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img Chester, Loni and Rudy (ddr-densho-1007-433)

Photo of Chester Tanaka, Loni Ding and Rudy Tokiwa. Back refers to Chester as "Chet."

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img Portrait of three men (ddr-densho-1007-430)

Chester Tanaka and Rudy Tokiwa on the left and right, respectively.

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview (ddr-densho-1007-6)

Nisei male. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. During World War II, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France.

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img Chester Tanaka and Rudy Tokiwa (ddr-densho-1007-329)

PFC Tokiwa and Tech. Sgt. Tanaka both fought in Company K of the 442nd.

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1007-6-12)

Encountering German booby traps (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1007-6-5)

Getting along with soldiers from Hawaii (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1007-6-10)

Memories of a close call during combat (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1007-6-4)

Devising pranks during basic training to relieve pressure (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1007-6-7)

First meeting Japanese Americans from the West Coast and Hawaii (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1007-6-6)

Memories of the journey to Europe by sea (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1007-6-11)

Description of combat in the Italian countryside (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1007-6-3)

Memories of basic training (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1007-6-1)

Growing up in the St. Louis, Missouri, area (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1007-6-8)

Describing the character of the Nisei soldiers (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1007-6-9)

Keeping in touch with fellow soldiers after the war (audio only)

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1007-6-2)

Hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor: "I was just stunned when I heard the news" (audio only)

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Narrator Chester Tanaka

Nisei male. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. During World War II, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France.

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doc Go for Broke Anniversary booklet (ddr-densho-368-711)

A large booklet created for the 50th anniversary of the 442nd Regimental Combat Unit in World War II. Historical articles about different parts of the experience were written by different veterans.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 24 (June 12, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-24)

Selected article titles: "JACL objectives for 1960-70 to be drafted by commission" (p. 1), "Special Issei citizenship class of nine ranging in ages 77-92 await taking of oath, hope Supreme Court Chief administers it" (p. 1), "L.A.-born strandee restored citizenship on basis of 'certificate of identity'" (p. 3), "NBC radio series on minorities begins in L.A." …

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 34 (August 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-82)

Selected article titles: "District Relocation Office to Open Monday" (p. 1), "Additional Relocation Pamphlets Arrive Here" (p. 2), and "Center Ward Softball Title at Stake Tonite" (p. 4).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 83 (March 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-170)

Selected article titles: "Alien Registration to Start: Nobody Will Be Forced to Leave Project" (p. 1), "13 Removed From Colony For Beatings" (p. 1), "Rec. Activities Will be Resumed" (p. 1), "Registration For Citizens Released" (p. 1), "Nimura Taken to Klamath Jail" (p. 1), "U.C. Club Program Is Slated For Tonight At Dining Hall 17" (p. …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 8 (July 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-3)

Selected article titles: "Barrack Schools are Temporary" (p. 1), "Notary Public" (p. 1), "Twenty-five Walerga Checks Returned to S.F." (p. 1), "Take Board Exam" (p. 1), "Kanemoto Dies" (p. 1), "Population Here Grows to 14,984" (p. 1), "Variety Show Here Tonight" (p. 1), "Tolo Dance" August 1" (p. 1), "Daily Menu: Food!" (p. 2), "Oratory Contest …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 42 (January 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-130)

Selected article titles: "Judicial Panel Named" (p. 1), "Plan Lecture Series Designed to Acquaint Parents on Delinquency" (p. 1), "To Honor Coverley" (p. 1), "Council Approves WRA Tent Factory" (p. 1), "Dispatch Calendar to Be Sold For 10 cents" (p. 1), "Japanese Forces Having Tough Time in Subjugation of Philippines..." (p. 2), "63 Black Shawls Made …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 38 (August 29, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-34)

Selected article titles: "Plans for Higher Education Mooted" (p. 1), "Notice to Those Not Interviewed" (p. 1), "Tire Shortage Curbs Car Usage" (p. 1), "Bill Marutani Wins Oratorical" (p. 1), "Store No. 4 Robbed" (p. 1), "Sickness Prevention Week" (p. 2), "1424 Students Register for High School" (p. 2), "801-D Office to Handle Beet Work" (p. …

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 31 (September 28, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-37)

Selected article titles: "Supervisor Thomas: Circulation of Written Matter Must Be Approved" (pp. 1-2), "Canada Nisei Nearly Mobbed" (p. 1), and "New Teachers Supplement School Staff" (p. 4).

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