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John Kanda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-116)
vh John Kanda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-116)
Nisei male. Born July 10, 1925, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in the Thomas-Auburn area of Washington. Following Executive Order 9066, family was removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center, then to Tule Lake concentration camp in California. Later transferred to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Volunteered as a replacement for the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and trained …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116/
Testimony of John Kanda (ddr-densho-67-365)
doc Testimony of John Kanda (ddr-densho-67-365)
Written testimony of John Masayoshi Kanda of Auburn, Washington. Incarcerated in the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Impact on Japanese American Veterans." Personal information excised by Densho.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-365/
Luncheon for Congressman Mineta (ddr-densho-10-182)
img Luncheon for Congressman Mineta (ddr-densho-10-182)
Event: President Reagan signing the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Caption on reverse: "Rayburn Bldg. Tak Moriuchi, John Kanda, Shig Wakamatsu, Mas Hironaka."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-182/
John Kanda Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-116-10)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-116-10)
Setting up medical practice in Sumner, Washington, despite the town's history of anti-Japanese sentiment; views on the issue of socialized medicine

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-10/
John Kanda Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-116-1)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-116-1)
Early years, growing up in the Thomas-Auburn area, Washington

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-1/
John Kanda Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-116-9)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-116-9)
Applying for admission to medical schools, accepted to St. Louis University

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-9/
John Kanda Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-116-2)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-116-2)
Classmates' reaction to the bombing of Pearl Harbor; telling teacher, "I'm just as American as you are"

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-2/
John Kanda Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-116-4)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-116-4)
Responding to the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" at Tule Lake concentration camp, California

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-4/
John Kanda Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-116-8)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-116-8)
Reflecting on wartime losses and accomplishments, including unit's seventh Presidential Citation

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-8/
John Kanda Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-116-13)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-116-13)
Perspective on being Japanese American, message for future generations

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-13/
John Kanda Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-116-5)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-116-5)
Comparison between concentration camps at Tule Lake, California, and Minidoka, Idaho

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-5/
John Kanda Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-116-3)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-116-3)
Forced to move to the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, losing the family farm

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-3/
John Kanda Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-116-6)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-116-6)
Induction into the U.S. Army's all-Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-6/
John Kanda Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-116-7)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-116-7)
Recalling wartime experience as a first scout, infantry squad, in Europe, looking for mines and trip wires

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-7/
John Kanda Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-116-12)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-116-12)
Breaking down racial barriers by serving on mainstream medical boards

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-12/
John Kanda Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-116-11)
vh John Kanda Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-116-11)
Active involvement in the Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen's League

This interview is part of a collaborative effort of the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-116-11/

Narrator John Kanda

Nisei male. Born July 10, 1925, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in the Thomas-Auburn area of Washington. Following Executive Order 9066, family was removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center, then to Tule Lake concentration camp in California. Later transferred to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Volunteered as a replacement for the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and trained …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/114/
Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XIX, No. 10, November 1982 (ddr-sjacl-1-315)
doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XIX, No. 10, November 1982 (ddr-sjacl-1-315)
Newsletter covering the following topics: Seattle JACL pledges $750/qurter for the next three years for National Redress program; story on Hirabayashi, Korematsu, and Yasui court case re-opening; John Kanda (Puyallup Valley) and Tomio Moriguchi explain the history of the JACL National Endowment fund, originally recipients of 1958 Evacuation Claims Act were asked to pay 10% to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-1-315/
Boy Scout Charter for Newell, California (Tule Lake) troop (ddr-densho-493-107)
doc Boy Scout Charter for Newell, California (Tule Lake) troop (ddr-densho-493-107)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-107/
The staff of the Minidoka Irrigator (ddr-densho-10-2)
img The staff of the Minidoka Irrigator (ddr-densho-10-2)
The staff of the Minidoka Irrigator, the newspaper of the Minidoka concentration camp, is shown in the paper's office. Far right (left to right): Takako Matsumoto (left) and Elsie Sata. Front (left to right): unidentified, Kimi Tambara, Cherry Tanaka, John Kanda, Miyuki Inouye, and Sachi Yasui. Back: Mitsuko Miyoshi, Harry Nakata, Watson Asaba, unidentified, unidentified, Mitsu …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-2/
Mudhens football team photo (ddr-ajah-5-6)
img Mudhens football team photo (ddr-ajah-5-6)
Caption below photo: 1932 Mudhens football team - Nichi Bei League champs Alameda, CA. Individuals identified
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-5-6/
White River Valley Chapter, Valley Civic League historians (ddr-densho-277-78)
doc White River Valley Chapter, Valley Civic League historians (ddr-densho-277-78)
A list of the JACL White River Valley Chapter members who acted as historian from 1961 to 2009.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-277-78/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 2 (January 16, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-2)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 2 (January 16, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-2)
Selected article titles: "Immigration laws may earn '70 dress" (p. 1), "JACL grants $1,700 to eight needy AJA students" (p. 1), "Calling all chapters to aid Indians" (p. 1), "Morality Guide for Cal. School Use Adopted" (p. 3), "Seek U.S. funds to push teaching or morals, ethics" (p. 3), "Congress will repeal Title II when convinced …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-42-2/
White River Valley Chapter, Valley Civic League recording secretaries (ddr-densho-277-77)
doc White River Valley Chapter, Valley Civic League recording secretaries (ddr-densho-277-77)
A list of the JACL White River Valley Chapter members who acted as recording secretaries from 1930 to 2009.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-277-77/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 13 (September 27, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-39)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 13 (September 27, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-39)
Selected article titles: "4 Candidates Revealed for Nobe Memorial" (p. 1), "Re-elect Nisei in Congress drive on" (p. 1), "Solid Democratic support given Raymond Uno in first bid of Nisei in Utah politics, eyes state senate seat" (p. 1), "Concern for Community problem moves Nisei mother into local politics" (p. 1), "5 Hawaii mayor posts up …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-40-39/
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