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Telegram to Mary from Duke Ellington (ddr-densho-367-303)
doc Telegram to Mary from Duke Ellington (ddr-densho-367-303)
Wishing her good luck
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-303/
Program for Lou Walters'
doc Program for Lou Walters' "Folies Bergeres" at the Desert Inn (ddr-densho-367-80)
Mary Mon Toy performed in the "Folies Bergeres" show in 1953.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-80/
img "Folies Bergeres" performers party at the Desert Inn (ddr-densho-367-82)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-82/
Program from production of The World of Suzie Wong at the Riviera in Las Vegas (ddr-densho-367-257)
doc Program from production of The World of Suzie Wong at the Riviera in Las Vegas (ddr-densho-367-257)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-257/
Mary Mon Toy in costume (ddr-densho-367-315)
img Mary Mon Toy in costume (ddr-densho-367-315)
Written on back: Mary Mon Toy (Comedienne) The original "Minnie Ho" in "The world of Suzie Wong" on Broadway and on Tour. On cardboard backing: "Who, Me?" Minnie Ho "World of Suzie Wong" Riviera Hotel Las Vegas 1960
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-315/
Mary Mon Toy performing in
img Mary Mon Toy performing in "Mardi Gras" (ddr-densho-367-86)
Caption on reverse: "'Mardi Gras' Latin Quarter Revue, Desert Inn '54 / Starring / Mary Mon Toy."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-86/
Gila River Relocation Camp Reunion (1997) (ddr-densho-469-10)
doc Gila River Relocation Camp Reunion (1997) (ddr-densho-469-10)
A memory book from the Gila River Relocation Camp Reunion from June 6-8, 1997. Pictures of the Gila River Reunion Committee, reunion, and reunion registrants are included. The book also includes a note from the advisor Sei Dyo, a transcript of a speech delivered by California Assemblyman Nao Takasugi, a reunion update, and a directory of …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-10/
James Nishimura Interview (ddr-manz-1-33)
vh James Nishimura Interview (ddr-manz-1-33)
Nisei male. Born February 6, 1930, in Seattle, Washington. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, was removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. While in camp, was allowed to leave to attend high school for one year in the nearby town of Eden, Idaho. After leaving camp, Mr. Nishimura moved to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-33/
Taira Fukushima Interview (ddr-manz-1-124)
vh Taira Fukushima Interview (ddr-manz-1-124)
Nisei male. Born February 8, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, where father did custodial work. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Finished high school at Manzanar, and left camp to attend Drake college in Des Moines, Iowa. Drafted into the military and served as a medic …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-124/
George Kiyo Wakatsuki Interview (ddr-manz-1-150)
vh George Kiyo Wakatsuki Interview (ddr-manz-1-150)
Nisei male. Born December 10, 1931, in Guadalupe, California. Grew up in Santa Monica, California, where father was a fisherman. Family moved to Terminal Island, California, just before World War II. During the war, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Served in the navy during the Korean War. The family's wartime experiences were chronicled in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-150/
Arthur Nishimoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-129)
vh Arthur Nishimoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-129)
Nisei male. Born August 28, 1923, in Honolulu, Hawaii. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, volunteered for the army and served in Europe with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. After discharge, was called back to active duty and served with the U.S. Counterintelligence Corps in Japan.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-129/
Victor Ikeda Interview (ddr-manz-1-23)
vh Victor Ikeda Interview (ddr-manz-1-23)
Nisei male. Born February 4, 1927, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle's Japantown area, where parents operated a hotel. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to attend school in Minnesota, was drafted, and trained in the Military Intelligence Service Language …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-23/
Edwin
vh Edwin "Ed" L. Rothfuss Interview (ddr-manz-1-163)
White male. Former superintendent of the Death Valley National Park. Involved with the establishment of the Manzanar National Historic Site.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-163/
Shimako
vh Shimako "Sally" Kitano Interview (ddr-manz-1-54)
Nisei female. Born April 6, 1932, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Grew up on Bainbridge, and was eight years old when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Removed with family to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Before the war was over, moved to Chicago, Illinois. Returned to Bainbridge Island after World War II.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-54/
Arthur Ogami - Kimi Ogami Interview (ddr-manz-1-109)
vh Arthur Ogami - Kimi Ogami Interview (ddr-manz-1-109)
Arthur Ogami: Nisei male. Born April 10, 1922 in Whittier, California. Spent childhood in California, before being removed to Manzanar concentration camp in 1942. Left Manzanar several times to work as a beet topper for local farmers. Decided to expatriate to Japan because of mother's wishes, and was transferred to Tule Lake concentration camp. In 1945, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-109/
Dennis Bambauer Interview II (ddr-manz-1-79)
vh Dennis Bambauer Interview II (ddr-manz-1-79)
Male of Japanese and French-Irish descent. Born October 1, 1934, in Los Angeles, California. As a child, resided in the Children's Home Society Orphanage in Los Angeles. During World War II, was transferred to Manzanar concentration camp's "Children's Village" for orphans. Was adopted out of camp by a family from Bishop, California. Eventually became a teacher.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-79/
Sachiye Okamoto - Miho Shiroishi Interview (ddr-manz-1-143)
vh Sachiye Okamoto - Miho Shiroishi Interview (ddr-manz-1-143)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-143/
Celeste Teodor Interview (ddr-manz-1-78)
vh Celeste Teodor Interview (ddr-manz-1-78)
Nisei female. Born June 24, 1936, in Los Angeles, California. Placed for adoption and was living in an orphanage when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. Transferred to Manzanar's Childrens Village during World War II. After the war, lived with various foster families in Los Angeles before becoming independent at age eighteen.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-78/
Ujinobu Niwa Interview (ddr-manz-1-138)
vh Ujinobu Niwa Interview (ddr-manz-1-138)
Nisei male. Born in Los Angeles, California, where father ran a fruit stand and mother was a Japanese language school teacher. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, eventually establishing a career in chemistry.

(This interview has audio problems due to the equipment used …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-138/
Marian Uyematsu Naito Interview (ddr-manz-1-53)
vh Marian Uyematsu Naito Interview (ddr-manz-1-53)
Nisei female. Born November 30, 1927, in Montebello, California. Grew up in Montebello where father ran a wholesale nursery business. During World War II, removed with family to the Pomona Assembly Center and Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, attended UCLA before returning to California and establishing a nursery business.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-53/
Rose Tanaka Interview (ddr-manz-1-145)
vh Rose Tanaka Interview (ddr-manz-1-145)
Nisei female. Born October 11, 1926, in San Luis Obispo, California. Grew up in San Luis Obispo, where parents farmed. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp with the help of the Nisei Student Relocation project and moved to Denver, Colorado.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-145/
Shig Kaseguma Interview (ddr-manz-1-32)
vh Shig Kaseguma Interview (ddr-manz-1-32)
Nisei male. Born June 4, 1921, in Seattle, Washington. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to attend college in Cincinnati before being drafted. Served in Japan with the Military Intelligence Service, and eventually returned to Seattle.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-32/
Hanako Hoshiyama Fukumoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-136)
vh Hanako Hoshiyama Fukumoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-136)
Nisei female. Born 1923 in Montebello, California. Lived in several places in Southern California, where father was a flower grower. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Married and had a child in camp. Left Manzanar for Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-136/
Annie Sakamoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-77)
vh Annie Sakamoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-77)
Nisei female. Born January 17, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. Given up for adoption after birth, and placed in the Shonien orphange in Los Angeles. After World War II broke out, removed to the Children's Village in Manzanar. Left camp to live with a foster mother in Los Angeles, eventually becoming a registered nurse.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-77/
Art Okuno Interview (ddr-manz-1-80)
vh Art Okuno Interview (ddr-manz-1-80)
Nisei male. Born September 15, 1921, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco, and was attending the University of California at Berkeley when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Removed with family to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. While in Heart Mountain, served as scoutmaster …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-80/
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