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img Photograph of Suzuki family member at 1928 Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2654)

One black and white photograph of Suzuki family member rowing boat at 1928 Sacramento State Fair in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2814. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2818

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Narrator Sachi Hiromoto

Nisei female. Born January 18, 1925, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in the small communities of Clarksburg and Courtland before the war. During World War II, removed to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, returned to the Sacramento area.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/726/

Narrator Heidi Sakazaki

Nisei female. Born March 28, 1928, in Clarksburg, California. Grew up in the Sacramento area prewar. During World War II, was removed with family to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, worked in Utah and Los Angeles before eventually returning to Sacramento.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/728/

img Japanese American carpenter (ddr-densho-37-383)

Original WRA caption: Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, California. Cabinet worker's saw is expertly used by Jime Kabayashi, 62, on the interior construction of general store Number 2 at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese descent. Jime, prior to evacuation, had resided in Sacramento for 24 years and has been a carpenter for …

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img Photograph of Frank Muench and his family at 8th Avenue, Sacramento home (ddr-csujad-55-2628)

Photograph of Frank Muench and his family at 8th Avenue, Sacramento home. Frank is third from right with daughter Susan and wife Helen next to him. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2792

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doc Salute to Mrs. Gunderson (ddr-csujad-55-259)

Essay describing a 50 year reunion event in Sacramento for former incarcerees including recognition of Margaret Gunderson, a teacher at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0261

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Narrator Roy Doi

Nisei male. Born March 26, 1933, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento where father was a migrant farm laborer. During World War II, removed to the Marysville Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Transferred with family to the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. Returned to California after the war.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/801/

Narrator Fusako Yamamoto

Nisei female. Born March 29, 1920, in Sacramento, California, where father owned and operated a restaurant, and mother taught Japanese language school. During World War II, removed to the Marysville Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Left camp to work in Chicago before eventually returning to Sacramento.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/367/

Narrator Betty Tanakatsubo

Nisei female. Born June 15, 1925, in Sacramento, California. During World War II, removed to the Sacramento Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Transferred to the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. Left camp for Cleveland, Ohio, and worked for the War Relocation Authority. Eventually settled in Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/580/

Narrator Shigeo Kihara

Sansei male. Born January 15, 1935, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in the Florin area where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, moved with family to live and work at Seabrook Farms, New Jersey. Eventually returned to Sacramento.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/599/

doc Washington Township JACL property survey and family records for Sakamoto family (ddr-densho-491-136)

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doc 2 Japs Accused of Hiding Funds (December 18, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-554)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 18, 1941, p. 8

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doc Japanese Question Up Again. (January 7, 1909) (ddr-densho-56-137)

The Seattle Daily Times, January 7, 1909, p. 20

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doc Jap Internment By Army Upheld (September 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-841)

The Seattle Daily Times, September 2, 1942, p. 9

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Laws Directed at Japanese. California May Prevent Orientals Holding Land, From Being Members of Corporations and From Attending School. (January 14, 1909) (ddr-densho-56-138)

doc Laws Directed at Japanese. California May Prevent Orientals Holding Land, From Being Members of Corporations and From Attending School. (January 14, 1909) (ddr-densho-56-138)

The Seattle Daily Times, January 14, 1909, p. 11

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doc Jap-Expulsion Group Formed (December 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-999)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 16, 1943, p. 26

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img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-711)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on raised curb in front of building at the Sacramento State Fairgrounds. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEP 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

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img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-713)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara with Ferris wheels in background at the state fair in Sacramento. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEPT 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

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img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-712)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai with Ferris wheels in background at the state fair in Sacramento. A woman in dark dress is walking to Shiuko’s left. Inscribed on the back:"4 SEPT 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

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img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-710)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of vendor and eating cotton candy at the Sacramento State Fairgrounds. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEP 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

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img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-709)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara holding a jacket and standing at the Sacramento State fairgrounds with building in background. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEP 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

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doc Letter from Earl Warren, Governor of California, to Frank Herron Smith May 29, 1945 (ddr-csujad-21-5)

Response to Smith's letter detailing incidents against Japanese Americans returning to California informs Smith that law enforcement is a local responsibility, and that Warren has "personally urged every Mayor and every principal law enforcement officer in the state to support the government and do his full duty in this situation." Warren states that he is aware …

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img Photograph of Michi Weglyn receiving award (ddr-csujad-24-143)

Japanese American Citizenship League (JACL) National President [Shigeki] Sugiyama presenting Michi Weglyn with the Japanese American of the Biennium Award. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_10_011

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doc Mrs. Kiyoye Nikaido (ddr-csujad-8-53)

Oral history interview with Mrs. Kiyoye [Kiyoe] Nikaido. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Nikaido, Mrs Kiyoye

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