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doc Japan Trip Scrapbook (ddr-densho-335-426)

A notebook collecting the letters sent by Thomas Rockrise to Agnes and George Rockrise during his two trips to Japan in 1920 and 1921. The notebook also contains telegrams, photographs, newspaper clippings and postcards.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-335-426/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 67 (August 19, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-236)

"Technical Move Stalls Action on Walter Bill" (p. 1), "House Version of Soldier Brides Act is Sent to President for Signature" (p. 1), "Japan Extends Farming Land Disposal Date" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-236/

av Mary Higake Hasegawa (ddr-ajah-8-3)

Mary Higake Hasegawa was born on May 12, 1921, in Alameda, California. In 1939, she was sent to Japan to live with relatives, and spent World War II in Tokyo and Fukushima. After the war, returned to Alameda.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-8-3/

doc Denson Tribune Vol. I No. 54 (September 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-144-95)

Selected article titles: "Tule Exodus Starts Here Sept. 15. Definite Schedule Announced" (p. 1), "Gripsholm Rejections Go to Rohwer" (p. 1), "'Totalitarian: Justice in America'" (p. 2), "Messages May Still be Sent to Japan" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-95/

doc Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 107 (October 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-108)

Selected article titles: "Akiyama Suffers No Racial Discrimination in Kansas City" (p. 1), "'Take a Chance' Evacuees Receive Best Job Offers" (p. 3), "Disloyals: Will be Sent Back to Japan" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-147-108/

img Bando family in Manchuria (ddr-densho-494-41)

Photograph of the Densaburo (Muraki) Bando with his three children, Takahashi Bando, Tadao Bando, and Katsumi Bando. Caption on website: "Brother in Manchuria / After the Russo-Japanese War (1905), Japan took over Russia's influence in Manchuria. To exploit the badly needed resources Japan needed from Manchuria, it sent Japanese citizens to colonize the area. One of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-41/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 88 (ddr-densho-1000-153-88)

Meeting future wife in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 90 (ddr-densho-1000-153-90)

Having a daughter in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-153-17)

Hobbies and activities in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-17/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 89 (ddr-densho-1000-153-89)

Working undercover in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-89/

doc Letter from Shizuka Nishimura to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, October 30, [1947?] [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-216)

A letter from Shizuka Nishimura in San Juan Bautista, California, to her uncle and aunt, Seiichi Okine. She thanks them for chrysanthemum flowers which they sent to her. She receives letters from her family members in Japan and learns that Fumiko Yamanaka is planning to return from Japan to the U.S. soon and that Jogi sent …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-216/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 71 (ddr-densho-1000-153-71)

The mental strain of being surrounded on Nhpum Ga hill; sent on a mission to secretly try to overhear enemy plans

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life …

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img Portrait of Goro Sato (ddr-ajah-6-181)

Caption below photo: Goro Sato of Alameda, CA, circa 1930s. He was born in Alameda in 1907, sent to Japan as an infant to be raised (Kibei) and returned to his parent's home in Alameda as an 11 year old.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 83 (ddr-densho-1000-153-83)

Taking a side trip to Hiroshima while stationed in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-83/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-153-13)

Excelling in English classes in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-13/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-153-14)

Concerns about military conscription in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-14/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 38 (ddr-densho-1000-153-38)

Hearing word of family back in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-38/

img Hoshidan members leaving Tule Lake (ddr-densho-37-187)

Original WRA caption: Size of well-wishers diminished as the number of pro-Japan sympathizers sent to internment grew. Although 400 when leaving June 24, 1945, when this picture was taken, the send-off crowd was not nearly up-to-par.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-187/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-153-12)

Description of middle school in Japan, involvement in compulsory military training

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-12/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-153-18)

Pursing a romantic interest in Japan as a teenager

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-18/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 87 (ddr-densho-1000-153-87)

While working undercover in Japan, meeting family of future wife

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-87/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-153-10)

Attending elementary school in Japan, encountering discrimination as an American immigrant

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-153-9)

First impressions of Japan and meeting grandmother for the first time

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 80 (ddr-densho-1000-153-80)

Hearing about the atomic bombings in Japan while in China

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-80/

img Hoshidan member (ddr-densho-37-186)

Original WRA caption: Shaved heads, but not shaved faces, were required of the Hokoku as is evidenced by this "alien enemy" sent to Santa Fe Internment Camp June 24, 1945 with 399 other pro-Japan agitators.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-186/

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