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Harry Kawahara Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-368-13)
vh Harry Kawahara Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-368-13)
Parents' postwar life

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

Narrator Harry Kawahara

Nisei male. Born September 14, 1931, in San Leandro, California. Grew up in San Leandro, where father ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After leaving camp, moved with family to Salt Lake City for a year before returning to San Leandro. After …
Speak Out for Justice: August 4, 1981 - Part 3 (ddr-densho-1024-101)
av Speak Out for Justice: August 4, 1981 - Part 3 (ddr-densho-1024-101)
Testifiers speak out on the heartbreaking accounts of camp experiences, post-war trauma, and the racial prejudice endured by many Japanese Americans. Introduction by Harry Kawahara, Former Redress Committee Chairman. Part 3 Testifiers: Henry S. Yamaga, Alfred Nabeta, Robert O'Brien, Morris Kight, Harry Kawahara, Hannah Tomiko Holmes, Raymond Wiedman To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1981 …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 11 (March 13, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-11)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 11 (March 13, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-11)
Selected article titles: "Hawaii statehood bill passes Senate, 76-15" (p. 1), "Utah House OK's Civil Rights Measure 52-11" (p. 1), "Negro judge urges Philadelphia JACLers work with other minorities to fight bias" (p. 2), "Oldest U.S. Japanese Christian church seeking new building site" (p. 3), "Washington State Alien Land Law Referendum Set for 1959" (p. 8), …
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 46 (January 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-133)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 46 (January 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-133)
Selected article titles: "100 Cars of Coal Still to be Unloaded; Council, Planning Board Much Disturbed" (p. 1), "300 Construction Men Volunteer Aid" (p. 1), "Coal Crisis: Need Quick Action to Avoid Embargo" (p. 1), "Favorable Reports Start Coming in From Outside" (p. 2), "Our Own 'Gem' Spuds Enough Until June" (p. 2), "450 Kiddies in …
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 51 (May 19, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-367)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 51 (May 19, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-367)
Selected article titles: "Residents May Now Apply for Return of Contraband Goods" (p. 1), "CCC Camp is Closed Now" (p. 1), "Nisei Citizenship Upheld in Supreme Court Ruling" (p. 1), "Use of Evacuee Labor Urged" (p. 1), "Myer's Radio Interview Describes Evacuee Life" (p. 2), "Electricity Class Begins Wed. More Helpful Courses Planned" (p. 3).
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 7 No. 3 (September 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-403)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 7 No. 3 (September 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-403)
Selected article titles: "Hostel at Pocatello, Idaho to be Used for Stopping Place. Accommodations for Women Arranged" (p. 1), "Vegetable Harvesting Continues at Farm" (p. 1), "Foreign Properties, Cert. of Yen Must be Reported" (p. 1), "Tamura Drowns in a Canal at Minidoka" (p. 2), "As I See Castle Rock" (p. 3).
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 73 (June 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-377)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 73 (June 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-377)
Selected article titles: "Census to be Taken Tuesday. Residents Requested to Cooperate in Big Task" (p. 1), "Begin Dies Hearings" (p. 1), "Feeling in Spokane O.K." (p. 1), "Men Sent to Klamath Jail" (p. 1), "Movie on Evacuation, Relocation Planned" (p. 1), "Volunteers Prepare for Action at Camp Shelby" (p. 2).
Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 73 (October 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-333)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 73 (October 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-333)
Selected article titles: "Citizens to Hold Rally. Mass Meeting Set for 1:30 Sunday Afternoon. Noted Men Slated to Speak" (p. 1), "Will Build Jail Here" (p. 1), "Railroad Work Attracts 20" (p. 1), "Clothes Forms at 07-D Offices" (p. 1), "Adult Education: English Classes" (p. 3).
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 82 (June 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-386)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 82 (June 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-386)
Selected article titles: "D. of Columbia CIO Group Backs Relocation Plan" (p. 1), "Petition to Amend City Charter Approved; One-Fourth Must Sign" (p. 1), "Convictions of Hirabayashi, Yasui Upheld by Court" (p. 1), "Speakers Listed for School Panel" (p. 3).
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 81 (June 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-385)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 81 (June 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-385)
Selected article titles: "Use of Air Mail Envelopes" (p. 1), "Graduates Will Wear Caps, Gowns This Year" (p. 1), "Army Language School to Recruit More Candidates" (p. 1), "Construction of Project Schools Now 70% Complete" (p. 2).
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 34 (August 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-82)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 34 (August 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-82)
Selected article titles: "District Relocation Office to Open Monday" (p. 1), "Additional Relocation Pamphlets Arrive Here" (p. 2), and "Center Ward Softball Title at Stake Tonite" (p. 4).
Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. 7 (July 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-318)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. 7 (July 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-318)
Selected article titles: "No Change in WRA Policy -- Meyer. Dispatch Interviews New National Chief" (p. 1), "Total Colonists, 9166: 'White Zone' Men Next" (p. 1), "Notify Tule Lake Address to Your Bank" (p. 1), "Diet Stations for Kids Open" (p. 4), "Red Cross Training Class to Open Here" (p. 4), "Writers to Form Literary Group" …
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 13 (April 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-194)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 13 (April 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-194)
Selected article titles: "Operation of Private Business Prohibited" (p. 1), "Ige is Sentenced 20 Days in Klamath Jail" (p. 1), "Federal Job Applicants" (p. 1), "Evacuation Denounced by Judge Denman: is Overruled by Majority Vote of U.S. Circuit Court" (p. 1), "Penalties Governing Law Violations in W.R.A. Centers" (p. 1), "Sacto Agent Seeking Cars" (p. 1), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 27 (December 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-19)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 27 (December 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-19)
Selected article titles: "Study Relocation Program -- Holland. WRA Employment Head Gives Advice" (p. 1), "Block 44 Opening In Few Days" (p. 1), "Motion Pictures Taken Here For Official Files of WRA" (p. 1), "Student Council Lists Objectives" (p. 2), "Nominal Change To Be Made For Cashing Personal Checks" (p. 3), "Arts And Handicraft Taught Grade …
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 24 (April 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-204)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 24 (April 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-204)
Selected article titles: "Progress Revealed: Crowd Packs #2020 To Hear Dillon Myer" (p. 1), "Drivers Must Be Licensed" (p. 1), "Easter To Be Observed Atop Castle Rock Mt." (p. 1), "Tule Lake Will Undergo Thorough Spring Cleaning" (p. 1), "16 Teams Set For Marathon" (p. 1), "Blue Mt. and Walla Walla Canneries Seek Workers" (p. 2), …
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 36 (May 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-216)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 36 (May 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-216)
Selected article titles: "Embargo On All Shipments Threatened Unless Coal Cars Unloaded Immediately" (p. 1), "Evacuee Property Office: Service For Business of Problems" (p. 1), "Language School Candidates Must Report For Interviews" (p. 3), "Mrs. Roosevelt Visits Gila: Says Relocate Loyal Nisei" (p. 3), "Dedicate Cross On Castle Rock Sun." (p. 3).
Memoirs 1943 - Minidoka High School Yearbook (ddr-densho-474-48)
doc Memoirs 1943 - Minidoka High School Yearbook (ddr-densho-474-48)
Yearbook for the Minidoka High School, property of Starr Urakawa. The school included grades 8-12. Individual students are photographed in senior portraits or class photos. Student activities are represented, including student labor/work experience program ("part-time workers"), May Day royalty, and sports. Student signatures are included throughout the book.
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 83 (June 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-387)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 83 (June 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-387)
Selected article titles: "Regulations Clarified for Getting Radio Sets" (p. 1), "251 Honored: Second Group Receives Order of Merit Cards" (p. 1), "Use of Water Must be Reduced Still Further to Maintain Reserve" (p. 1), "Much 'Hysterical Nonsense' About Nisei Says Rowell" (p. 2), "Dust Storm Surprises Innocent Colonists" (p. 3).
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 100 (July 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-254)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 100 (July 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-254)
Selected article titles: "Many From Centers: Camp Savage Graduates Arrive at Camp Shelby" (p. 1), "1100 Chicks Arrive Here" (p. 1), "397 Seniors to Receive Diplomas at Exercises" (p. 1), "Ariz. State Law Void" (p. 1), "To Observe 'Obon' Here" (p. 1), "Speakers to Relate Conditions on Outside at Forum on July 20" (p. 3), "Recreation …
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