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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-62)

Excerpt: "Yesterday we received your letter and was very happy to hear that you are getting along well and the job is okay." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-59)

Excerpt: "Couple of weeks ago I wrote to Mr. and Mrs. Boulton asking them to send me the typewriter." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to supporters of the Asian Americans for Nuclear Disarmament (ddr-densho-444-30)

Letter to supporters of the Asian Americans for Nuclear Disarmament, and clipping about organization

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img The pond at St. Peter's College (ddr-densho-377-208)

Landscape designed by Kaneji Domoto.

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doc Memorandum For Mr. L.M.C. Smith Chief, Special Defense Unit (ddr-one-5-90)

Photocopy of a declassified letter from the National Archives written by John Edger Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to L.M.C. Smith, Chief of the Special Defense Unit. In the typed letter, Hoover references information that has been collected on Keisaburo Koyama, a resident of Portland, Oregon, and recommended that Koyama be detained in …

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doc Postcard to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Teru Koyama (ddr-one-5-56)

One cent postcard addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama at Santa Fe Detention Station from his wife, Teru Koyama, at Minidoka. Postmarked Jun 15, 1943. To the left of the postmark “6/21/43” is written in red pencil. In the lower left corner is an upside down "Examined" stamp. The back of the postcard is dated June 14, …

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doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Teru Koyama (ddr-one-5-58)

Envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama at Santa Fe Dentention Station from his wife, Teru Koyama, at Minidoka. Postmarked Jun 22, 1943. In the upper center “6/28-43” is written in red pencil. Inside the envelope was a letter, in the center of the header is an "Examined" stamp. In the letter Teru writes about being apart …

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doc Transcript of Toru Miyoshi Oral History (ddr-densho-480-173)

Toru Miyoshi details his family's immigration to the United States, growing up in California, his experience at the Gila River Concentration Camp, and his public service as an elected official.

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img Six girls in paper hats, saluting (ddr-ajah-6-875)

Caption below photo: the Henry Takagi family on Clement Street in Alameda, CA, circa late 1930s. Top row L to R: Mildred Kazuko, Irene Miyoko, Evelyn Fujiko. Bottom L to R: Jean Nakatani (cousin), June, Tokiko

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img Painting of internees leaving Santa Fe Internment Camp (ddr-manz-2-37)

Caption: "June 1942. Ending months of uncertainty, we were released from Santa Fe internment camp to return to our families at relocation centers. Everyone cheered as we left camp. Now there was hope we would return home."

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img Layton Japanese School (ddr-densho-162-18)

Front (L to R): Tak Satomura, Mas Miyagishima, Mits Satomura, Shig Satomura, Jim Yamane, John Kikuchi, Toshiye Nishida, Haruye Kosaiku, Yaeko Kosaiku, Kimiye Satomura, Hayashi sensei, Fumi Kikuchi, Ruth Imada, Uta Tsujimoto, Masao Oda, Jane Nakaishi, Chiyo Oda, Hisaye Kariya. 2nd row (L to R): Yori Kosaiku, Tamao Kariya, George Kikuchi, Ben Tsujimoto, Jun Kikuchi, Shimako …

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av Speak Out for Justice: August 5, 1981 - Part 1 (ddr-densho-1024-103)

Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) veterans speak out about the injustice shown to Japanese Americans during World War II and in solidarity demand redress. A confrontation occurs between testifier Jim Kawaminami and author Lillian Baker, who denied that Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II. Introduction by Roy Nakano, Director of UCLA Asian American Studies Center. …

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img Framed portrait of Takagi family (ddr-ajah-6-877)

Caption below photo: Henry Takagi family of Alameda, CA, circa 1935.

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doc Miyoshi Family History part 2 (ddr-densho-480-175)

An autobiographical account of Toru Miyoshi's life, including his incarceration at the Gila River Concentration Camp, military service, public service, and family life.

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img Henry and Mitsuyo Takagi family portrait (ddr-ajah-6-889)

Caption below photo: Circa 1938 Henry and Mitsuyo Takagi family L to R: Irene Miyoko, Machi (Issei), Mildred Kazuko, Tokiko, June, Henry Makoto, Mitsuyo, Evelyn Fujiko

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doc "Three Generations of the Miyoshi Family" presentation with notes (ddr-densho-480-177)

Presented at the Santa Maria Historical Society.

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doc Miyoshi Family History part 1 (ddr-densho-480-174)

Details Miyoshi family history, including Japanese ancestry, immigration to the United States, individual family member's life stories, and life at the Gila River Concentration Camp.

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img Group photograph (ddr-densho-321-1401)

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 8 [5] (August 4, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-32)

Selected article titles: "JACL honors fallen Nisei in battle as solemn climax to Jerry's Visit" (p. 1), "WRA legal counsel feared avalanche of evacuation test cases, only few filed" (p. 1), "Most important lesson learned by JACL since evacuation related" (p. 2), "Japanese American community blamed for increase delinquency" (p. 4), "'Sansei on Sex' workshop theme …

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img Portrait of wedding party for George Takagi and Rose Ishimoto's wedding (ddr-ajah-6-890)

Caption below photo: George Takagi and Rose Ishimoto Wedding - 1940

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 1 (July 3, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-27)

Selected article titles: "Hawaii plebiscite passes 17-1; 58 AJAs win in primaries" (p. 1), "Eagle Scout Ito rescues Sansei from drowning" (p. 1), "Ray Yasui's daughter Joan elected Oregon Girls State governor, named to Girls Nation, chosen 4-H president--all inside a week" (p. 1), "Stomach cancer study on Orientals started" (p. 1), "Suggest Americans of Asian …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 14 (October 2, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-40)

Selected article titles: "President signs amendment to immigration bill" (p. 1), "Elderly Issei in 80s and 90s sworn in as new citizens" (p. 1), "Few Japanese farm laborers able to save million yen from three-year U.S. stay" (p. 1), "Nisei discrimination topic of Yoshino speech" (p. 1), "Nisei administrative assistant to Burns steps into political job …

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doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 3 (ddr-densho-390-135)

The third issue of the Reveille includes articles about upcoming events, updates on new buildings, a short story, scouting in other camps, sports, a salute to Tom Sasaki, and more.

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 58 (September 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-55)

Selected article titles: "Hi Students to Make Ad. Survey Here" (p. 1), "July Pay Today" (p. 1), "2000 Climb "Castle Rock" on Hiking Trip" (p. 1), "Fair Practice Committee: Election Stymied by Poor Showing" (p. 1), "Volunteers Put Out Mess Blaze" (p. 1), "Red Cross Opens New Chapter at 3001-A to Expedite Work" (p. 1), "Those …

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doc Family Counseling Unit Organizational chart and staff lists (ddr-densho-356-950)

Family Counseling Unit Organizational chart and staff lists detailing which individuals work in which departments and are assigned with which other individuals

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