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vh Victor Ikeda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-487)

Nisei male. Born February 4, 1927, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle's Japantown area, where parents operated a hotel. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to attend school in Minnesota, was drafted, and trained in the Military Intelligence Service Language …

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vh Kazie Good Interview (ddr-densho-1000-429)

Nisei female. Born May 6, 1925, in Sacramento, California. During World War II, sent with family to the Sacramento Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Due to father's refusal to answer the so-called "loyalty questions" in 1943, the family remained in Tule Lake when it was turned into a segregation center. Subject …

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vh Fumiko Hayashida Interview (ddr-densho-1000-15)

Nisei female. Born January 21, 1911, in Winslow, Washington. Grew up in Japan and the Fletcher's Bay area of Bainbridge Island, Washington. Member of the first group of Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated. Incarcerated at Manzanar concentration camp, California, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, while pregnant and caring for two …

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vh Ruth Y. Okimoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-331)

Nisei female. Born April 15, 1936, in Tokyo, Japan. Brought to the United States with parents at the age of one, and grew up in San Diego, California, where father was a minister. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After the war, forged connections …

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vh Takashi Hori - Yoshito Mizuta - Elmer Tazuma Interview (ddr-densho-1000-25)

Mr. Hori was born in 1918, Mr. Mizuta was born in 1914, and Mr. Tazuma was born in 1916. Both Mr. Hori and Mr. Mizuta are Nisei, and Mr. Tazuma is an Issei. All three grew up in Seattle and owned hotels in the International District. In this group interview, they discuss Japanese American hotel ownership …

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vh Don Oka Interview (ddr-densho-1004-18)

Nisei male. Born January 8, 1920. During World War II, served as a translator with the Military Intelligence Service in Alasaka, Saipan and Tinian.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 23 (July 31, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-181)

Selected article titles: "Lack of Evidence Forces Dies to Call Off Nisei Investigations" (p. 1), "WRA Clarifies Segregation Policy. Tule Choice Explains. Agricultural Advantages: Size, Listed as Reasons" (p. 1), "Hunt Exchange of Transferees Not Seen Till After October 1" (p. 1), "Minoru Yasui Released Thurs." (p. 1), "Minnesota American Legion Denounces Race Discrimination" (p. 2), …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 17 (June 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-144)

Selected article titles: "W.R.A. Centers Face Closure Before Jan. 1, 1946 Deadline" (p. 1), "Members of 442nd Guard German Prisoners in Italy" (p. 1), "U.S. Court Upholds Inductions of 98 Poston Youths" (p. 1), "Soldiers Protest Evacuee Treatment on West Coast" (p. 1), "Church Council in Seattle Starts Intensive Program" (p. 1), "New Rules Give Better …

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doc Walerga Wasp No. 10 (June 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-199-10)

Selected article titles: "72 Colleges Accept Nisei Student. Students to Continue Education" (p. 1), "2169 at Tule Lake. Center Situated on a Basin of a Dried Up Lake. Expected Capacity, 18,000" (p. 1), "Students Sing as Classes End" (p. 1), "Warehouse Worker Falls on His Head" (p. 2), "Tulelake Residents Affect Silk Stockings Suits Writes Stan …

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview (ddr-densho-1007-6)

Nisei male. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. During World War II, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the …

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av Interview with Yoshio Miwa, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1668)

Miwa discusses meeting American soldiers for the first time, the start of the occupation of Japan, and the role of Nisei in the occupation. Interview conducted mostly in Japanese with the aid of an interpreter. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #2, Yoshio Miwa, Fri. Jan. 31, 1986. …

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doc Belated Birthday Card to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-218)

Envelope and belated birthday card to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata. The card unfolds several times revealing a large inner message. On the back of the card when completed folded is a message from Yoshito in which he tells Yuri about his transfer to Camp Crowder on Easter Sunday, including a quote from another Nisei …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 69 (October 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-66)

Selected article titles: "65.6% of Utah People Favor Nisei Outside Employment" (p. 1), "Arrested for Killing Birds" (p. 1), "Lumber Arrival Not Certain" (p. 1), "Demmurage Charge On Freight Large" (p. 1), "Bad Weather Coming! Overtime Allowed for Construction Workers" (p. 1), "WRA Will Pay for Property Transfer From Central Pts. But Not for Direct Shipments" …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 22 (August 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-272)

Selected article titles: "Make Sumitomo Claims Now" (p. 1), "Legion Post Opposed to Deportation, Discrimination" (p. 1), "Colonist Reminded to Report Foreign Property" (p. 1), "Combat Team Members Visit Jerome Center" (p. 1), "More Arrivals at Camp Shelby" (p. 1), "For 30 Years Associated With Japanese: Dr. Webber Here to Aid in Relocation" (p. 1), "Nisei …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 68 (June 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-235)

Selected article titles: "3 New Adult Courses Begin This Week: Relocation, America Music to Be Studied" (p. 1), "Arizona Passes State Law Affecting Evacuees" (p. 1), "Carload of Carrots Here" (p. 1), "Two Members of Dies Committee Visit Topaz" (p. 1), "Deadline Placed New Instruction For Mag Orders" (p. 2), "Nisei Newspaperman Has Deep Faith in …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. IV No. 12 (March 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-97-224)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Write 'Thrilling Chapter' of Courage. Described as 'One of the Most Famous' Units in American Military History In Winning 286 Citations in Battle" (p. 1), "Court Upholds '63' Conviction" (p. 1), "Editorial: 'One of the Most Famous'" (p. 4), "Injunction Suit: Individual Exclusion Order Tested" (p. 5), "West Coast 'Returnees' Report Kindly …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. III No. 52 (December 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-212)

Selected article titles: "Reaction in California Shows Assorted Opinions but Many Support Nisei" (p. 1), "Court Upholds Evacuation but Rules in Favor of Endo" (p. 1), "Proclamation of Army Considered Vindication" (p. 1), "Machine is Set in Motion to Aid Relocating Residents" (p. 1), "Editorial: The Greatest Gift: Freedom" (p. 4), "Center-wide Yuletide Celebration Slated. 3100 …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 42 (October 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-150)

Selected article titles: "An American's Return to American Way of Life" (p. 1), "Center Enters Important New Phase of Existence With Segregation Over" (p. 1), "New Rules Made for Camp Visits" (p. 2), "Editorial: After 52 Weeks" (p. 4), "Resettlement Said Greatest Adventure to Beckon Nisei" (p. 4), "Local Residents are Thanked for Aid in Segregation …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. III No. 16 (April 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-177)

Selected article titles: "ACLU Takes Issue With Okamoto. National Director States FPC Members Must Face Consequence of Evasion" (p. 1), "New Function Established to Aid Public Acceptance and Evacuee Adjustment" (p. 1), "'We Fight for All Americans,' Captain Declares" (p. 1), "Chinese Pleads for Tolerance" (p. 1), "Nisei Makes Good; Democracy Triumphs Over Prejudice" (p. 5), …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. IV No. 28 (July 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-97-240)

Selected article titles: "2209 Leave Center in Six Months. Residents Must Formulate Plans to Avoid Hardships Later, Carroll Declares" (p. 1), "Reverend Murphy Fights League. Unsubstantiated Claims Made by Either Insincere Ignorant or Liars, He Says" (p. 1), "Soldiers Will Accept Nisei, Myer Predicts" (p. 1), "Most Evacuees are Returning to California" (p. 1), "Resettlers Find …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 17 No. 12 (September 25, 1943) (ddr-pc-15-37)

Selected article titles: "President Roosevelt Commends Role of Japanese American In National War Effort" (p. 1), "Japanese Americans Guard Nazi Prisoners In Alabama Fields" (p. 1), "Ban on Coast Return Remains In Force, Says Gen. Emmons" (p. 1), "Topaz Child Killed When Hit by Truck" (p. 1), "Loyal Evacuees Defeat Segregants In Topaz Game" (p. 1), …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 17 No. 7 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-pc-15-32)

Selected article titles: "Expect Substantial Number May Receive War Work Approval" (p. 1), "Five San Diegans Organize Group, 'No Japs, Inc'" (p. 1), "WACs Start Recruiting of Nisei Women" (p. 1), "Japanese American Members of Army's Enlisted Reserves Recalled to Active Service" (p. 2), "WRA Frowns On Relocation In Denver Area. Further Influx Into Colorado Discouraged …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 19 No. 4 (July 29, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-31)

Selected article titles: "100th Awarded Distinguished Unit Citation" (p. 1), "Report Death of Mesa Nisei at Camp Shelby" (p. 1), "14 Segregees Stage Hunger Strike at Tule" (p. 2), "Omura, Seven Others Arrested On Draft Conspiracy Charges" (p. 2), "Soldier Regains Citizenship Through Service in U.S. Army" (p. 6), "Salt Lake Police Hunt Youths Who Fired …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 24 (December 15, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-50)

Selected article titles: "As General Stilwell Honored a Nisei Hero" (p. 1), "WRA Director Says Prejudice Dies as Public Has Facts" (p. 1), "Hunger, Filth, Cold Greet First Group of Repatriates From U.S. to Land in Japan" (p. 2), "Issei Petition Congress For American Citizenship Rights" (p. 3), "1500 Voluntary Repatriates Leave Tule Lake Center for …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 12 (September 22, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-38)

Selected article titles: "Coast Terrorists Burn, Attack Homes of Gis. Anti-Evacuee Hoodlums Destroy Placer County House of Family With Four Sons in U.S. Army" (p. 1), "Police Arrest Two Suspects in Alameda County Shootings" (p. 1), "Third Battalion of 442nd Wins Unit Citation. Highest Organization Honor Given Japanese Americans For Rescue of 'Lost Battalion'" (p. 3), …

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