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img Meriko on the bus (ddr-densho-494-30)

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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vh Randy Senzaki Interview (ddr-densho-122-18)

Sansei male. Was National Director for the Japanese American Citizens League in 1994 and 1995.

(This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically …

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img Laverne Yamada and Jean Kohatsu (ddr-densho-443-46)

Photograph of Laverne Yamada (left) and Jean Kohatsu (right) sitting together. A sign between their heads reads "NO MEN ALLOWED." Written below the image on the album page "Neighbor - / Laverne Yamada / The sign didn't scare them / for life/ There's Kaoru & Yosh now" in white pencil. Written on the top of the …

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doc Leighton "Goro" Sumida Interview Transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1871)

Eric Saul interview with Leighton "Goro" Sumida in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 18, 1980: Tape 2, Side A. In this interview Sumida describes his family and upbringing, his experiences in the 100th Infantry Battalion, and postwar life. This transcript is continued on object ddr-densho-1007-1872 as indicated by the page numbers. Content warning: use of strong language …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 72 (October 9, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-70)

Selected article titles: "E.L. Sherrill: WRA Outside Work Policy Clarified" (p. 1), "Y.M.C.A. Program Mapped Out" (p. 1), "Court Sentenced Obscene Letter Author" (p. 1), "Will Order Building Material for School" (p. 1), "Wild Life to Be Left Alone" (p. 1), "Jingle Bells - Jingle Bells" (p. 1), "An Editorial: Nisei on Trial" (p. 2), "City …

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vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 58 (ddr-densho-1000-92-58)

Rebuilding life professionally and personally

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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vh Joseph Frisino Interview Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-117-27)

Difficulties readjusting to civilian life after the war

Mr. Frisino was suffering from a slight cough during the two days of this interview.

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vh Chiyo Endo Interview Segment 7 (ddr-one-7-10-7)

Adjusting to life in the U.S. (Japanese language)

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

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vh Rin Miura Interview Segment 12 (ddr-one-7-5-12)

Adjusting to life in the U.S. (Japanese language)

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

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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.

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av Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice (ddr-densho-1024-31)

Documentary film on the life of Minoru Yasui (1916–86) made by his daughter, Holly Yasui. Never Give Up! covers Yasui's life in a straightforward chronological fashion beginning with his early life in Hood River, Oregon, law school and involvement with the Japanese American Citizens League , his and his family's wartime incarceration, his legal challenge of …

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vh Louise Kashino Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-31-19)

Resettling during the war: life in Chicago

For the first hour of this interview, an additional camera crew from KCTS Television was also present.

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doc Photograph and short article regarding Iwasaburo Okino (ddr-njpa-4-2023)

Caption on front: "'While Japan looks to America as a model for many modern ideas of life and manners, there is a great need of a constructive interpretation of the best that the West has to offer.' Iwasaburo Okino, famous Japanese novelist, who arrived in San Francisco aboard the Tatsuta Maru recently, added to his above …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 67, No. 4 (July 26, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-30)

Selected article titles: Four steps outlined to raise $145,000 JACL basic budget" (p. 1), "PSWDYC youth to beautify Headstart Project play area in San Fernando" (p. 1), "Time is now for Young Adults to assume their place in JACL and Nisei participation in community life" (p. 1), "Stress cooperation, not conflict" (p. 4), "Japanese tourists will …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 20 [May 24, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-20)

Select article titles: "Bill would make camps national historic landmarks" (p. 1), "Asian council to advise Democrats" (p. 1), "Bush names Nikkei to national positions" (p. 1), "Manzanar up for park status" (p. 1), "Pictures from the past: Films of early Japanese American life have been preserved and will be on exhibit at new Japanese American …

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doc [Ray R. Best had close call with detention camp mob], biographical news article on Tule Lake Camp Director Raymond Best (ddr-csujad-2-39)

Biographical newspaper article about Tule Lake Camp Director Raymond R. Best and his role during the November 1943 protests at the camp, lead to martial law. Describes how his life was in danger during the protests and his diplomatic work after the camp closed. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc Background for the Relocation Program (ddr-csujad-19-34)

This is the Background for the Relocation program prepared for information of Staff of the War Relocation Authority. It also describes the early Japanese migration to the United States and some of the economic and social aspects of American Japanese Life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_01-22_02

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doc Hawaii shows Japan and Asia (ddr-csujad-19-40)

This is an article by Charles S. Bouslog from the magazine "Asia and the Americas," vol. 43, no. 2 (February 1943) which describes the life of the people of Japanese ancestry in Hawaii after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Remembering Michi Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-131)

An obituary of Michi Weglyn written by her lifelong friend Sachi W. Seko and published in Japanese American newspaper "Rafu Shimpo" on April 27, 1999. The article is an emotional tribute to Weglyn and a vivid description of the end of her life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 94 (August 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-135)

Selected article titles: "Rumor: Move Gilans?" (p. 1), "Monument for Soldiers" (p. 1), "Segregation Hearings Start; Board to Notify Affected" (p. 1), "Editorial: Dust, Heat, Lightning and Rain" (p. 2), "Oyama Relates Evacuee Life in 'Liberty'" (p. 2), "Exchange of Nationals in Pending Stage" (p. 3), "Milk for 12 Years Under" (p. 3), "American Legion: Minn. …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 150 (December 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-83)

Selected article titles: "California Group Will Propose Total Exclusion"; "State Guard Chief in California Out"; "On the Other Hand"; "A Brother in Brooklyn Niseis Happy, Hold"; "Fukudas Depart From Colorado; Return to California Ranch"; "Draft Rules Tightened Again"; "Four Gold Bars"; "Reception for Friends"; "Commend Act of Legionnaire Post"; "Want Ads Today"; "Hostel Rooms May be …

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 213 (July 11, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1624)

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 WAC recruitment, summer school, USO regulations, funeral services, and employment. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 196 (May 9, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1605)

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 messages, Army processing team, employment, animal regulations, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1607

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 198 (May 18, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1614)

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 relocation office transfer, cannery jobs, Red Cross messages, unemployment, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1616

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 209 (June 27, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1621)

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 blankets, Red Cross messages, cannery jobs, employment, baby clinic, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1623

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1621/

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