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av Interview with George Nakamura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1680)

Nakamura discusses leaving camp for language school at Camp Savage, his experience in high school, his first encounter with racism in the South while at Camp Shelby, and his experience with racial discrimination as a child and young adult. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 196, II JA #14, George …

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av Interview with George Nakamura, part 2 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1681)

Nakamura discusses his deployment to Asia, his service in Chongqing, interrogating Japanese prisoners of war, and translating captured documents. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 197, II JA #15, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1682/

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av Interview with George Nakamura, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1684)

Nakamura discusses helping his son write a paper on internment, the importance of the Pacific Citizen newspaper for his children, and racial discrimination in the US. At 10:45, George and Loni Ding look and talk through several of his old papers and letters. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background.Original title: II JA …

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av Interview with George Nakamura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1679)

Nakamura discusses moving to Japan in 1955, growing up in Arroyo Grande, CA, evacuation, his time at Tulare and Gila River, volunteering for the military from camp, and camp attitudes toward volunteering. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #13, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1680/

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av Interview with George Nakamura, part 3 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1682)

Nakamura discusses his service in China on the front lines, and meeting an American pilot who crash-landed in his area. He reads a letter he wrong during wartime. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 198, II JA #16, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1683/

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-381)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura in which Mistuko tells about her first days in Crystal City and how it differs from Amache. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-559)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura. Mitsuko writes to congratulate Yuri and Richard on their marriage. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-387)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura in which Mitsuko tells about how her family is adjusting to life at Crystal City and asks about Yuri's relocation to Boston. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-544)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura. Mitsuko writes about her mother's passing and her regret that she didn't keep in touch more with Yuri when Yuri's father Kanetero died. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.

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doc Card from Donna Nakamura to Pvt. George Hideo Nakamura, November 18, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2194)

Birthday card from Donna Nakamura to George Hideo Nakamura during his service in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2296

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av Oral history with Harry Nakamura (ddr-csujad-29-363)

An oral interview with Harry Nakamura, incarceree at the Poston camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0906. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 0649_T01

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doc Storage list for Frank Nakamura (ddr-sbbt-2-338)

A check-in list for goods belonging to Frank Nakamura, moved from the Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to Lyon Van and Storage Company's lot 861.

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img William Tsuchida and Geo. Nakamura (ddr-densho-434-309)

Caption: Still 699 and 700

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img George Nakamura and William Tsuchida (ddr-densho-434-12)

Caption: Presidio Monterey, Calif.

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doc Letter from George H. Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2183)

Correspondence from George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's pension credits and requesting consideration for the time he was incarcerated in the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2285

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img Colleen Nakamura arriving at camp (ddr-densho-336-1779)

The 1986 Lake Sequoia Retreat summer camp.

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img George Nakamura standing by tents (ddr-janm-17-62)

1 photographic print: b&w; George Nakamura stands slightly slouched over in long sleeve, jeans, and boots. Tents on left, right, and background.\n\nWritten on verso in black ink, "GEORGE"

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img George Nakamura sitting on grass (ddr-janm-17-29)

1 photographic print: b&w; George Nakamura sitting on grass in U.S. combat uniform, holding a canister, his helmet in front of him. \n\nWritten on verso in black ink, "TAKEN EITHER SCHOFIELD OR MISSISIPI STATE", written from left to right vertically, "GEORGE NAKAMURA, PRVT. SR. NO, 30100526 Co". F, JUNE 1, 1918 / OCT 27, 1949 / …

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img Campers folk dancing (ddr-densho-336-1639)

The 1985 Lake Sequoia Retreat summer camp. Left to right: Courtney Goto, Colleen Nakamura, Steve Shiozaki.

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img Campers at Morning Watch (ddr-densho-336-1891)

The 1986 Lake Sequoia Retreat summer camp. Left to right: Tom Prather, Coleen Nakamura, Dave Pederson.

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img Campers at Morning Watch (ddr-densho-336-1890)

The 1986 Lake Sequoia Retreat summer camp. Left to right: Tom Prather, Coleen Nakamura, Dave Pederson.

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img Firefighters at a brush fire (ddr-densho-518-215)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Fire men at Sage brush Fire, Bill Nakamura [middle], Norio [right].

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doc Text of speech given by Eric Saul, US army historian (ddr-densho-368-454)

Given at ceremony to honor Medal of Honor winners William K. Nakamura and James Okubo - Page 1

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img Postcard with photograph from Kaneo Nakamura (ddr-njpa-4-1187)

Caption on front [translation]: "K. Nakamura 10.3.1931." Caption on reverse [translation]: "To Soen[?] Yamashita. Thank you for your polite letter and article. I love to hear[?] "Kento." You might have seen the article already, but as you know, I lost my second match. I am very busy because the boxing league of six universities has begun. …

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img Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-114-49)

Original caption: Castrellina Sector, Italy. At a forward Command Post, Pfc. Bob T. Nakamura of Oahu, Hawaii, 442nd Inf. Regt., 34th Division, makes sure that he will not loose his laundry by hanging it on a jeep. U.S. Fifth Army. 12 July 1944. [The correct spelling of the location is Castellina.]

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