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vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1002-5-5)

Learning father's life story

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on issues surrounding …

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vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1002-5-10)

Getting into mischief as a young person

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-10/

vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1002-5-14)

The changing Japanese American communities after World War II; the silence of Japanese Americans about their experiences

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-14/

vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1002-5-4)

Discussion of family's legal case involving the alien land law

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-4/

vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1002-5-6)

Discussion of prewar legal cases involving Issei

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-6/

vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1002-5-3)

Community life prewar: picnics, Japanese language school, church group

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-3/

vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1002-5-8)

The journey to Pinedale Assembly Center, California

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-8/

vh Jim Hirabayashi Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1002-5-9)

Memories of Pinedale Assembly Center: playing sports, attending school

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-5-9/

vh Tom Akashi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-164)

Nisei male. Born June 7, 1929, in Merced, California. Grew up in Mount Eden, California, and was removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Incarcerated at the Topaz concentration camp in Utah, then moved to Tule Lake concentration camp after family volunteered to move to Japan. While at Tule Lake, …

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vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1002-8-3)

A senior in high school when Pearl Harbor bombing took place: "we were treated with a sort of disdain"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-3/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1002-8-13)

Remembering the "Manzanar riot": "it was worrisome"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-13/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1002-8-6)

Experiencing hostility and discrimination in high school after the bombing of Pearl Harbor

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-6/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1002-8-10)

Having a baby in camp: feeling angry because of lack of nutritious food for child

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-10/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1002-8-14)

Difficulties experienced in the day-to-day living conditions in camp

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-14/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1002-8-1)

Family background: parents worked hard before World War II

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-1/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1002-8-18)

Working with Peter Irons to find evidence of governmental misconduct during World War II

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-18/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1002-8-5)

Preparing for mass removal: "it was a hectic, frantic time for all the Japanese families"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-5/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1002-8-4)

Memories of the time leading up to mass removal

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-4/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1002-8-9)

Life in Manzanar concentration camp, California: lack of privacy, "dreadful food"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-9/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1002-8-8)

First impressions of Manzanar, California: "it was so depressing"

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-8/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1002-8-16)

Many years after World War II, becoming inspired to research the camp experience

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-16/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1002-8-7)

Deciding to elope before mass removal

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-7/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1002-8-12)

Being present for father's death at Jerome, Arkansas, concentration camp; description of father's interests, values

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-12/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1002-8-2)

Early aspirations to be a tap dancer

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-2/

vh Aiko Herzig Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1002-8-17)

Discovering the missing "tenth copy" of John L. DeWitt's Final Report

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-8-17/

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