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 …
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 …
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 …
Going to Japan for summer vacation, but remaining there after vacation was over
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 …
Moving to permanent camp in Jerome, Arkansas; working as the storekeeper for the food warehouse
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 …
Acting somewhat as an interpreter between Issei, Nisei and Kibei in camp
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 …
Being warned not to volunteer for the military's "spy school," but deciding to go anyway
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 …
An incident involving a threat of court-martial in New Delhi, India
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 …
Memories of the bombing of Pearl Harbor: "I thought it was a joke or something"
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 …
Preparing for mass removal: helping employer's family, continuing to work as delivery boy
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 …
Intercepting a Japanese communication via tapped wire provides critical location information for a U.S. target
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 …
Going on a dangerous solo mission to spy on Japanese briefings regarding Nhpum Ga hill
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 …
Reflections on redress, the Japanese American Citizens League, and the resisters of conscience
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 …
Keeping busy to pass the time in assembly center, trying not to feel too angry
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 …
Coping with having bank assets frozen after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
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 …
Memories of teenage years in Japan: spending time with grandfather, attending church
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 …
Difficulty of attending high school back in the U.S.: having to quickly learn U.S. history
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 …
Description of terrible conditions while battalion was trapped on Nhpum Ga hill for nine days
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 …
Family background: parents' immigration to the United States in the early 1900s
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 …
Witnessing an unfortunate incident while working for a family at a wholesale market
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 …
Meeting an old acquaintance from MIS language school leads to a job in Tokyo
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 …
Assigned to tutor junior officers in Japanese language while at Camp Shelby, Mississippi
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 …
Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tokyo) February 27, 1937. A painting from former Minister of Foreign Affairs Count Nobuaki Makino's collection was designated a national treasure on the 27th. The elderly count, living with his wife in their house in Shibuya, spoke about this artwork which he loves. 'The artist is a pupil of Tanrei. He was …
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Old man escapes from burning Fuunkaku. (Zushi Telephone). At 8:40 a.m. on the 20th, the home of Yukio[?] Ozaki, which was known as Fuunkaku, caught fire, and the main house and half of a detached building burned down. The fire was put out at 10 a.m. on the same day. The cause …
Written testimony of Arthur G. Barnett, Chairman of the Japanese-American Emergency Committe of the Seattle Council of Churches. Mr. Barnett was also the first legal contact for Gordon Hirabayashi. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Public Climate and Racism." Personal information excised …
