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img Family photograph (ddr-densho-154-1)

Photo donor's aunt, Masako Nakagawa, pictured with husband Masato, holding their infant daughter Seiko. Also in the photograph are Masako's uncle and aunt, the Yamasakis. Masako was born in Seattle, Washington, but was sent back to Japan at a young age and never returned to the U.S. She died of disease in Hiroshima during World War …

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vh Ayame Tsutakawa Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-95)

Kibei female. Born May 23, 1924, in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California. Sent to Japan to live with a relative when thirteen months old. Returned to United States and mother when twelve years old. Incarcerated at Sacramento Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, both in California. Resettled in Sacramento, California. Married George Tsutakawa, …

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vh Dotti Yasuko Tagawa Reisbord Interview (ddr-densho-1000-509)

Nisei-Sansei female. Born May 9, 1941, in Seattle Washington. An infant when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, family was sent to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, family returned to Seattle, where Dotti attended school. After high school, moved to Southern California, raised a family, and became a teacher …

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vh Ayame Tsutakawa Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-94)

Kibei female. Born May 23, 1924, in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California. Sent to Japan to live with a relative when thirteen months old. Returned to United States and mother when twelve years old. Incarcerated at Sacramento Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, both in California. Resettled in Sacramento, California. Married George Tsutakawa, …

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vh Jimmie S. Matsuda Interview (ddr-densho-1000-311)

Nisei male. Born June 16, 1927, in Hood River, Oregon. Grew up in Hood River, where parents ran a farm. At the age of thirteen, went to Japan with family for a vacation and ended up staying there. Attended school in Japan and then was trained in the Japanese air force as a kamikaze pilot. Instead …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 19 (November 10, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-45)

Selected article titles: "1300 Veterans of 442nd En Route to U.S." (p. 1), "Heart Mountain Camp Closes as Evacuees Leave" (p. 1), "Expatriate Files Suit to Regain Citizen Rights" (p. 1), "Unclaimed Ashes of Tule Lake Aliens to be Sent to Japan" (p. 2), "WRA to Relocate 11,000 From Tule Lake Relocation Center" (p. 8), "Second …

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av Anna Towata (ddr-ajah-8-10)

Anna Towata was born on November 10, 1916, in Sonoma, California. Her mother was of German descent and her father was born in Japan. During World War II, was sent to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After the war, returned to Alameda and eventually opened a flower shop.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 59 (ddr-densho-1000-153-59)

Traveling overseas by ship along with Caucasian soldiers

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 56 (ddr-densho-1000-153-56)

Reuniting with brother, who had been drafted before World War II

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 42 (ddr-densho-1000-153-42)

Feeling angry about conditions in Santa Anita Assembly Center, California

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 61 (ddr-densho-1000-153-61)

Finding out details of mission in the jungles of Burma

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 25 (ddr-densho-1000-153-25)

Given a job by a prominent Japanese American family

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 6 (ddr-densho-1000-153-6)

Growing up on family farm; not experiencing discrimination as a child

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 53 (ddr-densho-1000-153-53)

Dynamic between Kibei and Nisei at the MIS language school

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 22 (ddr-densho-1000-153-22)

Grandfather's resourcefulness helps him through difficult economic times

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 3 (ddr-densho-1000-153-3)

Growing up in Laguna, California, having an American nickname

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 36 (ddr-densho-1000-153-36)

Brother was drafted into the U.S. army before December 7, 1941

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 11 (ddr-densho-1000-153-11)

A serious altercation with a Japanese schoolmate over name-calling

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 85 (ddr-densho-1000-153-85)

Reuniting with mother in Hiroshima after the war

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 73 (ddr-densho-1000-153-73)

Meeting fellow soldier at a reunion years later

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 5 (ddr-densho-1000-153-5)

Becoming friends with Mexican children while in elementary school

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 57 (ddr-densho-1000-153-57)

Being one of only fourteen selected for a dangerous mission

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 91 (ddr-densho-1000-153-91)

Thoughts on induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame

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 77 (ddr-densho-1000-153-77)

Thoughts on completing the original mission in Burma

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 45 (ddr-densho-1000-153-45)

Moving to permanent camp in Jerome, Arkansas; working as the storekeeper for the food warehouse

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 …

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