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Letter from Martha Masako Nozawa to her sister Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-42)
doc Letter from Martha Masako Nozawa to her sister Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-42)
Describing life in St. Louis where Martha is attending school and advising on requesting resettlement through the WRA offices there.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-42/
Crystal City Chatter Issue 39 (ddr-densho-537-48)
doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 39 (ddr-densho-537-48)
Issue 39 includes information about an upcoming picnic, an essay about life in Japan, letters to the editor, and more.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-48/
Letter from Sally to Kizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-31)
doc Letter from Sally to Kizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-31)
Sally writes to Kizie (Kimiko) Fujii about her life as a housewife and others' plans for leaving the concentration camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-31/

Narrator John Wakamatsu

Sansei male. Born August 2, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. In this interview, discusses his father's life as a Nisei and soldier in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/440/
Newspaper clipping from scrapbook page (ddr-densho-72-28)
doc Newspaper clipping from scrapbook page (ddr-densho-72-28)
Newspaper article titled: "Let's Rejoin American Stream of Life, Says Winning Essayist." From scrapbook titled "Scrapbook: 1944, Book 12." Newspaper unknown.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-72-28/
Article about Isamu Doi (ddr-njpa-5-424)
doc Article about Isamu Doi (ddr-njpa-5-424)
Article title: "Life in Paris Described By Young Artist. Isami [sic] Doi, Local Boy, Writes About What He Hears and Sees"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-5-424/
Female police officers at work in Japan (ddr-densho-299-195)
img Female police officers at work in Japan (ddr-densho-299-195)
Caption: "Women take their place even in the police force to further impress upon the people the democratic way of life."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-195/
Card from Tomoye Takahashi to Tomoyuki Nozawa and Margaret Imaoka (ddr-densho-423-397)
doc Card from Tomoye Takahashi to Tomoyuki Nozawa and Margaret Imaoka (ddr-densho-423-397)
Not impressed with life in New York, Henri cannot get a high-paying job because he is not in the union
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-397/
Crystal City Chatter Issue 60 (ddr-densho-537-69)
doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 60 (ddr-densho-537-69)
Issue 60 includes information about a Peru Kai reunion, letters to the editor, the life story of Maruko Ishiyama, and more.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-69/
Letter from Amy Sugano to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-49)
doc Letter from Amy Sugano to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-49)
Amy Sugano writes to Violet Sell with updates on family, to tell her she's expecting a baby, and about life in Nebraska.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-49/
Group are large banquet table (ddr-ajah-6-960)
img Group are large banquet table (ddr-ajah-6-960)
Caption below photo: A New Cycle of Life. Photo is of Hyakutaro Towata's 60th birthday party. Includes biographical information about Hyakutaro Towata
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-960/
Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-423-8)
doc Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-423-8)
Describing her daily life on campus, the weather and plans for the summer when she has to move out of the dorms
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-8/
Group of women posing in kimonos (ddr-ajah-3-20)
img Group of women posing in kimonos (ddr-ajah-3-20)
Duplicate of ddr-ajah-3-19 with additional notes on event and life and work of Dr. Hideo Noguchi and women identified
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-3-20/
Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-85)
doc Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-85)
Describing her daily life on campus, the weather and plans for the summer when she has to move out of the dorms
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-85/
Story of Shigekichi Kajiwara: The War Years as an Alien Enemy (ddr-densho-554-1)
doc Story of Shigekichi Kajiwara: The War Years as an Alien Enemy (ddr-densho-554-1)
Biography of Shigekichi Kajiwara's life, with a focus on his incarceration during World War II at Fort Missoula, Lordsburg, and Santa Fe.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-554-1/
Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, June 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2331)
doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, June 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2331)
Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's job at Manzanar incarceration camp, inquiring about life in Florin, and general updates on family and daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2437
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2331/
Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, October 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2333)
doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, October 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2333)
Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's schooling and daily life at Manzanar incarceration camp and inquiring about life in Florin, California during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2439
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2333/
Letter from Midori Fujii to Yoshito Fujii (ddr-sbbt-2-11)
doc Letter from Midori Fujii to Yoshito Fujii (ddr-sbbt-2-11)
Midori writes to her father about life at the Puyallup Assembly Center and tells him about a rumor she has heard about him.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sbbt-2-11/
Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Kay (ddr-densho-498-33)
doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Kay (ddr-densho-498-33)
Letter of gratitude to Robert Inglis from Kay Uchida from Tanforan Assembly Center. Uchida explains what life is like in the assembly center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-33/
Letter sent to Rev. Shinjo Nagatomi from Rev. E. Shigefuji (ddr-manz-4-17)
doc Letter sent to Rev. Shinjo Nagatomi from Rev. E. Shigefuji (ddr-manz-4-17)
Rev. E. Shigefuji thanking Rev. Nagatomi for sending a Bible. Also discussed, life in camp and his move from Lordsburg to Santa Fe.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-17/
Letter from Rose Yamada Kono to Ruth and Lillian Yamada (ddr-densho-432-24)
doc Letter from Rose Yamada Kono to Ruth and Lillian Yamada (ddr-densho-432-24)
Letter from Rose Yamada Kono to her sisters, Ruth and Lillian. Rose discusses her life in Japan, her husband Shiro, and her pregnancy.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-24/
Agnes Sakura by life ring on deck of ship crossing Lake Michigan (ddr-densho-523-455)
img Agnes Sakura by life ring on deck of ship crossing Lake Michigan (ddr-densho-523-455)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-523-455/
Japanese American Internment Camps: A General Overview Of Camp Life and Conditions (ddr-densho-560-6)
doc Japanese American Internment Camps: A General Overview Of Camp Life and Conditions (ddr-densho-560-6)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-560-6/
The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 35 (May 13, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-22)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 35 (May 13, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-22)
"Jackson St. Area Will Have Its Face Cleaned" (p. 1), "Masaoka Raps Bias Against Japanese" (p. 1), "Pictures Depict Life in Camp" (p. 1)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-22/
Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 4 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-112)
doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 4 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-112)
Selected article titles: "Heart Mountain Shivers; Mercury Drops to 28 Below Zero" (p. 1), "Life Takes Pictures of Center Life" (p. 1), "Mike Masaoka Postpones Visit Here" (p. 1), "Draft Registrants Must Notify Local Board of Addresses" (p. 2), "Don't Rub Snow Into Frostbites" (p. 2), "Editorial: Welcome to Heart Mountain, Senator Reynolds!" (p. 4), "English …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-97-112/
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