822 items
822 items
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George Kazuharu Naganuma Interview (ddr-densho-1000-481)
Born August 20, 1938, in Lima, Peru. Parents ran a laundry business and father was a prominent community leader. During World War II, the FBI arrested George's father and the entire family was placed on a ship and sent to the Department of Justice camp at Crystal City, Texas. After leaving camp, the family was not …
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Yukiko Katayama Omoto Interview (ddr-densho-1001-38)
Nisei female. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, eventually transferring to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Bainbridge Island.
(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, …
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Victor Takemoto Interview (ddr-densho-1001-8)
Nisei male. Born October 27, 1926, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Parents were strawberry farmers before World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California. Unlike most Bainbridge Island Japanese Americans, did not transfer to the Minidoka, Idaho, concentration camp. Returned to Bainbridge Island after the war, and attended …
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Nobuko Omoto Interview (ddr-densho-1001-11)
Nisei female. Born December 20, 1923, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Removed along with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California, before moving to Minidoka, Idaho, in early 1943. Returned to Bainbridge Island after the war.
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Tomiko Hayashida Egashira (ddr-densho-1001-24)
Nisei female. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Transferred to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Bainbridge Island.
(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park …
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Lilly Kodama Interview (ddr-densho-1001-19)
Nisei female. Born 1935 in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Grew up on Bainbridge Island before being removed with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California, in 1942. Later transferred to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, and eventually returned to Bainbridge with family.
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Mitsuo Mike Iseri and Alice (Fujinaga) Iseri (ddr-densho-493-31)
Posed photograph of Mike and Alice Iseri addressed "To Dear Tomio + Frances" and signed "Affectionately, Mike + Alice." Mike wears a military uniform.
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Isoshima kids with Grandma Nakahara (ddr-densho-477-200)
Photograph of Yoshiko Nakahara with her three grandchildren, Elaine (left), Glenn (center), and Naomi (right). The caption below the photo reads "Elaine Yoshiko Naomi Glenn Masaaki Born Dec. 29, 1947 at 10:30 am Seattle, WA (5lb 15 oz)" in black ink.
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Isoshima children (ddr-densho-477-265)
Isoshima siblings playing in the sand. From left to right: Elaine Isoshima, Glenn Isoshima, Naomi Isoshima, and Susan Isoshima. The caption below the photo reads "The sand castle builders" in black ink.
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Aunt Midori babysitting nieces and nephew (ddr-densho-477-218)
Photograph of Aunt Midori Nakahara with her nieces Elaine Isoshima (left), Naomi Isoshima (right), and Glenn Isoshima (center) sitting together in a fenced yard. The caption written below the photo reads "Midori babysitting Naomi, Glenn & Elaine" in black ink.
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Christmas Dinner (ddr-densho-477-230)
Photograph of the four Isoshima child around a set Christmas dinner table with a turkey in the center. From left to right is: Susan Isoshima, Glenn Isoshima, Elaine Isoshima (standing), and Naomi Isoshima. The caption below the photo reads "Family Christmas Dinner At Grandma Nakahara's 'A Big Turkey!'" in black ink.
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Michiko Amatatsu Noritake Interview (ddr-densho-1001-4)
Nisei female. Born December 6, 1919, in Winslow, Washington. Was fired from job as a domestic following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, and later transferred to Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Following World War II, returned to Bainbridge Island, Washington.
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Jimmy Naganuma Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-480-19)
Becoming closer to father through postwar conversations
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Jimmy Naganuma Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-480-7)
Memories of the boat trip to Crystal City
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Jimmy Naganuma Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-480-2)
Father's immigration to Peru and parents' marriage
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Jimmy Naganuma Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-480-8)
First impressions upon landing in the United States
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Jimmy Naganuma Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-480-15)
Leaving camp with the sponsorship of a church
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Jimmy Naganuma Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-480-18)
Japanese cultural celebrations before the war in Peru
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Jimmy Naganuma Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-480-10)
Daily life in camp, learning English