1129 items
1129 items
Narrator James "Turk" Suzuki
Nisei male. Born October 17, 1923, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle, Washington, before being incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Volunteered in the 442nd Regimental Combat team out of camp, and eventually returned to Seattle after World War II.
Narrator Mary Suzuki Ichino
Nisei female. Born December 9, 1924, in Stockton, California. Grew up Sacramento and Boyle Heights, California. Attended the Maryknoll Catholic school in Los Angeles. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, returned to Los Angeles and worked for the War Relocation Authority, providing assistance to returning Japanese Americans seeking …
Narrator Warren Koichi Suzuki
Nisei male. Born February 27, 1921, in Seattle, Washington. At age ten, was sent to Japan to live and attend school. Returned to Seattle prior to World War II. During the war, was removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Answered "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and was transferred …
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Seal of the Emperor of Japan (ddr-densho-381-169)
Captions: Translation The Emperor of Japan confers upon the American, Takami Hibiya, for his distinguished service, The Order of the Rising Sun, Fifth Class (Gold and Silver Rays) Emperor's seal applied at the Imperial Palace on November 3, 1981 (Showa 56) Seal of the Emperor of Japan November 3, 1981 (Showa 56) Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki …
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Letter from Henry Donovan, USDA Department of Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry, to Martha Nozawa (ddr-densho-423-570)
Concerning accrual of vacation and sick pay
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Souvenir photo folder (ddr-densho-434-514)
Photo folder from The Harem & Sultan Room. William Tsuchida and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida.
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Tomoyuki Nozawa and girl (possibly Martha) standing with group of men in Japanese naval uniforms (ddr-densho-426-2029)
Stamp on back: Bear Photo Service, April 17, 1933. Likely during visit of flagship Yakuma to San Francisco, at Kezar Stadium. Print front and back, with negative
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Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-430)
Finally decided her schedule for coming to help with the new baby, and plans for a job, is getting used to the idea of being unmarried
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Letter from Helen (?) to Tomoye and Martha Nozawa (ddr-densho-410-246)
Thanking them for the gifts they sent, telling them about her new job in San Francisco
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Commencement ceremony announcement (ddr-densho-410-166)
For Martha Masako Nozawa's graduation from University of Minnesota
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Card from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-443)
She is on the way back to Minneapolis and still planning to head west to help out.
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Letter from Martha Masako Nozawa to Tomoyuki Nozawa and Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-423-3)
About her schoolwork and worrying about what she will do later in the year when the military takes over the dorms and the students have to move out, asks if there is anything she can send.
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida and Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi, #23 (ddr-densho-422-208)
They received some of the samples he sent, asks about finding a maker for dolls, responses to questions from previous letters.
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Tomoye and Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-38)
Telling them about Christmas in England, asks for news from SF and about the business, only good food in England is French or Italian.
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, #9 (ddr-densho-422-187)
Recommends changes to design of hotpad, note from Tami about importing small radios, responses to queries in previous letters
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida and Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi, #25 (ddr-densho-422-211)
Problems with the plastic bags some of the items are shipped in because of mold, thoughts about the development of a Japanese import center in SF, details of items that need ordering,
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, Letter #22 (ddr-densho-422-255)
Questions about purchases, when samples will arrive, problems with some of the items. Includes page of notes from Tomoye, criticizing his purchases and decisions and he might as well come home if he is going to fail so badly, includes clipping advertisement of flower candles.
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Nozawa Family Papers (ddr-densho-423)
The Nozawa Family Collection contains correspondence, documents and photos from the Tomoyuki Nozawa family, including material related to the family business, the Starlight Laundry in San Francisco, correspondence between Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi and Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida Suzuki. The collection includes photos and correspondence from Martha (Nozawa) Tsuchida from her time living in Europe with her husband …
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Ichikawa family and friends (ddr-densho-258-203)
A photograph was taken by Jack Yamaguchi of the Ichikawa family on the steps of their barracks, Block 13-1-E, at Minidoka Concentration Camp. Back row from left to right: Satoru Ichikawa, Mr. Hino, Etsuko Ichikawa, Yasashi Ichikawa, Shinya Ichikawa, Unidentified boy, Noriko Ichikawa, Yahachi Suzuki Front Row left to right: Akira Ichikawa, Hiroko Ichikawa
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida and Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi, #23 (ddr-densho-423-93)
They received some of the samples he sent, asks about finding a maker for dolls, responses to questions from previous letters.
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida and Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi, #25 (ddr-densho-423-95)
Problems with the plastic bags some of the items are shipped in because of mold, thoughts about the development of a Japanese import center in SF, details of items that need ordering,
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Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, Letter #22 (ddr-densho-423-114)
Questions about purchases, when samples will arrive, problems with some of the items. Includes page of notes from Tomoye, criticizing his purchases and decisions and he might as well come home if he is going to fail so badly, includes clipping advertisement of flower candles.