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Painting of a chemist at work (ddr-manz-2-14)
img Painting of a chemist at work (ddr-manz-2-14)
Caption: "Mr. Nishimura. Analysis of the plant extracts is one of many research works which are carried out by the chemists. Here a chemist is working with a special apparatus for the determination of nitrogen."
Three men and a boy sitting on a logged tree (ddr-densho-34-21)
img Three men and a boy sitting on a logged tree (ddr-densho-34-21)
Left to right: Zenkichi Harui, unidentified Buddhist minister, Kaichi Seko, and an unidentified boy on a logged tree. The saw was built by Mr. Harui. The area shown is the future site of Bainbridge Gardens.
Letter from Valerie C. Wickhem (ddr-densho-446-1)
doc Letter from Valerie C. Wickhem (ddr-densho-446-1)
Certifying that Mr. Aichi Sai is issued a certificate of admissions based on having sufficient knowledge of English, has financial resources to pursue a degree at the UofC, and that he passes a physical exam.
Draft letter from Japanese Christian Church to Harrison Anderson (ddr-densho-446-36)
doc Draft letter from Japanese Christian Church to Harrison Anderson (ddr-densho-446-36)
Thank you for the Christian love and generosity that Dr. Anderson and 4th Presbyterian have shown us. (2 of 2 drafts) (Handwritten notes and draft memo to Mr. Koga on reverse dated December 10, 1942)
Nursery workers (ddr-densho-458-27)
img Nursery workers (ddr-densho-458-27)
15 nursery workers. Front row: 2nd and 3rd from let: Naomi Higaki and Mr. Isobe. Second row: 3rd and 4th from left: Fumiko Isobe and Ruth Belasco. Back row: Shigeru Higaki (partially hidden by Belasco)
Summer hike (ddr-densho-363-11)
img Summer hike (ddr-densho-363-11)
A group poses for a photograph on a summer hike from Heart Mountain. Front row (left to right): Asano Marutama, Kiyo, Kimiko, Nancy Oyama, Hatsuye Shimizu; Back row: Mr. Yamamoto, Kimi Kuwahara, Tomi Ichida, Toshiko
Grant Hirabayashi Collection (ddr-densho-127)
Collection Grant Hirabayashi Collection (ddr-densho-127)
The Grant Hirabayashi Collection features five photographs and documents from the personal collection of Grant Hirabayshi, who was interviewed by Densho in 2006. The collection focuses on Mr. Hirabayashi's work as one of the famed Merrill's Marauders during World War II and as an interpreter and translator during the U.S. occupation of Japan.
Hideo Takeuchi Collection (ddr-densho-204)
Collection Hideo Takeuchi Collection (ddr-densho-204)
This collection consists of photographs from Hideo Takeuchi, who was in the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado, during World War II. Mr. Takeuchi was employed as a firefighter while in camp. While in camp, he purchased a Bessel 620 camera though a catalog and built a darkroom and enlarger to process his photographs.
Masao Watanabe Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-103-18)
vh Masao Watanabe Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-103-18)
Deciding to volunteer for the army: "I don't know which was worse: being locked up in camp or going off to war"

At the time this interview was taped, Mr. Watanabe was recovering from a recent series of cancer treatments.

Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1005-1-13)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1005-1-13)
Raising crops for use within the camp

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1005-1-20)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1005-1-20)
Passing time in camp: crafts, gardening

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1005-1-18)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1005-1-18)
A visit to Yellowstone National Park

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1005-1-6)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1005-1-6)
A visit by Sergeant Ben Kuroki

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1005-1-4)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1005-1-4)
Served food in the mess hall

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1005-1-9)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1005-1-9)
Heart Mountain camp's extensive agriculture program

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1005-1-3)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1005-1-3)
Homemade ice skating rink in camp

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1005-1-14)
vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1005-1-14)
Transferees to and from Tule Lake

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

WRA resettlement image (ddr-densho-7-8)
img WRA resettlement image (ddr-densho-7-8)
Original WRA caption: Every man likes to put on his slippers, light up his favorite pipe, and read the evening paper before the fireplace. Mr. George Isoda is no exception. After a hard day's work as a Milwaukee auto mechanic, Mr. Isoda likes to relax in the large living room of the home which he shares …
Letter from James Albert
doc Letter from James Albert "Al" Johnson to George Kida (ddr-one-3-39)
Letter and envelope addressed to George Kida in Nyssa, Oregon, from James Albert "Al" Johnson. Letter dated February 23, 1943, envelope postmarked February 25, 1943. James Albert "Al" Johnson brought a letter from George to a banker (Mr. Barton) in regards to the possibility of a loan for George. He believes that the loan is a …
Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-76)
vh Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-76)
Toru Sakahara, Nisei male. Born September 19, 1916, in Fife, Washington. Kiyo Kamikawa Sakahara, Nisei female. Born February 8, 1920, in South Park, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Sakahara were married shortly before mass removal in 1942 so they wouldn't be separated during the war. Both were incarcerated at Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, …
Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-77)
vh Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-77)
Toru Sakahara, Nisei male. Born September 19, 1916, in Fife, Washington. Kiyo Kamikawa Sakahara, Nisei female. Born February 8, 1920, in South Park, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Sakahara were married shortly before mass removal in 1942 so they wouldn't be separated during the war. Both were incarcerated at Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, …

Narrator William Hohri

Nisei male. Born March 13, 1927, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. One of the major players in the movement for Japanese American redress and reparations, Mr. Hohri founded the National Council for Japanese American Redress (NCJAR).
Article about Zuigi Ashikaga (ddr-njpa-5-311)
doc Article about Zuigi Ashikaga (ddr-njpa-5-311)
Translation of article: Mr. Zuigi Ashikawa was formally appointed as Hongwanji Hawaii branch temple president. He is expected to arrive in Hawaii during August to prepare for the Hongwanji meeting at the end of the month.
Article about Gentaro Arita (ddr-njpa-5-239)
doc Article about Gentaro Arita (ddr-njpa-5-239)
Translation of article: Gentaro Arita, leader of 2600-nen Houskuku Kanko Dan, and Tokujiro Matsuda returned to Hawaii on January 31st. Mr. Ichiro Sato of the Matsuga Hotel took them to visit the head office today.
Photo of man in front of Harvard pennant (ddr-densho-355-119)
img Photo of man in front of Harvard pennant (ddr-densho-355-119)
Message on back: "Mr. G. Takahashi, Struggle, struggles during past 7 years but I am quite thankful, and heartfull appreciated for the college education and practical experience in the great county of liberty. Spinner. Waisayn (?) Fujiyashi"
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