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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-359-997)

The Kawamoto family stand for a portrait. Back row from left to right: Shigeko, Joe, Masaaki Nakata, Kenji Nakata, Pauline Nakata . Front row from left to right: Jeanette Otsuka, Kaichi and Itsuno Kawamoto, Alice Kawamoto, Donnie Nakata

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img Group photograph (ddr-densho-359-1088)

A group photograph of the Nakata family at Manzanar Concentration Camp in California. Top row, left to right: Masaaki and Pauline Nakata, Sachan Nakata, Yonchan and Kyoichi Iwasa, Ken Nakata. Front row, left to right: Shima Nakata, Wayne Nakata, Bob Kenji Nakata, Don Nakata, Jitsuzo Nakata

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vh Thomas T. Noguchi Interview (ddr-densho-1021-8)

Thomas Noguchi was the first Japanese American to serve as the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner of Los Angeles Country. Well-known for conducting autopsies of public figures such as Robert F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, and William Holden, Noguchi was in the position between 1967 and 1982. As a Shin Issei immigrant born in Japan (in 1927) and trained …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 17 (April 28, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-18)

Selected article titles: "Decision on legality of Evacuation still remains" (p. 1), "Utah civil rights citizens aim for equal housing" (p. 1), "Restaurant sued for $100,000 by Sansei teacher" (p. 1), "'Japan's Decision for War' clearly related" (p. 1), "Where's Civil Rights Movement Heading?" (p. 5), "Elimination of poverty in America next goal of human rights …

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doc SDSU Alumni: "A Measure of Restitution" (ddr-densho-446-368)

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img Group photograph at Manzanar (ddr-densho-359-1443)

Nakata family:back row, left to right: John and Pauline Nakata, Sachan Nakata, Yonchan and Kyoichi Iwasa, Ken Nakata; front row, left to right: Shima Nakata with Ralph Iwasa, Wayne Nakata, Bob Nakata, Don Nakata, Jitsuzo Nakata

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img Group photograph in front of car (ddr-densho-359-358)

From left to right: Ken Nakata, Mo Nakata, Jerry Nakata, Mrs. Yamagata, Pauline Nakata, Shima Nakata, Kenji Nakata, Sadako Nakata, Shigeko Kawamoto, Alice Kawamoto, Jitsuzo Nakata, Joe Kawamoto

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 118 (ddr-densho-537-117)

Issue 118 includes an article about Bob Fletcher, an article about a Tujunga camp monument, a story of a prison break at Lordsburg, and more.

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doc Reception Committee Meeting Minutes from August 28, 1943 (ddr-densho-356-853)

Meeting minutes from the Reception Committee Meeting on August 28, 1943. Topics include: focus of committee, break down of sub-committees, reports from sub-committees, scheduling of next meeting.

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doc Incoming Evacuees Reception Committee Outline of Duties (ddr-densho-356-857)

Document detailing members of the reception committee, their duties, and the time table for the committee to prepare for the arrival for transfers from Tule Lake.

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 78 (June 19, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-382)

Selected article titles: "Many Trials Held Thursday" (p. 1), "Relocated Issei Finds No Discrimination" (p. 1), "Civil Service Exams for Clerical Work Friday" (p. 1), "Knitting Class for Red Cross" (p. 2).

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doc Personality cards (ddr-csujad-26-37)

Journal entries written by high school students discussing their observations and perspectives on a variety of topics including classes, class discussions, grades, exams, homework and studying, school activities, graduation, social events, carnival fundraiser for yearbook, and complaints about school conditions. Each entry includes the full date and student name. The entries were part of a class …

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doc The Open Door: Ai Chih Tsai Ordination Article (ddr-densho-446-384)

Announcement of Ordination Service in the church bulletin

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doc Letter from Kaneji Domoto to Wakako Domoto (ddr-densho-329-873)

Letter from Taliesin. Kan's sister, Tok, and brother-in-law, Norman, have just had a daughter. He is doing a lot of farming at Taliesin and designing a house "just for fun." He feels less artistically inclined than many of the other fellows. Growing to like Taliesin better but doesn't want to stay there forever. Still curious about …

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doc Writings on Student Relocation Program (ddr-densho-468-104)

Narrative of Ishikawa's efforts to obtain student leave during incarceration. Narrative includes transcripts and copies of correspondence.

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img Photo and story of informal boys club called the Cherokee Club (ddr-ajah-2-901)

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doc Senate resolution relating to the 1st District Agricultural Association (ddr-densho-433-978)

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img Wedding party portrait (ddr-densho-359-1301)

The wedding of Alice and Phil Okano. Stamped in the bottom right hand corner "Takano Studio Seattle"Left to right, front row: Jeanette and Eddie Otsuka with Bob Nakata, Itsuno and Kaichi Kawamoto, Sakaye Seike, Niki Okano, Shizuko Seike, Sachan Nakata, Alice and Phil Okano; Min Okano, with Don Nakata in front of him, two unidentified men, …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 23 (June 8, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-23)

Selected article titles: "Mayor Taft Cities C.L. for Progress of Nisei in U.S." (p. 1), "Nisei vet bucks housing bias in Las Vegas" (p. 1), "Letter to San Francisco editor bares discrimination against Nisei home-buyer" (p. 1), "Clovis Nisei float wins first prize" (p. 3), "Bookkeeper admits theft from doctors, $10,000 involved" (p. 3), "Reno CL …

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doc Personality cards (ddr-csujad-26-43)

Journal entries written by high school students discussing their observations and perspectives on a variety of topics including family interactions, memories, homesickness, friendships, social interactions, school, self-reflection, juvenile delinquency, peer behaviors, death, religion, opinions, and worldviews. Each entry includes the full date and student name. The entries were part of a class assignment and collected for …

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doc Partial List (ddr-densho-356-959)

Partial list of individuals with their camp address, prewar town, and religious affiliation

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 15 (April 13, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-15)

Selected article titles: "Racial discrimination in home-buying" (p. 1), "Gov't urged to promote integration in housing as well as in schools" (p. 1), "Denver Issei tour group allowed to place wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier, unaware of Army red tape involved for tribute" (p. 1), "Hawaii statehood gets first mention on Senate floor during tax …

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doc The Redress Monitor (ddr-densho-381-52)

The national newsletter of the Japanese American Citizens League; volume 2, number 3. Included are articles on: waiting for redress, messages from the editor and chair, fundraising information, a statement from Senator Inouye, and more.

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doc Nisei Vue Vol. 2 No. 4 (April, 1949) (ddr-densho-266-7)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Writer Wows Critics" (p. 4), "High, Wide & Handsome" (p. 6), "Mr. Jazz" (p. 9), Community Minded (p. 10), New Deal Insurance (p. 12), Star Is Born (p. 14).

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img Photo Album (ddr-densho-540-26)

Photo album documenting life at the Taku Cannery in Wrangell, Alaska.

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