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doc Fort Snelling Nisei Choir to have share in worldwide Yule program (ddr-csujad-49-75)

Newspaper clipping from an issue of "Minneapolis morning tribune" on the Fort Snelling Nisei Choir. An item from: page 55 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_039_03

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-75/

doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 25 (March 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-222)

Selected article titles: "Merritt Emphasizes Cooperation on Local Relocation Program" (p. 1), "Reinstitute Draft for Hawaiian Niseis" (p. 1), "Eligibles Heard by Special Tule Board" (p. 1), "Indict Three Tuleans on Radio Violation" (p. 1), "Raise Postal Rates; Fees to be Effective Here March 26" (p. 2), "Niseis Find New Haven at Hostel in Minneapolis" (p. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-222/

doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (December 14, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-39)

Christmas card to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (December 14, 1944). Brown card with illustration in red/white/black of two Scottie dogs in a read rectangular frame. There are green stars and a green border. "Hoot mon! A Merry Christmas" is on the front right of card. Envelope is postmarked December 14, 1944 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Narrator Pearl Yoshikawa

Nisei female. Born April 25, 1926, in Vancouver, Washington. Grew up in Vancouver where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, moved to New York City to attend a fashion design school. Eventually resettled in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/559/

Narrator Hy Shishino

Nisei male. Born June 25, 1924, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in the Los Angeles area where parents owned a flower shop. During World War II removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp and worked in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for several years before returning to Los …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/634/

Narrator Frances Sumida Palk

Nisei female. Born July 31, 1939, in Portland, Oregon, where parents ran a hotel. During World War II, removed with family to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, lived for a time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before returning to Oregon. Was living in Vanport, Oregon, during the flood in …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/790/

img Nisei soldier receiving the Bronze Star (ddr-densho-114-71)

Original caption: Tokyo, Japan. Lt. Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Tech. Intelligence Det., GHQ-FEC, of Minneapolis, Minn., is awarded the bronze star medal by Brig. Gen. C.A. Willoughby, G-2, assistant Chief of Staff, at a ceremony in the Dai Ichi Bldg. The award is made for exemplary conduct while serving with the 100th Inf. Bn. in Eto during June …

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. II No. 22 (March 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-143-42)

Selected article titles: "Senators' Hearing. Favor Weeding of Disloyal; Induction in Regular Units" (p. 1), "Democrat Interviews Party" (p. 1), "Manpower Shortage Hits Outpost" (p. 2), "53 Students of Rohwer High in First Graduation" (p. 3), "Evacuee Property Office Services for Residents" (p. 4), "Minneapolis Star Journal Editorial Advises, 'Trust in Human Nature'" (p. 5), "Editorial: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-143-42/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-819)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0821

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doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-994)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0996

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doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-804)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0806

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-804/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-984)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0986

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-984/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-844)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0846

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-844/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-837)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0839

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-837/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-241)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he informs Yuri he's on furlough staying in a Hotel in Minneapolis. Additionally, he answers her question about New York and asks about a possible job. He also discusses visits from mutual friends like Tak Negi, and a future trip out to a local nursery to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-241/

Narrator Bill Hirabayashi

Nisei male. Born September 12, 1923, in Thomas, Washington. Grew up in small town of Thomas, where family was part of the White River Valley farming corporation. During World War II, removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, moved to Chicago and managed a large estate farm. Eventually …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/398/

Narrator Harry Umeda

Nisei male. Born May 12, 1915, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento, where parents ran a successful farm. Drafted into the military in 1941, prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Served in the Military Intelligence Service, interrogating Japanese prisoners of war in New Guinea and the Philippines. After returning to the U.S., settled in …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/404/

Narrator Ed Yoshikawa

Nisei male. Born January 30, 1925, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento. During World War II, removed to the Sacramento (Walerga) Assembly Center, and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Left camp to attend college in Michigan. Drafted into the military and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Europe. After military discharge, moved to …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/558/

Narrator Robert Katsuto Fujioka

Nisei male. Born in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, where parents ran a farm and then father became a gardener. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp to finish high school in Chicago, Illinois, and attend college in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Drafted into the military. Eventually returned to …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/740/

Narrator Bennie Ouchida

Nisei male. Born April 10, 1917, in Oregon. Grew up in Gresham, Oregon, where parents ran a farm. Drafted into the army before December 7, 1941. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, was segregated from fellow soldiers along with other Japanese Americans. Recruited to the Military Intelligence Service and trained in Minnesota. After the war, lived …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/698/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 35 No. 6 (August 9, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-32)

Selected article titles: "President Inagaki Announces National JACL Program to Aid Naturalization for Issei Group" (p. 1), "Testimonial Banquet to Honor Judd, Masaoka in Minneapolis" (p. 1), "JACL Recommendations Given Evacuation Claims Division on Future Indemnification Policies" (p. 2), "ADC Reports No Cut in Japan's Immigration Quota Under Law" (p. 3), "Urge Justice Department Drop Defunct …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-24-32/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 27 (October 3, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-565)

Selected article titles: "Test Cases from Poston Under Investigation" (p. 1), "Janitor Employment Cut by Manpower Commission" (p. 1), "Girl in Block 15 is Stabbing Victim" (p. 1), "Minneapolis and St. Paul Off Open List" (p. 1), "Editorial: This Warning Should be Unnecessary But Some People Keep Asking for It" (p. 2), "Civilian Messages of Family …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-565/

doc Postcard from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, September 16, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2323)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell on a postcard. Front depicts a black and white photograph of the Historic Round Tower at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Verso includes a handwritten note from Takagi to Waegell. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2429

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2323/

vh Robert Katsuto Fujioka Interview (ddr-manz-1-126)