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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-137-9)

Reuniting with family in Chicago, Illinois after deciding to attend graduate school at the University of Chicago

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-137-24)

Renewed hope after discovering illness was misdiagnosed: "I just decided that I would do something with my life"

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-137-18)

Dealing with the stresses of father's passing, studying for master's comprehensive exams, and moving around the country for husband's job

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1000-137-32)

Self-publishing an anthology with a group of Orange County poets; influence of father's senryu poetry

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-137-2)

Living and working in an American Friends' hostel in Cincinnati after leaving Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 43 (ddr-densho-1000-137-43)

Parallels between experiences of Japanese Americans and Arab Americans following September 11, 2001: call for political action

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-137-20)

Adjusting to life in Pasadena, California and becoming involved in the controversy over the Fair Housing bill

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-137-5)

Fond memories of living in a dormitory at the University of Cincinnati, returning to visit years later

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-137-6)

Description of a race-related incident while living in a dormitory at the University of Cincinnati

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-137-15)

Father is denied a visa to visit Japan, yet later was allowed to become a U.S. citizen

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-137-8)

Hearing the news of the end of the war; being asked about the concentration camps by a returning soldier

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-136-20)

Experiences speaking in classrooms about parallels between the Japanese American experience and September 11, 2001

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-136-1)

Memories of Crystal City internment camp, Texas: "I feel like I'm goin' to a prison."

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-136-5)

Parents' experiences as domestic help; "I was ashamed of the fact that my parents were servants."

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-136-8)

Experiences as one of the only Asian Americans in Terrace Park, Ohio, isolated incidents of racism

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-136-16)

Being one of the few Asian American families in Denver, Colorado, not much awareness of Japanese ethnic identity

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-136-19)

Importance of the vocal stance of Japanese American communities, feeling concerned about people's hesitation to speak out

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-136-4)

Moving to Cincinnati, Ohio after World War II, witnessing parents unhappily employed as domestic help, attending school and participating in sports

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-136-7)

Memories of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of World War II

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-136-12)

Finishing college at the University of Illinois, acceptance into ROTC influenced by older brother's service with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October …

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vh Tosh Yasutake Interview (ddr-densho-1000-138)

Nisei male. Born June 10, 1922, in Seattle, WA. Father was employed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as interpreter for twenty years, until he was separated from family on December 7, 1941, and interned as an enemy alien. Graduated 1941, Cleveland High School, and attended University of Washington before being removed from Seattle with …

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vh Joe Yasutake Interview (ddr-densho-1000-136)

Nisei male. Born May 25, 1932, in Seattle, Washington. Father employed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as interpreter for twenty years, until separated from family on December 7, 1941 and interned as an enemy alien. Removed from Seattle with mother, sister and two brothers in 1942. Attended school (fifth through sixth grades) while incarcerated …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview (ddr-densho-1000-137)

Female, child of Issei parents. Born July 5, 1923, in Fukuoka, Japan while her mother and two older Nisei brothers visited relatives. Named Mitsuye Mei Yasutake at birth. From age 3, grew up in Seattle, WA. Father employed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as interpreter for twenty years, until separated from family on December …

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doc Work schedule, map, and list (ddr-densho-356-952)

All stapled together were a work schedule for the Case Workers in Public Welfare, two maps of Granada, and a list of block managers dated January 22, 1943

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doc Ryo Morikawa Recollections (ddr-densho-446-349)

Autobiography: Ryo's parents, Life in San Diego, 11 months in Japan, Evacuation, Married Life

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-349/

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