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img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-528)

Black and white photographic print of Mr. Chang standing on a boat near Matsushima, with an unidentified young man holding a pole and two other boats in the background. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

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img The Hashitanis (ddr-densho-287-666)

Photograph of the Hashitani family. From left to right: Roy Hashitani, Alice Hashitani, Katsuji "Henry" Hashitani, and Raymond Hashitani. Written on the album page below the image is "The Hashitani's Roy - Alice - Mr. - Ray" in black ink.

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img Portrait of Alfred M. Landon (ddr-njpa-1-847)

Caption on reverse: "Mr. Alfred M. Landon at left, Governor of Kansas, and Republican candidate for President." Caption on reverse [translation]: "No. 5,941. Alfred M. Landon (facing left). Governor of Kansas. Republican Candidate for President. [Stamped] September."

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doc Letter from Fred Sakuda to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-40)

A 1 page letter from Fred Sakuda, Manzanar Hospital, dated 3/13/44, to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA, placing an order with Mr. Bonomi for pharmaceutical items to be shipped to the Manzanar Hospital.

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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 Article about Zuigi Ashikaga (ddr-njpa-5-312)

Translation of article: Welcoming the new president of the Hongwanji Hawaii branch temple. After his arrival, Mr. Ashikaga gave a short acceptance speech, then went to the director's house. The welcome party will take place on Sunday afternoon.

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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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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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vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1005-1-21)

Many people coming and going as war draws to a close

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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Narrator Sam Naito

Nisei male. Born December 10, 1921, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland where father ran a store. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, family took advantage of the "voluntary evacuation" period and moved to Salt Lake City. Mr. Naito attended the Utah and served in Military Intelligence during the war. Returned to Portland and established …

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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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