Governor Ingram M. Stainback in Iolani Palace yesterday afternoon. The governor has just been presented with a doll. Left to right: Itsuo Tokunaga, one of the promoters of …
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Short article regarding Yasuzo Shimizu's wife (ddr-njpa-4-2142)
doc Short article regarding Yasuzo Shimizu's wife (ddr-njpa-4-2142)
Article: "Mrs. Shimizu Here For Three-Week Visit. Mrs. Ikuko Shimizu, wife of Yasuzo Shimizu of the Obirin Gakuen near Tokyo, arrived here this morning aboard the APL liner President Cleveland after a year's tour of the mainland United States. She will remain here for about three weeks, and is scheduled to sail for Japan on the …
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Two calligraphy paintings from Magosaburo Ohara's art collection (ddr-njpa-4-1572)
img Two calligraphy paintings from Magosaburo Ohara's art collection (ddr-njpa-4-1572)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Bids for possession of Sanrakuan over 210,000 yen. (Osaka) February 17, 1940. Collectors from all over Japan paid attention to 213 artworks, including seven important state artworks from Magosaburo Ohara's Sanrakuan collection. This auction started at 6 p.m. on the 16th, and [?] Yamanaka is [?]. The action was held as the …
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Naganari Ogasawara (ddr-njpa-4-1716)
img Naganari Ogasawara (ddr-njpa-4-1716)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tokyo) November 3, 1935. A hanging decoration of Emperor Meiji's poem was made by three persons. Sasaburo Hayakawa lives in [?] city, and Kato [?] and [??] live in Tokyo city. They successfully made the hanging decoration. Emperor Meiji's poem was used by Chosei Ogasawara and Togo, an army general (Togo and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1716/
Data card with biographical information of Keisaburo Koyama - a continuation of 2016.23.07 (ddr-one-5-97)
doc Data card with biographical information of Keisaburo Koyama - a continuation of 2016.23.07 (ddr-one-5-97)
Photocopy of a declassified data card with biographical information on Keisaburo Koyama. The card is labeled "1a" and has a white check mark along the bottom center. Information on the card was acquired from two Japanese newspapers: The Great Northern Daily News and The North American Times. Translations of both articles was provided by Confidential Informant …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-97/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 15 No. 27 (December 3, 1942) (ddr-pc-14-26)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 15 No. 27 (December 3, 1942) (ddr-pc-14-26)
Selected article titles: "Eight Nisei Evacuees Enlisted in U.S. Army at Height of Disturbance at Poston Center" (p. 1), "107 Evacuees, First Contingent From Hawaii, Relocated at Jerome Center in Arkansas" (p. 1), "JACL Reiterates December 7 Denunciation of Military Japan" (p. 1), "Delay in Prosecuting Cases Against Nisei Civil Service Workers Told Assemblyman" (p. 2), …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-14-26/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 14 (April 29, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-18)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 14 (April 29, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-18)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Battalion Fighting on Anzio Beachhead" (p. 1), "Army Says Nisei Will Not Be Used in Combat Against Japan" (p. 1), "Young Japanese Alien Gets American Citizenship Through Service in United States Army" (p. 1), "Student Relocation Program Successful, Reports Hibbard" (p. 2), "WRA Reopens Isolation Camp in Arizona. Leupp Will House Troublemakers …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-16-18/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 5 (February 5, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-6)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 5 (February 5, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-6)
Selected article titles: "Fifty-Nine Members of Nisei Unit Awarded Purple Heart For Wounds in Italy Campaign" (p. 1), "Japanese Canadians Refuse To Accept Japan Foodstuffs In Protest Against Fascism" (p. 1), "Gen. Emmons Warns Against Retaliation" (p. 1), "Railroad Offers Settlement To Evacuees in Accident Suit" (p. 1), "Hawaii's Japanese Americans Major Factor in Rebuilding Territory's …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-16-6/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 8 (August 25, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-34)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 8 (August 25, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-34)
Selected article titles: "442nd Not Slated for Occupation of Japan" (p. 1), "Japanese American Troops Chosen to Lead V-J Parade" (p. 1), "War Dept. Has 'No Information' On Redeployment of Nisei Unit; Radio Report Proved Erroneous" (p. 1), "Fire Siren Used To Tell Victory at WRA Center" (p. 1), "WRA Director Believes War Record of Nisei …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-17-34/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 2 (January 18, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-3)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 2 (January 18, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-3)
Selected article titles: "National Campaign Discussed for Action to Repeal Racial Barrier in Naturalization Law" (p. 1), "Farrington Introduces Bill To Ban Bias in Naturalization. Proposal by Hawaii Delegate Would Give Citizenship Rights To Resident Japanese Aliens" (p. 1), "Seek Removal of Alien Land Act Case to Federal Court" (p. 1), "Army Seeks Qualified Nisei For …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-19-3/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 5 (August 11, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-32)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 5 (August 11, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-32)
Selected article titles: "U.S. Army Plans Documentary Motion Picture on Life of Japan War Bride in America" (p. 1), "Senate Passes Compromise Settlement Proposal for Paying Evacuation Claims" (p. 1), "Role of Nisei in Future Set as Panel Topic" (p. 1), "Relocated Japanese Americans Conquer Race Prejudice in Snake River Valley Area" (p. 2), "Anti-Oriental Laws …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-23-32/
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 16 (April 23, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-16)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 16 (April 23, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-16)
Selected article titles: "ADC Will Ask Amendment of Judd Bill Provision. Would Provide for Quota-Free Entry of All Alien Children, Spouses of American Citizens" (p. 1), "Evacuate 121 Residents from Seattle Hotel. Rush Repair Work on Damage Caused by Northwest Quake" (p. 1), "Stranded Nisei Files Suit for Return of Citizenship Rights" (p. 1), "Canadian Paper …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-21-16/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 7 (Febuary 17, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-7)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 7 (Febuary 17, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-7)
Selected article titles: "Bill implementing Ike's message on immigration ups Japan quota: 563" (p. 1), "House Judiciary considering Lane-Hillings claim bill" (p. 1), "Publication of Letter Arouses Nisei Protest to Newsweek" (p. 1), "JACL telegram defends Nisei loyalty to U.S. in reply to magazine letter" (p. 1), "Colorado community boasts of 100% in naturalization of eligible …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-28-7/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 2 (January 13, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-2)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 2 (January 13, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-2)
Selected article titles: "Urge Senate study Mongolian labor bill OKd by House" (p. 1), "Lane assures early consideration on evacuation claims amendments" (p. 1), "Nisei in Japan regaining citizenship under pL 515 not affected by I&N section" (p. 1), "Passage of Hawaii land return bill in senate sought" (p. 1), "Nisei couple elected officers of Masonic …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-28-2/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 3 (January 18, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-3)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 3 (January 18, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-3)
Selected article titles: "Garden Grove citizen group protests purchase of home by naval officer" (p. 1); "Refugees from Hungary Aided by Oregon Nisei" (p. 1); Over 3,500 Japanese Admitted to U.S. Under Refugee Relief Act" (p. 1); "Yas Abiko critically injured in auto acciedentl doctors report condition fair" (p. 1); "Future of Far East Seen in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-3/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 47, No.25 (December 19, 1958) (ddr-pc-30-51)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 47, No.25 (December 19, 1958) (ddr-pc-30-51)
1958 Holiday Issue Select article titles: "Nisei challenged to regain American prestige abroad" (p. A-3); "Fred's Bleakest Christmas Eve" (p. A-4); "Policy Statement of JACL on International Relations" (p. A-5); "1st round opens for JACL role on U.S.-Japan issue" (p. A-7); "A measure of success" (B-5). The holiday issue included advertisements bought by JACL members and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-30-51/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 10 (September 6, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-36)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 10 (September 6, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-36)
Selected article titles: "JACL to campaign repeal of detention camp clause" (p. 1), "Dan Inouye's parents at Coyne St. home watch son deliver keynoter" (p. 1), "Civil rights dialogue at confab drafts 12-pt. consensus for JACL" (p. 1), "Parallels of Nisei aned Negro Heritage" (p. 4), "43% in Britain feel Japan not 'reliable' nation" (p. 4), …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-40-36/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 73, No. 2 (July 9, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-27)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 73, No. 2 (July 9, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-27)
Selected article titles: "Judge allows business use of anti-Nisei racial slur" (p. 1), "Matching fund principle urged for Nat'l Student Aid program" (p. 1), "Japanese American Research Project: Anti-JACL feelings among Nisei hurt efforts to gather early Issei history" (p. 1), "Charge of discriminatory grades system by U.W. professor denied" (p. 1), "Japanese inferiority complex root …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-43-27/
Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2124, Vol. 92, No. 5 (February 6, 1981) (ddr-pc-53-5)
doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2124, Vol. 92, No. 5 (February 6, 1981) (ddr-pc-53-5)
Selected article titles: "Reagan team challenges U.S. job action for Blacks, Hispanics" (p. 1), "Redress commission expanded to nine" (p. 1), "Japan firm in U.S. sued for sex bias in hiring" (p. 1), "The Medical Consequences of Nuclear War" (p. 1), "New Nikkei-backed bank in L.A. opens" (p. 2), "How Hawaii's Sansei view Los Angeles" (p. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-53-5/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 18 [November 29, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-43)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 18 [November 29, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-43)
Select article titles: "Developments in Phoenix murder case: Four men charged in case are dismissed" (p. 1), "Asian American leaders meet to discuss communication" (p. 1), "The Rap on Ice: Rapper Ice Cube's latest album has rocked the world because of what many consider to be racist lyrics" (p. 1), "Handling hate crimes" (p. 1), "Manzanar …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-63-43/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 5 [August 30, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-30)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 5 [August 30, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-30)
Select article titles: "Full investigation of Arizona killings urged" (p. 1), "Justice official promises ongoing fight for rights" (p. 1), "Redress in Hawaii: 'Non-internees' may qualify" (p. 1), "Minority groups sue for Census adjustment" (p. 3), "Chicago JACL board opposes Thomas nomination to U.S. Supreme Court" (p. 3), "Next redress checks due for evacuees at least …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-63-30/
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