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doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-160)

Excerpt: "I recieved your letter writen in streetcar." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-160/

doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-158)

Excerpt: "How are you? We recieved your letter which enclosed nice picture." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-158/

doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-134)

Excerpt: "I'm pretty excited, for tomorrow I'm going to see if I can be employed." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, possibly to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-134/

doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-57)

Excerpt: "Sorry I haven't written in such a long time, but since I am involved in school politics along with 5 solids, it keeps me pretty well occupied." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-57/

doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his mother and sister (ddr-densho-153-161)

Excerpt: "I recieved your letter yesterday and today. Every one was very happy to hear from you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-161/

doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-156)

Excerpt: "Thank you very much for letters. I am glad you are in good health and looking for job." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-156/

doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-157)

Excerpt: "Today we received your surprise letter which had your new picture in it. " Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-157/

doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-64)

Excerpt: "This Thurs. & Fri. we did not hear from you but when the mailman comes I think there will be a letter from you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-64/

doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-135)

Excerpt: "Thanks a million for the last letter." Sent from Minnesota, possibly to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-135/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-62/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-59/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-444-30/

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

Landscape designed by Kaneji Domoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-377-208/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-480-173/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-875/

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."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-37/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-162-18/

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. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1024-103/

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

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-877/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-480-175/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-889/

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

Presented at the Santa Maria Historical Society.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-480-177/

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