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doc Scrapbook page (ddr-densho-35-395)

Clippings from the Minidoka Irrigator, Christian Science Monitor, and other unknown newspapers. Article titles include: "Vandalism Fails to Deter Coast Grocer," "Monterey Rallies - and Intolerance Bows," "Nisei Choir Featured Over Army Hour," and "Girl Scouts Play Prominent Role in Center Activities."

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vh Alan Hisayoshi Okamoto Interview (ddr-phljacl-1-6)

Nisei male. Born 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Grew up in the Philadelphia area. During World War II, volunteered for the military and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Europe. After service, returned to Philadelphia, married and raised a family.

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. III No. 71 (July 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-147-281)

Selected article titles: "Lists Casualties of Nisei GI's from WRA Centers" (p. 1), "Waterfront Ban Still in Effect" (p. 1), "Petitions US Supreme Court to Reconsider Appeal Denial" (p. 2), "To Promote Tolerance" (p. 2), "Cannery Union Okays Evacuees" (p. 2).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 82 (August 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-195)

Selected article titles: "Emergency Visits Only to Tule Lake" (p. 1), "Motion for New Trial Filed in Treason Case" (p. 2), "Mexican Youth Poses as Nisei for Two Years" (p. 2), "Demand Return of Evacuees in State Camp" (p. 3).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 68 (July 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-181)

Selected article titles: "Resettlement Program Moves at Steady Pace" (p. 1), "Former Nisei White Sox Bat Boy Pays Team Visit" (p. 2), "'Nebraskan' Hits Douglas on Japanese Americans" (p. 3), "Edgar Rice Burroughs Cites Japanese Americans in Hawaii" (p. 6).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 69 (May 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-70)

Selected article titles: "Nakano Tries to End Life" (p. 1), "Food Allotment is Decreased" (p. 1), "Determine Steps to Speed Induction" (p. 1), "NY Times: Prompts Nisei Resettlement" (p. 2), "Negotiations for Internees" (p. 3), "Hosokawa Writes on Resettlement" (p. 3).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 78 (August 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-191)

Selected article titles: "Help Stop Melon Vandals" (p. 1), "Help Keep Polio Out of Center this Season" (p. 3), "59 Nisei Fired to Comply with Union's Ultimatum" (p. 6), "Men Over 26 Face Draft Unless in Essential Jobs" (p. 7).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. III No. 84 (August 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-147-293)

Selected article titles: "LA Nisei Attack Rumor False" (p. 1), "Voters May Get Race Equality Proposal" (p. 1), "Reports New Terrorism Act" (p. 3), "On Disposal of WRA Surplus" (p. 4), "Cigarettes by Cartons: Last Big Sale Next Week" (p. 4).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. III No. 86 (August 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-147-295)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Troops to Lead Parade. 15,000 GI's to Take Part" (p. 1), "VFW Sends Apology to Naito for Rejection" (p. 1), "Editorial: Japanese American Heroes" (p. 2), "Two Sides Expressed on Return of Coast Evacuees" (p. 2).

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img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2269)

Black and white photograph of a Nisei woman and serviceman. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2373

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 26, No. 9, September 1989 (ddr-sjacl-1-381)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Nice personal reflections on Nisei and Sansei, ?A Common Experience Spanning Several Decades? by President Sanchez; last year?s convention netted Chapte $9,000; Education Committee received a tentative plan from ESD 121 on Affirmative Action.

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vh Helen Mori Interview (ddr-manz-1-92)

Nisei female. Born November 11, 1933, in Long Beach, California. Grew up in the Gardena area of Los Angeles. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, returned to the Los Angeles area.

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vh Jean Matsumoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-130)

Nisei female. Born 1934 in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland, where parents ran a hotel business. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Portland.

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vh Irene Yamauchi Tatsuta Interview (ddr-manz-1-158)

Nisei female. Born May 3, 1935, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Seattle and became a teacher.

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vh Lois Yuki Interview (ddr-manz-1-85)

Nisei female. Born September 13, 1944, in the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. In 1945, family repatriated to Japan. Grew up in Japan, attending school there, before returning with family in the 1950s. Eventually became a teacher and settled in California.

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vh Miyoko Sakai Nagai Interview (ddr-manz-1-120)

Nisei female. Born October 4, 1925, in San Diego, California. Grew up in Los Feliz, California, where family ran a successful flower shop. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, eventually returned to California.

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vh Lois Shikami Interview (ddr-chi-1-8)

Nisei female. Born August 25, 1931, in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, lived in Wisconsin for several years before eventually moving to Chicago, Illinois.

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vh Gary Yamagiwa Interview (ddr-chi-1-7)

Sansei male. Born May 8, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. Parents were Nisei, sent to the concentration camps at Poston, Arizona, Manzanar and Tule Lake, California, during World War II. After leaving camp, resettled in Chicago, where Gary was born and raised.

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vh Bessie Yoshida Konishi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-212)

Nisei female. Born September 17, 1932, in La Jara, Colorado. Spent childhood in Alamosa, Colorado, where family operated a successful produce farm. Married in 1950 and obtained graduate degree in education. Active with Japanese American community projects and diversity education.

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vh Rick Sato Interview (ddr-densho-1000-80)

Nisei male. Born in Wapato, Washington. Family farmed in Yakima Valley, Washington, before the war. Incarcerated at the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Served briefly in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). Resettled in Wapato, Washington.

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vh Tats Kojima Interview (ddr-densho-1001-10)

Nisei male. Born 1923 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Age 18 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, was removed with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California. Later transferred to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Became an auto mechanic after World War II.

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vh Eiko Shibayama Interview (ddr-densho-1001-14)

Nisei female. Born 1929 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Grew up helping on family's farm before being removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II. Transferred with family to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, and eventually returned to Bainbridge Island.

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img Portrait of Hatsuyo Ozeki (ddr-ajah-6-825)

Caption below photo: Hatsuyo Ozeki, circa 1924-1925. She is the Nisei daughter of Mataichi and Akino Ozeki of Alameda, CA. Mataichi, a professional photographer, made this photo right after she came back from Japan where Hatsuyo received her education.

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Extra (January 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-165)

Selected article titles: "Army Will Admit Nisei. War Department Plans Completed. Voluntary Induction First New Combat Unit is Contemplated" (p. 1), "Myer's Statement" (p. 1), "Segregation of Loyal Citizens Proposed" (p. 1), "Stafford Comments on War Dept. Move" (p. 2).

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img Sitting on the Beach (ddr-one-1-621)

Black and white photographic negative of five Nisei girls sitting on the beach, one is eating a sandwich while reading a magazine. From left to right: unidentified, Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya, Nami (Miura) Koida, Jayne (Katada) Furukawa, and May (Ebihara) Gelfand.

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