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doc Pacific Citizen Christmas 1945 Issue Section II (ddr-densho-121-6)

Selected article titles: "The Future of the Nisei is His Own" (p. 1), "The Story of a Relocation Center Heart Mountain: IN LIFE AND DEATH" (p. 2), "Hysteria Responsible for Rumors Among Hawaii Issei, Says Lind" (p. 3), "THE CYCLE: Story of Evacuation" (p. 4), "For Tomorrow Is Another Day" (p. 6), "They Came to Washington" …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 26 (September 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-274)

Selected article titles: "Part Time Workers Sought to Ease Manpower Shortage" (p. 1), "Nisei Risks Own Life to Save Owl" (p. 1), "Nisei War Casualty Asks Aid to Others; Dies of Wounds" (p. 1), "Korematsu-Endo Case Slated for Supreme Court" (p. 2), "Visits to Tule Center Limited" (p. 3), "JACL to Conduct Coast Return Poll" (p. …

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doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 31 (March 18, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-288)

Selected article titles: "Spanish Embassy Can't Act for American Japanese, Says Consul" (p. 1), "Life Has Photo Story of Tule" (p. 1), "An Editorial Reprint: We Await the Day" (p. 2), "Anti-Nisei Bill Proposed in Calif. Assembly" (p. 3), "3 Tuleans Indicted by Fed Grand Jury" (p. 3), "21,000 Japanese Have Left WRA Camps, Ickes" (p. …

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4351 (August 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-63)

Selected article titles: "American Council on Race Relations Criticizes WRA's Liquidation Program"; "Petition Requests Release of Five Jailed Japanese"; "To the Nisei, The End is Their Future Hope. They Fear 'Outside World'; Seek Normal Life"; "Misunderstanding"; "Caldwell WFA Camp Labor Day Celebration Set"; "Condemned Japanese 'Forgotten' by Courts"; "Nisei Ban Expels Union"; "Nisei Marry -- V-J …

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4288 (March 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-1)

Selected article titles: "Nation's First Anti-Discrimination Law Adopted by new York State"; "Service Sunday to Ordain Rev. Sakamoto to Ministry"; "New Yorkers Honor Mine Okubo: Nisei Artist Opens Exhibit of Her Pictures and Center Life"; "Pleas on Camps Scheduled for Denial"; "Nisei Bowlers' League"; "Denver City Tournament Will be Held Next Week"; "6,150 Japanese in U.S. …

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doc Daily Press Review, Vol. V, No. 9 (ddr-densho-156-249)

Article titles: "Beet Growers Ask for Japs"; "First Jap Evacuees Arrive at Center Near Abraham"; "U.S. Mistreats Evacuees, Tokyo Charges"; "Life in Jap Center Told"; "FBI Jails 40 for Violating Alien Curfew"; "Prepare Further Action Against Two Japanese"; "Japs from Alien Camps to Harvest Beet Crops"; "520 Santa Anita Japs Off to Camp"; "200 Aliens Seized …

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doc The first Rohwer Reunion (ddr-csujad-1-50)

A booklet was published to commemorate the first Rohwer Reunion held at Stouffer Concourse Hotel, Los Angeles, California, July 20-21, 1990. It provides a historical background and information about the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas, including the description of the life, activities, and events in the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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img Boy Scout portrait (ddr-densho-378-529)

Photograph of a young man dressed in a scout uniform. Loose scrap of paper on the page reads "Sadama Eejima" a possible name for the subject. On the back of the image is written "May/28 / Life scout / 29 merit badges" in blue ink. Photograph was loose from the page at the time of scanning, …

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-26)

Alice (Yuri) Sumida Endo's letter two weeks after arriving at the American Friends Hostel describing life in comparison to Rohwer. She mentions that her husband, Frank Aiji Endo, is working at a bindery in Dayton, Ohio, and stays in a YMCA. She discusses the shortage of housing and recommends that no one be released from relocation …

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doc Letter to Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura from Dr. Willard Van Hazel (ddr-densho-493-19)

Letter to Frances from Dr. Van Hazel, who tried and failed to save Tomio’s life before he died of the tuberculosis that he contracted while at camp. "Tomio never held any resentment toward our government for having developed tuberculosis or having lost anything because of the war conditions. He told me that he was only glad …

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. III No. 42 (March 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-147-253)

Selected article titles: "Lauds Stand Taken by San Jose Law Officer" (p. 1), "To Refuse Evacuee Plan" (p. 1), "Reveals 17,600 Nisei in US Armed Services. Has Accepted Alien Japanese" (p. 1), "Seattle Area Properties for Sale" (p. 3), "6000 Tule Lake Nisei Ask Citizenship Renunciation" (p. 3), "Exhibits Paintings and Drawings of Center Life" (p. …

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doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1922)

Sociology essay by Tommy Kiyama for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers population size as it relates to social life and problems at Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1925

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doc Letter from May Tsukamoto to Mr. Dallas McLaren, April 30, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1879)

Correspondence from May Tsukamoto to Dallas McLaren, updating him on her life in Salt Lake City after leaving Poston incarceration camp, future plans, and thanking McLaren for his support during Tsukamoto's incarceration at Poston. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1882

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 192 (April 27, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1611)

News bulletin published at Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering administrative announcements, events, vital statistics, and other necessary information concerning daily life in the camp. Current issue includes information on housing, employment, ID badges, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1613

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doc Tribute to Mitch Miyamoto (ddr-csujad-55-2037)

Essay in recognition of the designer of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team patch, Mitch Miyamoto. Cover's Miyamoto's childhood, military career, personal life, and the design for the 442nd patch. Presented at the Association Installation Dinner. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2140

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img Meriko and Asako on a couch (ddr-densho-494-33)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

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img Meriko at Arlington Cemetery (ddr-densho-494-31)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

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img Dr. Donald Rowland (ddr-njpa-1-1573)

Caption on reverse: "HJCA speaker. Dr. Donald Rowland, visiting associate professor of history at the University of Hawaii summer session from the University of Southern California, who will be the main speaker at the 15tyh annual installation banquet and dance of the Hawaiian Japanese Civic association next Tuesday, July 33ng, at 7 p.m. at Kewalo Inn. …

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av Harsh Canvas: Henry Sugimoto (ddr-densho-1024-89)

A 2001 biographical documentary film on the life and work of Issei artist Henry Sugimoto, based on the artist's memoirs and testimony before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians. The film highlights Sugimoto's art through archival and contemporary footage and follows his life's journey from immigration to his incarceration with his family during …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-46)

Tad is sending a stamp that was sent from a Nisei soldier in France; he thinks To-chan might want it. He's also sending back a "dough boys hand book" with pictures of army life. Tad got a pass for the weekend, so he's heading to Starke. Earlier that day, Tad shot bazookas at the range. Parents' …

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av Interview with Hideko Seo, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1537)

Hideko Seo talks about her life during the war, her brother's feelings about service, and seeing her brother in New York before he was sent overseas. Video starts at 0:52. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 41, II NY #21, 6-85, Hideko Seo. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1538/

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av Interview with Hideko Seo, part 4 of 4; b-roll of dolls and kimonos (ddr-densho-1007-1538)

Hideko Seo discusses her family life pre-war, visiting Bruyeres, and post-war memory. Seo interview ends at 11:34; rest of tape is shots of Hinamatsuri dolls and kimonos, presumably from the household of Kazuko Iijima. Video starts at 0:54. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 42, II NY #22, 6-85, Hideko …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. IV No. 29 (December 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-345)

Selected article titles: "Christmas Trees to be Sold Here" (p. 1), "Nursery School Parties This Week Announced Gifts to be Distributed" (p. 1), "Draft Registration Moved to Ad. Bldg." (p. 1), "Rumor Clinic: Those Who Go Out May Come Back" (p. 2), "Family Life Class Registration Soon" (p. 3), "Need Signature on Scrip to Keep Purchase …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 7 No. 12 (October 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-412)

Selected article titles: "100 Men Wanted Immediately to Unload Coal and Wood -- Report to Placement, 1208" (p. 1), "Fuel Shortage Imminent. Best Warns That Coal Rationing Will Affect Center Residents" (p. 1), "Third Stage of Evacuation" (p. 2), "Camp Life is Deteriorating Nisei, Warns Elmer L. Shirrell" (p. 2), "Negroes Migrate to Former Japanese Colonies …

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vh Tom Akashi Interview Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1000-164-44)

Life in Japan, postwar: working for a land reclamation project, then finding a job with a Japanese construction company as an interpreter

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