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Narrator George Koshi
Kibei male. Born June 16, 1911, in Greeley, Colorado. Raised in Denver, Colorado, until the age of five. Sent to Japan for schooling in 1917 and returned to the U.S. at the age of seventeen. Continued his education to eventually become the first Nikkei attorney in the state of Colorado. Drafted into the U.S. Army in …
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Elsa Kudo Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-388-14)
Being labeled "illegal entry" by the U.S. government
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 53, No. 24 (December 15, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-50)
Selected article titles: "Washington Newsletter: American Image of Japan" (p. 1), "Final Report of U.S. Civil Rights Commission Urges All Branches of Government to Exert More Effort and Leadership Against Bias" (p. 1), "American Legion Press Release Recalls Hysteria Against Nisei in Pearl Harbor Feature; Tells of Heroism and Loyalty During War" (p. 3), and "Lesson …
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Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 28 (October 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-566)
Selected article titles: "Over 5,000 Leaves Recorded. About 11,000 Remain" (p. 1), "Seven Boys Refuse Induction at Phoenix" (p. 1), "Community Asked to Aid in Takahashi Search" (p. 1), "135 Hawaiian Japanese Among 2,209 Listed as Wounded in September 29 Casualty Report" (p. 2), "Japanese American Girl Challenges Right of Government to Detain U.S. Citizens Without …
Narrator Toyoko Okumura
Nisei female. Born October 14, 1916, in Gardena, California. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. In response to the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," transferred to Tule Lake segregation center with family, and expatriated to Japan. Worked in Japan for the U.S. government and …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 27 No. 14 (October 2, 1948) (ddr-pc-20-39)
Selected article titles: "Seek to Rectify 'Blunder' on Peru Japanese. 1600 Japanese from Peru Interned in United Statese; Many Still Remain Here" (p. 1), "California Supreme Court Outlaws Intermarriage Ban. Decision Declares Interracial Marriage Prohibition Violates Equal Protection Guarantee" (p. 1), "Advise Evacuees to File Anew For Unpaid Government Claims" (p. 1), "38 Japanese Americans File …
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Frank Sumida Interview Segment 39 (ddr-densho-1000-261-39)
Working as a supply officer for the U.S. military government
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of …
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Frank Sumida Interview Segment 41 (ddr-densho-1000-261-41)
Losing job with the U.S. military government because of Japanese American ancestry
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the …
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Ted Kitayama Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-334-10)
Feeling like the Bainbridge Island Japanese Americans were targeted by the U.S. government
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 15 (April 19, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-16)
Selected article titles: "200 Japanese Americans May Join U.S. Naval Reserve In Hawaii, Says Official" (p. 1), "Anti-Segregation Bill Passed by State Assembly" (p. 1), "Nisei Repatriates Return to Hawaii" (p. 1), "Seek New Site for Trailers at Winona Camp" (p. 3), "Separate Schools for Mexican Children Ruled Illegal by Ninth District Federal Court" (p. 7), …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 10 (March 12, 1949) (ddr-pc-21-10)
Selected article titles: "ADC's Contraband Articles Bill Passed by Congress. Permits Payment of Claims for Damage to Goods Ordered Given to Government Custody" (p. 1), "California Attorney General Will Not Seek Funds for Enforcing Alien Land Law" (p. 1), "U.S. Films on Nisei Will Aid Return of Canadians" (p. 1), "University of Washington Group Studies Employment …
![Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 16 [November 15, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-41)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/25/47/2547996938208a71d34be416eb42c71e.jpg)
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 113, No. 16 [November 15, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-41)
Select article titles: "Racist vandalism strikes JA center" (p. 1), "Mineta calls: Civil Rights bill needs correction" (p. 1), "L.A. to promote more minority police" (p. 1), "Filipino nurse wins limited victory in English-only case" (p. 1), "Commission urges better U.S.-Japan framework to solve global problems" (p. 3), "Firms support Illinois panel to improve government" (p. …
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Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ai Jin Tsai (ddr-densho-446-331)
Ai Chih Tsai's assignment at Camp Richie is over but he will continue to work for U.S. government. Assigned to raise funds for education and relief. Talked to representative from International Merchandise Co. Mr. Robison is interested in a textile factory or importing undershirts. Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai investigating other possibilities. Ai Chih Tsai expects passport in …
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George Koshi Interview (ddr-densho-1008-1)
Kibei male. Born June 16, 1911, in Greeley, Colorado. Raised in Denver, Colorado, until the age of five. Sent to Japan for schooling in 1917 and returned to the U.S. at the age of seventeen. Continued his education to eventually become the first Nikkei attorney in the state of Colorado. Drafted into the U.S. Army in …
Narrator Frank Sumida
Nisei male. Born August 10, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois. Grew up primarily in Los Angeles, California, where parents ran a restaurant. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, where he participating in running an organized gambling operation. Moved briefly to Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, before being sent to …
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Paul Tsuneishi Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-122-24-5)
Thoughts on the JACL's wartime cooperation with the U.S. government
This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his 2000 documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, about the World War II resisters of conscience at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …
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Edward H. Mitsukado Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1007-4-8)
Talking a fellow soldier down when he discovers his father was being held by the U.S. government
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily …
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Kiyoshi Seishin Yamashita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-265)
Nisei male. Born February 14, 1920, in Kent, Washington. Grew up in the nearby town of Auburn, where parents ran a farm. Family was involved Auburn Buddhist Church. Graduated from the University of Washington in 1942 and removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Recruited out of Tule Lake to teach …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 23 No. 16 (October 26, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-43)
Selected article titles: "Civil Liberties Union Files Suit for Restoration of Rights Renounced by Nisei in Camp" (p. 1), "Anti-Restrictive Covenant Used By Civil Rights Group to Fight Non-White Housing Restrictions" (p. 2), "Peru to Permit 24 Japanese to Return to Homes" (p. 2), "U.S. Government Drops Case Against Iva Toguri in [Tokyo]" (p. 3), "Deportation …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 23 No. 11 (September 21, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-38)
Selected article titles: "U.S. Seeks to Preserve Job Gains of Minority Groups. JACL Official Attends Meet On Government Policy Against Discrimination in Employment" (p. 1), "Nisei Veterans Enter Hawaiian Political Races" (p. 1), "Survey Opinions of Neighbors Who Demanded Ouster of Nisei" (p. 2), "New Los Angeles Escheat Case Will Provide Test of State's Anti-Alien Land …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 28 No. 17 (November 2, 1946) (ddr-pc-18-44)
Selected article titles: "California Court Upholds Alien Land Act" (p. 1), "Oyama Test Case to Be Taken to U.S. Court; Fight Just Started, Declares Masaoka" (p. 1), "Stranded Nisei in Japan Seek to Return to Homes in America" (p. 1), "Los Angeles Civil Rights Group Will Investigate Suit to Oust Japanese American from Home" (p. 7), …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 35 No. 20 (November 14, 1952) (ddr-pc-24-46)
Selected article titles: "Three AJA jurors sworn into trial of seven alleged Communist Party leaders of Hawaii; prosecution starts" (p. 1), "Nisei organizations may tangle with policy to endorse candidates" (p. 1), "Government quiets West Coast rumors over postponement of start of immigration act" (p. 1), "Dec. 7 attack leader here in U.S. as Sky Pilot …
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Photograph of B. R. and Theo Chamberlain sitting on the front bumper of their car in Death Valley (ddr-csujad-47-113)
Photograph of Albert R. and Theo Chamberlain sitting on the front bumper of a 1940s era car. The U.S. government license plate reads E024. They are in the parking lot at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0198
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Yo Shinoda for Grace Umezawa (ddr-ajah-8-11)
In this video, Yo Shinoda talks about her mother, Grace Kuniye Umezawa. Grace was born in Alameda, and was the first Japanese American girl to graduate from Alameda High School. During World War II, removed to the Amache concentration camp, Colorado. Grace worked as a teacher at the navy language school in Boulder, Colorado. AFter the …
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Mary Okazaki Kozu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-511)
Nisei female. Born June 14, 1931, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle, where parents ran a boarding house. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp in 1943 and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Returned with family to Seattle after the war, attended the …