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Ben Takeshita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-467)
vh Ben Takeshita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-467)
Nisei male. Born August 2, 1930, in San Mateo, California. During World War II, removed with family to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Due to parents' answers on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," transferred to Tule Lake when it was designated a segregation center. After leaving camp, returned to San Mateo, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467/
Letter from Ben Takeshita to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-205)
doc Letter from Ben Takeshita to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-205)
Ben Takeshita, Chairman of the JACL/AIF Planning Committee, writes to thank Kimi Fujii for participating in a program.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-205/
Letter from Ben Takeshita to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-230)
doc Letter from Ben Takeshita to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-230)
Ben Takeshita, Chairman of the JACL/AIF Planning Committee, writes to request that Kimi Fujii participate in "A Sense of Belonging" American Issues Forum.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-230/
Ben Takeshita Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-467-12)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-467-12)
Establishing a career with the California State Department of Employment, starting to get involved in Japanese American community activities
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-12/
Ben Takeshita Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-467-4)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-467-4)
Brothers' experiences in Japan before World War II
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-4/
Ben Takeshita Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-467-6)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-467-6)
The train ride to the Topaz concentration camp, Utah
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-6/
Ben Takeshita Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-467-3)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-467-3)
Attending Japanese language school
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-3/
Ben Takeshita Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-467-13)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-467-13)
Working on the committee to dedicate a plaque at the site of the Tule Lake camp, fighting for the legacy of the Kibei
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-13/
Ben Takeshita Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-467-2)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-467-2)
Childhood memories of going to Japan when two older brothers were sent there to live
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-2/
Ben Takeshita Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-467-5)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-467-5)
Memories of the day of mass removal and first impressions of the Tanforan Assembly Center
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-5/
Ben Takeshita Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-467-1)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-467-1)
Description of parents and siblings
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-1/
Ben Takeshita Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-467-9)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-467-9)
Leaving camp and returning to California while Kibei brother goes to Japan
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-9/
Ben Takeshita Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-467-7)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-467-7)
The controversy over the so-called "loyalty questionnaire"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-7/
Ben Takeshita Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-467-10)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-467-10)
Volunteering for the military and serving with Military Intelligence in Japan and Korea
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-10/
Ben Takeshita Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-467-11)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-467-11)
Meeting future wife
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-11/
Ben Takeshita Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-467-8)
vh Ben Takeshita Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-467-8)
Transferring to Tule Lake
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-467-8/

Narrator Ben Takeshita

Nisei male. Born August 2, 1930, in San Mateo, California. During World War II, removed with family to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Due to parents' answers on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," transferred to Tule Lake when it was designated a segregation center. After leaving camp, returned to San Mateo, …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/914/
img "RTC 208 B Company, Camp Blanding Florida, Aug. - Dec. 1944" (ddr-densho-201-403)
Caption on reverse: "Property of Masao Sakagami. Nob [?] Sakagami [illegible] #34. RTC 208 B Company, Camp Blanding Florida, Aug. - Dec. 1944. 1st row: 1. Nukaya, 2. [unidentified], 3. Enro Okada, 4. [unidentified], 5. Shig Matsukawa, 6. Joe Matsuzaki, 7. Mitsuru Sakurada, 8. Tamio Sakata, 9. Satoru Sakuma, 10. Ishida, 11. ?? Sakuma. 2nd: 1. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-403/
Special Northern California Official Delegates: District Council Meeting (ddr-densho-491-6)
doc Special Northern California Official Delegates: District Council Meeting (ddr-densho-491-6)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-491-6/
Directory of Veterans of MIS 1968 (ddr-ajah-2-22)
doc Directory of Veterans of MIS 1968 (ddr-ajah-2-22)
Contact information redacted
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-22/
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