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doc Tule Lake interlude (ddr-csujad-55-368)

Pamphlet commemorating the first anniversary of Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes articles on "various aspects of evacuee life as experienced by the nisei" during 1942-1943. Includes essays, poetry, and illustrations by incarcerees, primarily covering daily life at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0370

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-368/

vh Wakako Yamauchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-253)

Nisei female. Born October 23, 1924, in Westmorland, California. Grew up in the Imperial Valley before being removed with family to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona, during World War II. After leaving camp, attended art school in San Diego before marrying and moving to Los Angeles. Published short story And the Soul Shall Dance, which …

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vh Yukiko Takahashi Interview (ddr-densho-1001-22)

Nisei female. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Was working as a maid in Seattle when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. During the war, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, and transferred to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of …

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doc Kentsu's Chronology (ddr-ohs-1-65)

Genealogy of the Yabe family who were originally from Okinawa and immigrated to California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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doc Request and waiver of non-excluded person, WDC Form PM 7, Dorothy Hart Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2395)

Form for Dorothy Nakamura regarding her status as a "non-excluded person" who is accompanying her Japanese American spouse to an incarceration camp. WDC Form PM 7. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2501

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doc Notice of action on application for leave clearance, WRA-131 rev. Dorothy Hart Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2397)

Notice of approval for Dorothy Hart Nakamura's application for leave from the Tule Lake incarceration camp to Terra Haute, Indiana See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2503

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img Cosmetology school students (ddr-manz-10-50)

Back row (L to R): Hideko Ohashi, Mary Kakoi, Amy Miyamoto, Sadaye Akemoto, Kazuko Nagai, Hideko Minabe, Tomi Isago, Katie Inouye, Diane Tani, Masako Kurokawa. Middle row (L to R): Lillian Uyemura, Mary Hirabara, Duchess Takeuchi, Dorothy Yamamoto, Riyoko Nakamura, Masako Matsuo, Marian Morita. Front row (L to R): Sets Motoike, Harumi Hino, Aiko Yamashina, Denise …

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doc Letter from J.A. Ulio, Major General, The Adjutant General, to George H. Nakamura, October 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2372)

Correspondence from J.A. Ulio to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's offer for voluntary induction into the Army for service with the Japanese-American combat team. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2478

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doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient or Guardian, March 30, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2042)

Correspondence from Robert K. Bratt to Dear Recipient or Guardian regarding a checklist of required documents for recipients of restitution payments. Includes supporting documentation submitted by George Nakamura. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2145

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2042/

doc Letter from Herman P. Goebel, Jr., Captain, Cavalry, Adjutant, to Mrs. George Nakamura, May 1, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2387)

Correspondence from Herman Goebel to Dorothy Nakamura regarding Nakamura's inquiry about the eligibility of her mixed-race family to be released from the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2493

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doc Evacuation claims compromise settlement award sheet (ddr-csujad-55-2446)

Award sheet for a claim made by George Hideo Nakamura for his losses of personal property during his forced removal and incarceration during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2552

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img Mess Hall picnic (ddr-densho-363-39)

The caption at the bottom of the photograph reads "21-27 Mess hall Picnic to Shoshone River 1944". First row (left to right): Unidentified, Toshiko Tsuyuki, Unidentified, Unidentified, Joanne Kuwahara, Nabata, Hatsuye Shimizu, Nancy Oyama, Saito, ... Mr. Nakamura (3rd from right) Second row: Tomi Ichida (4th from right), Kimi Kuwahara (3rd from right), Asano Maruyama (2nd …

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doc Tulean dispatch magazine section, vol. 1, no. 4 (ddr-csujad-26-52)

Monthly publication at Tule Lake incarceration camp including stories, poems, commentary and creative writing. Current issue includes: "Autumn" a poem by Ken Yasuda; "On a night Like this" by Frances Okamoto; "Sloop Nakano: fat guy" by Riley O'Suga; "Flower arrangement" by Grace Hosokawa; "Why co-op" by Tsuyoshi Nakamura; "Twilight emissary" by Tommy Sakiyama; "Hi school in …

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vh Helene J. Minehira Interview (ddr-densho-1000-319)

Nisei female. Born April 30, 1925, in Waipahu, Hawaii. Just before World War II, moved with family to the Ewa Beach area of Oahu, near Pearl Harbor. Witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Because of proximity to the harbor, family was forced to evacuate their home in Ewa Beach and had …

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vh Ramsay Yosuke Mori Interview (ddr-densho-1000-316)

Nisei male. Born February 23, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan. Moved with parents to Hawaii at a young age, and grew up in Honolulu, where family held a prominent position in the community. Just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, parents received a phone call from Japan, which was tapped by the FBI. The U.S. government …

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img 80th birthday party (ddr-densho-495-71)

Large family portrait at Francis Tadashi Yoshida's 80th birthday celebration. Back row left to right: Eddie T., Mrs. Yamashita, Mrs. Onuma, Sue Ellen Yoshida, Mr. Onuma, Reggie, Randall "Randy" Yoshida. Row 5: Tadashi, Rhoda Yoshida, Nan, Peter, Christine Nakamura, Row 4: Wally Yoshida, Leona, Kenny, Cary Nakamura, Fay (Yamashita) Yoshida, Carol (Yoshida) Sunahara, Geraldine "Geri" (Yoshida) …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 72, No. 4 (January 29, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-4)

Selected article titles: "High court to rule on all-white clubs" (p. 1), "First Nisei in bid for seat in Calif. Senate" (p. 1), "Nakamura film on 'Manzanar' wins top honors at UCLA theater arts show" (p. 1), "Oldest U.S. Issei dead at age 102" (p. 1), "Twin Cities CLer learns first-hand Vietnam hopes at Paris peace …

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Letter from Paul Suddes, Deputy Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration to Dorothy Nakamura, October 12, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2083)

doc Letter from Paul Suddes, Deputy Administrator for Redress, Office of Redress Administration to Dorothy Nakamura, October 12, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2083)

Correspondence from Paul Suddes to Dorothy Nakamura regarding Nakamura's eligibility for restitution payments as a non-Japanese individual who chose to accompany her spouse to an incarceration camp during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2186

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doc Letter from E.R. Fryer, Regional Director, War Relocation Authority, to Mrs. George Nakamura, September 8, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2122)

Correspondence from E.R. Fryer to Dorothy Nakamura regarding Nakamura's request for her family to return to their home in Military Area No. 1 due to their status as a mixed-marriage family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2225

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2122/

vh Marion I. Masada Interview (ddr-manz-1-155)

Nisei female. Born in California. Grew up in Salinas, California. During World War II, incarcerated in the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, lived and worked in San Francisco for a time before moving to Ogden, Utah.

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img Print of photo from clipping (ddr-densho-466-237) (ddr-densho-466-240)

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 91 (July 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-178)

Selected article titles: "Double Federal Charge on Dynamiters"; "Dead of Heart Attack"; "Nakamura Killed"; "Sergeant Yano Awarded Oakleaf Cluster on Star"; "Nisei Veterans Donate"; "He's Out of Touch"; "Positive Action"; "Man Gives Resettler $1,500; Then Dies"; "Navy Enlistment Door Shut Tight"; "Granadans Return Home"; "Sales Permit Received"; "Marriage License Issued"; "Trips Curtailed"; "Nisei Foresees Nippon Surrender"; …

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doc Note on dates and locations of incarceration and transfer (ddr-csujad-55-2407)

Notes on the dates and locations of the Nakamura family's forced removal from Marysville, California to Tule Lake incarceration camp, transfer from Tule Lake to Chicago, Illinois, and return to the Sacramento area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2513

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2407/

doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Administrator for Redress, U.S. Department of Justice to Dear Recipient, December 28, 1989 (ddr-csujad-55-2043)

Correspondence from Robert K. Bratt to Dear Recipient regarding eligibility for redress payments. Includes Declaration of Eligibility by Persons Identified by the Office of Redress Administration for George Hideo Nakamura and Instructions for Submitting Documentation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2146

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img Isoshima family out for dinner (ddr-densho-477-571)

Photograph of the Isoshima family cheersing at a restaurant. Starting from the far left, moving clockwise around the table: Donald Shimono, Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima, Takeo Isoshima, Susan Isoshima, Vivian Gave, Michael Gave, probably Mark Isoshima, probably Linnell (Kanzaki), Glenn Isoshima, Kelli Isoshima, Elaine (Isoshima) Shimono, and Naomi (Isoshima) Nakamura. The caption to the side of the …

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