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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.

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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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1005-1-4/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1005-1-9/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1005-1-3/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1005-1-14/

Collection Matsumoto Collection (ddr-densho-107)

The Matsumoto collection consists of photographs from the personal family collection of Ranger Roy H. Matsumoto, who was interviewed by Densho in 2003. Mr. Matsumoto was one of the famed Merrill's Marauders, and the photographs depict aspects of his life from his childhood in California through his induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame.

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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).

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img Mineo Osumi receiving flowers at Tokyo Station (ddr-njpa-4-1809)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Envoys Osumi, Isaka and [?] start travels. (Tokyo) 1939 July 18. Admiral Osumi, [?] Isaka, president of Tokyo [?], and [?] began their travels to Europe from Tokyo at 9 a.m. on the 18th. Officials and citizens saw them off. Osumi, a military representative in the Diet and the Minister of the …

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img Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-59)

Original caption: Preparations are being made for a parade to be held in Washington D.C., on July 15, 1946 by the 442nd Combat Team (Japanese-American troops), temporarily stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 7-6-46. Mr. Bill Davenport of 1569 Ethel Avenue, Lincoln Park, Michigan, former company commander in the 442nd Infantry, who was discharged last month, is …

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img 442nd Regimental Combat Team parade (ddr-densho-114-184)

Original caption: Preparations are being made for a parade to be held in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 1946 by the 442nd Combat Team (Japanese-American troops), temporarily stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 7-6-46. Mr. Bill Davenport of 1569 Ethel Avenue, Lincoln Park, Michigan, former company commander in the 442nd Infantry, who was discharged last month, is …

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img The Mayeda family (ddr-densho-477-244)

Back row from left to right: Jack, Ben, and Buck. Middle row left to right: Ruth (Mayeda) Kiyono, Genpei Mayeda, Kaneyo (Takabayashi) Mayeda, and Edna (Mayeda) Nakahara. Front row from left to right: Mary Mayeda and Jimmy. The caption below the photo reads "Family Friends - the Mayeda's Othello, WA. Mr. & Mrs. Mayeda from Okayama, …

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img President Shirai with the sanboso doll for Wang Jingwei (ddr-njpa-1-1034)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "'Sanbaso' Doll for Wang Jingwei. (Osaka) A bunraku 'sanbaso' doll has been gifted by from our country's art world to Mr. Wang to celebrate the glory of his new government. Shochiku President Matsutaro Shirai and Director Shigemasa Inoue presented Mr. Wang Jingwei with the 'sanbaso' doll as representatives of Japan's art and …

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img Fumimaro Konoe (ddr-njpa-4-537)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Konoe speaks his mind. After being under medical treatment for a season, Mr. Konoe came to the government office at 11:20 a.m. on the 21st and held a press interview."

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doc Letter to George Kida from John McEwen (ddr-one-3-15)

Letter and envelope addressed to George Kida from John McEwen, a lawyer with McEwen & Brooks law firm located in Goldendale, Washington. He sent George his deed from Mr. James Albert (Al) Johnson and George's will.

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img Family photograph (ddr-densho-106-3)

Betty Morita Shibayama's family: front row (L to R): Masano, Father's sister Mrs. Idani, Father's grandmother, Mrs. Idani's son (?), Father's grandfather. Back row (L to R): Mother's aunt, Grandfather, Mr. Idani, Grandmother, Mrs. Idani's son (?).

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img Funeral conducted by Reverend Terao (ddr-sbbt-2-22)

Funeral attendees surround a casket draped in flowers at the Minidoka concentration camp. Reverend Terao presides over the funeral of Mr. Nakazaki, who passed away from cancer at Minidoka Hospital. Japanese text written on verso.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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

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doc Social groups: creative writers, Caucasian-Japanese relationship, Mr. Cook, leadership (ddr-csujad-26-12)

Report on a creative writers group including establishment, membership, meetings, purpose, and leadership. The group gathered weekly to critique each other's work for submittal to the Tulean Dispatch and outside publications. Describes the involvement, influence, and eventual tension with Mr. Cook and the writers group as an example of a "Caucasian-Japanese relationship" in the camp. Report …

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doc Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to Mr. Johnson, April 1, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-6)

Letter from Tsuneo Iwata president of the Turlock Social Club to Mr. Johnson, Wartime Civilian Control Administration, concerning the leasing of the Turlcok Social Club Hall as a storage place for incarcerees' properties in Turlock, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0006

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doc Letter from Usami Terada to Mr. Thomas, September 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-4-13)

A letter from Usami Terada, an incarceree at the Rohwer incarceration camp, to Mr. Thomas in Lawndale, California. It details his journey from the Santa Anita temporary assembly center, California, to the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas, describing the route and what he saw along the way. He also describes the conditions of the incarceration camp. See …

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