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Scrapbook page with photos of Minoru Iwahashi and name card (ddr-ajah-6-908)
img Scrapbook page with photos of Minoru Iwahashi and name card (ddr-ajah-6-908)
Caption below photo: Minoru Iwahashi, of Alameda, CA poses performing track and field events. Kezar Stadium was in San Francisco, CA before it was torn down. It was home to several local colleges and the first home of the San Francisco 49ers. Photo at right June 17, 1934. Caption at top of page: "Star". Photo in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-908/
Tyrone Power and Linda Christian posing in a Hawaiian garden (ddr-njpa-1-1124)
img Tyrone Power and Linda Christian posing in a Hawaiian garden (ddr-njpa-1-1124)
Caption on reverse: "Powers relax in Hawaiian atmosphere: Film Star Tyrone Power and his wife, Linda Christian, are shown enjoying their visit here under a lauhala tree in a rented home at the foot of the ewa side of Diamond Head. Note the artistic effects of lauhala leaves at top of picture. The Powers are leaving …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1124/
Interview with Jim Ariyasu, part 4 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1599)
av Interview with Jim Ariyasu, part 4 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1599)
Ariyasu discusses his service in New Caledonia, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and the Philippines, receiving a Bronze Star medal, and the difficulty of receiving an actual rank in the military. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 85, II LA #26, 7-24-85, Ariyasu Interview V. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1600/
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1599/

Narrator Hubert Yoshida

Sansei male. Born April 20, 1939, in Salinas, California. Grew up in Watsonville, California, where father's parents farmed. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with family to the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Colorado. Lived for a time in Colorado before the family returned to farm in Watsonville. Attended school in …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/998/
Document with photo of baseball team titled Junior All-Star Team, Gila River, Arizona (ddr-ajah-5-49)
doc Document with photo of baseball team titled Junior All-Star Team, Gila River, Arizona (ddr-ajah-5-49)
Includes history of Gila River team and players identified
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-5-49/
Bronze Star awarded to Yasuharu Koike for service in the China-Burma-India campaign (ddr-ajah-2-886)
img Bronze Star awarded to Yasuharu Koike for service in the China-Burma-India campaign (ddr-ajah-2-886)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-886/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 12 (March 20, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-12)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 12 (March 20, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-12)
Selected article titles: "Eisenhower signs Statehood bill without fanfare" (p. 1), "Uncle Sam's 50th star now in view. JACL jubilant over Hawaiian statehood and recognition of its citizens" (p. 1), "Japanese American Democratic Club drops racial designation, reaction is mixed" (p. 3), "Chapter eliminates racial restriction in own high school scholarship program" (p. 4), "Civil rights …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-31-12/
Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 104 (August 29, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-191)
doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 104 (August 29, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-191)
Selected article titles: "Two Legion Posts are Reinstated"; "On the Other Hand"; "'It's About Time Somebody Got a Break'"; "Deportation Slated 'Soon as Possible'"; "Assert Monterey New Operations Base"; "Talent Show Will be Staged Soon"; "Funeral Service for Girl Will be Conducted Today"; "License Test Case Plans are Made"; "Shimanouchi Press Officer at Atsugi Welcoming Yanks"; …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-148-191/
Toshio Oku photo album (ddr-csujad-3-22)
img Toshio Oku photo album (ddr-csujad-3-22)
Photo album is a collection of landscape and panoramic photos of Tule Lake incarceration camp, holiday greeting cards, photos of a fire, graduation portrait of Toshio Oku, group photo of the Electrical Department, and inside the print shop of the Newell Star. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tos_01_001_023
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-3-22/
Mits Takahashi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-207)
vh Mits Takahashi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-207)
Nisei male. Born October 22, 1924, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle, where father was a prominent member of the Japanese Gardeners Association. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Drafted into the army, and served in Italy with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Received …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-207/
no. 41 (May 25, 1944) (ddr-csujad-34-4)
doc no. 41 (May 25, 1944) (ddr-csujad-34-4)
An extra of "Newell star" a camp newspaper published weekly in the Tule Lake camp. It features the death of Shoichi Okamoto who was shot by the WRA sentry in the Tule Lake camp on May 24, 1944. In Japanese. English section is found in item: csudh_hrs_0003. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-34-4/
Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 23 (February 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-112)
doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 23 (February 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-112)
Selected article titles: "'Stick It Out!' Director Advises"; "Race Relations Services"; "On the Other Hand"; "Exchange Plan Hits Snag, Says Congressman"; "More Than 100 Returned to Fresno Area, WRA Says"; "Chinese Group Extends Welcome"; "'It Was an Experience!' Nurse Nisei Says in Writing Off Seattle Hospital Affair"; "Want Ads Today"; "'I'm Not Pioneering Type,' Nurse Says"; …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-148-112/
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 42 (December 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-67)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 42 (December 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-67)
Selected article titles: "Inspectors Register All Aliens" (p. 1), "Nisei Casualties in Italy Released by War Dept." (p. 1), "Nisei in Italy Draws Major's Praises; Hit Hard Opponent" (p. 1), "Myer Answers Dies Investigation Charges" (p. 1), "Coast Fair Play Committee Backs WRA on Tule Program" (p. 1), "U.S. Circuit Court Upholds Legality of Evacuation" (p. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-119-67/

Narrator George S. Matsui

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 …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/51/
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to James Lawrence (ddr-densho-468-206)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to James Lawrence (ddr-densho-468-206)
Thank you on behalf of Nebraskans for Norman Thomas for news coverage
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-206/
Marie Maegawa, a Japanese American dancer (ddr-njpa-4-994)
img Marie Maegawa, a Japanese American dancer (ddr-njpa-4-994)
Caption on reverse: "Above is Miss Marie Maegawa, Seattle-born dancing star, who is being featured at the Elks' carnival which is now in progress on Kapiolani Blvd. Miss Maegawa studied at one of the leading dancing schools in Hollywood for four years and later performed at a Los Angeles night club for one year. Following her …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-994/
Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 113 (September 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-46)
doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 113 (September 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-46)
Selected article titles: "They Go Back to West Coast"; "YBA Installation Social This Sunday Night"; "On the Other Hand"; "Ex-Dinuban Awarded Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action"; "League Session This December"; "Community Sympathizes"; "Chaplain Aids in Rescue of Soldiers"; "Want Ads"; "125 Per Month Settle in New York Area"; "Busseis Hold Ninth Service in Chicago"; …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-148-46/
[Men in military uniform and women from American Red Cross] (ddr-csujad-1-10)
img [Men in military uniform and women from American Red Cross] (ddr-csujad-1-10)
Two men and two women are photographed. One of the men poses holding a cup. The other man stands back and two women from what might be the American Red Cross provide food supplies. A military vehicle with a white star and circle Allied Forces symbol is parked in front of a building. See this object …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-10/
Letter from the Department of the Army to William I. Sakai, April 13, 1953 (ddr-csujad-55-173)
doc Letter from the Department of the Army to William I. Sakai, April 13, 1953 (ddr-csujad-55-173)
Correspondence from the Department of the Army, Office of the Adjutant-General to William I. Sakai regarding Sakai's award of the Bronze Star Medal, "for exemplary conduct in ground combat against the armed enemy during the Rhineland Campaign in the European Theater of Operations, while assigned as First Sergeant, 442nd Infantry Regiment." See this object in the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-173/
Carmen Miranda in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-899)
img Carmen Miranda in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-899)
Caption on reverse: "Carmen Miranda adds bright note to chamber luncheon: Carmen Miranda, well-known stage and screen star, is shown receiving a hat of orchids at the annual membership luncheon of the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce Thursday noon at the Royal Hawaiian hotel. Placing the hat on her head is Jerry L. Pettis, special assistant to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-899/
Certificate awarding a one year scholarship to Star of the Sea Academy to Ruby Frances Sato (ddr-densho-484-5)
doc Certificate awarding a one year scholarship to Star of the Sea Academy to Ruby Frances Sato (ddr-densho-484-5)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-484-5/
Fresno Grapevine Vol. III No. 1 (October 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-190-41)
doc Fresno Grapevine Vol. III No. 1 (October 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-190-41)
Selected article titles: "Changes Made in Departure Plans. Center to be Relocation in 10 Movements" (p. 1), "Traveling Tips Mailed by Monitor Dr. Taira" (p. 1), "Clothing to be Delivered Until Movements Start" (p. 1), "'Jerome is Rest Site' Says Recent Visitor" (p. 1), "Editorial: Living for Today and Living Sufficiently" (p. 2), "Sugimoto Paintings on …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-190-41/
Suiun Komuro with wife and daughter at Tokyo Station (ddr-njpa-4-495)
img Suiun Komuro with wife and daughter at Tokyo Station (ddr-njpa-4-495)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Painter Komuro visits Europe. A giant star in Japanese painting circles, Suiun Komuro left for Europe accompanied by his wife and the painter Hiroshima. They left Tokyo Station at 9 a.m. on the 18th, and took the ship Miyazaki Maru from Kobe on the 20th. There were many people at the station …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-495/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 9 (August 28, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-35)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 9 (August 28, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-35)
Selected article titles: "50th star flutters: Hawaii now full-fledged state" (p. 1), "Immigration director who facilitated Issei naturalization named to intelligence" (p. 1), "Mid-Manhattan's power blackout taken in stride; mother tells ghost stories to children at bedtime, enjoyed by candlelight" (p. 3), "Zen identified with 'state where nothing of importance is left' says world's leading authority, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-31-35/
Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 120 (October 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-53)
doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 120 (October 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-53)
Selected article titles: "On the Other Hand"; "Family Housing Plan Ready in Cleveland"; "See Date for End of Evacuee Camp in '45"; "Service at Church Begins at 11:15 A.M."; "Police Breaks Up Mob Seeking to Attack Seven Evacuee Workers"; "Local Conference to Feature John Nevin Sayre"; "Soldiers Defeated, 2-1, in Baseball Game"; "Want Ads"; "Awakens Recipient …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-148-53/
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