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doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 16 (May 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-154)

Selected article titles: "First Volunteers to Depart for U.S. Army. Contingent of Ten to Leave Tomorrow for Ft. Douglas" (p. 1), "Editorial: New Chapter Opened in Evacuation History" (p. 2), "Provo Tent City Set for Topaz Residents. Summer Camp, Work Details Discussed at Conferences" (p. 3), "Canada Government Liquidates Holdings of Japanese Evacuees" (p. 5).

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 95 (March 30, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-250)

Selected article titles: "Rumor: Wolter Dispels Canal's Fears" (p. 1), "New Regulations Permit Trial Indefinite Leaves" (p. 1), "U.S. Army: Nationalities are Forgotton [Forgotten]" (p. 2), "Editorial: Unweave the Rainbow" (p. 2), "Heroes: Missing -- Honolulu" (p. 2), "Rattle Snake Season Here" (p. 3), "Domestic Fowls: Public Notice Prohibits Ownership After May 1" (p. 3).

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img Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-37-339)

Original caption: The standards of Company A, B, C, and D of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regiment, 34th Division, composed of Americans of Japanese descent, are topped with flying battle streamers, awarded through a presidential citation, tied on by Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark, CG, U.S. Fifth Army. Rosignano Area, Italy, 7/27/44.

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doc Report from Tokyo (ddr-densho-385-5)

A transcription of an article from Life from December 7, 1942. Fujio Morikawa also translated the article into Japanese. 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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doc Certification card for George H. Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2369)

Card belonging to George Hideo Nakamura stating his honorable service as a teletype mechanic in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2475

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img Ira C. Eaker (ddr-njpa-1-255)

Caption on reverse: "Heads U.S. Flyers in Europe. Major General Ira C. Eaker, newly appointed commander of the Eighth United States Army Air Force operating out of Great Britain. He succeeds Major General Carl A. Spaatz, recently assigned to the North African theater. Gen. Eaker has personally bombing raids on the Axis in the Continent."

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 17 No. 18 (November 6, 1943) (ddr-pc-15-43)

Selected article titles: "Position of Nisei Battalion In Italy 'Most Advanced' of U.S. Fifth Army, Says Lardner" (p. 1), "Troops Impose Martial Law On Tule Segregation Center. Army Intervenes As Newell Residents Defy Civil Authority; Report Twenty Persons Injured" (p. 1), "FBI Frees Nisei Held on Camera Charge" (p. 2), "Set Arguments In Case Testing Evacuee …

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Narrator John "Jack" Herzig

White male, born July 30, 1922. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked with Japanese American interpreters during the U.S. occupation of Japan. Husband of Nisei Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga, and the couple was instrumental in helping to obtain redress and reparations for Japanese Americans in the 1980s.

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vh Henry Bruno Yamada Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-105-3)

The call for volunteers in Hawaii: joining the U.S. Army

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Given the full conference schedule, interviews conducted at the reunion were shorter in length than typical Densho interviews and concentrated on a single topic, namely, the individual's military …

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doc Keynote address by Bob H. Suzuki for Nisei Honorary Degree Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-363)

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doc Pacific Citizen Vol. 22 No. 2 (ddr-densho-121-10)

Selected article titles: "Justice Department Initiates Hearings for 3000 Persons Who Wish to Remain in U.S." (p. 1), "Vandals Smash Glass in Store Owned by Nisei" (p. 1), "WRA Office Plans Survey of Resettled Evacuee Families" (p. 1), "Japanese American Issue Raised at Hawaii Hearing" (p. 1), "Order Relaxes Restrictions on Enemy Aliens" (p. 1), "Army …

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doc Letter to an Issei man from the U.S. Quartermaster General (ddr-densho-25-60)

Mitsuo (Mike) Iseri, son of Matahichi and Kisa Iseri, was killed in action during World War II. As his closest relative, Matahichi Iseri received a letter from the U.S. Quartermaster General of the Army asking him to complete a form entitled "Request for Disposition of Remains," which enabled him to arrange for the funeral of his …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-53)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Olinda Saito’s mother, Olinda Saito (bride), Shiuko Sakai, Capt. Waddington and Capt. Humphries. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-54)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Mrs. Sakamoto, unidentified, Olinda Saito (bride), Capt. Sakamoto, Shiuko Sakai, Maj. Brown. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …

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img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-63)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on boat, wearing cap, and with unidentified person’s legs in foreground. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "12 JUNE 49/ABURA-TSUBO/GUESS WHO!"

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img Catching Octopus on the "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-65)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on boat and holding an octopus with a stick. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "ABURA-TSUBO 12 JUNE 49/S. & THE …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-55)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: unidentified seated individual, Olinda Saito (bride), Tami Okamura, Lt. Zuretti, May Ideta. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 29 No. 3 (July 16, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-28)

Selected article titles: "Counsel for Mrs. d'Aquino Stresses Contention Defendant Took Radio Job Under Duress" (p. 1), "U.S. Court Restores Citizen Rights to Japan Army Veteran" (p. 1), "Justice Department to Open Los Angeles Field Office to Assist in Processing Claims" (p. 1), "Announce New Regulations For Filing Claims for Loss, Damage to Contraband Goods" (p. …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 45, No. 15 (October 11, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-41)

Select article titles: "U.S. Supreme Court Reconvenes, JACL Interested in Three Cases" (p. 1); "40,000 Filipinos in California prospering; race problems minimized" (p. 1); "Percentage of Nisei Marrying Into Other Racial Groups Increasing Over Past Decade in Hawaii" (p. 2); "Army installation named for Nisei hero" (p. 7); "Apathy Toward Sacrifices of Nisei GIs Hit" (p. …

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img Nisei soldier in plane (ddr-densho-114-95)

Original caption: Castrellina Sector, Italy. S/Sgt. Arata Kimura, San Jose, Calif., 522nd Field Artillery Bn., 442nd Inf. Regt., 34th Division, observer, Left, and Cub Pilot Lt. Joseph C. Polancii, Winnsboro, LA., (Monroe Papers) confer before taking off from a forward airstrip. U.S. Fifth Army. 12 July 1944. [The correct spelling of the location is Castellina.]

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img Nisei soldier doing laundry (ddr-densho-114-20)

Original caption: Charmois Area, France. Americans of Japanese descent of the 442nd Combat Team, 100th Inf. Bn., in bivouac prepare to go into the front lines for their first contact with the Germans in France. Here Pfc. Billy S. Takaezu, 1254 Hall St., Honolulu, hangs out his laundry to dry. U.S. Seventh Army. 12 October 1944.

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img Nisei soldiers firing a cannon (ddr-densho-114-27)

Original caption: Castrellina Sector, Italy. Firing the 105-mm Howitzer in the Battle for Leghorn are Gunner Cpl. Edward Nakamura, Honolulu, T. H., and Cannoneer Pfc. George Tanna, Honolulu, T. H., American-born Japanese members of the 442nd Inf. Regt., 34th Division. U.S. Fifth Army. 12 July 1944. [The correct spelling of the location is Castellina.]

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img Leaving the front lines (ddr-densho-114-122)

Original caption: Castelforte Area, Italy. The American troops of Japanese descent of the 100th Infantry Bn. Command Post have just been notified that their company is being relieved after 16 days in the Battle for Leghorn, Italy. A load of mortar shells for forward infantry positions is in the trailer. U.S. Fifth Army 15 July 1944.

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img Memorial service (ddr-densho-114-85)

Original caption: Cecina Area, Italy. Bugler Pfc. Charles Kimura of Honolulu, T.H., plays taps as the rifle squad stands at "present arms," after firing salute to the 72 members of the 2nd Bn., 442nd Inf. Regt., honored at a memorial service held after one month of combat. The regiment consists of Japanese Americans. U.S. Fifth Army. …

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. IV No. 16 (February 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-143)

Selected article titles: "Jerome to be Closed by June. Residents to be Shifted to Other Centers" (p. 1), "Army Specialized Training Exams to be Given March 15th" (p. 1), "Evacuee Items Forms Asked" (p. 1), "Leaders for Resettlement in St. Louis to Speak to R.F.C.C." (p. 3), "Shortage: U.S. Reports Made on Rubber Shoes" (p. 4).

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