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Interview with Hideko Seo, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1537)
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/
Interview with Hideko Seo, part 4 of 4; b-roll of dolls and kimonos (ddr-densho-1007-1538)
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 …
Tulean Dispatch Vol. IV No. 29 (December 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-345)
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 …
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 7 No. 12 (October 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-412)
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 …
Tom Akashi Interview Segment 48 (ddr-densho-1000-164-48)
vh Tom Akashi Interview Segment 48 (ddr-densho-1000-164-48)
Mother and siblings eventually return to live in United States, father chooses to remain in Japan for rest of his life
Nimura Family Collection (ddr-densho-325)
Collection Nimura Family Collection (ddr-densho-325)
Materials of the Nimura Family spanning from the arrival of Shizuko Nimura to the United States as the picture bride of Junichi Nimura through their life building a family in California. The collection centers on the life of their eldest child, Hisa, born in 1925 and her experience during the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII …
Horiuchi Collection (ddr-densho-174)
Collection Horiuchi Collection (ddr-densho-174)
The Horiuchi Collection contains family photos belonging to Densho narrator Bernadette Suda Horiuchi. The photographs chronicle her life in pre-World War II Seattle to her marriage to artist Paul Horiuchi and life in Wyoming.
Takasugi Family Collection (ddr-densho-331)
Collection Takasugi Family Collection (ddr-densho-331)
The Takasugi Family Collection contains photographs and documents related to Minoru and Mitsuye (Sano) Takasugi and their family's life at Rohwer concentration camp. Topics include: Minoru and Mitsuye's wedding, their children, and life in the camps.
Tom Akashi Interview Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1000-164-44)
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
Chiyo Endo Interview Segment 17 (ddr-one-7-10-17)
vh Chiyo Endo Interview Segment 17 (ddr-one-7-10-17)
Living a long life (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

Clara Hattori Collection (ddr-densho-300)
Collection Clara Hattori Collection (ddr-densho-300)
The Hattori Collection mainly consists of 4 photograph albums created by Clara Hattori. The photographs document Clara Hattori's life between 1939 and 1955, including: the 1939 World's Fair in San Francisco, Tule Lake, and life after the war.
The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 24 (December 11, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-50)
doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 24 (December 11, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-50)
Selected article titles: "Speed-up plan of larger claims revealed, JACL to push in '54" (p. 1), "Draft evasion charges dismissed" (p. 1), "Stuff that Makes American Recited in Denver editorial" (p. 2), "Shotgun blast injures Nisei; sheriffs nab two youths responsible for shooting" (p. 2), "Issei cook answers newspaper ad, now chef at Hawaii governor's home" …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 73, No. 11 (September 10, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-36)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 73, No. 11 (September 10, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-36)
Selected article titles: "Race tension over choice of Parlier police chief affects Nisei" (p. 1), Japan in big pitch to boost its image in U.S." (p. 1), "Hawaii life style 'beautiful' set-up as rest of U.S. just starting that way" (p. 1), "Korean youth engaged in forming L.A. area directory got 30,000 residents" (p. 1), "GIs …
Letter from Yosh and Irene [Kuromiya] to Michi Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-201)
doc Letter from Yosh and Irene [Kuromiya] to Michi Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-201)
A letter from Yosh and Irene [Kuromiya] asking Michi Weglyn for materials to create "a pictorial history of the life of Michi Nishiura Weglyn photos and documents" for the tribute to Michi Weglyn on February 21, 1998. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_74_03_001
Letter from Y. [Yuka?] Yamasaki to Mrs. T. Okine, April 15, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-143)
doc Letter from Y. [Yuka?] Yamasaki to Mrs. T. Okine, April 15, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-143)
A letter from Yuka Yamasaki to her relative or friend, Tomeyo Okine. In the letter, she describes the conditions of life and jobs in Chicago, Illinois. She also expresses her concerns about the living conditions in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_65_001
[Portrait of Haruo Kawase] (ddr-csujad-56-244)
img [Portrait of Haruo Kawase] (ddr-csujad-56-244)
Professional portrait of Haruo Kawase, a young Japanese American incarcerated at Camp Amache. He snuck a camera into the facility and took many photos of daily life. Page 30 of Kawase Family Photo Album, Book Two. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-03-053
Military Intelligence Service Language School  U.S. Army, Fort Snelling, Minnesota (ddr-csujad-1-188)
doc Military Intelligence Service Language School U.S. Army, Fort Snelling, Minnesota (ddr-csujad-1-188)
Photographic documentary of Nisei soldiers served in World War II, Pacific Theatre as military intelligence operators. Photographs were taken by Stone S. Ishimaru, Official U.S. Army photographer, 8th Army, originally for a magazine, "Life." Includes Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Pacific Theater of operations, and occupation of Japan. See this object in …
A Japanese family returning from a funeral (ddr-densho-299-38)
img A Japanese family returning from a funeral (ddr-densho-299-38)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1862. 18 March 49 / NRS project: / Another example of the use of wood / products (paper) in the daily life / of the Japanese - a family returning / from a funeral. The boy is holding / paper decoration used at Buddhist / funeral ceremony and the woman is / carrying …
Japanese man instructs maid on chores (ddr-densho-299-47)
img Japanese man instructs maid on chores (ddr-densho-299-47)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-48-3063. 23 April 1948 / Living standards in Japan: / This photograph of Japanese home life / is to be used in a S & S feature story / on the living standards throughout Japan. / Mr. Miyata, who lives with his son, a / Japanese harp maker, in Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, / Japan, …
Sentinel supplement, series 224, (August 17, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1631)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 224, (August 17, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1631)
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 jobs, scholarship fund, and swimming pool hours. Includes page 3 only. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1633
Sentinel supplement, series 204 (June 8, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1618)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 204 (June 8, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1618)
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 lost and found, a food store, employment, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1620
Sentinel supplement, series 182 (March 23, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1606)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 182 (March 23, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1606)
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 Red Cross medicines, postal rates, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1608
Sentinel supplement, series 197 (May 16, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1613)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 197 (May 16, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1613)
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 reservists leaving for active duty, employment, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1615
Sentinel supplement, series 226 (August 24, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1630)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 226 (August 24, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1630)
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 school openings, taxes, scholarship fund, wills, jobs, contraband, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1632
Sentinel supplement, series 194 (May 4, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1612)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 194 (May 4, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1612)
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 the closure of Fort Missoula, selective service, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1614
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