Search Results | Densho Digital Repository

img Inside of barracks with cots (ddr-ajah-2-802)

Caption: Barracks 10, where some of the "Sensei" or instructors of Japanese language were housed at Camp Savage, Minnesota. They were there to teach Japanese American Niseis as part of the Military Intelligence Service Language School. October 1942-October 1943. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-431 with additional notes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-802/

doc Furlough, W. D., A. G. O. form no. 31, Sue S. Ogata (ddr-csujad-49-245)

Furlough pass for Sue S. Ogata from Fort Snelling, Minnesota. An item from: pages 120-121 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_075_03

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-245/

doc Post nine plays here today; All-Stars; Cagers smile in Defeat; Members of Co C's Champ basketball team (ddr-csujad-49-77)

Newspaper clippings on sports teams at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. An item from: pages 58-59 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_041_02

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-77/

doc 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-79/

doc Lily Pons (ddr-csujad-49-84)

Lily Pons Concert Program at the University of Minnesota. An item from: pages 68-69 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_046_02

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-84/

vh June T. Watanabe Interview (ddr-manz-1-160)

Nisei female. Born 1924 in Venice, California. Grew up in Lawndale, California, where parents farmed. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Rohwer concentration camp, Arkansas. After leaving camp, married and moved to Bloomington, Minnesota, while husband served in the military. Eventually returned to California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-160/

img Men playing pool (ddr-ajah-2-792)

Caption: Sho Ishii and other Nisei Soldiers from the Military Intelligence Service at Camp Savage, Minnesota, find time to enjoy a game of pool at the St. Paul U.S.O. club. The club was located at 72 W. 7th Street, photo October 1942-June1943. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-555 with additional notes

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-792/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/852/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/718/

img Japanese American soldiers in US Army uniform (ddr-csujad-25-110)

A photograph of Japanese American soldiers in US Army uniform. They pose standing outside. The photograph is probably taken in Camp Savage, Minnesota. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_052

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-110/

doc 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-36/

doc 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-42/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 84, No. 23 (June 17, 1977) (ddr-pc-49-23)

Selected article titles: "Some Aliens Barred from Buying More Minnesota Agricultural Land" (p.1-2), "School Board Calls Teacher to Explain 'Japs'" (p.1, 4), "San Benito County Only West Coast JACL Intact Through Evacuation" (p.2), "Pediatrics Professor Pioneers Use of Drugs to Aid Children with Cancer" (p.4), "In Support of Fine Arts" (p.5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-49-23/

img Japanese American soldiers in US Army uniform (ddr-csujad-25-111)

A photograph of Japanese American soldiers in US Army uniform. They pose sitting on the ground. The photograph is probably taken in Camp Savage, Minnesota. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_053

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-111/

doc New MISLS student library opens; Your inquiring fotographer; MIS Language School holds first graduation on the Post (ddr-csujad-49-82)

Newspaper clippings about activities at Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Items from: pages 66-67 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_045_01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-82/

img Toshikuni Taenaka, ukulele] (ddr-csujad-25-97)

A photograph of Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier. He poses, playing the Ukulele. The photograph is probably taken in Camp Savage, Minnesota. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_039

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-97/

img Japanese American soldier in US Army uniform (ddr-csujad-25-112)

A photograph of a Japanese American soldier in US Army uniform. He poses, crouching and feeding pigeons. The photograph is probably taken in Camp Savage, Minnesota. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_054

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-112/

img Japanese American solder in US Army uniform (ddr-csujad-25-120)

A photograph of a Japanese American soldier in US Army uniform. He crouches, feeding a squirrel. The photograph is probably taken in Camp Savage, Minnesota. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_062

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-120/

doc Nisei WACs stationed at Fort Snelling (ddr-csujad-49-74)

Newspaper clipping about Nisei WACs Sue Ogata and Bette Nishimura at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. 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_02

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-74/

doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 64 (August 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-156)

Selected article titles: "Carter Reveals School Program for Next Year" (p. 1), "Leave Dates for Tulelake Given" (p. 1), "Remind Relocatees About Draft Boards" (p. 1), "Minnesota Post Against Nisei Deportation" (p. 1), "Over-Taxed Hospital Staff Augmented" (p. 1), "Economic of Farm Life Told in Study" (p. 3), "Manzanar to Form Business Club Soon" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-156/

doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 31 (October 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-279)

Selected article titles: "Letters Reveal Story of 'Phantom Blaze'" (p. 1), "Foil Explains Cause of Saturday's Blackout" (p. 1), "Minnesota University Seeks Japanese Tutors" (p. 1), "Seek Arizona Evacuee on Manslaughter Charge" (p. 2), "Evacuee Visit Arouses Filipinos at Palo Alto" (p. 3), "Explain Departure Time of Manzanar Draftees" (p. 3), "Relocation Increases Here During September" …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-279/

doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 69 (June 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-105)

Selected article titles: "Outside Jobs: Clearance Needed First" (p. 1), "FEPC Revived by President. Benefits Seen for Nisei Labor" (p. 1), "Phoenix Passes Reduced to Bare Minimum" (p. 1), "Rumor Declared Groundless" (p. 1), "Editorial: Good Example From Iowa" (p. 2), "Chicago Attracts Most Resettlers Minnesota Second" (p. 3), "Relocation Pointers Given; Domestic Offers Boosted" (p. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-105/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-39/

img Three women on the shores of Lake Minnetonka (ddr-densho-298-148)

Caption in album: "Lake Minnetonka - Minnesota. Summer of 1947. A lovely blue lake located approximately 40 mi out of Mpls. It seemed endless as we gazed but actually it is slightly larger than Tahoe. Brother Stan and wife, Elaine, were our hosts on our short jaunt north as we came west to 'sunny' California and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-298-148/

img Military Intelligence Service political cartoon (ddr-densho-381-45)

Political cartoon; captions: THE SECRET WEAPON! -- Cover of the M.I.S. Calendar for 1982, commemorating the role of Nisei in the U.S. Military Intelligence, World War II. Cartoon by Jack Matsuoka, Pacifica, California. (picture on reverse side) COME, COME, NOW READ THIS! - Classroom scene at Camp Savage, Military Intelligence Language School, Minnesota, form the M.I.S. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-45/

Filters

Narrator Mary Jean Spallino

Narrator Rick Shiomi