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doc The Kinkatis News Vol. I No. 7 (ddr-densho-280-118)

Selected article titles: "Colonial Unrest" (p. 1), "Casulaty Off Okinawa" (p. 1), "Sino-American Plans" (p. 1), "Views of the News" (p. 2), "Sports Round Up" (p. 3).

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doc Gidra, Vol. IV, No. 7 (July 1972) (ddr-densho-297-39)

Selected article titles: "Third World People's Anti-War Conference" (p. 3), "In Fortune's Eyes" (p. 4), "Asian Joint Communications" (p. 8), "Okinawa: a History of Opression" (p. 12).

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doc Gidra, Vol. IV, No. 5 (May 1972) (ddr-densho-297-37)

Selected article titles: "Okinawa Kaiho!" (p. 2), "Manzanar Pilgrimage 1972" (p. 3), "Thoughts of Remembrance for Clara" (p. 8), "April March" (p. 12), "Escalation: Bombs and Deceptions" (p. 14).

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doc Newspaper clippings from scrapbook page (ddr-densho-35-332)

Articles on Japanese Americans fighting in the Pacific, including one photo from the Pacific Citizen titled: "Nisei Meets Father on Okinawa." Scrapbook page titled: "Nisei Courage in Pacific War."

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doc Gidra, Vol. I, No. 7 (October 1969) (ddr-densho-297-7)

Selected article titles: "Issei Centennial" (p. 2), "Introspect" (p. 3), "Okinawa" (p. 5), "Shhh!: A Nisei Is Speaking" (p. 6), "The Emergence of Yellow Power in America" (p. 8-9).

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doc Yabe Genealogy (ddr-ohs-1-68)

Genealogy of the Yabe (also written as Yabu) family history from its roots in Okinawa to its branches in the United States, spanning more than 500 years of documented lineage.

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doc Gidra, Vol. III, No. 4 (April 1971) (ddr-densho-297-24)

Selected article titles: "Chinese Spy Ring: Tiao-yu T'ai Demonstration" (p. 4), "High Schoolers Busted" (p. 5), "In the Belly of the Monster" (p. 7), "Okinawa: a People's Struggle" (p. 10).

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img Shoichiro Ishihara placing offering at battle monument on Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-110)

Caption on back

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img Unknown family portrait found in cave in Naha, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-106)

Caption on back

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img Tactical Sergeant Rudolph O. Roberts at White Beach, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-83)

Newspaper clippings/captions on back

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Narrator Maurice H. Yamasato

Nisei male. Born June 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru. Parents had originally immigrated to Peru from Okinawa, Japan. During World War II, removed with family to Crystal City internment camp, Texas. After leaving Crystal City, moved to Kauai, Hawaii. Established a successful career as an architect.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/645/

img Cave housing a gun position (ddr-densho-179-8)

This cave, with its opening covered with camouflage netting, was discovered by advancing U.S. Army forces on Okinawa. It was still under construction, and apparently was built to house a gun position.

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img 5th Explosives Ordnance Disposal Detachment moving bomb in Naha, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-86)

Newspaper clippings/captions on back

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 47 (June 11, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-214)

"House Unanimously Passes Resolution to Give "All' Right to U.S. Citizenship" (p. 1), "JACL ADC Seeks "Same Consideration' as Japanese for Okinawa People" (p. 1), "Solons Act on Two Appropriations Providing for Claims Processing" (p. 1).

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Narrator Earl Hanson

White male. Born June 29, 1923, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington, with many Japanese American friends. Observed the mass removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island during World War II. Served with the 1901st Aviation Engineers during the war, and was stationed in Okinawa. Returned to the Bainbridge Island, Washington, area after …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/176/

doc Japan Friend and Ally (ddr-ohs-1-42)

Pamphlet describing the mission of the Far East Command for those serving in Korea, Japan, and Okinawa. It includes a message from General Mark W. Clark who served as the Commander in Chief Far East from 1952-1953.

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 56 (July 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-415)

Selected article titles: "Myer Says Gila River Will Close by Nov. 15" (p. 1), "Montgomery: Students Write of Reactions" (p. 2), "Nisei Veterans to be Returned" (p. 2), "Okinawa: Reports First Nisei Casualty" (p. 5), "Seattle Group Discusses Race" (p. 7).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 69, No. 23 (December 05,1969) (ddr-pc-41-49)

Select article titles: "Central Cal DC steps up Title II repeal campaign" (p. 1); "Minn. Issei pioneers given Centennial coin" (p. 1); "New York Asians picket FBI against Hoover comments" (p.1); "Okinawa Reversion Approved" (p. 2); "Is the JACL Dead?" (p. 3).

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vh Shizue Irei Interview (ddr-densho-1000-407)

Issei female. Born November 28, 1932, in Okinawa, Japan. Grew up in Japan where parents ran a farm. During World War II, when the Allied forces landed in Okinawa, fled home village with a large group and hid in the jungle. After the war, returned home, married, and eventually moved to Hawaii.

(This material is based …

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img Camp Hansen Marines landscaping at the Kin Village War Memorial on Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-105)

Caption on back

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 108, No. 17 (May 5, 1989) (ddr-pc-61-17)

Selected article titles: "House Stalls Emergency Appropriation Bill with $250 Million Redress Payment" (p. 1), "Buddhist Bell Being Returned to Okinawa, a Shuri Castle Relic" (p. 1), "Planning Workshop Sizes Up JACL Strengths & Weaknesses" (p. 3), and "Director's Seat: JACL's Program for Action" (p. 4).

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doc Gidra, Vol. I, No. 9 (December 1969) (ddr-densho-297-9)

Selected article titles: "Asian Americans to March for Peace" (p. 2), "U.S. to Return to Okinawa" (p. 2), "Arm Busted at UCLA" (p. 3), "Hi Pot Victory!" (p. 3), "A Requiem for O.C." (p. 7), "The Conscientious Objector" (p. 11), "Change the Draft" (p. 11).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-297-9/

av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1701)

Fukuhara discusses the role of Nisei in the occupation, the Japanese reaction to occupation, the difficulties of occupation, and the occupation in Okinawa. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 216, II JA #40, Harry Fukuhara, Sun. Feb. 2

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img Barbara Chinen and her mother (ddr-njpa-5-382)

Caption on reverse: "Hui Makaala Queen Barbara Chinen and mother (chaperone) Mrs. [illegible] Chinen. They left for Japan as the prize for being elected for Queen with Miyasato [illegible] group. On April 13th (Sat) by Japan Air Line. They are to visit Japan, Okinawa, and Hong Kong."

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 74, No. 4 (February 4, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-4)

Selected article titles: "Mas Satow Wants to Step Down in '73" (p.1), "Chicago 'CL Takes Stand on Reform of Coroner's Office" (p.1), "Reversion of Okinawa and JACL" (p.2), "Hysteria of Bussing Shrouds Issue" (p.3), "Parents Seek Help to Still Campus Tensions" (p.6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-44-4/

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