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Collection Theodore Akimoto Family Collection (ddr-densho-299)

The Theodore Akimoto Family Collection consists of materials from Theodore Akimoto's time with the 44nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, 71st Signal Service Battalion, and Photo Division SCAP. The majority of the images document Ted Akimoto's time as a U.S. Army photographer during the occupation of Japan.

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Collection Akira Nakamura Family Collection (ddr-densho-179)

This collection contains photographs and documents belonging to Mr. Akira Nakamura, who served in the U.S. Military Intelligence Service during World War II. In 1945, he was selected to serve in Okinawa interrogating Japanese prisoners of war. The collection includes photographs of Okinawan civilians and U.S. soldiers. Also included are drawings and calligraphy given to Mr. …

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img George Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-118)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara in U.S. Army uniform at U.S. Army language school in Presidio of Monterey, California. The handwritten note on the backside reads: George Naohara, 1950-1956. Title from note. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 27. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_27_002

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doc Japanese Made Citizen. Honolulu Judge Admits Man Who Served in U.S. Army. (January 20, 1919) (ddr-densho-56-316)

The Seattle Daily Times, January 20, 1919, p. 9

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img Photograph of a construction crew standing in front of a U.S. Army ambulance at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-184)

Photograph of a construction crew (twelve men) standing in front of a U.S. Army ambulance at Manzanar incarceration camp. Several barracks can be seen in the background. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0320

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img Photo of husband and wife (ddr-densho-107-34)

This photo was taken at the 1996 Army Counter-Intelligence Corps Annual Reunion. Roy Matsumoto is wearing the Knowlton Award medal for the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame and the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame medallion and the Legion of Merit for his exploits in the jungles of Burma.

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doc Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, July 22, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-86)

A letter from Makoto Okine to his father, Seiichi Okine, in the Rohwer incarceration camp. Makoto writes from "Leghorn" [=Livorno] Italy where he is deployed as a US Army soldier. The letter is mailed via Army/Air Post Office, New York, by U.S. Army Postal Service. In the letter, he describes his duty, guarding prisoners while they …

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doc Statement of David F. Trask (ddr-densho-67-344)

Written statement of David F. Trask, Chief Historian, U.S. Army Center of Military History. This statement was submitted for the hearings on House of Representatives Bill H.R. 4110 in June of 1984.

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img Cave housing a gun position (ddr-densho-179-8)

This cave, with its opening covered with camouflage netting, was discovered by advancing U.S. Army forces on Okinawa. It was still under construction, and apparently was built to house a gun position.

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doc Recurretment flyer (ddr-densho-368-684)

A U.S. Army recruitment flyer from the era near the end or just after the conclusion of World War II. Pay scales are quotes for men who enlist before July 1, 1946.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 15 No. 6 (July 9, 1942) (ddr-pc-14-9)

Selected article titles: "Federal Court Throws Out Native Sons' Suit" (p. 1), Olson Asks Army to Halt Evacuation! California Governor Voices Belief in Loyalty of Vast Majority of State Japanese" (p. 1), "Army Imposes Ban on Aliens In Center Posts" (p. 2), "Army Orders Release of Utah Nisei Held for Curfew Violation" (p. 2), "Southern Zone …

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img Japanese American chaplain (ddr-densho-114-57)

Original caption: Japanese-American Chaplain. This newly-commissioned U.S. Army Chaplain is Lieut. Hiro Higuchi, a native of Hawaii, of Japanese parentage. He is now in training at Harvard, and is the second chaplain of Japanese ancestry to receive a commission in the U.S. Army Chaplains Corps. Higuchi is 36, married, and has a seven year old son. …

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img George Naohara in U.S. military uniform (ddr-csujad-38-115)

Photographed is George Nobuo Naohara in U.S. military uniform standing with another U.S. soldier at U.S. Army language school in Presidio of Monterey, California. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 26. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_26_005

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 40 (November 30, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-42)

Selected article titles: "Comply with Smoking Ban at All Indoor Gatherings" (p. 1), "263 Casualties Listed from 9 Centers-WRA" (p. 2), and "Issei Volunteers to Be Accepted by U.S. Army" (p. 2).

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 36 (ddr-densho-1000-153-36)

Brother was drafted into the U.S. army before December 7, 1941

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda Interview I Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-123-22)

Drafted into U.S. Army, enduring basic training and attending the Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling, Minnesota

As a teenager prior to World War II, began keeping scrapbooks with newspaper articles and memorabilia, a lifetime habit.

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img Nisei soldiers leaving battle (ddr-densho-114-15)

Original caption: Company B, 100th Bn. 34th Division, Hawaiian American troops of Japanese ancestry leave the line for regimental reserve after 16 days in the Battle for Leghorn. U.S. Fifth Army. 15 July 1944.

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doc Poston Press Bulletin Vol. VI No. 28 (November 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-152)

Selected article titles: "New Openings Offered Nisei in U.S. Army" (p. 1), "Poston Recreation Group Challenges Gila" (p. 1), "Editorial: A New Way of Life" (p. 2), "First Shipment of Chairs Arrive" (p. 3).

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doc Story of the "No/No-No/Yes" Soldiers of the 1800 General Service Battalion, U.S. Army (ddr-csujad-24-69)

In this document Cedrick M. Shimo describes the Army unit during World War II that was made up of Americans of Japanese, German, and Italian descent, who were considered "suspect." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_05_003

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doc Letter from Joseph W. Stilwell, General, U.S. Army, to Lt. Frank S. Okusako, November 15, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-236)

Correspondence from Joseph Stilwell to Frank Okusako regarding the case of Okusako's family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0238

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 91 (July 31, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-27)

Selected article titles: "On the Other Hand"; "Xmas Packs to Nisei Yanks"; "Objections"; "Six Million Fighters"; "Unit Citation Awarded 100th"; "'U.S. is Proud of You!'"; "'Americans All' Film Being Shown"; "Singles Heads Famed Battalion"; "Say Five Brothers Serving in U.S. Army"; "Isolation Center Plan Abandoned"; "Major General Hyper Returning Home"; "Want Ads"; "Test Suit Removed to …

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vh Akio Suyematsu Interview (ddr-densho-1001-16)

Nisei male. Born October 30, 1921, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, and was drafted into the U.S. army. Returned to Bainbridge Island after the war and established a successful farm.

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img Men shoveling snow from roof of barracks (ddr-ajah-2-782)

Caption: Snow makes life for Army soldiers difficult. Location is either Belden, in Northern California, or somewhere near Reno, Nevada. The U.S. Army sent Joe Iwataki ad his outfit to this area of California to guard trains, tracks and tunnels. Iwataki was from Alameda, CA. January 1942. Supplemental scan of ddr-ajah-2-290 with additional notes.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 15 No. 7 (July 16, 1942) (ddr-pc-14-10)

Selected article titles: "U.S. Army Trains Thousand Nisei Soldiers for Overseas Duty as 'All-Japanese' Unit" (p. 1), "Four Japanese Face U.S. Indictments in Santa Anita Incident" (p. 1), "Nisei Loyalty to U.S. Stressed By WRA Official in Congress" (p. 1), "States Have No Right to Bar Citizens, Says Governor Carr" (p. 2), "Production Is Key to …

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doc Journal Entry (ddr-densho-385-13)

Fujio Morikawa kept a journal while incarcerated at Lordsburg U.S. Army internment camp. In his journal included translations of letters, news articles, and announcements; notes on English grammar and mathematics; essays on different topics; and calligraphy.

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