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vh Kara Kondo Interview Segment 41 (ddr-densho-1000-139-41)

Encountering racial segregation in Joplin, Missouri

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-139-41/

img Man sitting at desk (ddr-ajah-2-703)

Caption below photo: Hubert D. Minnis, WOJG Missouri

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doc Clipping regarding "Boss Tom" Pendergast (ddr-njpa-1-1145)

Caption on front: "'Boss' Pendergast laughs at Missouri foes."

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doc College transcript (ddr-densho-338-326)

College transcript for Guyo Tajiri from the University of Missouri.

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img Japanese surrender delegation (ddr-densho-299-95)

Caption: "Japanese delegation boards the USS Missouri to sign the surrender documents."

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img Japanese forces signing the surrender treaty (ddr-densho-299-96)

Caption: "Aboard the USS Missouri, the victors and the vanquished sign the historic / surrender document."

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doc Relocation Prospects - Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska (ddr-densho-156-156)

Written by Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, Kansas City.

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img Chizu Kanda standing outside house (ddr-ajah-6-72)

Inscription on front: For dear Tomo - As ever, Chizu. Caption below photo: Chizu Kanda of Alameda, CA, in Missouri. January 28, 1945

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img Japanese American serviceman (ddr-csujad-55-2303)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American serviceman. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2408

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img Japanese American individuals (ddr-csujad-55-2304)

Black and white photograph of two Japanese American individuals, seated outside. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2409

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img Japanese American servicemen (ddr-csujad-55-2302)

Black and white photograph of two Japanese American servicemen in a park. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2407

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doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Yuri Shimokochi (October 4, 1943) (ddr-janm-1-60)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Yuri Shimokochi (October 4, 1943). Envelope is postmarked October 5, 1943 from Kansas City, Missouri.

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doc Grapho-Analysis Certificate (ddr-densho-335-333)

A certificate given to Agnes Rockrise after completing a course in Grapho-Analysis at the American Institute of Grapho-Analysis in Noel, Missouri.

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img Joe Iwataki standing outside building (ddr-ajah-2-808)

Written on photo front: Camp Crowder, MO. Joe 1942. Caption: Joe Iwataki of Alameda CA at Camp Crowder, Missouri, 1942. Duplicate of ddr-ajah-2-411

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Narrator Chester Tanaka

Nisei male. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. During World War II, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/836/

img Barracks building (ddr-ajah-2-776)

Caption: Joe Iwataki's barracks at Camp Crowder, Missouri, April 8 to October 1942. Iwataki was from Alameda, CA. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-380 with additional notes

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doc Speech "The Evacuation and Relocation of Japanese Americans" (ddr-densho-356-1032)

Speech given at The Regional Conference of Church Social Workers in St. Louis, Missouri by Joseph B. Hunter, Chief of Community Services at Rohwer on the subject of Japanese American relocation.

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img Row of cots (ddr-ajah-2-775)

Caption: Saturday Inspection of Joe Iwataki's barracks at Camp Crowder in Missouri. Iwataki was from Alameda, CA., April 8 to October 1942. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-382 with additional notes

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 62, No.21 (May 27, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-21)

Select article titles: "Prop. 14 Rule Stimulates Seattle Action" (p. 1); "Sansei VISTA worker in boot-heel area of Missouri combats poverty fulltime" (p. 3); "Pilot Back in Vietnam Combat" (p. 3); "NCLCH Conference Inspiring" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-38-21/

doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Yuri Shimokochi (December 13, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-62)

Christmas card to Molly Wilson from Yuri Shimokochi (December 13, 1944). White card, metallic silver border with illustration in red/green of two red flowers. "Greetings" is on the front of card. Envelope is postmarked December 13, 1944 from Kansas City, Missouri.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 6 [3] (July 21, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-30)

Selected article titles: "Mineta Named to San Jose City Council, 1st Non-White" (p. 1), Missouri ban on mixed marriages lifted in opinion" (p. 1), "Lesson from evacuation recounted" (p. 1), "First impressions of Tokyo for Nisei housewife house-hunting rude experience" (p. 1).

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Narrator Sat Kuwamoto

Nisei male. Born February 25, 1922, in Fresno, California. Grew up in Fresno, where parents ran several retail stores. During World War II, removed to the Fresno Assembly Center, California, and the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, graduated from the Missouri School of Mines. Returned to Fresno after World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/456/

doc Special: an opportunity for professional people (ddr-csujad-55-846)

Advertisement for job vacancies for doctor and x-ray technician positions in St. Louis, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0848

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doc Memo from Raymond R., Lieutenant Colonel, Air Corps, to the Adjutant General, Washington, D.C., December 23, 1941 (ddr-csujad-55-227)

Memorandum of understanding from Raymond [?] to the Adjutant General regarding the imprisonment of Japanese American soldiers at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0229

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-227/

vh Sat Kuwamoto Interview Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1010-7-22)

Leaving camp and attending the Missouri School of Mines

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 …

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