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In Memory of Kip Tokuda Interview (ddr-sjacl-2-40)
vh In Memory of Kip Tokuda Interview (ddr-sjacl-2-40)
In this session, Ana Tanaka led a panel of Kip Tokuda's friends (Janice Deguchi, Akemi Matsumoto, Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, Barbara Lui, and Bill Tashima) in a remembrance of Tokuda. Tokuda was an iconic leader in the Japanese American community who as a Washington State Legislator, Seattle JACL President, and local organizer advocated and established programs …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-2-40/
Tule Lake orchestra (ddr-csujad-55-2212)
img Tule Lake orchestra (ddr-csujad-55-2212)
Black and white photograph of the Tule Lake orchestra at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row): Terry Irakawa, Shizu Ishida, R. Ishiyami, Emi Matsumoto, Mr. A. Umemoto (conductor), Yuichi Takahashi, Sachi Matsui, Miya Nagata, Ruth Temmu, Grace Matsuda. Second row: Shichio Nishida, Hayashi, Hayuo Motoyama, Hamachi, Richard Tanaka, Morioka, Tom Matsuda, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2212/
Minidoka Matinee Orchestra (ddr-densho-2-36)
img Minidoka Matinee Orchestra (ddr-densho-2-36)
Left to right: Joe Owaki (drums), Hiro Nishimoto (MC), Dorrie Abe (piano), Ted Shimano (orchestra conductor), Amy Iguchi (clarinet), Yosh Ogata (saxophone), George Kaku (violin), and Sally Makishima (violin). The residents of the Minidoka concentration camp formed numerous musical ensembles to pass the time. Orchestras, bands, and choirs frequently staged performances for entertainment.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-2-36/
Form letter for witnesses at the CWRIC from William Yoshino (ddr-chijacl-1-508)
doc Form letter for witnesses at the CWRIC from William Yoshino (ddr-chijacl-1-508)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-508/

Narrator Bill Tashima

In this interview, Ana Tanaka led a conversation with Bill Tashima. Bill spoke of his growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, his early involvement with JACL as a youth participant, and his coming to the Pacific Northwest in the 1980's. Bill has extensive experience with Seattle JACL's advocacy, community outreach, civil rights and for ensuring the continuation …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/1037/
Clipping Japanese Couple given Reception on Saturday Evening (ddr-densho-316-162)
doc Clipping Japanese Couple given Reception on Saturday Evening (ddr-densho-316-162)
In two parts
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-316-162/
Vets Honor Nisei Dead (March 27, 1949) (ddr-densho-56-1193)
doc Vets Honor Nisei Dead (March 27, 1949) (ddr-densho-56-1193)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 27, 1949, p. 12
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-1193/
Duplicate of ddr-ajah-5-24 with individuals identified (ddr-ajah-5-25)
img Duplicate of ddr-ajah-5-24 with individuals identified (ddr-ajah-5-25)
Caption on photo: Alameda Mudhens basketball team 1933
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-5-25/
Group of girl scouts on camping trip (ddr-ajah-2-888)
img Group of girl scouts on camping trip (ddr-ajah-2-888)
Caption below photo: Girl Scout Troop 15, Heart Mountain, Wyoming. Looks like a weenie roast and pots of food, possibly just outside the confines of the camp, possibly near the Shoshone River. 1943
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-888/

Narrator Joy Misako S. Germain

Ana Tanaka and Dr. Kyle Kinoshita led a conversation with Joy Misako St. Germain, detailing how she became involved with JACL and became a Seattle leader. Being one of just a few Japanese American families where she grew up, she felt a deep longing for a sense of community. Her love for Japanese American culture is …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/1033/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 12 (March 22, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-12)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 12 (March 22, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-12)
Selected article titles: "Nat'l Civil Liberties Clearing House holding 20th annual conference today" (p. 1), "White racism rapped hard by Nisei on WBBM's Town Meeting of the Air" (p. 1), "Alien land law ruling benefits Nisei family favorably in income tax saving" (p. 1), "Nisei selected to local draft board" (p. 1), "Race Discrimination Charged Against …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-40-12/
Set of form letters to JACL members (ddr-chijacl-1-506)
doc Set of form letters to JACL members (ddr-chijacl-1-506)
Encouraging them to contact their representatives for support for HR 5499
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chijacl-1-506/
Summary of Survey (ddr-densho-356-988)
doc Summary of Survey (ddr-densho-356-988)
Results of a survey from June 1943 of internees. Details pre-war locations, occupations, years in US, ages of children, children in armed forces, relatives with illness, and application for reunification.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-988/
Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 80 (February 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-167)
doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 80 (February 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-167)
Selected article titles: "Military Travel Permits Are Not Needed By Soldiers On Furlough" (p. 1), "Newspapers Favor Nisei War Program" (p. 1), "Watch Shop Prices Are Lower" (p. 1), "Social Affairs to Stop at 11 P.M." (p. 1), "Director Coverley's Message to Parents" (p. 1), "Judo Class to Open This Week" (p. 1), "83% Complete at …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-65-167/
img "R.T.C. 208 Co. B, 2nd Platoon, Camp Blanding Florida, Aug. - Dec. 1943" (ddr-densho-201-404)
Caption on reverse: "1st Row: George Tanagi Seattle, John Tanaka - Idaho Falls, Joe Ono - , Nobu Sakaguchi - , Satoru Sakuma, Mt. Vernon, Wash., Tamio Sakata, Roy Ono - Los Angles [sic], Mits Sakurada - Blackfoot Idaho, Ted Tadehara. 2nd Row: Emo Suzuki, Frank Shiota, Roy Ono, Ishida, Ernist [sic] Seko, Shiozaki - Idaho …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-404/
Portrait of group of men in uniform (ddr-ajah-2-800)
img Portrait of group of men in uniform (ddr-ajah-2-800)
Caption: Niseis from the Military Intelligence School at Camp Savage, Minnesota visit friends and family incarcerated at Topaz, Utah - December 4. 1942. Includes names.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-800/
Summary of reports from students in the Military Intelligence Language School (ddr-densho-122-859)
doc Summary of reports from students in the Military Intelligence Language School (ddr-densho-122-859)
Identifying possible "disloyal" individuals at Manzanar
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-859/
Nisei soldier and the staff of the Minidoka Irrigator (ddr-densho-10-1)
img Nisei soldier and the staff of the Minidoka Irrigator (ddr-densho-10-1)
T-Sergeant Ben Kuroki (center front), a famous Nisei war hero, poses with the staff of the Minidoka Irrigator, the Minidoka concentration camp newspaper. Front (left to right): Mitsu Yasuda, Cherry Tanaka, Ben Kuroki, Kimi Tambara, and Kerry Soejima. Middle: Mitsuko Miyoshi, unidentified, Sachi Yasui, Miye Takatsuka, Masako Tsujikawa, and Watson Asaba. Back: Johnny Okamoto, Peter Ohtaki, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-1/
In Memory of Cherry Kinoshita Interview (ddr-sjacl-2-34)
vh In Memory of Cherry Kinoshita Interview (ddr-sjacl-2-34)
In this interview, Ana Tanaka and Joy Misako St. Germain interviewed Dr. Kyle Kinoshita to discuss Kinoshita's mother's, the late Cherry Kinoshita and Kyle Kinoshita's contributions to the JACL and the JA community. "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize," could well have been Cherry Kinoshita's mantra. She was the linchpin in the Seattle JACL and National …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-2-34/
The staff of the Minidoka Irrigator (ddr-densho-10-2)
img The staff of the Minidoka Irrigator (ddr-densho-10-2)
The staff of the Minidoka Irrigator, the newspaper of the Minidoka concentration camp, is shown in the paper's office. Far right (left to right): Takako Matsumoto (left) and Elsie Sata. Front (left to right): unidentified, Kimi Tambara, Cherry Tanaka, John Kanda, Miyuki Inouye, and Sachi Yasui. Back: Mitsuko Miyoshi, Harry Nakata, Watson Asaba, unidentified, unidentified, Mitsu …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-10-2/
Student members of the White River Valley JACL Chapter (ddr-densho-277-186)
doc Student members of the White River Valley JACL Chapter (ddr-densho-277-186)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-277-186/
Letter from Mits Kojimoto to Bill Iino (ddr-densho-368-621)
doc Letter from Mits Kojimoto to Bill Iino (ddr-densho-368-621)
Mits writes to Bill to help him find John H. Yamamoto. Mits includes a photograph from a mess hall where Bill sits next to John.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-621/
Property storage list (ddr-sbbt-2-37)
doc Property storage list (ddr-sbbt-2-37)
A lists of names and locations for stored property. Yoshimura, J.; Nomura, S.; Okamoto, M.; Ujimoto, N.; Yamanaka, K.; Mizuta, S.; Matsui, J.; Tsutsumi, N.; Yoshimura, M.; Miyake, Y.; Miyake, H.; Izui; Shioyama, K.; Matsuda, Haruye; Hirokane, T.; Iwamura, K.; Suzuki, Y.; Kuromiya, S.; Edamura, H.; Kokita, K.; Takahashi, T.; Morinaga, T.; Shimizu, N.; Fukuhara, H. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sbbt-2-37/
Barneston's Japanese Community (ddr-densho-381-175)
doc Barneston's Japanese Community (ddr-densho-381-175)
A report prepared for the Seattle Water Department that discusses the history of Japanese immigration and community in Barneston, Washington, including a transcript of Yoshi Hibiya's oral history.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-175/

Narrator Ray Ishii

In this interview, Ana Tanaka and Joy Misako St. Germain led the conversation with Ray Ishii who served as the Seattle JACL President in 1994. Ray was first involved with JACL in the late 80's and early 90's encouraged by community leader Al Sugiyama and others, including Janice Deguchi and Joy Misako St. Germain, who encouraged …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/1039/
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