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img Officer Club in Tokyo with the McCabes (ddr-one-2-216)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura, Mrs. McCabe, Shiuko Sakai, Olinda Saito and Mr. McCabe at an officer’s club in Tokyo, possibly the American Club, where officers and civilians gathered. Inscribed on back: "Shuko."

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img Visit to Sendai (ddr-one-2-522)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Mr. Chang (a Chinese correspondent), Yo Tajiri, and Peggy Pedlow walking along street towards camera in Sendai, the town on Matsushima Island. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Sendai."

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img Japanese American young man (ddr-densho-362-28)

A young man dressed in a jacket, shirt, and jeans poses for the camera in front of barracks. A handwritten note on the front reads, " To Mr. and Mrs. Konishi" Signed by Jun Chan on 4/6/1942.

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img Funeral (ddr-densho-394-38)

Two copies of a photograph of a group around a grave. Inscribed on the back of each "3/30/38 memorial dedication Lancaster Cemetery". Inscribed on the front of one "Mr. Izumida" and "3/30/38 memorial dedication".

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img Kamura wedding party (ddr-densho-395-7)

The Kamura wedding party sits in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands in the back row, third from the right. Written on front: Most Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.

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img Mitzi Isoshima and the Klovdahls (ddr-densho-477-692)

Photograph of Mitsuko (Isoshima) Nakahara (left) with her former neighbors, the Mr. Klovdahl (left) and Ella Klovdahl (center) at her 75th birthday party. The caption below the photo reads "The Klovdahls neighbors for 44 years" in black ink.

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img Group in stands of Kezar Stadium (ddr-densho-426-1581)

Inscription: Masako, Furuya Heiso, Kiyo Murata, Midshipman Hosaka, Midshipman Yazaki, little brother, Mrs. Niro Kubokawa, Mr. Kubokawa, Pa. Martha Masako (Nozawa) Tsuchida Suzuki on left, Tomoyuki Nozawa on right. Stamped on back: Bear Photo Service / April 17, 1933

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doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-21)

1 envelope used to mail a Christmas card (2006.22.12A), postmarked December 22, 1942, from David Miyamoto to Mr. & Mrs. John Bonomi in Long Beach. The envelope is addressed to a Monterey Park home, and forwarded to Long Beach.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-137)

Excerpt: "We got a letter from Mr. Boulton on the 18th and he told us that the Affoulters were getting out on the end of this month." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, possibly to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

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Memo from Judicial Commissioners to Mr. Guy Robertson, Project Director, and Mr. Philip W. Barber, Chief, Community Services, Heart Mountain, January 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-739)

doc Memo from Judicial Commissioners to Mr. Guy Robertson, Project Director, and Mr. Philip W. Barber, Chief, Community Services, Heart Mountain, January 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-739)

Memorandum of understanding from K. Doi and T. Kumai of the Heart Mountain Judicial Commission to Guy Robertson and Philip Barber regarding establishment of a court system at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes request for the addition of prosecutor, defense council, clerk, interpreter, and reporters to the current court staff. See this object in the California …

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doc Clipping regarding Umeyo Nakano, an artist (ddr-njpa-4-1272)

Caption on front [translation]: "Umeyo Nakano. 1. Artist; 2. Shingu-cho, Wakayama; 3. February 15, 1905; 4. Municipal women's commercial school; 5. Shingu-cho, Wakayama; 6. Dolls, Nagauta, [?]; 7. After graduating she worked in her family's business, but she had an interest for Japanese painting. She changed from photography to Western paint. She got married to Western …

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doc Letter from Mrs. K. Befu to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, January 15, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-119)

A letter from Komaki Befu in Los Angeles, California to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, in Hawthorne, California. She thanks Mr. and Mrs. Okine for their visit and the mochi mailed to her. She also informs that Mr. Yoshikawa has given her son, Masuo Befu, a farewell gift. The handwritten notes on the back of the envelope …

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img Translating Japanese documents (ddr-densho-114-152)

Original caption: Team G, Nisei Japanese, of the translation and scanning sub-section, General Headquarters, Allied Forces in the Pacific, NYK Building, Tokyo, Japan, work at translating Japanese documents requested by other organizations. This team is responsible for the full translation of letters for Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander for the Allied Powers. L-R: Tec 4 …

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Nat R. Griswold (ddr-densho-379-38)

Chimata Sumida worked under his supervision for two and one-half years. His duties included lecturing nightly in Japanese to the Isseis about "news of the world." He said that Chimata Sumida had a "mind of his own," but he has cooperated with the WRA and his community even though he did not always agree with the …

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img The bride and groom (ddr-njpa-1-42)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Music [illegible] Wedding. The Imperial Household Ministry's Musical Section [illegible] Mr. Comelie [?]. (Tokyo) February 13, 1934. Ethiopian bride [illegible] wedding march is being cheerfully played [illegible] Mr. Etano Comelie [?] (41), who has [illegible] the Imperial Household Ministry's Musical Section's [illegible] since [illegible] as the conductor of the Italy Cappi [?] …

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doc Letter from Kaneji Domoto to Wakako Domoto (ddr-densho-329-882)

Letter from Taliesin. Kan is making progress and gaining skills at Taniesin, especially in carpentry, as he is learning skills from a carpenter's son (Marcus Weston, also mentioned in letter ddr-densho-329-881). He is also enjoying listening to records with the other fellows and dusting off his piano skills. Mr. Wright encourages him to join the chorus. …

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doc Article about Junzo Fujii and George Fujii (ddr-njpa-5-723)

Translation of article: Junzo Fujii, president of the Hiroshima Fujii company, returned to Hawaii to regain his citizenship after living in Japan for fourteen years. Mr. George Fujii, president of the Hawaii Fujii company, welcomed him at the airport.

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img Pyatt house in White Salmon (ddr-one-3-79)

Black and white photograph of a young man standing in front of the Pyatts' house. Written on back: "The old house. Only Kida will remember it, I think. Mr. Pyatt evidently didn't pick out his pants to fit me."

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doc Postcard featuring aerial view of Heart Mountain camp (ddr-densho-362-23)

Overhead aerial look of Heart Mountain buildings. The postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Konishi at 12-11 Heart Mountain Wyoming. The postcard was delivered from Missoula, Montana dated August 29, 1943. The greeting is handwritten in Japanese.

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img Welcome party for the Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture (ddr-densho-395-97)

Members of the Seattle Hiroshima Club pose next to a banquet table at a welcome party for Mr. Ohara (Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture). Seiso and Kimiko Bitow are seated on the left side, fourth and fifth from the left.

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doc New Herald Vol. 3 No. 3 (July 8, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-89)

Selected article titles: "Relocated" (p. 1), "Jenson visits Hunt" (p. 1), "Heralds wanted" (p. 1), "S.O.S." (p. 1), "Ye are an epistle" (p. 2), "Miss shock" (p. 2), "Mr. and Mrs. Snider" (p.2), "Along life's way" (p. 3)

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img Two men, two women and girl standing outside shop (ddr-ajah-6-372)

Caption below photo: Uchi Date (left), poses with her husband, Hajime, and friends Mr. and Mrs. Okuma, in front of Date Shoe Repair at 2304-2306 Encinal in Alameda, CA. In front is Chiyoko "Mary" Date, circa mid 1930s.

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doc Postcard from Thomas Morimoto to John Nakamura (ddr-janm-17-32)

Postcard of the City Hall in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in color. Mr. John Nakamura / Kobayoshi Hotel / Honolulu T. H., sent on April 20, 1942 from Pvt. Thas. S. Morimoto about giving thanks to friends and family back home in Hawaii.

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doc Envelope to K. Domoto (ddr-densho-356-196)

Empty envelope addressed to Mr. K. Domoto (likely Kanetaro Domoto) postmarked 18.10.18 (Showa 18-1943, October 18) and 7.10.18 (Taisho 7-1918, October 18, or Showa 7-1932, October 18). Japanese stamped on the back. Censor sticker on back.

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vh Joseph Frisino Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-117-15)

"It was just incredible, the feeling that gave us, of hatred," memories of and reaction to bombing of Pearl Harbor as a young soldier from the East Coast

Mr. Frisino was suffering from a slight cough during the two days of this interview.

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