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vh Sumi Saito Interview (ddr-one-7-39)

Nisei female. Born in Asher, Washington. Grew up in Vale, Oregon, where parents ran a farm. Remained in Oregon during World War II.

(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 …

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vh Miyoko Tsuboi Nakagawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-421)

Nisei female. Born March 8, 1925, in Portland, Oregon. Lost mother at an early age and helped to take care of the family. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, worked for a War Relocation Authority office helping to return confiscated property to …

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vh Mary T. Yoshida Interview (ddr-densho-1014-9)

Nisei female. Born 1923 in Central Point, Oregon. While in elementary school, sent to live with a foster family in Medford, Oregon. Was attending college when World War II broke out, and was removed to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Left camp to work in St. Paul, Minnesota, as a housegirl. Finished college at Texas …

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Collection North Portland Evacuazette Collection (ddr-densho-120)

This collection consists of issues of the North Portland Evacuazette, a newspaper published at the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon. The paper was published from May through August of 1942.

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 77 (September 15, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-139)

"Public Law 863 Helps Aliens to Change Residence Status" (p. 1), "Nisei Firm Wins Coal Contracts" (p. 1), "Cpl. Kokubu of Oregon to be Buried at Arlington Cemetery Thursday" (p. 1).

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img Two Issei men sitting near Oak trees (ddr-densho-259-38)

Two Issei men sitting on a lawn. Caption by Homer Yasui: "I would like to guess that it was taken somewhere near Oak Grove [Oregon] because of the characteristic oak trees."

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img Misty (Kiyomura) Takeoka (ddr-one-1-732)

Black and white photographic negative of Misty (Kiyomura) Takeoka modeling inside the Oregon Camera Club's studio. She is sitting against a black backdrop smiling slightly with her hands in her lap.

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img Frank Hirahara at New Tokyo Bar (ddr-one-1-79)

Original black and white photographic print of Frank Hirahara and Rose Mae Hara at the New Tokyo Bar in Portland, Oregon. For negative please see ONLC 2856 (ddr-one-1-80).

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vh Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda Interview I Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-123-10)

Memories of the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon: working to distribute dairy products, help people settle

As a teenager prior to World War II, began keeping scrapbooks with newspaper articles and memorabilia, a lifetime habit.

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vh Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda Interview II Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-124-5)

Activities at Lewis & Clark College, Oregon: belonging to a local fraternity, participating in church groups

As a teenager prior to World War II, began keeping scrapbooks with newspaper articles and memorabilia, a lifetime habit.

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doc Testimony of Henry Kane (ddr-densho-67-147)

Written testimony of Henry Kane of Beaverton, Oregon. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Public Climate and Racism."

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 52 (June 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-411)

Selected article titles: "Red Cross Aids Families of U.S. Servicemen" (p. 1), "Nisei Seek Rehearing" (p. 2), "Reports Condition in Idaho, Oregon Area" (p. 3), "Soldiers: Dependents May Seek Allotments" (p. 3).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 9 (May 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-403)

Selected article titles: "Another Livingston Incident is Reported; SF Paper Wants Action" (p. 1), "Evacuees' Return to Coast Okayed by Oregon CIO" (p. 3), "Officers Investigate Attack on Evacuee Home" (p. 3).

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img Two Issei men in coats (ddr-densho-259-256)

Masuo Yasui, right, with a man who may have been Taro Miyake. Caption by Homer Yasui: "Taro Miyake was the editor of a Portland, Oregon, Japanese vernacular newspaper called the Coast Times."

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img Photo album (ddr-densho-258-1)

A family photo album showing life in Troutdale, Oregon before World War II, construction of the Anderson Ranch Dam in Elmore, Idaho during World War II, and life after World War II.

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img Misty (Kiyomura) Takeoka (ddr-one-1-746)

Black and white photographic negative of Misty (Kiyomura) Takeoka modeling inside the Oregon Camera Club's studio. She stands in front of a black backdrop in an elbow length sweater smiling brightly upwards.

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img Misty (Kiyomura) Takeoka (ddr-one-1-740)

Black and white photographic negative of Misty (Kiyomura) Takeoka sitting in front of a white backdrop in the Oregon Camera Club's studio. She is sitting with her body turned to the left.

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Collection Frank C. Hirahara Collection (ddr-one-1)

Photographs taken by Frank C. Hirahara during the post-war resettlement years in Portland, Oregon. This collection includes over 1500 photographic prints, negatives, and 35mm color slides along with personal artifacts and other historical records. These newly discovered images focus on missing facets of Portland’s Japanese American community from 1948 - 1954, as well as Hirahara’s award …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 52, No. 16 (April 21, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-16)

Selected article titles: "Walter Ready to Loosen Up Rigid Immigration Law: Unused Quotas for Use by American Relatives Reported in New Bill" (p. 1), "Civil Rights Gains in Oregon, but Stymied in California: Oregon Barber Shops, Beauty Salons Can't Discriminate Save for 'Just' Cause" (p. 1), "New U.S. Ambassador to Japan Discusses Background of JACL, of …

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img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-245)

Black and white photographic negative of six Obon dancers posing for the camera holding small Japanese and American flags. From left to right: Eddie Tamiyasu, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Jean (Tsujimura) Takashima, Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita, Shizuko "Shiz" (Ochiai) Ota Okazaki, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now …

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img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-258)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers in three partial circles performing in front of a large crowd seated in bleachers. Inner circle: Tom Shigeto Tamiyasu. Middle circle foreground to background: Joan “Janice” (Nakayama) Kimoto, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, and Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando. Outer circle: second from the front: Tomi Tsujimura. Obon is an annual …

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img Obon Festival Dancers (ddr-one-1-75)

Black and white photographic print of three Japanese American women posing in costumes used to dance during Obon. Women are holding "tenugui" (towels used in the traditional Japanese folk dance "Odori"). From left to right: Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita, Atsuko "Alice" (Ando) Matsumoto, Atsuko "Alice" Kida. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist …

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img Obon dragon dance (ddr-one-1-112)

Black and white photographic negative of four unidentified men playing traditional Japanese instruments at the Obon Festival in front a microphone. All are dressed in happi coast and have tenugui (light cotton towel) headbands. Two dancers in a dragon costume dance in front of the musicians. Man sitting on far right identified as Henry Matsunaga. Obon …

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img Community Picnic (ddr-one-1-382)

Black and white photographic negative of two picnic tables with people sitting with plates of food in front of them. The community picnic is at Viking Park and is hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). Sitting at picnic table in foreground left to right: Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, and …

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vh Elliot Yoshinobu Horikoshi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-503)

Nisei male. Born December 26, 1938, in Salem, Oregon. Family moved frequently before the war due to father's profession as a Methodist minister. During World War II, removed to Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After leaving camp, family moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where father could attend graduate seminary school. Eventually …

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