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Bob Suzuki Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-452-1)
Father's family background: snuck into the U.S. as an illegal immigrant
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Bob Suzuki Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-452-3)
Childhood memories of the Portland Assembly center and Minidoka concentration camp
Narrator Nobu Suzuki
Nisei female. November 25, 1909, in Seattle, Washington. Father established one of the largest oyster companies in the United States prior to World War II. Graduated from Garfield High School, the University of Washington, and then the Pacific School of Religion where she earned a master's degree in religious education. At the outbreak of WWII, assisted …
Narrator Bob Suzuki
Nisei-han male. Born January 2, 1936, in Portland, Oregon, where father worked for the railroad. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, family moved to a small community outside of Spokane, Washington, to farm. Went to UC Berkeley and Caltech, then taught at …
Narrator Midori Suzuki
Nisei female. May 24, 1933. Grew up in Half Moon Bay, California. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah.
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Letter from Mrs. L. [Lester] Suzuki to Rev. [Wendell L.] and Mrs. [?] Miller, May 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-20-4)
Personal letter written from the Santa Anita Assembly Center. Suzuki thanks Reverend Miller and Mrs. Miller for their kindness; mentions friends among the "dear Caucasian ministers such as you"; and discusses the importance of religious services, housing in a new barrack vs. in the stables, making furniture from scrap wood, an impending increase in number of …
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, #3 (ddr-densho-424-963)
Tally of kimonos sold to date, ask for his itinerary as soon as possible, includes follow ups to queries in previous letters
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Nisei leaving barracks (ddr-densho-151-277)
Original caption: Sacramento, California. Masamichi Suzuki, roommate of Harvey Itano, is leaing his barrack room at the Assembly center. He has had three years of advanced education which includes three years at the University of California Medical School and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He has been assisting in the Assembly center hospital and …
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Woman on walkway alongside Rhine (ddr-densho-426-653)
Possibly Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida. Likely taken during William and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida's trip around Europe while living in London.
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Woman standing on trolley or subway car (ddr-densho-426-696)
Possibly Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida. Likely taken during William and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida's trip around Europe while living in London.
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Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida by fountain at Versailles (ddr-densho-426-728)
Likely taken during William and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida's trip around Europe while living in London.
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Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida by Eiffel Tower (ddr-densho-426-701)
Likely taken during William and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida's trip around Europe while living in London.
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Groups around tables, Martha Suzuki with back to camera (ddr-densho-426-1303)
Holiday party at Takahashi Imports. Loose between page 24 and inside back cover
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Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida on deck of Eiffel Tower (ddr-densho-426-720)
Likely taken during William and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida's trip around Europe while living in London.
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Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida by Eiffel Tower (ddr-densho-426-699)
Likely taken during William and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida's trip around Europe while living in London.
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Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida at railing of Eiffel Tower (ddr-densho-426-708)
Likely taken during William and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida's trip around Europe while living in London.