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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1000-153-32)

While delivering groceries to Japanese families, being exposed to different dialects from various regions of 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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-153-27)

Discussion of discrimination experienced by Kibei at the hands of some Nisei who had never been to 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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 34 (ddr-densho-1000-153-34)

Reported to the FBI for possessing a short-wave radio before the war, listening to Japanese news reports

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 …

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vh Cedrick M. Shimo Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-260-23)

Meeting Mr. Finch: "he tried to convince me to get out of the outfit"

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 …

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vh Fred Korematsu - Kathryn Korematsu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-181)

This interview centers on the experiences of Fred Korematsu, a Nisei born January 30, 1919, in Oakland, California. Mr. Korematsu was working as a welder in San Francisco when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After Executive Order 9066 was issued in 1942, he decided to resist the evacuation orders, and was not removed …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 40 (October 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-148)

Selected article titles: "Federal Government Shows New Interest in Minority Problems" (p. 1), "Third Train Finishes Movements, Thousands See Segregees Leave" (p. 1), "Vocational Training Available Without Cost to Evacuees" (p. 2), "Birth of 9 Puppies Causes Excitement" (p. 3), "Editorial: Mr. Roosevelt Takes Notice" (p. 4), "Wanted: 50,000 Dead Flies. Sentinel Puts Up $50 Bounty …

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img Ryushi Kawabata in his studio (ddr-njpa-4-549)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Ryushi Kawabata, the king of the Seiryusha exhibition, has been devoted to bringing along his pupils to his studio in Omori. At the same time, he has been working on his great pieces, 'Pearl' and 'South Winds.' The 'Pearl' is very rare in Japanese painting. The photo shows 'Pearl' and Mr. Kawabata …

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doc Article about Horyu Asaeda (ddr-njpa-5-281)

Translation of article: Mr. Horyu Asaeda came to Hawaii on the Tatsuta maru ship as a missionary of Daigo Temple on Riliha Street. He is from Iwakuni city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, and graduated from Koya Mountain Secondary School in 1927. He became chief priest of a Buddhist temple at Konsho-In in Iwakuni. He was born …

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doc Letter from Sarah "Sade" Pyatt to Kida family (ddr-one-3-47)

Envelope addressed to Miyuki "Kay" Kida in Nyssa, Oregon. Letter from "Grandma" (Sarah "Sade" Pyatt) to her "children" (the Kida family) dated April 29, 1943. Asks how Kenjiro and George are getting along with their potatoes and beets. She asks if they are living on Mr. Dunaway's place. Notes that the address on their last letter …

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doc Letter from Don Comer to the Kida family (ddr-one-3-68)

Letter from Don Comer to George Kida and family, dated January 19, 1944. Writes of news of his farm and of the Kidas' livestock. Mr. Comer was once taking care of the Kidas' cows, but he gave them to James Albert "Al" Johnson the previous winter (he didn't know if Al had told the Kidas that …

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Letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to H.L. Stafford, Project Director, Minidoka War Relocation Project concerning the parole of Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-247)

doc Letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit, to H.L. Stafford, Project Director, Minidoka War Relocation Project concerning the parole of Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-247)

Photocopy of a declassified typed letter from Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien control Unit, to H.L. Stafford, Project Director, Minidoka War Relocation Project concerning the parole of Keisaburo Koyama. He advised Mr. Stafford that the Attorney General signed Koyama's parole on November 26, 1943 and that he should be able to rejoin his wife in …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 77, No. 10, (September 7, 1973) (ddr-pc-45-35)

Select article titles:"Opposition to So. Korea Govt. Seen Taking Hold" (p.1); "EXECOM at Detroit Open Board sessions Voted" (p.1); "NIMH Funds Asian American Drug Abuse Program on County-wide Basis" (p.1); "Citizenship and the Alien" (p.2); "You Are Out of Order, Mr. Wilson" (p.3); "United Japanese Community Services Operating on United Crusade Funding" (p.6).

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doc Change of residence report card, WAR-148C. rev. (ddr-csujad-38-579)

A blank form of "Change of residence" report card. The return address is: Mr. Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, Barr Building, Washington 25, D.C. Form "WAR-148C. rev." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_17_001

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img Wedding (ddr-csujad-25-342)

A wedding photograph taken at a Buddhist temple. Inscription on the backside reads, "Mr. and Mrs. Toichi __moto, most sincerely, Jerry and Mari Shibata, June 12th, 1948." Location is unknown. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_12_004

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img Friends in Wyoming (ddr-csujad-42-230)

Photographed are the Takano family's friends in Wyoming. The handwritten note on the back side reads: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ino, Mrs. Toshio Sakuma, Pauline and Donald Sakuma, Wyoming. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_06_012

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Sasaki (ddr-csujad-5-9)

A photograph of Sasaki. The photograph is taken by C. Komaki and addresses Seiichi Okine. The handwritten notes read: Presented to Mr. S. Okine from F__ Sasaki. Kind regards, May 11, 1912. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_04_003

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img A mother receiving posthumous award (ddr-densho-114-147)

Original caption: Honolulu, T.H. Mrs. Risaku Kanaya is presented the Silver Star Medal posthumously awarded her son, Pvt. Walter E. Kanaya, for gallantry in action near Bruyeres, France, 17 October 1944, with the 2nd Bn., 442nd Infantry, as Mr. Kanaya stands with her. Chaplain (Colonel) Corwin H. Olds, CPBC, makes the presentation at 1521 Young St., …

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doc Rohwer Relocator Vol. I No. 26 (October 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-143-314)

Selected article titles: "Mr. Narita's Letter to Center Residents" (p. 1), "Fund Started to Rebuild Burned Home" (p. 2), "Demand for Nisei Workers Exceeds Supply in Baltimore" (p. 2), "First Nisei G.I. to Join Veteran's Administration" (p. 2), "New Job Offers in East Reserved for Rohwerites" (p. 4), "Minidoka Closes Ahead of Schedule" (p. 4), "WRA …

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img Oyster farmer (ddr-densho-15-96)

Mr. Okazaki gathering oysters in bushel baskets. When full, the baskets were emptied onto the bateau in the background. If the flats were muddy, the baskets were pulled to the bateau on wooden slats. The gloves worn by Okazaki were made from canvas covered with rubber. Because of the sharp oyster shells, a pair of gloves …

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doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Mr. Chikuma, July 19, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-688)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Mr. Chikuma, regarding his Naniwabushi performance at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Naniwabushi is also known as rokyoku or naniwa-bushi. Includes handwritten comments in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0690

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doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-373)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on "police problems," Mr. Rachford's retirement and petition for retention, fire hazards, and tentative plans for a recreation conference. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0375

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doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Mr. T. Kimoto, July 12, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-690)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Mr. T. Kimoto, regarding his speech on economy and postwar adjustment at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes handwritten comments in English and Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0692

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doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, September 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2340)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Mr. James Waegell regarding the opening of school with him taking auto mechanic, English, and social problem and the rest of the day working part-time. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2446

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img Takeo Isoshima and Mitzi Nakahara wedding photo (ddr-densho-477-115)

Wedding portrait of Takeo Isoshima and Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima. The caption above the photo reads "The Marriage of Takeo Isoshima and Mitsuko Nakahara February 2, 1942" in blue printed text. The caption below the photo reads "Honeymooned in Portland, Oregon for three days. Stayed at Belmont Hotel" in black ink. Inscribed on the left side is …

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img Japanese Americans inside barracks (ddr-densho-151-330)

Original caption: San Bruno, California. Old Mr. Konda in barrack apartment, after supper. He lives here with his two sons, his married daughter and her husband. They share two small rooms together. His daughter is seen behind him, knitting. He has been a truck farmer and raised his family who are also farmers, in Centerville, Alameda …

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