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doc Repay U.S. Japanese (ddr-densho-1007-1866)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1866/

doc Letter from the Ishikawas to the Matsuos and Johnny (ddr-densho-468-251)

Thank you for Christmas gifts with details of plans for trip to visit in New York in April, introduction to Ann and Don Farber, and new vehicle.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-251/

img Mitzi Isoshima (ddr-densho-477-99)

Colorized photograph of Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima standing in front of a bush. Written on photo is "July 1941" in blue ink. Caption below photo is "1941" in black ink. Caption at the bottom of page is "MITSUKO'S EMPLOYMENT: *Governess for Mr. & Mrs. Yanase, New York, New York (8/38 to 10/39) *Governess for Mr. & Mrs. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-99/

img Fiorello La Guardia shaking hands with Japanese Ambassador Saito (ddr-njpa-1-855)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Friendship Cherry Trees to New York As Well. (New York) Rengo April, 28 1934. Washington's cherry trees [illegible] bloom like US-Japanese friendship every spring [illegible] distribute through the world [illegible] now to New York as well [illegible] the 80th anniversary of US-Japanese friendship [illegible] two hundred friendship cherry trees to Mayor LaGuardia …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-855/

doc Testimony of William Kochiyama (ddr-densho-1007-1817)

William Kochiyama's statement to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in New York City, New York on November 23, 1981 detailing discrimination he faces, his incarceration at Topaz, and his later voluntary service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He then argues his support for redress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1817/

doc Postcard to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito (ddr-densho-356-222)

Postcard to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata from his stop at Mount Vernon on route to New York.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-222/

doc Scrapbook (ddr-densho-367-148)

Album pages and loose material including playbills, programs and clippings related to productions in Las Vegas, Philadelphia and New York, primarily from House of Flowers production. Cards from admirers, good luck telegrams from friends and fellow performers. Photos and advertising from modeling work for Simpsons Department store in New York.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-148/

img Vocation Building (ddr-hmwf-1-99)

"Jun Watada to New York. Nov. 6 1944" as described on back, f11-1/50 K1 Verichrome Super Ikonta B

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img Vocation Building (ddr-hmwf-1-100)

"Jun Watada to New York. Nov. 6 1944" as described on back, f11-1/50 K1 Verichrome Super Ikonta B

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img Soldiers touring New York City upon returning to the United States (ddr-densho-201-777)

Caption in album: "Looking toward East River. / 'Coming home' / Sept. 1946."

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img Soldiers touring New York City upon returning to the United States (ddr-densho-201-779)

In front of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

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img Soldiers touring New York City upon returning to the United States (ddr-densho-201-780)

Caption in album: "Central Park N.Y.C."

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doc Article: "Call for Help to Put Asian on FCC" (ddr-densho-274-63)

This article was published in the 8/23/73 issue of the New York Nichibei, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1422.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-274-63/

doc Article: "About Abbr'v'ns: Gov't Prntg Ofc Frowns on 'Jap'" (ddr-densho-274-64)

This article was published in the 11/22/73 issue of the New York Nichibei, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1434.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-274-64/

doc Magazine clipping (ddr-densho-335-110)

The clipping of a magazine article covering The Nirvana Studio in New York City. It is designed after Thomas Rockrise's designs.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-335-110/

doc Card from Tomoye Takahashi to Tomoyuki Nozawa and Margaret Imaoka (ddr-densho-423-397)

Not impressed with life in New York, Henri cannot get a high-paying job because he is not in the union

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-397/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-224)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he describes in detail his furlough trip in New York City.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-224/

doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 1 (July 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-255)

Selected article titles: "Relocation of Supervisor Tells of Conditions in New York" (p. 1), "New Executive Secretary" (p. 1), "Return of Evacuees Discussed" (p. 1), "Program For Obon Festival" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-255/

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-134)

Two check-in letters: one from the train to New York, another from the new camp. Includes Tad's new address in New York. He says that from now on his letters will be censored, so he can't say too much (he says the name and location of his new camp a few sentences later, which is censored). …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-535-134/

Narrator Joanne F. Oppenheim

White female. Born 1934 in Middletown, New York. Grew up in Monticello, New York. Author of several books about the Japanese American experience, including Dear Miss Breed and tanley Hayami, Nisei Son.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/733/

img Grand Central Terminal (ddr-csujad-49-234)

Jumbo postcard depicting the Grand Central Terminal in New York, New York. An item from: pages 112-113 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_071_05

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-234/

doc Hotel Martha Washington envelope (ddr-csujad-49-132)

Envelope from the Hotel Martha Washington in New York, New York. An item from: pages 82-83 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_055_06

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-132/

vh Michael J. Forrester Interview (ddr-densho-1000-438)

White male. Born 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. Grew up in New York, where father was a mechanic. After World War II, enlisted in the Air Force and was sent serve in Japan. While there, met future wife, got married and returned to the U.S. Established a successful career with the Federal Aviation Administration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-438/

doc Letter from Kaneji Domoto to Wakako Domoto (ddr-densho-329-866)

Letter from New York. Since finishing the New York World's Fair job Kan has moved out to Albertson, N. Y. He is working for his recent boss at the fair, landscape architect Shogo Myaida. Season changing to spring. He has visited Frank Lloyd Wright's 1937 Rebhuhn House in Long Island and includes detailed impressions.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-866/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 18 (February 25, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-90)

"Valley Units Form Puyallup JACL Chapter" (pg. 1), "Renaming Rites for Munemori Ship Set for March 5 in New York" (pg. 3)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-90/

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