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img Four men on skis (ddr-ajah-2-791)

Caption: Nisei pals take advantage of the winter conditions at Camp Savage, Minnesota. They are members of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). October 1942 - June 1943 / Hayr Sekiya / Joe Iwataki of Alameda, CA., / Moff Ishikawa / Hachiya, Frank. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-466 with additional notes

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img Group of buildings (ddr-ajah-2-801)

Caption: Mess Hall, Camp Savage, Minnesota, October 1942 to October 1943. Joe Iwataki, of Alameda, CA., was there to learn better Japanese as part of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS), and all Japanese America unit during WWII. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-421 with additional notes

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img Classroom with men studying at desks and wooden burning stove (ddr-ajah-2-805)

Caption: Nisei soldiers study in a classroom at Camp Savage, Minnesota, where the Military Intelligence Service Language School was held during WWII. At far left is their "sensei" or instructor, Mr. Itami. October 1942 to June 1943. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-429 with additional notes

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img Portrait of women in photo folder (ddr-ajah-2-817)

Inscription on folder: To Mrs. Tsuchiya and Mary / Always Taniyo Alice / 12/15/1943. Caption: Alice Taniyo Iwataki, of Alameda, CA., was born in 1913 and died in 2016. She married Masaru "Roy" Iwata. She is Joe Iwataki's sister. Photo: December 15, 1943 in st. Paul Minnesota.

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doc The Japanese Community in the Twin Cities (ddr-densho-1007-1839)

Essay by Gladys I. Stone describing the development of Japanese American communities in Minnesota from the early 1900s through the post-World War II period. It was published in the Hennepin County History, Quarterly Publication of the Hennepin County Historical Society, Volume 47, Number 1, Winter 1988.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Tak Negi (ddr-densho-356-331)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Tak Negi in which she tells about her struggles adapting to life in Minnesota and general updates about her family and inquires about Yuri's. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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Narrator Mary T. Yoshida

Nisei female. Born June 6, 1923, in Central Point, Oregon. While in elementary school, sent to live with a foster family in Medford, Oregon. Was attending college when World War II broke out, and was removed to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Left camp to work in St. Paul, Minnesota, as a housegirl. Finished college …

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doc Letter from Pvt. Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, August 17, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2322)

Correspondence from Paul Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's transfer to Fort Snelling, Minnesota during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2428

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doc Government request for transportation, Form TC 11-C, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2190)

Transportation authorization for George Hideo Nakamura from Fort Sheridan, Illinois to St. Paul, Minnesota. Form TC 11-C. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2292

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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/

doc Nisei WACs take over Snelling clerical jobs; Increase in WAC contingent seen (ddr-csujad-49-72)

Newspaper clippings on Nisei WACs at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Items from: pages 52-53 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_037_07

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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.

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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/

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Narrator Judy Murakami

Sansei female. Born June 18, 1940, in Portland, Oregon, where father was a prominent pharmacist. As an infant, removed with family to the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After leaving camp, family resettled in St. Paul, Minnesota.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/564/

vh Richard Kosaki Interview Segment 26 (ddr-janm-13-1-26)

Working on PhD in Minnesota

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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vh Nori Masuda Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1010-10-24)

Military training in Minnesota

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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