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vh Jun Dairiki Interview (ddr-densho-1000-326)

Nisei female. Born September 2, 1934, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in the Japantown area of San Francisco. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After leaving camp, family lived for a time in Weiser, Idaho, running a farm. Eventually returned to California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-326/

vh Cherry Kinoshita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-34)

Nisei female. Born October 13, 1923, in Seattle, Washington, grew up in Green Lake area. Incarcerated at Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Active in National and Seattle Chapter JACL politics, especially during the drive for redress in the 1970s and 1980s. Cherry Kinoshita passed away on July 29, 2008.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-34/

vh Chizuko Omori Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-323)

Nisei female. Born 1930 in Oxnard, California. Family resided in Oceanside, California, when World War II broke out. Removed with family to the Poston (Colorado River) concentration camp, Colorado. After leaving camp, lived for a time in Los Angeles. Along with sister, produced the award-winning documentary Rabbit in the Moon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-323/

vh Akiko Kurose Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-42)

Nisei female. Born February 11, 1925, in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Longtime civil rights activist, educator, and pacifist.

(Mrs. Kurose was undergoing treatment for cancer and required frequent breaks and medication to help her with pain management.)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-42/

vh Marian A. Ohashi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-351)

Nisei female. Born July 16, 1929, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, where parents ran a dry cleaning business. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Seattle while still a high school student.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-351/

vh William Hohri Interview (ddr-densho-1000-264)

Nisei male. Born March 13, 1927, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. One of the major players in the movement for Japanese American redress and reparations, Mr. Hohri founded the National Council for Japanese American Redress (NCJAR).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-264/

img Men playing pool (ddr-ajah-2-792)

Caption: Sho Ishii and other Nisei Soldiers from the Military Intelligence Service at Camp Savage, Minnesota, find time to enjoy a game of pool at the St. Paul U.S.O. club. The club was located at 72 W. 7th Street, photo October 1942-June1943. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-555 with additional notes

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-792/

av William Kochiyama and Robert H. Foote meeting and walking through barn (ddr-densho-1007-1517)

William (Bill) Kochiyama and Robert H. Foote meeting for the first time in a while. The two then walk through a cow barn together. No audio from 12:20 until end. Original title: 22, II NY #1, 6-5-85, Foote & Kochiyama, Nisei Soldier #1, Bill Meets Foote, Bill & Foote in cow barn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1517/

av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 6 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1637)

Fukuhara discusses the reasons why some Nisei did not join the military, why he volunteered, his feelings on incarceration, and discrimination he faced in the US. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Video ends at 20:00. Original title: 123, II SJ #29, 8-17-85, Harry's House SJ

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1637/

av Interview with Kazuko Iijima, part 4 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1534)

Iijima discusses joining her husband at Camp Shelby in Mississippi, witnessing discrimination against others, the Nisei experience in camp, and the importance of talking about the past. Video starts at 0:53. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 39, II NY #18, 6-85, Kazuko Iijima

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1534/

av Interview with Robert H. Foote, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1527)

Foote discusses his experiences leading Nisei soldiers in the 442nd. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Video starts at 1:00. Original title: 32, II NY #11, 6-85, Robert Foote Interview. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1528/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1527/

doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 36 (May 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-216)

Selected article titles: "Embargo On All Shipments Threatened Unless Coal Cars Unloaded Immediately" (p. 1), "Evacuee Property Office: Service For Business of Problems" (p. 1), "Language School Candidates Must Report For Interviews" (p. 3), "Mrs. Roosevelt Visits Gila: Says Relocate Loyal Nisei" (p. 3), "Dedicate Cross On Castle Rock Sun." (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-216/

doc Letter to the Secretary of War from President Roosevelt (ddr-densho-67-94)

Letter to the Secretary of War from President Roosevelt regarding the formation of all-nisei combat teams. Roosevelt discusses loyalty and Americanism as being "a matter of mind and heart," not about "race or ancestry." Roosevelt views this as a way for Japanese Americans to be included in showing their ultimate loyalty to the U.S.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-94/

doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. II No. 10 (August 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-22)

Selected article titles: "Sound Movies Aug. 13, 14" (p. 1), "Nominations Friday P.M. Committee to Select Two Eng.-Speaking Issei & Nisei for General Election, August 17" (p. 1), "All-Center Speech Contest Open to Everyone; Sign Up Today!" (p. 1), "Editorial: Tsk! Tsk! Such Talk" (p. 2), "First-aid Program Progresses Rapidly Here" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-22/

doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 43 (October 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-151)

Selected article titles: "Center to Concentrate on Harvesting Crops" (p. 1), "Nisei Combat Unit Wins High Praise for Bravery Under German Shellfire" (p. 1), "Winning Essay: Many Fires Caused by Carelessness" (p. 5), "Heart Mountain to Join in War Fund Campaign: Goppert, Leaders Confer" (p. 8), "Language Barrier Handicaps Issei in Big Cities" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-97-151/

doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. III No. 15 (April 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-176)

Selected article titles: "They Proved 'They Were Fine, Loyal and Brave'" (p. 1), "Parolees to Join Families Here" (p. 2), "Radio Talk: California Minister Defends Nisei" (p. 5), "Kuroki Overcame Prejudice to Enter Army Air Forces" (p. 5), "U.S. Racial Composition Told in Magazine Picture Story" (p. 6), "VFW Oppose Coast Group" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-97-176/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 15 No. 30 (December 24, 1942) (ddr-pc-14-29)

Selected article titles: "ACLU Charges Violation of Free Speech by KFWB as Remarks on Nisei Censored" (p. 1), "200 Leave War Relocation Centers as Resettlement of Loyal Evacuees Accelerated" (p. 1), "Community Christmas Parties Bring Yule Spirit to Isolated Wartime Relocation Centers" (p. 2), "Release of Loyal Evacuees Urged After Manzanar Incident" (p. 2)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-14-29/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 19 No. 8 (September 2, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-36)

Selected article titles: "The Battle of Belvedere" (p. 1), "California Lieut. Governor Charges 'New Deal' Seeks to Return Evacuees to Coast Area" (p. 3), "Nazis, Japanese Use Identical Tactics, Says Nisei Officer" (p. 6), "Relocation Hinges on Return To Coast, Says Dr. Emerson" (p. 7), "Coast Quakers Pledge Aid to Evacuee Group" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-16-36/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 18 (November 9, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-45)

Selected article titles: "California Voters Repudiate Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "People's Mandate Has Upset 50 Years of Anti-Orientalism in California, Says Masaoka" (p. 1), "Mayor Bowron of Los Angeles Admits Wartime Prejudice Against Japanese Americans" (p. 3), "Coercion Charged in Test Case Filed to Cancel Renunciation of Citizenship by Three Nisei" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-18-45/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 23 No. 7 (August 17, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-33)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Regiment Deactivated After Ceremonies in Hawaii" (p. 1), "Two-Thirds of U.S. Citizens Believe False Reports of Espionage by U.S. Japanese" (p. 1), "Disciples of Christ Demand Legisltation to Repay Evacuees" (p. 3), "Japanese Canadians Deported Under Government Program" (p. 8), "Racial Housing Bans Will Be Studied in L.A." (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-18-33/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 27 No. 16 (October 16, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-41)

Selected article titles: "Judge Goodman Denies Request of 'Tokyo Rose' for Bail as Two Week Trial Delay Granted" (p. 1), "Placer County Group Passes Resolution Urging Citizenship For Resident Japanese Aliens" (p. 1), "Many Canada Evacuees Settle in Toronto City" (p. 2), "Coast Shipping Tieup May Delay Return of Stranded Nisei Group" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-20-41/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 11 (March 17, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-11)

Selected article titles: "Propose Compromise Plan to Speed Claims Payments. Celler Bill Would Permit Justice Department to Offer Three-Fourths of Loss Claims" (p. 1), "Persons of Japanese Descent Now Comprise 40 Per Cent of Population of Hawaii Islands" (p. 3), "Maturity of Nisei Americans Since Evacuation Noted by Writer in 'Frontier' Article" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-23-11/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 15 (October 20, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-42)

Selected article titles: "Justice Department Will Not Ask Immediate Deportation of Wartime Renunciant Group" (p. 2), "National Observance of Nisei Soldier Memorial Day Urged By National JACL President" (p. 2), "Support Given Bill to Give Evacuee Federal Workers Time Lost During Mass Evacuation" (p. 3), "Intergroup Contacts Do Not Always Result in Tension" (p 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-23-42/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 33 No. 9 (September 8, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-36)

Selected article titles: "Grand Jury Indicts First Evacuee For Claims Fraud. San Francisco Man Faces Trial for Alleged Attempt To Defraud Under Claims Act" (p. 1), "JACL Sends Formal Protest To Guatemala Ambassador on Ban Against Visas for Nisei" (p. 1), "Immigration Service Grants Reentry Permit to Issei on Basis of Recent Amendment" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-23-36/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 35 No. 2 (July 12, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-28)

Selected article titles: "California Tribunal Again Rules Land Law Valid. State Supreme Court Says Statute Violates Constitution in Decision on Masaoka Case" (p. 1), "Famous 100th Battalion Holds Tenth Anniversary Celebration" (p. 2), "Wartime Seniority Losses Restored to Nisei Workers in Federal Agencies" (p. 3), "Reprisals Taken Against Nipponese Group in Peru" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-24-28/

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