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doc Sakamoto Raps Internment Bill (July 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-823)

The Seattle Daily Times, July 19, 1942, p. 8

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-823/

doc In grateful memory of Sergeant Masu Sakamoto (ddr-csujad-55-2470)

Certificate honoring the memory of Sergeant Masu Sakamoto and his service in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2576

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2470/

doc In grateful memory of Sergeant Masu Sakamoto (ddr-csujad-55-2675)

Certificate signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, in grateful memory of Sergeant Masa Sakamoto who died in the service of his country in the European Area, March 3, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2839

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2675/

doc Letter from Peter Nakahara to Tom Sakamoto (ddr-densho-1007-1105)

For a panel on war crimes for the MIS 50th anniversary reunion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1105/

doc Letter from Peter Nakahara to Tom Sakamoto (ddr-densho-1007-1107)

For a panel on war crimes for the MIS 50th anniversary reunion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1107/

doc 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1447/

doc Puyallup Camp Harmony News-Letter Vol. I No. 12 (August 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-194-12)

Selected article titles: "Minidoka Previewed" (p. 2), "What Makes This Center Run? J.J. McGovern, Gentleman Farmer" (p. 2), "Editorial: Our Coming Home by James Sakamoto" (p. 10).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-194-12/

doc Convention Review, Vol. I No. 1 (September 4, 1939) (ddr-pc-11-4)

Selected article titles: "Opening Ceremony Impressive; Sakamoto Keynote Speaker" (p. 1), "Discussions of Nisei Issues Summarized" (p. 1), Seattle Chapter Recalls Early Struggles in League Formation" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-11-4/

img Signed photograph of a woman (ddr-manz-10-59)

Handwritten note on front: "Dear Gracie, Always Akiko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-10-59/

img Signed photograph of a woman (ddr-manz-6-94)

Handwritten note on front: "Dear Gracie, Always, Akiko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-6-94/

img Signed photograph of a woman (ddr-manz-6-95)

Handwritten note on front: "Gracie dear, In ardent love, Akiko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-6-95/

img Akiko Sakamoto sitting in front of a greenhouse. (ddr-manz-6-91)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-6-91/

doc Sakamoto Calls for Faster Registration (March 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-706)

The Seattle Daily Times, March 23, 1942, p. 3

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-706/

vh Janice Sakamoto - Beth Shironaka Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1012-11-2)

First learning about the World War II incarceration experience (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-11-2/

vh Janice Sakamoto - Beth Shironaka Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1012-11-1)

Family backgrounds (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-11-1/

vh Janice Sakamoto - Beth Shironaka Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1012-11-3)

Talking to Nisei parents about their wartime experiences (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-11-3/

vh Janice Sakamoto - Beth Shironaka Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1012-11-4)

Growing up Sansei: coming to terms with ethnic identity (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-11-4/

Narrator James Sakamoto

Nisei male. Born April 18, 1924, in Mayfield, California. Spent prewar childhood years in Alviso, California. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, moved with family to Stockton, California, in an attempt to avoid mass removal. Despite this, was removed to the Stockton Assembly Center, California, and the Rohwer concentration camp, Arkansas. Resettled in Colorado …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/186/

vh James Sakamoto Interview Segment 22 (ddr-jamsj-2-1-22)

Present-day exterior shots of the Sakamoto Barbershop

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-1-22/

vh James Sakamoto Interview Segment 18 (ddr-jamsj-2-1-18)

Positive aspects of owning the Sakamoto Barbershop

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-1-18/

doc Swimming facility of Poston Camp II (ddr-csujad-55-1868)

Essay describing the construction and use of the swimming facilities at Poston incarceration camp. Includes black and white photographs. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1871

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1868/