2126 items
2126 items
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XXII, No. 5, May 1985 (ddr-sjacl-1-347)
Newsletter covering the following topics: Hirabayashi Hearing scheduled for June 17. Note, Korematsu Hearing complete, with favorable outcome; bios on David Okimoto, Bob Sato; Senate Joint Memorial Bill 104 asks Congress and the President to enact CWRIC recommendations; Op Ed appears in Seattle Times opposing Redress, by three civilians using misinformation about ?Magic Cables? that has …
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Clipping regarding Wang Jingwei (ddr-njpa-1-1101)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Wang Jingwei Records Talkie. Wang Jingwei, who is braving the danger of assassins and [illegible] from the Chongqing government and boldly risking his life for the peace movement [illegible] . Four hundred million Chinese, recorded his first news movie for the Tokyo news companies at his home on the 7th. Looking stylish …
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Sumi Okamoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-192)
Nisei female. Born January 7, 1920, in Seattle, Washington. Spent childhood in Spokane, Washington, where father worked for the Alaska Junk Company. Attended Irving Grade School and Lewis & Clark High School. Wedding took place on December 7, 1941, the day of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Husband passed away in 1946, and Ms. Okamoto worked …
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Arnold T. Maeda Interview (ddr-densho-1003-5)
Nisei male. Born July 17, 1926, in Santa Monica, California. Grew up in the Santa Monica area where parents ran a nursery business. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, worked as a chick sexer, technical illustrator in the aerospace industry, and a life insurance salesman. Returned to California …
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Letter from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon (ddr-janm-18-9)
Letter from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon, dated August 5, 1942. In the upper left corner there is a drawing of two barracks, a power line, and mountains in the background. John writes about his time spent in Manzanar, the hot weather, and the monotony of camp life. He mentions that he has heard and …
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Letter from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon (ddr-janm-18-11)
Letter from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon, dated October 6, 1942. John writes about his life in Manzanar and the satisfaction he receives from teaching his Sunday school class. He writes that the average attendance for his class is about 40 boys from the ages of 12-14, and talks about the activities his Sunday school …
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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 2 (March 4, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-79)
Selected article titles: "Community Government Is Set Up" (p. 1), "117 Hunt Men Pass Pre-Induction Physicals to Report for Duty Soon" (p. 1), "Myer Reports 402 in Ten Centers Pass Physicals" (p. 1), "Nisei Infantryman Rescues Army Major" (p. 1), "18 Leave on Wed. for Crystal City" (p. 1), "'Go for Broke' Now Being Shown Throughout …
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Michi Weglyn Interview (ddr-densho-122-22)
Nisei female, born November 29, 1926, in Stockton, California. Raised in Brentwood, California, before being incarcerated at Gila River, Arizona. Graduated from high school in the camp in 1944, and after being released, attended Mount Holyoke College. In the 1950s, worked as costume designer for the Perry Como Show television program. Researched and wrote the groundbreaking …
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Paul Tsuneishi Interview (ddr-densho-122-24)
Nisei male, born April 16, 1923. Incarcerated at Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, and was drafted into the military at age eighteen. After World War II, served as a district governor for the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) in Southern California. In his position with the JACL, sought to reconcile the Japanese American community with the …
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Fred Hirasuna Interview (ddr-densho-122-29)
Nisei male. Born February 11, 1908, in Lodi, California. Resettled voluntarily to Mankato, Minnesota, prior to mass removal. Resettled in central California in 1947. Member of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) since 1929. Became active in redress movement as fundraiser and lobbyist for Central California District Council of JACL. Mr. Hirasuna passed away on February …
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Letter from Kaneji Domoto to Wakako Domoto (ddr-densho-329-881)
Letter from Taliesin. Wak has said he should have finished his architectural studies at the university first before going to Taliesin and he agree. He thinks he would like to work for a contractor instead of going back to school or staying for a long time at Taliesin. "Somehow I want to live my own life. …
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Tsubota Collection (ddr-densho-105)
The Tsubota collection consists of photographs from the personal family collection of Minoru "Min" Tsubota, who was interviewed by Densho in 2003. The photographs document Minoru's life growing up in Kent, Washington, through his incarceration at Tule Lake concentration camp, and finally through his military service.
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gayle k. yamada Collection (ddr-densho-1004)
The gayle k. yamada Collection consists of interviews conducted by filmmaker gayle k. yamada for her 2003 documentary, Uncommon Courage: Patriotism and Civil Liberties. The interviews are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on the interviewees' World War II experiences in the Military Intelligence Service.
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Toshiki Hamaoka Collection (ddr-janm-15)
Toshiki "Dick" Hamaoka was hired by an anthropologist and community worker to create watercolor sketches of life at Tule Lake concentration camp, rather than hiring a more expensive photographer. His 17 watercolor paintings and ink drawings are vibrant and detailed and show a different perspective than straightforward photographs.
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Kango Takamura Collection (ddr-manz-2)
The Kango Takamura Collection contains 76 paintings and sketches Takamura created during his time at Santa Fe Internment Camp and Manzanar concentration camp. The artwork depicts daily life in the camps, including scenes of education, living conditions, agriculture, and more. The physical collection is maintained at UCLA Library Special Collections.
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A. Shibayama Collection (ddr-densho-91)
The A. Shibayama collection is comprised of photographs from the personal family collection of Art Shibayama, a Japanese Peruvian who was interviewed by Densho in 2003. The photos depict Art's life in prewar Peru, as well as his activities in Crystal City internment camp, Texas, and his military service in Europe.
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Mitsuoka Collection (ddr-densho-15)
The Mitsuoka collection, 1917-1940s, includes photographs of oyster farming in Washington State, canneries in Alaska, Japanese American Boy Scout troops on outings, and leisure activities such as skiing. Daily life at Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, is also well-documented in photographs of cooking, doing laundry, and participating in sports.
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Tsutomu and Ruth (Yamada) Matsumoto Collection (ddr-densho-432)
The Tsutomu and Ruth (Yamada) Matsumoto Collection contains letters written between Ruth Yamada Matsumoto and Matsuye Koike when they were in Santa Anita Assembly Center, Rohwer concentration camp, Fort Bismarck and Fort Missoula. There are also two of Ruth's photograph albums that record life in Japan and the United States.
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Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 43 (ddr-densho-1000-153-43)
Jobs in camp
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
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B. Shibayama Collection (ddr-densho-106)
The B. Shibayama collection consists of photographs from the personal family collection of Betty Morita Shibayama, who was interviewed by Densho in 2003. The photographs document Betty's life in prewar Hood River, Oregon, her experiences in Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, and her involvement in the fight for redress for Japanese Latin Americans.
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WRA resettlement image (ddr-densho-7-12)
Original WRA caption: When Mrs. Masumi Kaneko goes shopping, she likes to take her young 2-1/2-year-old son, Wayne, to the store with her. Here Mrs. Kaneko, comfortably dressed in a sport coat and slacks, is leaving her Milwaukee home to visit the nearby shopping center. The Kanekos live at 4301 with another Nisei family, Mr. and …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 17 (May 3, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-18)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Pilot Gives Life in Georgia Crash. Japanese American Veteran Stays With Falling Plane Until It Clears Urban Area" (p. 1), "Utah Governor Supports Evacuee Claims Legislation. Gov. Maw Asks Congress Leaders to Extend Citizen Rights to Issei Residents" (p. 1), "Baldwin Announces Formation of Tokyo Office of JACL to Assist U.S. Citizens …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 5 (February 3, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-5)
Selected article titles: "New approach on fair housing law detailed: Rumford Act doomed because of provisions unacceptable by majority of California voters" (p. 1), "Tule Lake still leased to U.S., says N.Y. writer" (p. 1), "D.C. JACL backs up marriage law repeal" (p. 1), "Issei-Nisei success within one life span impresses Japan envoy" (p. 1), "San …
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Greta Garbo on set (ddr-njpa-1-491)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Greta Garbo, Really Married This Time. (Hollywood) Rengo. It was recently announced that Ms. Greta Garbo, who has reached the peak of her field as a queen of the screen after starring in 'Mata Hari' and 'Grand Hotel', and the famous director Rouben Mamoulian, who has directed first-rank films such as 'Dr. …
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Ed Tsutakawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-196)
Nisei male. Born May 15, 1921, in Seattle, Washington. Spent much of childhood in Japan, returning to the U.S. at the age of fifteen. Began attending the University of Washington before being removed to Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Created a series of art pieces depicting camp life. Moved to Spokane, Washington, …