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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 45 (June 6, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-404)

Selected article titles: "200 Seniors to Receive Diplomas at Graduation" (p. 1), "New York: N.W.L.B. Praises Nisei Employees" (p. 2), "Parlier Gunman Gets Probation" (p. 2), "West Hoodlums Called Yellow" (p. 4), "CIO: Stockton Unit Resents Nisei" (p. 4).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 7 (October 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-351)

Selected article titles: "Health Program: Dental, Ambulance, Diet Services to Improve" (p. 1), "Relocators in Distress Aided. Social Security Funds Help Sick Persons, Those in Need of Money" (p. 2), "Pamphlet Tells About New York in Japanese" (p. 2).

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doc Newspaper article: "See Some 'Give' by Merriam on THAT Word" (ddr-densho-274-38)

New York Nichibei article on the attempt to stop G & C Merriam Company from using the word "Jap" in dictionaries. Part of a broader campaign, spearheaded by Shosuke Sasaki, against the use of the word "Jap" in print media.

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img Kenzo Nakazato, a Mitsukoshi executive (ddr-njpa-4-1282)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Kenzo Nakazato, chief director of decorations at Mitsukoshi, who is in charge of display decorations for the Japan pavilion at the New York International Exhibition, stopped at port on his way to the country via Ryuyo Maru."

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img James Omura (ddr-densho-122-668)

Attached note: "Frank: this photo is a good likeness of me. Taken by Michi Weglyn in her New York home in December of 1988. Not previously published. Better than portraits used by bio groups in my opinion. Jimmie 1-14-92"

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-473)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about his job in New York, news about some mutual friends and family. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding W.T. Andrews and Captain Peyton Harrison (ddr-njpa-1-582)

Caption on front: Congressional observer: Rep. W.T. Andrews of New York, congressional observer to the atom bomb test, is shown being greeted by Capt. Peyton Harrison, naval aide to Governor Stainback, on his arrival here yesterday afternoon enroute to Bikini."

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img Shige Ogura with dad (ddr-densho-477-104)

Photograph of Mr. Ogura (left) and his son, Shige Ogura (right) in a park. The caption below the photo reads "Mr. Ogura & Shige / Worked in New York for the Ogura family from Nov. 1939 to Feb. 1941" in black ink.

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doc Japanese Prince in New York Will Play Golf With Hayakawa, Tennis With Shimizu. (November 5, 1925) (ddr-densho-56-398)

The Seattle Daily Times, November 5, 1925, p. 7

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img Dinner was served (ddr-densho-253-6)

Caption: "Dinner was served - and consumed standing up owing to lack of tables and chairs. Camp steward Arthur Hirano, former New York restauranteur. His first menu consisted of beef stew, steamed rice, string beans, peas, apricots, bread and jelly. His customers were appreciative."

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 69, No. 23 (December 05,1969) (ddr-pc-41-49)

Select article titles: "Central Cal DC steps up Title II repeal campaign" (p. 1); "Minn. Issei pioneers given Centennial coin" (p. 1); "New York Asians picket FBI against Hoover comments" (p.1); "Okinawa Reversion Approved" (p. 2); "Is the JACL Dead?" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 107, No. 10 (October 7, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-35)

Selected article titles: "JACL, JACL-LEC Laud Members of Congress" (pp. 1-2), "AA Groups Urge Continental Airlines to Stop 'Fare Samurai' Ad Campaign" (p. 1), "'Nisei Onassis' Dies in New York" (p. 2), and "Welcome to Our 2,500th Issue" (pp. 4-5).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 71 (February 3, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-226)

Selected article titles: "Aliens Must Tell Address Change" (p. 1), "Canal: Council Condemns Japanese Atrocities in Resolution" (p. 1), "Editorial: No Time for Confusion" (p. 2), "Report: Nisei Reaction to New York" (p. 2), "Residents Must Segregate Garbage to Protect Hogs" (p. 5).

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doc Letter and clipping to Yuri Tsukada from Mine Okubo (ddr-densho-356-668)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mine Okubo. Mine writes about how she would feel hosting house guests, how by living in New York City she never feels like she needs to travel for a vacation and encourages Yuri to travel to California.

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-463)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about his continued job hunting in New York, answering several worries and concerns of Yuri's. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Nao Hoshino (ddr-densho-356-350)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Naoko Hoshino in which she discusses the labor market in New York and how she is settling into the city. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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img Jack Dempsey with Hannah Williams and their daughters, Barbara and Joan Hannah, at Christmas (ddr-njpa-1-165)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Children, a Burden for the Past, Present, and Future. (New York) Domei. Jack Dempsey, the world boxing king, is also a good papa at home. This was the scene the morning after Santa Claus visited. [stamped] January 1938."

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img Shige Ogura with mom (ddr-densho-477-103)

Photograph of Shige Ogura (left) and his mom, Mrs. Ogura (right) in front of a tree. The caption below the photo reads "Shige & Mrs. Ogura / Worked in New York for the Ogura family from Nov. 1939 to Feb. 1941" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-103/

vh Yoshino Grace Fukuhara Niwa Interview (ddr-manz-1-139)

Nisei female. Born October 29, 1942, in the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Daughter of well-known artists Henry Fukuhara. After leaving camp, the family moved to New York. Yoshino eventually returned to live in California, where her family resided before World War II.

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img Nisei soldier with family (ddr-densho-37-753)

Original WRA caption: Former S. Sgt. Henry H Gosho, Mrs. Gosho (seated) and their eighteen month-old daughter Carol Jeanne are shown with a few of the new Yorkers who attended a dinner in his honor on September 12, 1945, at the Toyo Kwan Restaurant in New York City under the auspices of the new York Chapter …

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img Henry Ford speaking with Mary Pickford (ddr-njpa-1-364)

Caption on reverse [translation]: What are They Talking About? Old Man Ford and Ms. Mary Pickford. (New York) Rengo. This is a photo snapped by chance upon encountering Automotive King Henry Ford and 'Yankee Sweetheart' Mary Pickford (recently divorced from Douglas [Fairbanks] and now cheerful (?)) engaged in a pleasant chat after Ms. Pickford came to …

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img The Lingbergh's plane (ddr-njpa-1-1175)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Lindy Finally Sets Off. (New York) Rengo. As we already reported in yesterday's foreign cable, the plane for King of the Air Col. Lindbergh and his wife's visit to the Orient at long last headed for Washington on the first step of its journey on the 28th. This photograph: shows the colonel …

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doc Letter from Kaneji Domoto to Wakako Domoto (ddr-densho-329-857)

Letter from New York. Mostly discusses relations with Kan's employer (landscape architect Shogo Myaida) on the gardening job he's doing for the World's Fair. Feels extorted by his boss (landscape architect Nagao Sakurai). Frustrated that Sakurai also wants him to act as a Japanese interpreter; struggles because his Japanese isn't very good. Gives a detailed account …

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Narrator Yoshino Grace Fukuhara Niwa

Nisei female. Born October 29, 1942, in the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Daughter of well-known artists Henry Fukuhara. After leaving camp, the family moved to New York. Yoshino eventually returned to live in California, where her family resided before World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/754/

img Japanese and Chinese representatives in international youth competition (ddr-njpa-4-889)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei photo, international news. September 9, 1938. Beyond the country. (New York). The second World Youth Competition was held in the middle of August. The representative from Japan, Yoko Matsuoka, left, and China's representative, right, got along as two Asian beauties."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-889/

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