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img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-20)

Black and white photographic negative of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Left to right: Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Loretta (Fujii) Kaneko, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Frances (Kinoshita) Mayeda, Grace (Sakano) Robbs, Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa, Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, Rose Namba, Jayne (Katada) Furukawa, …

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img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-19)

Original black and white photographic print of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Left to right: Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Loretta (Fujii) Kaneko, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Frances (Kinoshita) Mayeda, Grace (Sakano) Robbs, Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa, Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, Rose Namba, Jayne (Katada) …

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doc Letter from Sally (Fujii) Domoto to Hanako Fujii (ddr-densho-329-941)

Letter from Sally to her sister Hanako in Topaz sharing general updates. She will have pictures taken of the kids soon and send them. Andy, a young cousin, has been coming to visit from a nearby college. Hasn't heard from her sister Sue (Sumiko), trying to get in touch. Lots of visitors: a visit from Wak …

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doc WAC veterans reunion termed very successful (ddr-csujad-49-260)

Newspaper article in the Rafu Shimpo on a reunion of the Wacs who served at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, dated July 19, 1976. An item from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_080_04

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doc War isn't over at home (ddr-csujad-49-254)

Clipping titled, "The War Isn't Over at Home," from "New York herald tribune, (November 4, 1945)," a condensed version of an address given by Ben Kuroki. An item from: pages 128-129 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_079_02

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doc Ft. Snelling WACs have reunion after 20 years (ddr-csujad-49-258)

Newspaper article from "Rafu Shimpo" on a reunion of the Wacs who served at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, dated July 19, 1976. An item from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_080_02

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doc Oldest honor medal winner lives quietly in San Clemente (ddr-csujad-49-267)

Article from "Press-telegram" titled, "Oldest Honor Medal Lives Quietly in San Clemente," by Ken Inouye and dated October 18, 196. An item from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_080_11

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doc Day of Remembrance/celebration meeting: "stream of consciousness" notes, November 4, 1997 (ddr-csujad-24-202)

Notes from a meeting on November 4, 1997 to plan a tribute to Michi Weglyn on February 21, 1998. In attendance were: Frank Chin, Paul Tsuneishi, Sue Embrey, Suzy Katsuda, Kathy Masaoka, Irene Kuromiya, Yosh Kuromiya, Phil Shigekuni, Kay Ochi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_74_03_002

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doc Nation's greatest tribute (ddr-csujad-49-3)

A newspaper clipping about the awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor to Private Joe P. Martinez, who was fatally wounded in the Battle of Attu. An item from: page 3 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_006_01

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Christmas card from the commandant, staff, and faculty at the Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling (ddr-csujad-49-109)

doc Christmas card from the commandant, staff, and faculty at the Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling (ddr-csujad-49-109)

Christmas card from the commandant, staff, and faculty at the Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis on behalf of Colonel Kai Rasmussen. An item from: pages 76-77 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_052_03

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doc Where are the heroes of World War II? (ddr-csujad-49-268)

Article from "Collier's" titled, "Where are the Heroes of World War II?" produced by J. Robert Maskin and Madelin Alk, dated December 7, 1956. An item from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_080_12

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img WAC Training Center (ddr-csujad-49-247)

Group picture of enlisted Wacs at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. Listed as "the 2nd Co., 3rd Reg. at the 1st WAC Training Center" and dated January 25, 1944. An item from: pages 120-121 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_075_05

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doc Newspaper clipping (ddr-csujad-49-249)

Newspaper clipping with a portion of an interview with Ben Kuroki, a Nisei who served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II. An item from: pages 122-123 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_076_01

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img King of Hunt High School (ddr-densho-37-3)

Original WRA caption: King of Hunt High School May Day festival being crowned by Richard A. Pomeroy, Supt. of Education, is shown with his attendants. The court was chosen by popular vote in a contest sponsored by the student body. Left to right: Prince Victor Fujioka, princess Dorothy Sugawara, Mr. Pomeroy, King Johnny Okamoto, Princess Sue …

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img Buddhist Convention (ddr-one-1-331)

Black and white photographic negative of members of the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple) at a Buddhist convention at Collin's Field House in Seattle, Washington. Back row left to right: Frances (Kinoshita) Mayeda, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, unidentified, Jean (Tsujimura) Takashima, remaining unidentified. Front row left to right: Sumi …

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doc Newspaper clippings on Nisei army members and a photograph inscription (ddr-csujad-49-29)

Newspaper clippings on Nisei army members and a ship renamed for a Nisei war hero. Photograph inscription, "Picture taken 1940- at Personnel Office Christmas Party - Ft. Snelling, Minn. The whole 'gang." An item from: pages 22-23 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc 73 questions and answers about the WAAC (ddr-csujad-49-5)

A recruiting pamphlet for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. The pamphlet asks and answers questions about training, duties, promotions, payment and benefits, uniforms, eligibility, and enrollment logistics. Numerous questions are accompanied by cartoon illustrations. An item from the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_007

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doc WAAC from Denver was only woman at African conference; Captain Louise Anderson; Made the record at Casablanca (ddr-csujad-49-24)

Newspaper clippings on Captain Louise Anderson, who made the stenographic report of the war strategy conferences of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and other United Nations leaders at Casablanca, Morocco. An item from: pages 16-17 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_017_02

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doc Newspaper clippings featuring Ben Kuroki (ddr-csujad-49-252)

A collection of newspaper clippings on Ben Kuroki, titled "Hero of thirty bombing missions tells story of Ploesti oil field raid" by Charles H. Craig and "Sgt. Kuroki speaks at banquet." Items from: pages 126-127 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_078_03

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doc Day of Remembrance/celebration meeting notes, November 25, 1997 (ddr-csujad-24-194)

Notes from a meeting at Silverlake Coffee Co. on November 25, 1997 to plan a tribute to Michi Weglyn on February 21, 1998. In attendance were: Sue Embrey, Suzy Katsuda, Frank Chin, Frank Emi, Brian Tatsuno, Yosh Kuromiya, Irene Kuromiya, Kathy Masaoka, Kay Ochi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc Denver WAAC Captain writes home of her voyage to Africa (ddr-csujad-49-23)

A newspaper clipping about a WAAC Captain Louise Anderson and her experience in Africa. Captain Anderson was on a ship that was torpedoed off the coast of North Africa. An item from: pages 16-17 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_017_01

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doc Tribute paid Nisei missing in action (ddr-csujad-49-240)

Newspaper clipping on Nisei from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team paying tribute to those missing action with a tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. An item from: pages 116-117 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_073_02

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doc Letter from Major Paul Rusch to Emma and Kai, October 10, 1945 (ddr-csujad-49-103)

Letter from Major Paul Frederick Rusch to Emma and Kai, dated October 10, 1945. It was written while he stayed in Japan as a member of General Douglas MacArthur's General Staff. An item from: page 72 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_048_01

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Kamikaze goes to college: a Japanese suicide pilot starts his freshman year at Lafayette on a scholarship started by a dead GI (ddr-csujad-49-263)

doc Kamikaze goes to college: a Japanese suicide pilot starts his freshman year at Lafayette on a scholarship started by a dead GI (ddr-csujad-49-263)

Article, titled "Kamikaze Goes to College," that is about Robert Yukimasa Nishiyama, a former pilot in the Imperial Japanese military who later attended college in the United States. An item from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc Nisei major commands 100th Infantry for last time in Italy (ddr-csujad-49-239)

Newspaper article about Major Mitsuyoshi Fukuda, former commanding officer of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the first Japanese American field officer and combat battalion commander in U.S. military history. An item from: pages 116-117 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_073_01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-239/

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