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Narrator Taketora Jim Tanaka
Nisei male. Born January 2, 1926, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Marysville Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Transferred to the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Drafted into the army, and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy. Following …
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"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 …
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List (ddr-densho-356-958)
Two lists of passengers with markings around the names, and attached between the lists was a page of notes.
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 2, (July 10, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-27)
Selected article titles: "JACL Convention Delegates' Special Edition" (p. 1), "Greater emphasis on education urged in 9-point JACL program" (p. 1), "Nisei veterans at Reunion told own war record is 'hallmark of patriotism'" (p. 1), "Japanese Class at Dorsey High O.K. but status of teacher unsettled" (p. 3), "Little Tokyo redevelopment project approved by U.S. govt." …
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Inaugural opening of Elk Grove Japanese School (ddr-csujad-55-1588)
Sepia-toned photograph of a group of students and adults at the inaugural opening of the Elk Grove Japanese language school. Photograph includes identification of some individuals. From left to right, Yamada, Hatsutaro Ishigaki, Kanjiro Omae, George Haruto Omae, Harry Kaname Omae, Frank Yamada, George Shigeru Matsumoto, Shigeo Sakamoto, Makishima, Robert Masaru Matsumoto, Tsunematsu Sugimoto, Elwood Norio …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 18 (November 3, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-45)
Selected article titles: "25th anniversary of Evacuation to be observed by Watsonville" (p. 1), "JACL hails Administration Civil Rights bill; Forced from Judiciary Committee by one vote" (p. 1), "Two JACL Youth Delegates Inspired by Challenges Forged by Democracy" (p. 2), "Mink sponsors Bill to aid Longshoremen" (p. 3), "Urban housing crisis compared with experiences of …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 24 (December 11, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-49)
Selected article titles: "Little Tokyo asks United Way for reconsideration" (p. 1), "Suspect found in Okubo murder" (p. 1), "Legal aid director quits, unable to fire Nisei staffer" (p. 1), "Youths back anti-Elks resolution" (p. 3), "Educator urges greater stress, more classes in U.S. on Japan and Japanese" (p. 3), "Asian Americans for Peace march" (p. …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 17 (April 26, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-17)
Selected article titles: "TV writer aims gripe at JACL mass protest" (p. 1), "Grateful Chicago Japanese Americans see first of 150 gift trees planted" (p. 1), "UH students air feelings about draft, riots in mainland and war in Vietnam" (p. 1), "Idaho governor lauds Nisei Idahoans as efficient, excellent farmers" (p. 1), "The race problem" (p. …
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 16 (April 19, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-16)
Selected article titles: "JACL undergraduate scholarships now awards $500 for top three" (p. 1), "Nisei businessmen urged to aid economic progress of Negroes" (p. 1), "Rep. Mink Marches in Rev. King Funeral" (p. 1), "Open housing signed into law by President" (p. 2), "Negro servicemen scuffle with whites at Yokosuka club" (p. 2).
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 79 (June 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-383)
Selected article titles: "6 Dentists Leave; All Dental Appointments are Cancelled" (p. 1), "Must Save More Water" (p. 1), "'Blueprint for a Slum' Tells Relocation Camp Life" (p. 2), "Believes Nisei Should Relocate" (p. 2).
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Nisei veterans reunion meeting notes (ddr-densho-390-44)
Meeting notes immediately after the 1985 reunion discussing the success of the event and locations for future reunions.
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. II No. 6 (July 4, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-316)
Selected article titles: "Gala 4th Fest Today. All-Day Fun Announced" (p. 1), "420 Sign Up for Draft" (p. 1), "The American Flag" (p. 1), "Barbers Working" (p. 2), "Library Gets More New Books" (p. 3), "June Workers May Get Paid Next Week, Revealed" (p. 3), "Drivers Must Stay Within Speed Limit" (p. 3), "Student Relocation: Council …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 96 (July 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-250)
Selected article titles: "Program For All Relocation Center: To Segregate on 'Basis of National Loyalty Or Sympathy'" (p. 1), "Japan Sends Exchange List; To Post Names" (p. 1), "CIO to Contact Former Nisei Union Member" (p. 1), "Civil Exams Are Given" (p. 1), "A Story Worth Telling: Truck Driver Wins Fight Against Discrimination" (p. 2), "Sakoda …
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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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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 43 (September 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-293)
Selected article titles: "YBA Confab Pics Here" (p. 1), "Labor Day Program Set: Ball Games, Entertainment, Raffle to Be Featured" (p. 1), "Service on Castle Rock" (p. 1), "Note For Those Who Have Not Received Interviews" (p. 1), "Segregation: Clinic Skeds Uncertain" (p. 1).
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 23 (August 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-273)
Selected article titles: "Last-Minute Gifts Cause Overburden of Luggage" (p. 1), "Repatriation Applications Stopped For Segregation" (p. 1), "Court of Honor Dated Tonite" (p. 1), "Four Nurses May Train" (p. 1), "For Handicapped: Helen Keller School Holds Party Last Sat." (p. 1), "Miss Mercer From Chicago Office Reports: Small Communities Offer Advantages" (p. 1), "Charlie Chaplin's …
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Crystal City Chatter Issue 106 (ddr-densho-537-104)
Issue 106 includes information about a former German American detainees reunion, letters to the editor, an article about the lost battalion, and more. [Page 9 erroneously labeled issue 107. There are two issues labeled 106. See also ddr-densho-537-105.]
