145 items
145 items
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Tadaichi Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-787)
Tadaichi Yoshioka stands on the front steps of the new family residence at 216 E. 27th St. in Minneapolis.The Terakawa and Yoshioka families eventually relocated to Minneapolis after they were released from the Topaz concentration camp.
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Souvenir photo (ddr-densho-434-498)
Printed on cover: Souvenir of Happy Hour Bar and Cafe / Nicollet and Sixteenth - Minneapolis. Photo of William Tsuchida on left with drummer and another man in uniform. Autographs inside cover from musician, other soldiers and others.
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Portrait of Joe Iwataki in uniform (ddr-ajah-2-815)
Caption: Joe Iwataki of Alameda, CA., has his portrait taken at Phyllis Brown Studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while he is stationed at Camp Savage. He was a member of the Military Intelligence Service during WWII. August 14, 1943
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Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-145)
Excerpt: "I certainly am not keeping up with my correspondence but I can tell you that I at least came home with a good grade on my report card." Sent from Los Angeles, California, possibly to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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George Yamada Segment 26 (ddr-densho-1000-187-26)
Visiting Minneapolis while serving at Fort Snelling
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
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Yoshimi Matsuura Interview (ddr-densho-1014-6)
Nisei male. Born May 3, 1918, in Fowler, California. Grew up in Fowler, eventually running family's farm prior to World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, married and was removed to the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp for Minneapolis, Minnesota, to join the National Youth Administration (NYA) for training. Upon arrival, was …
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Fukutaki Family Collection (ddr-densho-382)
The Fukutaki Family Collection, from the 1940s, includes Gila River concentration camp newspapers, documents, survey map, high school yearbook, and photographs. It also features documents and newspaper articles from war-time Minneapolis and photographs from post-war Pasadena -- including a panoramic congregational photo from 1962 Pasadena Union Presbyterian Church.
Narrator Mary Jean Spallino
White female. Born June 18, 1919, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Grew up in Los Angeles, California, and attended UCLA. During World War II, recruited to teach at the Manzanar concentration camp.
Narrator Rick Shiomi
Sansei male. Japanese Canadian playwright, stage director and taiko artist. He is a founder and currently the Artistic Director of the Minneapolis, Minnesota based Asian American theater company, Mu Performing Arts.
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Letter and card from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-414)
Their father is visiting her in Minneapolis, she is planning to stay there for the time being, better prospects for a job and husband, had a long talk with their father about him marrying Mrs. Harada, visited with friends stationed at Fort Snelling
Narrator Yoshimi Matsuura
Nisei male. Born May 3, 1918, in Fowler, California. Grew up in Fowler, eventually running family's farm prior to World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, married and was removed to the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp for Minneapolis, Minnesota, to join the National Youth Administration (NYA) for training. Upon arrival, was …
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St. Paul Civic Opera Association season 1945-1946 (ddr-csujad-49-106)
Playbill from "La Traviata," presented by the St. Paul Civic Opera Association. An item from: page 74 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_050_02
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Helen Tanigawa Tsuchiya Interview (ddr-densho-1014-2)
Nisei female. Born December 25, 1924, in Selma, California. Grew up in Parlier, Californa, where family worked on a farm. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp to work in Indianapolis, Indiana, before settling permanently in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-418)
Describing sightseeing in Washington D.C. with their father, her plans to stay in Minneapolis, hoping Tomoye will let their father live with her and Henri even though they don't get along because she believes Mrs. Harada is a bad choice for him. Written on Hotel Annapolis stationary.
Narrator Helen Tanigawa Tsuchiya
Nisei female. Born December 25, 1924, in Selma, California. Grew up in Parlier, Californa, where family worked on a farm. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp to work in Indianapolis, Indiana, before settling permanently in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 39 (September 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-147)
Selected article titles: "FDR Assures Evacuee Return" (p. 1), "428 In, 434 Out; Segregation All in Day's Work for Evacuees" (p. 1), "Ex-Tuleans Like New Home" (p. 1), "Fire Prevention Posters Completed" (p. 2), "Editorial: Many Hands Make Lighter Work" (p. 4), "Evacuee Problem Being Solved With Success in Minneapolis" (p. 4).
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Paul A. Schmitt Music Company advertisement (ddr-csujad-49-79)
Advertisement for Paul A. Schmitt Music Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. An item from: pages 62-63 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_043_02
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Letter to Yuri Domoto from Tomi (ddr-densho-356-372)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her cousin Tomiko Domoto in which Tomi tells Yuri the reasons behind her move from Chicago to Minneapolis, details about mutual friends, and communications with the Alameda County retirement fund. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.
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Hy Shishino Interview Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1000-386-21)
Purchasing a home in Minneapolis
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
Narrator Sally Sudo
Nisei female. Born December 1, 1935, in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, removed with family to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, resettled in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Spent many years raising a family and teaching in Japan before eventually returning to Minnesota.
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Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (December 16, 1943) (ddr-janm-1-36)
Christmas card to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (December 16, 1943). Red card with illustration in white/blue of an angel keeping warm by a fireplace. There are white stars and holly leaves in each of the corners. "Greetings" is on the front left of card. Envelope is postmarked December 16, 1943 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Engagement greeting card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (January 26, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-42)
Engagement greeting card written by Mary Murakami to Molly Wilson. White/pink card with illustration in pink/green of a bouquet of pink roses tied together with a piece of white ribbon. "An engagement wish for your future happiness" is on the front of card. Envelope is postmarked January 26, 1945 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Photograph (from left to right) of Kim Nagano, Micky Nagano, Mary Murakami, and Fred Nishi (ddr-janm-1-126)
Black and white photograph (from left to right) of Kim Nagano, Micky Nagano, Mary Murakami, and Fred Nishi. They are posed in front of a railing on a bridge. They appear to be in a park. Taken in Minneapolis during the war. Written on the photo in the corner is: "To Molly. With Love, Mary"
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George Katagiri Interview Segment 9 (ddr-one-7-24-9)
A memorable job as a houseboy in Minneapolis
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
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Frances Sumida Palk Interview Segment 12 (ddr-one-7-72-12)
Living in Minneapolis after leaving camp
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.