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Letter to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from his daughter Miriam Kiyo Koyama (ddr-one-5-16)
Letter dated June 21, 1942, from Miriam Kiyo Koyama to her father Kei Koyama. She wishes him a happy Father's Day, tells him that she joined 4H, and hopes that next year they will be together for Father's Day.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-16/
Yorinaga Matsudaira and Shoju Koyama surrounded by others (ddr-njpa-4-815)
img Yorinaga Matsudaira and Shoju Koyama surrounded by others (ddr-njpa-4-815)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "National envoys Matsudaira and Koyama arriving today in the capital city. For the upcoming ceremony, Abe's party, a special ambassador, and the national envoys, Koyama, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Matsudaira, chairman of the Houe of Peers, headed to Nanjing from Tokyo Station by 'Kamome' at 1:00 p.m. on the …
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Typed and notarized letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 4 of 13. (ddr-one-5-231)
doc Typed and notarized letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 4 of 13. (ddr-one-5-231)
Photocopy of a typed letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis concerning the rehearing of Keizaburo Koyama's case. On the forth page, Mrs. Koyama asks her husband's acquaintance why Dr. Koyama would even subscribe to such a newsletter. He answered that it was because the Japanese community in Portland is small and very tightknit and …
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Case file for Keizaburo Koyama from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Page 2 of 6. (ddr-one-5-99)
doc Case file for Keizaburo Koyama from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Page 2 of 6. (ddr-one-5-99)
Photocopy of a declassified report on Keizaburo Koyama. This page further elaborates that Confidential Informant SE N-1 has, on several occasions, mis-translated Japanese names. In this case, he mistook the name "Iwao Oyama" for Keizaburo Koyama. The informant said that his original source for the names, a Japanese newspaper, has since been destroyed. The informant went …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-99/
U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 23 of 26. (ddr-one-5-145)
doc U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 23 of 26. (ddr-one-5-145)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 95b - 98a of 111. This page asks if any relatives have served in a foreign military or if they have been employed by a foreign government. Koyama answered "No" to all these …
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Envelope and Birthday Card to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Envelope and Birthday Card to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama (ddr-one-5-36)
Envelope addressed to Dr. Kei Koyama at Camp Livingston. Return sender name is not visible, but the Block number is the same as the Koyama Family; addressed as Minidoka WRA Center. Postmarked October 1, 1942. In red pencil “Oct 6 1942” is written below the postmark. On the left side of the envelope is a purple …
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Case file for Keizaburo Koyama from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Page 3 of 6. (ddr-one-5-100)
doc Case file for Keizaburo Koyama from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Page 3 of 6. (ddr-one-5-100)
Photocopy of a declassified report on Keizaburo Koyama. Confidential Informant N1 provided another translated article from the North American Times dated February 14, 1941 which stated that Koyama was appointed to the Industrial Department of the Japanese Association of Oregon, which was reorganized as a new Japanese Chamber of Commerce. On March 5, 1941, Koyama was …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-100/
Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Miriam Kiyo Koyama (ddr-one-5-52)
Envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama at Camp Livingston from his daughter, Miriam Kiyo Koyama, at Minidoka. In place of postage “Internee of War/Free Mail” is written in the upper right hand corner. Postmarked Apr. 18, 1943. In the upper center of the envelope “4/30-43” is written in red pencil. Along the left edge of the …
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Letter from Carl C. Donaugh, United States Attorney for Portland, Oregon on requesting a rehearing for Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-206)
doc Letter from Carl C. Donaugh, United States Attorney for Portland, Oregon on requesting a rehearing for Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-206)
Photocopy of a declassified typed letter from Carl C. Donaugh, United States Attorney for Portland, Oregon, to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Alien Enemy Control Unit about Dr. Keizaburo Koyama, Japanese alien. Donaugh writes that he is attaching an affidavit from Teru Koyama, Dr. Koyama's wife, petitioning for a rehearing. He also mentions several letters and phone …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-206/
Letter from Miriam Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 1 of 2. (ddr-one-5-211)
doc Letter from Miriam Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 1 of 2. (ddr-one-5-211)
Photocopy of a declassified handwritten letter from Miriam Koyama, daughter of Teru and Keizaburo Koyama, to Edward J. Ennis, Director Enemy Alien Control Unit. Miriam writes about her family and how much she misses her father. She mentions that she spent her 9th birthday in the Portland Assembly Center and her 10th at Minidoka. Due to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-211/
Rescuer and the rescued (ddr-densho-1007-405)
img Rescuer and the rescued (ddr-densho-1007-405)
From left to right: Eilchi Koyama, Guinji Akimoto, Fredrick Bailey and Makito Haha. Caption on back.
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Envelope, card, and letter to Dr. Keizaburo
doc Envelope, card, and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Miriam Kiyo Koyama (ddr-one-5-9)
Envelope addressed to Dr. K. Koyama at Fort Missoula from his daughter, Miriam Kiyo Koyama, in Portland. Postmarked March 7, 1942. In the lower left corner is a purple "EXAMINED" stamp with a cursive D written above in red pencil. On the back the envelope is sealed with a red victory sticker. Inside the envelope is …
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Office Memorandum from ABD to Mrs. Cottrell concerning Keisaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-245)
doc Office Memorandum from ABD to Mrs. Cottrell concerning Keisaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-245)
Photocopy of a declassified typed memorandum from ADB to Mrs. Cottrell. It states that Keisaburo Koyama's parole order to the War Relocation Center was signed by the Attorney General on November 26, 1943.
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Roy Koyama and John Whitfield in office (ddr-densho-434-257)
img Roy Koyama and John Whitfield in office (ddr-densho-434-257)
Caption: Roy and John Whitfield
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-434-257/
Dana Hoshide filming narrator (ddr-densho-506-73)
img Dana Hoshide filming narrator (ddr-densho-506-73)
Dana Hoshide filming a narrator while production equipment is in view.
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Sworn statement by Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. Page 1 of 3. (ddr-one-5-196)
doc Sworn statement by Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. Page 1 of 3. (ddr-one-5-196)
Photocopy of a declassified seven point sworn statement from Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. The form originated in the County of Jerome, Idaho, but that information was slashed through and replaced with County of Multnomah, Oregon. For this first page of the statement, Mrs. Goodenough states that she made Dr. Keizaburo Koyama in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-196/
United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Office of District Director, Seattle, Washington, Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-251)
doc United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Office of District Director, Seattle, Washington, Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-251)
Photocopy of a declassified report on the status of Keizaburo Koyama. The report notes that Koyama is moving from the Minidoka War Relocation Project in Hunt, Idaho to 3615 B Cottonwood, Apartment 9918 in Vanport, Oregon. His status is still listed as parolee. The form lists his occupation at the time of arrest as "farm laborer," …
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Letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to Teru Koyama, on the parole of her husband, Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-241)
doc Letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to Teru Koyama, on the parole of her husband, Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-241)
Photocopy of a declassified type letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to Teru Koyama. He informs her that her husband's parole has been approved and that arrangements are currently being made to have him sent to the War Relocation Center to be reunited with his family.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-241/
U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Officer in Charge, Portland 5, Oregon Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-252)
doc U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Officer in Charge, Portland 5, Oregon Report of Enemy Alien (ddr-one-5-252)
Photocopy of a declassified report on the status of Keizaburo Koyama. Koyama's status has changed from "Parolee" to "Alien enemy proceedings terminated" and he is currently residing at 219 W. Burnside, Portland 9, Oregon. The form lists his occupation as "Dentist" and that he is not deportable.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-252/
Letter from Mrs. A.C. Goodenough to the Honorable Carl Donaugh, United States District Attorney for Portland, Oregon on behalf of Dr. Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-151)
doc Letter from Mrs. A.C. Goodenough to the Honorable Carl Donaugh, United States District Attorney for Portland, Oregon on behalf of Dr. Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-151)
Photocopy of a declassified letter signed by Mrs. A.C. Goodenough to the Honorable Carl Donaugh, United States District Attorney for Portland, Oregon. She writes that she has known the Koyama family for 14 years and praises Dr. Koyama for his loyalty, honesty, and the high Christian standards that he has raised his family in. She does …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-151/

Narrator Spady Koyama

Nisei male. Born June 4, 1917, in Ferry County, Washington. Sent to Japan at age five following father's death, returning to Spokane, Washington, in 1927. Enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1942. Served with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) in the Pacific Ocean theater during World War II where he was seriously injured during a …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/46/
Sworn statement by Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. Page 3 of 3. (ddr-one-5-198)
doc Sworn statement by Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. Page 3 of 3. (ddr-one-5-198)
Photocopy of a declassified seven point sworn statement from Eva C. Goodenough on behalf of Keizaburo Koyama. The Notary Public for the form was for Hunt, Idaho, but was crossed out to reference Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Goodenough writes about a Japanese organization that Dr. Koyama belong to, though she cannot remember the name. She adds that …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-198/
Letter from Mrs. A.C. Goodenough written at the request of Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-193)
doc Letter from Mrs. A.C. Goodenough written at the request of Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-193)
Photocopy of a declassified letter from Mrs. A.C. Goodenough. In the letter, Mrs. Goodenough writes that Keizaburo Koyama requested that she gather letters and affidavits from the various schools he attended. She adds that she has known the Koyama family since 1928 and considers them like family. She continues to offer her support of Koyama stating …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-193/
Order from Attorney General Francis Biddle on the internment of Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-227)
doc Order from Attorney General Francis Biddle on the internment of Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-227)
Photocopy of a declassified order from U.S. Attorney General Francis Biddle vacating the prior order concerning the internment of Keizaburo Koyama on February 28, 1942. Biddle further orders that Koyama be paroled to the custody of the District Parole Officer for the District in which the appropriate War Relocation Center is located. A condition of Koyama's …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-227/
Typed and notarized letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 3 of 13. (ddr-one-5-230)
doc Typed and notarized letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 3 of 13. (ddr-one-5-230)
Photocopy of a typed letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis concerning the rehearing of Keizaburo Koyama's case. On the third page, Teru continues to explain her husband's involvement in the Nihonjin-Kai. She said before she was interned, she received a stack of letters addressed to her husband that the FBI had confiscated and later …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-230/
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