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doc Certificate of Training (ddr-densho-477-400)

Takeo Isoshima completed a training course in plant operations activities given at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle, Washington.

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img Tom Ikeda at Densho Booth at Cherry Blossom Festival (ddr-densho-506-102)

Tom Ikeda speaking to an onlooker while at Densho's booth at the Cherry Blossom Festival at Seattle Center.

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vh Ruby Inouye Interview (ddr-densho-1000-143)

Nisei female. Born November 17, 1920, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle, and graduated salutatorian from Broadway High School. Was enrolled in the pre-medical program at the University of Washington on December 7, 1941. During the war, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to attend the …

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vh Mary Kinoshita Ikeda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-510)

Nisei female. Born May 18, 1927, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seatle, where father wsa the head bellboy at an exclusive club. Attended the Maryknoll Catholic school in Seattle prior to World War II. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. While at Minidoka, brother …

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vh Takashi Matsui Interview (ddr-densho-1000-45)

Kibei male. Born January 20, 1917, in Hood River, Oregon. Lived in Seattle, Washington, before being taken to Japan by mother at the age of three. Completed elementary through high school in Japan. Returned to Seattle at seventeen years of age. Continued education in United States. Drafted in 1942 and was an instructor for the Military …

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vh Mae Kanazawa Hara Interview (ddr-densho-1000-168)

Nisei female. Born May 21, 1913, in Seattle, Washington. Spent childhood in Seattle before moving to Chicago, Illinois, for three years to study music. Taught music in Japan for four years before returning to Seattle. After the outbreak of World War II, removed to Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp with …

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vh Akiko Kurose Interview II Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-42-14)

Housing discrimination in postwar Seattle, involvement in open housing effort

Mrs. Kurose was undergoing treatment for cancer and required frequent breaks and medication to help her with pain management.

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doc Testimony of Robert Sato (ddr-densho-67-156)

Written testimony of Robert Sato of Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated in Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Evacuation Impact and Redress." Personal information excised by Densho.

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vh Mary Hirata Interview (ddr-densho-1000-22)

Nisei female. Born November 27, 1926, in Wenatchee, Washington. Grew up in Wenatchee and moved to Seattle with family in 1938. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Resettled during World War II in Pocatello, Idaho. Returned to Seattle after World War II.

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img John and Jerry Shigaki in yard (ddr-densho-456-14)

Inscription on back: July 1952 John & Jerry. Note on back: John (R) & Jerry (L) Shigaki. King St., CD, Seattle

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img Asian American student conference outside Suzzallo Library on the University of Washington's campus (ddr-densho-460-1)

Includes Japanese American students who were forcibly removed and incarcerated, including Hiroshi Eguchi. Embossed on front: Jackson Studio Seattle.

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img Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-736)

Hiroshi Miyamura, a Medal of Honor recipient, placing a wreath at the Public Safety Building monument in downtown Seattle.

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img Little league football team banquet (ddr-densho-114-529)

Members of the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee sponsored International Fighting Irish football team eating dinner at an awards banquet.

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doc Report on painting (ddr-sbbt-4-43)

A report from the Cawsey Construction Company with painting estimates for the Buddhist Mission Society (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple).

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img Adults and children line up for a procession (ddr-sbbt-4-14)

Adults and children participate in a procession to move the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple's butsudan to 1020 Main Street.

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doc Report on cornerstone (ddr-sbbt-4-34)

A report from the Cawsey Construction Company with cornerstone estimates for the Buddhist Mission Society (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple).

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doc Report on hardware (ddr-sbbt-4-44)

A report from the Cawsey Construction Company with hardware estimates for the Buddhist Mission Society (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple).

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doc JACL 17th Biennial National Convention invitation (ddr-densho-280-17)

Letter of invitation for Japanese American Citizens League members to attend their 17th Biennial National Convention in Seattle, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-17/

doc "Whims Get High Award" (ddr-densho-280-70)

"Broadway Whims" article on being judged the best high school newspaper in Seattle by the National Scholastic Press Association.

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doc "Bill Lund Catches Thirteenth Prize In Prep Fish Derby" (ddr-densho-280-75)

"Broadway Whims" article on Bill Lund, who won 13th place at the Seattle Exchange Club high school salmon derby.

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doc Northwest Enterprise article: "Lessors, Custodians Close Japanese Apartment, Hotel Rooms to Negro" (ddr-densho-35-163)

Full headline: "Lessors, Custodians Close Japanese Apartment, Hotel Rooms to Negro. U.S. Evacuates Seattle Japanese; Lessors, Custodians Evacuate Negroes."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-163/