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img Representatives at a negotiation session (ddr-densho-179-85)

Representatives making preliminary negotiations for the surrender of the Ryukyus Islands to the Commanding General of the Tenth Army. Left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Nakamizo Takashi, who represented Japanese Army commander on Anami, Major General Toshisada Tokada; and Lieutenant Commander Tairo Sato who was a delegate of Rear Admiral Tadao Kato Japanese Naval Commander of Amami …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 16 (October 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-180)

Selected article titles: "Dr. E. Stanley Jones Forsees Post-War Improvements of Minority Problems. Prominent Christian Leader Tells Opinion" (p. 1), "'Y' Plan to Help Assimilate Nisei" (p. 1), "Motor Truck Movements Require Special Permits" (p. 1), "Dispatch Tells Nisei Bravery" (p. 1), "'No Legal, Ethical Justification to Hold Japanese' D. Myer" (p. 1), "Noted Photographer Visits …

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img Rubble of prefecture in Fukui, Japan (ddr-densho-299-45)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-48-5485. 29 June 48 / Quake leaves Fukui prefecture in ruins: / A signal corps cameraman records the / devastating effects of the quake which / struck on June 28th, 1948, and left / the prefecture of Fukui in ruins. / The quake which left thousands upon / thousands homeless struck without warning. …

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img Japanese farmers threshing rice (ddr-densho-299-63)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-47-77289. 14 July 47 / Japanese farmers work hard: / Japanese farmers, working on a / farm located near Mount Fuji, / Japan, thresh rice by means of a / foot driven machine. This is / extremely fatiguing work, and / the operation must be executed / with great care as grain left …

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img Portrait of two girls (ddr-ajah-6-821)

Caption below photo: Mitsue Ozeki, at right poses with sister Yasue Ozeki, likely in their home in Alameda, CA. Mitsi was born in 1915, making this photo circa 1920 Her father, Mataichi Ozeki, was a professional photographer and made this photo. He was adept at making photos with window light, an uncommon practice at the time …

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img Girls Exercising (ddr-ohs-1-105)

Caption on Photo: War Relocation Authority. Midland Savings Bldg. Denver, Colo. NO: G-231. DATE: 11/17/1943. PHOTO LOCATION: Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Ht. Mt., Wyo. DATA: Keeping a trim figure is a chief concern of any young American girl. Regardless of ancestry. This scene, in the Heart Mountain gymnasium, shows a group of young evacuees keeping fit. …

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img Girl Exercising (ddr-ohs-1-107)

Caption on Photo: War Relocation Authority. Midland Savings Bldg. Denver, Colo. NO: G-195. DATE: 11/17/1943. PHOTO LOCATION: Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Ht. Mt., Wyo. DATA: Keeping a trim figure is a chief concern of any young American girl. Regardless of ancestry. This scene, in the Heart Mountain gymnasium, shows a group of young evacuees keeping fit. …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 45 (September 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-42)

Selected article titles: "Tamaki Elected Queen" (p. 1), "Hayes Explains Coal Situation" (p. 1), "Canteen 3 Miss Crowned 'Queen Shiz, the First'" (p. 1), "Hayes Explains Coal Situation" (p. 3), "New Flag Pole Installed" (p. 3), "Nursing Course Under Hospital" (p. 3), "Fine Arts Dept. to Give Recital" (p. 3), "S.F. Chronicle Writer Here" (p. 3), …

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Jap Declares He Slew White Girl. George Kodani, Photographer Under Arrest at Salinas, Cal., Tells Four Stories of Carmel Tragedy. (August 24, 1914) (ddr-densho-56-254)

doc Jap Declares He Slew White Girl. George Kodani, Photographer Under Arrest at Salinas, Cal., Tells Four Stories of Carmel Tragedy. (August 24, 1914) (ddr-densho-56-254)

The Seattle Daily Times, August 24, 1914, p. 4

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 32 No. 15 (April 21, 1951) (ddr-pc-23-16)

Selected article titles: "Replacement Problem Faced By 442nd Cited by Holifield in Opposing Army Segregation" (p. 1), "MGM to Launch 'Go for Broke' With Premiere Showing in Hawaii, Washington, Hollywood" (p. 1), "Charge MPs Knocked Down Photographer in Honolulu" (p. 1), "442nd Combat Team Veterans Urged to Take Active Part in Affairs in Community" (p. 3), …

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img Katashi Johnny Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-180)

Photographed is Katashi Johnny Masukawa at the Poston incarceration camp in Arizona. He was a photographer at the camp. The caption reads: John, 1944. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_03_010

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img Tomeyo Okine (ddr-csujad-5-6)

A photograph of Tomeyo Okine, smiling on a chair. There is a pencil signature under this photograph, most likely from the photographer, Takumi Ono. A note on the folder reads: c. 1958, Tomeyo Okine. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_03_001a

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img Whittier Friends' first pastor, Elias Jessup (ddr-csujad-57-43)

A man and boy lean on a post in front of a two-story house. [Handwritten on photo] Whittier Friends first pastor Elias Jessup. Son: Arthur. [Stamped on photo] S. Hobson, Photographer. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FFC-0042

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img Dr. Elias Jessup's home (ddr-csujad-57-44)

In the foreground, First Friends Church (Whittier, Calif.). In the background, the home of Dr. Elias Jessup. [Handwritten on photo] Dr. Elias Jessup's home 1888 First Friends Church [Stamped on photo] S. Hobson, Photographer. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FFC-0043

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img Buildings destroyed in an earthquake (ddr-densho-299-40)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-48-5472. 29 June 48 / Japanese southern coast hit by earth- / quake: / This pile of burning rubble marks the / spot of a Japanese machine factory / which was completely destroyed by an / earthquake on 28 June 1948. The city / of Fukui, Japan, and surrounding area / was the …

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img General MacArthur and Maj. Gen. Mueller waiting for the arrival of Secretary Royall (ddr-densho-299-36)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-799. 1 Feb 49 / General MacArthur awaits arrival of / Secretary Royall in Tokyo, Japan: / General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, / Supreme Commander Allied Powers, awaits / the arrival of Secretary of the Army / Kenneth C. Royall at Haneda Air Base, / Tokyo, Japan. With General MacArthur is / …

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img Fishing boats hauling in the day's catch (ddr-densho-299-11)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1021. 8 Feb 49 / NRS Project: / Japanese fishermen haul in nets / off the coast of Odawara, Japan, / as the small boats are drawn to the / master ship, which is powered by / a deisel [sic] engine. When all boats / are together, the nets are emptied / and …

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img A farmer in his rice paddy (ddr-densho-299-15)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-47-77287. 14 July 47 / Japanese rice farming: / A Japanese farmer works in his / large rice paddy located near / Mount Fuji, Japan. Rice is first / planted in special beds of well / fertilized soil, and when it / reaches a certain size it is pulled / up and taken …

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img Portraits of Issei couple (ddr-densho-107-30)

Roy Matsumoto's mother, Tei Matsumoto, was the youngest daughter of a samurai, Shinjiro Kimura. Her elder brother, Koichi Kimura was Wakaji Matsumoto's (Roy's father's) classmate in school, and a second cousin. Tei managed the Matsumoto farm after Wakamatsu (Roy's grandfather) retired to Japan. Before WWII started, she went to Hiroshima, Japan, with her family. She escaped …

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img Woman Walking Away (ddr-csujad-13-1)

A woman is photographed walking away from the photographer towards a building. The caption on the back of photograph reads, "Jap girl fleeing when about to snap picture. Took [some] anyway. Other girl got out of sight in time." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_028

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doc Military Intelligence Service Language School U.S. Army, Fort Snelling, Minnesota (ddr-csujad-1-188)

Photographic documentary of Nisei soldiers served in World War II, Pacific Theatre as military intelligence operators. Photographs were taken by Stone S. Ishimaru, Official U.S. Army photographer, 8th Army, originally for a magazine, "Life." Includes Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Pacific Theater of operations, and occupation of Japan. See this object in …

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img A Japanese family returning from a funeral (ddr-densho-299-38)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1862. 18 March 49 / NRS project: / Another example of the use of wood / products (paper) in the daily life / of the Japanese - a family returning / from a funeral. The boy is holding / paper decoration used at Buddhist / funeral ceremony and the woman is / carrying …

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img Japanese children stand in front of charcoal rations (ddr-densho-299-51)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1865. 18 March 49 / NRS Project: / Charcoal ration (Haikyu) stacked in / village near Tokyo awaiting distri- / bution. Woven straw covering tied / with straw rope, with entwined twigs / at end to hold contents. Two story / wooden construction combination store / and residence in background. Store / previously …

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img Japanese man instructs maid on chores (ddr-densho-299-47)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-48-3063. 23 April 1948 / Living standards in Japan: / This photograph of Japanese home life / is to be used in a S & S feature story / on the living standards throughout Japan. / Mr. Miyata, who lives with his son, a / Japanese harp maker, in Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, / Japan, …

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img American unit earthquake aid office (ddr-densho-299-35)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-48-5605. 30 June 48 / American units on earthquake scene. / An American unit in Fukui, arrived / on the scene of disaster within a / few hours to bring aid to the / victims. With the American flag / flying at the side of the building, / an office has already been …

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