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img Visit to Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-536)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, Gratten, and Tami Okamura walking away from the camera with a “No passing- Slow” sign on nearby pole. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-536/

img Bridge at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-71)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) an unidentified man, Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura, and an unidentified man seated and squatting on a bridge with water and trees in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-71/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-275)

Black and white photographic print of seven individuals seated around a table, including Tami Okamura on the far left and the rest unidentified. Image is shared on one print with ONLC 5554 (dd-one-2-274).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-275/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-539)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Gratten, Tami Okamura, and Shiuko Sakai walking around Fujiya Hotel ground, with Gratten in foreground and Tami and Shiuko in background. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-539/

img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-382)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and May Ideta with hands clasped in front, dressed in kimonos and standing in front of Asa’s house. Inscribed on back: "22 Feb 47/M-2/T-2."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-382/

img Officer Club in Tokyo with the McCabes (ddr-one-2-216)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura, Mrs. McCabe, Shiuko Sakai, Olinda Saito and Mr. McCabe at an officer’s club in Tokyo, possibly the American Club, where officers and civilians gathered. Inscribed on back: "Shuko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-216/

img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-70)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai, seated on a sandy beach in swimsuits. An unknown army officer is squatting next to them with trees in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-70/

img Mitzi Nakahara and Ryuko Yahagi (ddr-densho-477-90)

Portrait of Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima (left) and Ryuko (Yahagi) Okamura (right). Written on the photo is: "October 22, 1939 / Mitsuko Nakahara 21 yrs. 10 mo. / Ryuko Yahagi - 21 yrs. 4 mo." in blue ink. The caption below the photo reads "Mitsuko and her Friend Ryuko Yahagi (Okumura)" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-90/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-551)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura, Shiuko Sakai, and Gratten, seated together at the Fujiya Hotel grounds. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/ON A SWING BY/SWIMMING POOL/FUJIYA HOTEL/GRET ME TAMI."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-551/

doc The American Concentration Camps: A Cover-Up Through Euphemistic Terminology (ddr-densho-1007-1831)

This essay is a revised version of Raymond Y. Okamura's testimony to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians describing policies and terminology used by the U.S. government to enforce wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. He compares the American government's misleading terminology to that of Nazi propaganda. See related object: ddr-densho-1007-1814.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1831/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-538)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura, and Gratten, walking around the Fujiya Hotel grounds, with Shiuko and Tami looking to their rights and Gratten looking at camera. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-538/

doc Statement by Raymond Y. Okamura on the issue of Euphemistic and Accurate terminology (ddr-densho-352-420)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-352-420/

img Ueno Train Station (ddr-one-2-103)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Raymond Funakoshi, an unidentified man, Tami Okamura (seated), and Shiuko Sakai (seated) at Ueno train station in Tokyo on the way to Niigata Ken ski resort. Inscribed on back: "15 JAN 53/UENO STATION/"HIKIAGESHA"."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-103/

img Docked Boat at Hakodate Bay (ddr-one-2-17)

Black and white photographic print of Hakodate Bay with two unidentified men in foreground, docked boat on right, bridge in middle-ground, and mountain in background, taken during Donor's trip with May Ideta and Tami Okamura. Inscribed on back: "SEPT 48/HOKKAIDO/ONUMA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-17/

img Drying Squid (ddr-one-2-14)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man seated on the ground in front of a fence, drying and stretching squid on mats. Image was taken during Donor's trip with May Ideta and Tami Okamura to Hakodate. Inscribed on back: "HAKODATE SEPT 48."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-14/

doc Euphemistic and Accurate Terminology (ddr-densho-1007-1814)

Raymond Y. Okamura's testimony to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians in Seattle Washington on September 11, 1981 describing policies and terminology used by the U.S. government to enforce wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. He compares the American government's misleading terminology to that of Nazi propaganda. It was later published by the Journal …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1814/

img Atami Hotel (ddr-one-2-418)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tagiri, Tami Okamura, and May Ideta at the Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: "4-12 47/MAY TAMI YO/ATAMI."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-418/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-396)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura, Gratten (wearing glasses, in foreground), Nobi Setaguchi and May Ideta walking among unidentified military personnel after the ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "After Parade/M-1/Tami Nobi Setaguchi/Gratten May."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-396/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-63)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on boat, wearing cap, and with unidentified person’s legs in foreground. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "12 JUNE 49/ABURA-TSUBO/GUESS WHO!"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-63/

img Catching Octopus on the "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-65)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on boat and holding an octopus with a stick. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "ABURA-TSUBO 12 JUNE 49/S. & THE …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-65/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-55)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: unidentified seated individual, Olinda Saito (bride), Tami Okamura, Lt. Zuretti, May Ideta. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …

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img Seated on Rock Wall (ddr-one-2-425)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, May Ideta (standing), and Tami Okamura seated on rocks in front of a rock wall on way home from Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: "TAMI YO ME/ATAMI …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-425/

doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 90 (July 28, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-26)

Selected article titles: "On the Other Hand"; "Ex-WRA Director"; "Equal Rights"; "One Calls Off His Strike"; "Scholarship Plans Progress"; "1500 Depart from Camps"; "Okamura and Kimura Firsts in Bowling"; "Accusing Two More"; "Implications"; "Sasaki Will be Sunday Speaker"; "Want Ads"; "Past Voters Allowed to Retain Franchise, Report"; "Don't Be in Hurry About 'Going Home'"; "Financial Campaign …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-148-26/

doc Resolution to build on Main Street (ddr-sbbt-4-22)

A resolution by the Board of Directors of the Buddhist Mission Society (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to build a church edifice, social hall, and other buildings on its property on Main Street.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sbbt-4-22/

doc Letter regarding the effort to pardon Iva Toguri d'Aquino (ddr-densho-338-117)

A discussion about talking to Wayne Collins about the Iva Toguri d'Aquino pardon effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-117/

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