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img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-277)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-277/

img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-281)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-281/

img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-278)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-278/

img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-282)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-282/

img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-279)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-279/

img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-280)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-280/

doc Approved Educational Institutions for relocating Japanese American college students (ddr-densho-356-790)

List of approved colleges and universities for Japanese American students to attend by the United States Army & Navy. Plus a list of students in camp who wish to attended university.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-790/

img Crowd walking (ddr-densho-359-935)

A crowd walking beneath a banner of United States and Japanese flags. Some members of the crowd are wearing kimonos and straw hats. This even could possibly be for Obon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-935/

img Pvt. Haruo "Harrison" Arai portrait (ddr-densho-463-25)

Written beside photograph on scrapbook page: "Harrison," Pvt. Haruo Arai, Taken in the States, 1944.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-463-25/

img Sueo Ohye posing with U.S. pole-vaulters (ddr-njpa-4-1556)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "After the game, (from left) [?], Ohye and [?], three players."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1556/

doc C. W. McCabe's letter of recommendation for Harry Matsuoka (ddr-densho-390-32)

A letter written by C. W. McCabe, manager at the Southern Pacific Company, recommending Tomio Ogata [Harry Matsuoka] as an employee.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-32/

doc Bitow photograph album (ddr-densho-395-1)

A collection of 111 photographs of community events and family portraits from the Bitow and Maeda families.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-1/

img Woman kneels with a book and toddler (ddr-densho-404-56)

A woman kneels while holding a book in her hands and a toddler on her lap. In the background, a building is painted with an advertisement for Barnes Circus.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-404-56/

img Kneeling woman holds a book and toddler (ddr-densho-404-57)

A kneeling woman holds a book in her hand and a toddler in her lap. The woman and toddler gaze towards the camera in front of a building painted with an advertisement for Barnes Circus.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-404-57/

img Takami Hibiya and other diners at a banquet table (ddr-densho-381-189)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-189/

img View of a procession for the departure of Father Damien's remains (ddr-njpa-1-154)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Procession for the departure of Father Damien's remains [?]."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-154/

vh George Koshi Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1008-1-2)

Father's early life in the United States

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1008-1-2/

Letter from Mrs. A.C. Goodenough to the Honorable Carl Donaugh, United States District Attorney for Portland, Oregon on behalf of Dr. Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-151)

doc Letter from Mrs. A.C. Goodenough to the Honorable Carl Donaugh, United States District Attorney for Portland, Oregon on behalf of Dr. Keizaburo Koyama (ddr-one-5-151)

Photocopy of a declassified letter signed by Mrs. A.C. Goodenough to the Honorable Carl Donaugh, United States District Attorney for Portland, Oregon. She writes that she has known the Koyama family for 14 years and praises Dr. Koyama for his loyalty, honesty, and the high Christian standards that he has raised his family in. She does …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-151/

img Nisei military volunteers (ddr-densho-37-328)

Original WRA caption: Shown here are the four Sakura brothers who have volunteered for service in the combat team in the United States Army, which is composed of Americans of Japanese ancestry. These four brothers are fulfilling a vow made to their father, who died 20 years ago, to live and die for the United States, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-328/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-288)

Letter of support for Ai Chih Tsai's application for entrance into the United States. Chicago Theological Seminary can offer Ai Chih Tsai a position on the clerical staff at $1800/year

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-288/

vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-111-9)

Description of the journey by boat to the United States (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-111-9/

vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-111-13)

Differences between Buddhist temples in the United States and Japan (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-111-13/

vh Takashi Matsui Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1008-4-3)

Comparing education in the United States and Japan

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1008-4-3/

doc Letter regarding cancellation of renunciation of citizenship (ddr-densho-254-5)

Letter and legal documents from Wayne M. Collins informing Senichiro Takeda that his renunciation of citizenship was cancelled and that he has been declared a native born citizen of the United States.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-254-5/

img Wedding portrait of Issei couple (ddr-densho-259-392)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "Wedding picture of Daiichi and Kinuyo Takeoka, both in western attire. Since Mrs. Takeoka came to the United States in 1918, that's probably when this picture was taken."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-392/

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