Selected article titles: "YPCC Pictures" (p. 1), "Relocated Members" (p. 1), Aids returnees" (p. 1), "Dr. Chapman speaks to youth" (p. 2), "Here and there" (p. 2), "Parting message by Mr. Willard Jaeger" (p. 3), "Never resting church office" (p. 3), "Report of the National Student Relocation Council on Scholarship Allocations" (p. 4)
Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Mr. Hatchimonji regarding his "resettlement problem" talk at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes Japanese handwritten notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0958
Bulletin covering the following topics: Report of O?Brien talk with membership, ?One item of special interest is the proposed appeal of the state Alien Land Act. Mr. O?Brien stated that this law was enacted primarily to present abuse by absentee landlords and its removal would require a change in the constitution.?
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).
Caption below photo: Streamers connect departing Japanese friends and relatives aboard ship, likely in San Francisco, CA. On the back of the photo: To: Mr. (Takuritsu) Morita, taken on April 17, 1926. Morita's friend must have taken this photo and sent it to him. Morita was living in Alameda, CA at this time.
First check-in letter, written in Pueblo, CO. Includes a drawing of the Grand Canyon. Written only for Fuku, Tad's mother; it seems his father may have been sick. Tad mentions "Mr. Frank" and friends at the end. Parents' note on envelope back: No. 1 9/6 A.M. 1944 Wednesday Sept 6, 1944.
The salmon derby winner was a king salmon weighing 68 lbs, caught by Mr. Takamura. The store's owner, Kinzo Asaba, is on the left. The Mitsuwado store was located at 522 Main Street in Seattle's Nihonmachi, or Japantown. The store sold a variety of items including books, records, record players, and fishing tackle.
Traveling overseas by ship along with Caucasian soldiers
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Reuniting with brother, who had been drafted before World War II
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …
Description of middle school in Japan, involvement in compulsory military training
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …
Using a telephone to tap into a Japanese army communications wire
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …
Pursing a romantic interest in Japan as a teenager
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Feeling angry about conditions in Santa Anita Assembly Center, California
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Finding out details of mission in the jungles of Burma
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Given a job by a prominent Japanese American family
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Shouting military orders in Japanese to confuse the enemy
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Growing up on family farm; not experiencing discrimination as a child
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …
Taking a side trip to Hiroshima while stationed in Japan
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Reactions to visiting Hiroshima after the atomic bombing
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Entering combat zone, assigned to a battalion as a linguist
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Traveling by ship to an unknown destination overseas
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Dynamic between Kibei and Nisei at the MIS language school
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Being allowed to attend a prestigious school because of family ties
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …
Grandfather's resourcefulness helps him through difficult economic times
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Growing up in Laguna, California, having an American nickname
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
