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vh Hank Shozo Umemoto Interview Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-294-25)

Description of family friend, Mr. Muro

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

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doc Article regarding a Japanese consulate official formerly appointed to Honolulu (ddr-njpa-4-1729)

Article [translation]: "Mr. Ogawa was the former secretary of the consul in Honolulu. He is a gentleman who took many children to Waikiki Beach on Sunday. He enjoyed swimming with the children. Many residents already know Ogawa has moved to Vancouver in Canada. A Japanese newspaper in Vancouver has reported on Ogawa's exploits there. While Mr. …

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doc Letter from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon and Thelma Jo Bruce (ddr-janm-18-32)

Letter from Sohei (John) Hohri to Harold Landon & Thelma Jo Bruce, dated January 5, 1997. Sohei provides the address for Crawford Peak, a gym coach in 1937, and writes a story about his interaction with Peak as a youth. Sohei writes that when internment began, Mr. Peak went down to the buses to see his …

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img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-530)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Peggy Pedlow, Yo Tajiri, and Mr. Chang (a Chinese correspondent) standing on dock in Matsushima (likely), with three unidentified boys standing to their left in background and an unidentified man standing further to their left in background. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

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doc Cards to Nisaburo Aibara (ddr-csujad-46-55)

Cards from the Fujimori family and Murata family to Nisaburo Aibara. Mr. Aibara attended funeral services for Hae Fujimori and Kiyoshi Murata. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0055

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doc War Relocation Authority change of residence report card (ddr-csujad-5-77)

A blank form of "War Relocation Authority change of residence report card." It addresses "Mr. Vernon Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor," in Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_16_002

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img Family on a dock (ddr-densho-107-8)

Front row (L to R): Takeshi, Roy, Uncle Frank Matsumoto. Back row (L to R): unknown, Mr. Nakatani, unknown, Roy's grandfather Wakamatsu Matsumoto, Mrs. Kitahara, unknown, Mrs. Muranaka, unknown, Tom (baby) held by Roy's mother, Tei Matsumoto. This picture was taken by Roy's father, Wakaji, when Roy's grandfather left for Japan to retire.

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doc Letter regarding a publishing company's use of term "Jap" (ddr-densho-274-2)

Letter from Raymond Okamura to Shosuke Sasaki about a recently revived campaign against a large publishing company for use of the term "Jap" in its printed materials. In the 1950s and 1960s, Mr. Sasaki was the leader of a movement against the use of the word "Jap" in movies and print media.

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doc Letter regarding a publishing company's use of term "Jap" (ddr-densho-274-1)

Letter from Clifford Uyeda to Shosuke Sasaki about a recently revived campaign against a large publishing company for use of the term "Jap" in its printed materials. In the 1950s and 1960s, Mr. Sasaki was the leader of a movement against the use of the word "Jap" in movies and print media.

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img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-355)

The caption in the photo album reads "Landing of repats at Hakata harbor ... Mr. Kido of Repat Ctr comes down having made arrangements. We call him 'Charlie'. Mar '47". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Holiday Greetings to Hide and Ralph Kanzaki from Chuck H (ddr-densho-378-1017)

Holiday card to the Kanzaki's from Chuck H, wishing the couple a happy and successful new year. Front of card reads "Seasons Greetings" message inside card reads "Mr. And Mrs. Kanzaki: I would like to add, to your other greetings, my wishes for a most successful and happy 1962. Love Chuck H"

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doc New Herald (ddr-densho-483-93)

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)

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doc Memo from Shoji Nagumo, Co-operating with Block Chairmen to Mr. Hatchimonji, October 11, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-956)

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

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Bulletin, July 9, 1955 (ddr-sjacl-1-21)

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.?

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vh William Hohri Interview (ddr-densho-1000-264)

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 View of large crowd on dock by ship with streamers taken from ship (ddr-ajah-6-594)

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.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-1)

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.

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img Mitsuwado salmon derby (ddr-densho-353-409)

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.

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Narrator James Omura

Nisei male. Born November 27, 1912, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, moved to Denver and took a job as English Editor of a Japanese American vernacular newspaper, the Rocky Shimpo. As editor, wrote about and supported the Fair Play Committee in Heart Mountain concentration camp. Was charged and tried for conspiracy …

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Narrator Fred Shiosaki

Nisei male. Born August 23, 1924 in the area of Spokane, Washington, known as Hillyard. Grew up in a multi-ethnic Hillyard area where his parents owned the Hillyard Laundry. When World War II began, was a senior at Rogers High School. Went on to attend Gonzaga University and then volunteered for military service, joining the 442nd …

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Narrator Yukio Kawaratani

Nisei male. Born May 30, 1031, in San Juan Capistrano, California. Grew up in various places in California. During World War II, was removed with family to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. While in Poston, family signed "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and was transferred to Tule Lake. Father and two older brothers renounced their …

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doc Letter from Leon C. High, Principal, to Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, May 15, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-72)

Letter expressing High's regrets for being unable to attend the Ten Low class "get together." He commends Harry Bentley Wells on organizing the event and encourages them in the future though. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9072. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0072

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img Ko Matsuda Tanesuke-shi no sogi [The funeral for the late Mr. Tanesuke Matsuda] (ddr-csujad-25-350)

A group photograph of the attendees of Tanesuke Matsuda's funeral held at a Buddhist temple in Salt Lake, Utah. Mr. Matsuda died on April 18, 1937 at the age of 51. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_12_012

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doc Letter from Amy [Emiko Nakawaki] to Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Thomas, December 11, 1957 (ddr-csujad-4-28)

A holiday letter with greetings on Christmas and New Year from Amy Nakawaki [=Emiko AmyTerada] in Anaheim, California to Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Thomas in Lawndale, California. The letter includes general correspondence, including updates on her, Sam [=Usami], and Tsuyoshi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nis_06_030

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doc Postcard from Tsuruno Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Takano, August 14, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-64)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0062. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_32_001_jpn

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