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vh George Matsumoto Interview (ddr-manz-1-73)

Nisei male. Born July 19, 1924, in San Francisco, California. At a young age, family moved to Ocean Park, California, where father ran a concession stand in an amusement park. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with family to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. While in camp, had numerous jobs, including as part of the …

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Narrator John Tomita

Nisei male. Born August 20, 1920, in Isleton, California. Grew up in Isleton where father operated a restaurant. Attended college and studied engineering before World War II. During the war, removed to the Sacramento (Walerga) Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. In camp, worked on the survey crew. Remained in Tule Lake …

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img Procurement and Shoe Rationing [Department] (ddr-csujad-26-106)

Letter from David O'Kane describing provenance and donating the included photo of the Procurement an Shoe Rationing Department at Tule Lake camp to Special Collections at Cal State Hayward. The photo features a group of five Japanese American women with five Caucasian men and women. The verso of the photo reads, "This was taken just before …

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Narrator Kenichi Nakano

Sansei male, born November 20, 1944, at the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. He was the oldest son of Yaeko Nakano.

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Narrator Kazie Good

Nisei female. Born May 6, 1925, in Sacramento, California. During World War II, sent with family to the Sacramento Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Due to father's refusal to answer the so-called "loyalty questions" in 1943, the family remained in Tule Lake when it was turned into a segregation center. Subject …

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doc Manzanar diary (ddr-csujad-34-1)

One diary written by Hiroshi Fukuwa, a Kibei Nisei of Los Angeles, California. His diary starts from his departing day from Los Angeles to move into the Manzanar incarceration camp as one of the first group of volunteer incacerees. He was transferred to the Gila River camp, Arizona, to join his brother's family, and segregated into …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 21 No. 25 (December 22, 1945) (ddr-pc-17-51)

Selected article titles: "WRA Will Assist Returned Evacuees to Find Permanent Location on Pacific Coast" (p. 3), "California Attorney General Says Sheriff Attempted to Prevent Evacuee Employment" (p. 3), "Rehearings May Be Held for Tule Lake Group" (p. 3), "The Future of the Nisei is His Own by Dillon S. Myer" (p. 9), "Nisei Assisted in …

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doc [Call troops in new outbreak], newspaper article on Tule Lake protests, November 5, 1943 (ddr-csujad-2-37)

Newspaper article about protests at Tule Lake Camp in November, 1943 which led to martial law being in place for three months. Describes thousands of incarcerees protesting and the US army sent in for assistance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0037

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doc [Minutes of the meeting of the Co-ordinating Committee and the Project Director and Colonel Austin, January 10, 1944] (ddr-csujad-2-32)

Meeting minutes between incarceree-led Tule Lake Camp government and Camp Director Raymond Best and Commander of Military Police Colonel Verne Austin. Discusses farm worker unrest and release of prisoners from army stockades. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0032

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doc Termination notice, Form WRA-114, George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-567)

A notice of termination, Form WRA-114, issued by "Tule Lake Relocation Center," War Relocation Authority. It notifies George Nobuo Naohara of the termination date and reason from his farmer's position. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_020

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img Tule Lake scrapbook illustrated page (ddr-csujad-26-65)

Scrapbook page featuring a pencil drawn illustration of women together at desks, reading and working on a possible art project. The page includes several signatures and is from "Tule Lake scrapbook" (ucsb_mei_0053). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_03_20_013

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doc [Informal meeting of the Co-ordinating Committee and the Project Director and members of the Advisory Council, January 19, 1944] (ddr-csujad-2-36)

Meeting minutes between incarceree led Tule Lake Camp government and the Advisory Council. Discussion on issues and concerns with Motor Pool jobs, farm work, and a donation from the Japanese Red Cross. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0036

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doc [Minutes of the joint meeting of the advisory council and the Co-ordinating Committee of the Tule Lake Center, February 8,1944] (ddr-csujad-2-20)

Meeting minutes of incarceree-led Tule Lake Camp government and camp advisory council. Describes efforts led to release prisoners from army stockades and plans for new building construction including a civic center. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0020

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doc Marriage affidavit [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-12-25)

Marriage affidavit for Tsugitada Kanamori and Kazuko Miyamoto. Signed by Sasaki, Buddhist priest, and Yoshikazu Tamura and Sotaro Nishikawa, witnesses. Tsugitada and Kazuyo married in the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_07_006

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img Landscape (ddr-csujad-13-5)

A landscape photograph depicts the area surrounding the Tule Lake incarceration camp. The caption on back of photograph reads, "View from hill tops and surrounding Tulelake Camp in Calif. (43)." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_032

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img Incarcerees of Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-13-16)

The photograph depicts people walking in the distance towards some structures in the Tule Lake incarceration camp. The caption on back of photograph reads, "Japs just about to enter stockade under guard." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_011

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img Photograph from Inside a Vehicle (ddr-csujad-13-10)

A photograph taken from inside a vehicle at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. Caption on back of photograph reads, "Japs walking on their streets during disturbance. Nov 43. Tulelake Calif." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_005

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doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-566)

A notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, issued by Lee A. Lampson, Tule Lake Relocation Center, War Relocation Authority. It notifies George Nobuo Naohara of a farmer's position assigned. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_019

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4333 (July 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-47)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Nurse Finds Soldiers She Serves Have No Race Prejudice"; "Methodist Confab Held in Oakland"; "500 Combat Vets in Hospital Protest VFW Rejecting Nisei"; "Nisei Soldier Fears He Must Face Battle at Home"; "Relocation Ups and Downs in Southern California"; "Burglary Reported at Tule Lake"; "Dr. George Iki Joins Inter-racial Clinic in Los …

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doc Letter from Raymond R. Best, Project Director, Tule Lake Project, to Lt. Frank S. Okusako, October 19, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-232)

Correspondence from Raymond R. Best to Frank Okusako regarding the status of his family members at the Tule Lake incarceration camp including records of their conduct and renunciation of citizenship. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0234

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doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, April 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-73)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing Takagi's family and working conditions in the camp. Takagi discusses an upcoming move and teaching position at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00077

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doc Inaugural ball (ddr-csujad-55-1930)

Invitation to the inaugural ball presented by the senior class of Tri-State high school at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes decorative cover, list of guests of honor, and schedule of events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1933

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doc Leave notice: notice to evacuees leaving project via Klamath Falls bus depot (ddr-csujad-55-2396)

Guidelines for incarcerees at Tule Lake incarceration camp who are preparing to depart the camp via Klamath Falls bus depot. Includes documents and procedures necessary for leaving the incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2502

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doc Walerga wasp, no. 8 (June 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-2513)

Newspaper published at the Walerga Assembly Center covering news, updates, camp services, and events. Current issue includes articles on removal to Tule Lake incarceration camp, camp events, and sports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2619

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doc Roster of project residents (ddr-csujad-55-181)

Roster of incarcerees at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes individuals with last names beginning with "M" through "Y." Roster includes name, address, birth date, citizenship, marital status, and numbers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0183

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