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Narrator Fred Korematsu

Nisei male. Born January 30, 1919, in Oakland, California. Mr. Korematsu was working as a welder in San Francisco when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After Executive Order 9066 was issued in 1942, he decided to resist the evacuation orders, and was not removed with his family. He was arrested in May of …

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Collection Ikeda Collection (ddr-densho-72)

The Ikeda collection consists of photographs and documents from the personal collection of Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda, who was interviewed by Densho in 2000. Mr. Ikeda was an avid creator of scrapbooks, and he documented a wide range of years from World War II and beyond.

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img A president of the Hawaii Visitors Bureau (ddr-njpa-2-971)

Text on reverse: "Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Press Office, Dick MacMillan, December 19, 1956, SPECIAL TO: HAWAII TIMES. New HVB executive Mr. James E. Townsend, who has been appointed as the managing director of the Hawaii Visitors Bureau effective January 21. Mr. Townsend, a well-known California travel, convention and chamber of commerce executive, will be in addition …

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img Yoshio Ichikawa family (ddr-csujad-55-2221)

Black and white photograph of the Ichikawa family including (left to right) Harue, Hisae, Kikue, and Yoshio Ichikawa. Mr. Ichikawa presented this picture to Mr. Kambara at Meiji Jingu Gaien on April 3, 1932, celebration of the Emperor Jinmu. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2324

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img Berry cannery (ddr-densho-34-91)

This berry cannery was located at the end of Weaver Road on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Front (left to right): J. Nakata, S. Moritani, O. Koura, I. Hayashida, Mr. Masukawa, S. Sakai, Mrs. Moritani, and T. Moritani. Back: Nels Christensen, unidentified, and Mr. Matsumoto. The La Blanca is at the dock, ready to be loaded with berries …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-5)

Second Camp Blanding check-in. General overview of camp and Tad's experience with kitchen duty. Mentions Katsumi Kawaguchi, another private who knows the Ishida family. Tad says he isn't homesick yet. Also includes a story of Ted Matsushima smoking a cigarette while dead asleep. Ends with regards to Mr. and Mrs. Frank, "the BRATS" and Mr. and …

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av Interview with Shiro Tokuno, part 4 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1784)

Tokuno discusses his work in the land reform program in occupied Japan, his lifelong interest in Japanese agriculture, his relationship with Mr. Matsumoto (a high-ranking Japanese official working in agriculture), California's water distribution system, and what the US could learn from Japanese agriculture. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II …

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img Two men and a boy carrying freshly-caught Snake River trout (ddr-densho-201-321)

Two men and a boy carrying freshly-caught Snake River trout. Caption on front: "Kay, Tsuboi-san. Kay Yamamoto, Mr. Yamamoto, Tusboi-san, Tacoma & Midway Cafe. Snake River trout."

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img Visit to New York (ddr-one-2-702)

Black and white photographic print of George Nakamura, military linguist (standing), and (from left) Mrs. and Mr. Jorgensen seated on lounge chair with trees in background at Jorgensen property.

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img Cherry tree planting ceremony (ddr-densho-140-15)

A delegation from Japan plants cherry trees in Seattle's Seward Park. Front row (L to R): unidentified, unidentified, Genji Mihara, Consul Suemasa Okamoto, Premier R. Wakazuki, Mr. Tokusaburo Sowa.

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4343 (July 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-55)

Selected article titles: "Relocation Ups and Downs in Southern California"; "Nisei Help Coach Yanks at Ft. Meade"; "Japanese Protected by Anti-Bias Law"; "Northwest News Bulletin"; "Mr. Shotaro Oka."

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img Painting of a classroom scene (ddr-manz-2-49)

Caption: "'Gee, that angleworm's my name' said Haruo, slouched over the classroom steps as Mr. Lamphere showed his shorthand pupils how to write their name in the Gregg manner."

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img Signed photo of a man in uniform (ddr-densho-483-1164)

Black and white photo of a man wearing an American military uniform. Caption on photo: "Mr. and Mrs. Imayanagita family, Most sincerely, [name] Izumi, 1946" written in blue ink.

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img Kawamoto family portait (ddr-densho-359-8)

Written on back "Mr and Mrs K. Kawamoto with Joe, Jeanette and baby" Pictured from left to right Joe Kawamoto, Itsuno and Kaichi Kawamoto with baby Yukiyeand Yoneko Kawamoto

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doc Letter from Tomoye to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-180)

Lots of conflict with her father about the possibility of marrying Mrs. Harada, and camp gossip about her motives for wanting to marry Mr. Nozawa, asks about job prospects.

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img Group photograph (ddr-densho-432-182)

Back row, left to right: "Mrs. Yamakita, Toyoshi, Shi chan, Ryujo Yamada, Mr. Yamakita. Front row, left to right: Eiko Yamada, Kazuko, Samiko, Gma Yamada, Mrs. Tanabe, Masuko Yamakita.

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doc Wapato Nippons baseball team with trophies displayed (ddr-densho-293-211)

The Wapato Nippons was the first Japanese American team in Yakima. On the back of the photo is written, "Presented to Mr. Migita" and "Wapato baseball team" in Japanese.

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img Mess Hall picnic (ddr-densho-363-44)

Mess hall workers pose next to the Shoshone River during workers' picnic. Front row: Joanne Kuwahara, Mr. Nakamura, Asano Maruyama, Kimi Kuwahara, Tomic Ichida; Back row: Unidentified, Nancy Oyama

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doc Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto from Dr. & Mrs. Hayashi, Mr. & Mrs. S. Sasaki, and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kono (ddr-densho-329-671)

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img Hiroshi Yoshida's studio (ddr-one-2-401)

Black and white photographic print of Hiroshi Yoshida giving a lecture at his studio, with Shiuko Sakai seated behind Mr. Yoshida and two other unidentified women seated to her right.

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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-134-12)

This family operated the Green Lake Gardens Company, a five-acre complex of greenhouses and farms in North Seattle. (L to R): Akira, Haruo, Mr. Kumasaka, Mariko, Mrs. Kumasaka, May.

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doc Poston Information Bulletin Vol. II No. 24 (July 9, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-50)

Selected article titles: "Mr. Mathiesen Recovering" (p. 1), "27 Motor Vehicles Received" (p. 1), "Sewing School" (p. 1), "Pre-School Nursery" (p. 1), "New Arrivals from New Mexico" (p. 1).

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img Painting of a man working with guayule cuttings (ddr-manz-2-17)

Caption: "Propagation of plnts [sic] by cutting method has been successful for the first time. Guayule cuttings are treated with a phytoharneon [sic] before setting in a flat. Mr. Hata."

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img S.F. Beach - Ralph (ddr-densho-378-988)

Photograph of Ralph Kanzaki standing next to the street with a ship in the background. Caption on album page: "S.F. Beach - Ralph Taken by Mr. Jones Now in Japan 1939"

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img Rio Nido (ddr-densho-378-901)

Photograph of river with visible piers and shore filled with people. Caption on album page: "Rio Nido 7-30-39" and "Miss Hide Fujita Mr. George Naruo Miss. Momoyo Fujita"

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