102 items
102 items
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Tom Sakamoto b-roll, part 2 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1648)
Stills from photo albums of Tom Sakamoto, mostly pictures from service. Loni Ding and a cameraman can be heard discussing the photos in the background. Original title: 132, II SJ #39, 8-18-85, Sakamoto Albums
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Letter from Nathalie Borgers to Tom Sakamoto (ddr-densho-1007-1095)
Contains media contacts for Sakamoto, who was planning a MIS conference, likely the 50th anniversary reunion.
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Letter from Peter Nakahara to Tom Sakamoto (ddr-densho-1007-1105)
For a panel on war crimes for the MIS 50th anniversary reunion.
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Letter from Peter Nakahara to Tom Sakamoto (ddr-densho-1007-1107)
For a panel on war crimes for the MIS 50th anniversary reunion.
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Letter from Tom Sakamoto to Loni Ding (ddr-densho-1007-1447)
Thank-you letter to Ding after her participation in the 50th MIS Anniversary reunion.
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Tom Sakamoto b-roll, part 1 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1647)
Stills from photo albums of Tom Sakamoto, mostly pictures from service. Loni Ding and a cameraman can be heard discussing the photos in the background. Original title: 132, II SJ #39, 8-18-85, Sakamoto Albums. B-roll continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1648/
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Nisei's Devotion - Beyond the Call of Duty (ddr-densho-1007-1840)
Speech by Tom Sakamoto at the 1988 JACL Installation Dinner describing his experiences growing up in San Jose's Japantown, wartime experience and military service, and the impact of Japanese American treatment during World War II.
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Letter from Tom Sakamoto to Loni Ding and MIS 50th Anniversary steering committee (ddr-densho-1007-1446)
Invitation to a final meeting after the MIS reunion had occurred.
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Family outside barracks (ddr-densho-37-673)
Original WRA caption: Sakamoto family picture on golden wedding anniversary of Joseph Gerald Osamu Sakamoto and Mary Ann Tsuchi Sakamoto, both 80, at the Minidoka Relocation Center on December 11, 1943. Married in Japan, they came to the U.S. in 1894. Mr. Sakamoto was an early Seattle hotel proprietor. His son, James Y. Sakamoto, 40, is …
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Sakamoto Raps Internment Bill (July 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-823)
The Seattle Daily Times, July 19, 1942, p. 8
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Art Abe Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-206-14)
Description of father's role in the Japanese American community
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 23 (June 12, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-23)
Selected article titles: "Unexpected election due, 3 seek president's job" (p. 1), "Japanese in U.S. feature topic for school newspaper" (p. 1), "Asian Studies task force sought for San Francisco city schools" (p. 3).
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Nisei veterans reunion meeting notes (ddr-densho-390-44)
Meeting notes immediately after the 1985 reunion discussing the success of the event and locations for future reunions.
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Girl lighting candles by In Memoriam list (ddr-densho-458-70)
Memorial for WWII casualties from Poston
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Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on February 20, 1942 (ddr-densho-356-767)
Meeting Minutes from Committee of Immigrant Serving Agencies meeting on February 20, 1942. Topics covered in the meeting include: reading correspondence regarding Japanese Americans, summery of recent board meeting, planned community outreach regarding public sentiment towards Japanese Americans, and planning financial assistance for Japanese Americans.
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 19 (November 6, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-45)
Selected article titles: "Satow recalls evacuation days at Tulare County 25th annual" (p. 1), "Japan farm laborers show appreciation for stay in Oxnard" (p. 1), "Let's hope Nisei can survive this race soon" (p. 1), "Evacuees show appreciation of Maryknoll work in WRA camps, offer to build church" (p. 3), "Nisei heading quick-draw club seeks permit …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 16 (April 17, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-16)
Selected article titles: "Yen debt claimants seeking pre-war exchange rate" (p. 1), "Cal. FEPC bill signature by governor due" (p. 1), "442nd RCT linked with famous U.S. Army regiments of history" (p. 1), "Nisei greeted as 5-millionth visitor of United Nations" (p. 1), "Fair housing bill in Minnesota reported" (p. 1), "'Nothing in common' between language …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 16 (October 20, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-43)
Selected article titles: "An Outstanding Exhibit Recalls Evacuation: Evacuees only had a week to get ready to settle personal affairs before entering Assembly center" (p. 1), "'Free Week' Looms to be Most Adventurous Aspect" (p. 1), "Negro delighted with Hollywood JACL scholarship" (p. 3), "Politician still backs decision for Evacuation" (p. 4), "Evacuees not given ample …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 3 (January 23, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-3)
Selected article titles: "Monterey Park Orientals may challenge school desegregation" (p. 1), "Nat'l JACL Youth Services Staff Reorganized" (p. 1), "Pasadena City Fathers Skirt Action on Title II Resolution" (p. 1), "Need for community center in San Francisco J-town under study" (p. 1), "Church, civil liberties groups support JACL campaign to rid detention law" (p. 1), …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 12 (March 24, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-12)
Selected article titles: "Historians belittle Asia immigrants" (p. 1), "Sick leave incentive proposed for federal workers in Matsunaga bill" (p. 1), "Kyoto church commemorating work of relocation camp chaplains completed" (p. 1), "U.S. high court hears final pleas on Cal. Prop. 14" (p. 1), "Evacuation denied couples gala weddings" (p. 3).
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Group of boys on hike to Heart Mountain (ddr-ajah-2-918)
Caption below photo: Nisei Boys Tackle Heart Mountain
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 9 (July 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-4)
Selected article titles: "New Arrivals" (p. 1), "Two Mess Fire Damages Told" (p. 1), "Forum Tonite" (p. 1), "Curriculum" (p. 1), "Ward I Chiefs List Revealed" (p. 1), "Colonists to Teach" (p. 1), "We the People" (p. 2), "Wage Scale" (p. 2), "Housing Crew Done Its Job" (p. 3), "Project Officer on Honeymoon" (p. 3), "College …