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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 76 (ddr-densho-1000-153-76)

Thoughts on not being recommended for the Medal of Honor for actions on Nhpum Ga hill

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 …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 41 (ddr-densho-1000-153-41)

Memories of mass removal: traveling to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, becoming head of the "vegetable department" at Santa Anita

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 …

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 18 (August 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-266)

Selected article titles: "First Nisei Group Sent to West Coast Post for Further Training" (p. 1), "Oppose Return of Japanese to Coast" (p. 1), "Alien Parolees May Apply for Release" (p. 1), "Federal Court to Hear of Loyal Nisei Exclusion" (p. 1), "Means Available to Send Ashes of Deceased to Japan Reported" (p. 1), "Redesignate 442nd …

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vh Yoneko Dozono Interview Segment 3 (ddr-one-7-19-3)

Being sent to Japan at age sixteen to attend school

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 the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of …

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vh Masamizu Kitajima Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-287-9)

Sent to Japan to live with grandfather and enter ministry training

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doc Letter from Yasu Ikuma to Shoji Nagumo, September 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-892)

Letter from Yasu Ikuma in Tokyo, Japan to Shoji Nagumo in Los Angeles, California. It was sent via the Red Cross and forwarded to the Heart Mountain incarceration camp where Shoji Nagumo was incarcerated. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0894

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doc Letter from Kan'ichiro Nagumo to Shoji Nagumo, March 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-890)

A message sent via the Red Cross from Kanichiro Nagumo in Gunma-ken, Japan, to Shoji Nagumo in Los Angeles, California, and forwarded to the Heart Mountain incarceraton. For English translation, see: sac_jaac_0893. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0892

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-153-24)

A typical day while in high school: waking up at 3 o'clock in the morning to start work, attending school, then studying in the evening

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.), …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 52 (ddr-densho-1000-153-52)

Description of relationship between Kibei and Nisei at Camp Savage, Minnesota; thoughts on the level of Japanese language education at the 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 …

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doc Red Cross Telegram (ddr-densho-430-52)

Telegram sent through the Red Cross from Tsuneji Arai to Kichio Arai. Form is in French, filled out in English, with a message in Japanese. The messages informs of the sender's mother's death, inquires about everyone's safety in the US, and says everyone in Japan is alright. Send date is September 21, 1943; the received date …

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vh George S. Matsui Interview (ddr-densho-1008-2)

Nisei male. Born March 1, 1915, in Los Angeles, California. Spent prewar childhood in Long Beach, California, but attended grade school and junior high in Japan. Returned to the United States to attend high school. In 1941, was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to Camp Roberts, San Luis Obispo, California for basic training. Was …

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doc Poston Press Bulletin Vol. V No. 14 (October 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-139)

Selected article titles: "Poston II Community Council Encourages Cooperative Endeavors" (p. 1), "Nisei Soldiers May Visit Center, Reminds Project Director" (p. 1), "Letters Will Be Sent to Japan by Local Red Cross Chapter" (p. 4), "Japanese Officer Bids AP Reporter to 'Tell His Brothers that USA Is Greatest Country'" (p. 5), "Public Warned Against Taking Gov't …

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