365 items
365 items
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An oral history with Robert Hamblin (ddr-csujad-29-33)
An oral interview with Robert Hamblin, a Lompoc resident who recalled the effects of WWII in Santa Barbara, California. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0118. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2239_T01
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Dale Minami Interview II (ddr-densho-1012-7)
Sansei male. Born in Los Angeles, California on October 13, 1946, and grew up in Gardena, California. Received B.A. in Political Science from University of Southern California, graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1968. Received J.D., 1971, from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California. Mr. Minami was a co-founder of the …
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Dale Minami Interview I (ddr-densho-1012-6)
Sansei male. Born in Los Angeles, California on October 13, 1946, and grew up in Gardena, California. Received B.A. in Political Science from University of Southern California, graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1968. Received J.D., 1971, from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California. Mr. Minami was a co-founder of the …
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Oral history with Judith Matthias Pendleton (ddr-csujad-29-384)
An oral interview with Judith Pendleton, former resident of Seabrook Farms, New Jersey. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0948. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1514_T01
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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 …
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Nisei, UC Berkeley (ddr-csujad-25-315)
A page from a photo album including Japanese family photographs. Pasted on the page are photographs of Japanese American students at the University of California, Berkeley. The inscription on one of the photographs reads, "To Alice, from Malian Komuro." The photographs are probably taken in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities …
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Nisei, UC Berkley (ddr-csujad-25-316)
A page from a photo album including Japanese family photographs. Pasted on the page are photographs of Japanese American students at the University of California, Berkeley. The photographs are probably taken in the early 1900s. Also included is a postcard of "Gajoen" in Tokyo, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Warren H. Watanabe Interview (ddr-phljacl-1-2)
Nisei male. Born August 12, 1921, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco, where father worked as the executive secretary of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Left camp to attend college and the University of Chicago. Earned …
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Joe Ishikawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-205)
Nisei male. Born July 29, 1919, in Los Angeles, California. Went to live in Japan as a college student, returning just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Granada concentration camp, Colorado, before leaving to attend the University of Nebraska. Worked as a curator in the …
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Lynne Horiuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-501)
Sansei female. Born June 10, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, where parents moved after leaving camp during World War II. Grew i[ om Denver, where father had an insurance company. Attended the University of Colorado and then Colorado College. Studied abroad in Italy before moving to California. Eventually earned a PhD and became an architectural historian.
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Oral history with Lee Chamness Jr. (ddr-csujad-29-362)
An oral interview with Lee Chamness Jr., an Orange County, California, resident whose father acted as coordinator of Civil Defense during World War II. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Audio is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0904. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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Art Okuno Interview (ddr-manz-1-80)
Nisei male. Born September 15, 1921, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco, and was attending the University of California at Berkeley when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Removed with family to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. While in Heart Mountain, served as scoutmaster …
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Victor Takemoto Interview (ddr-densho-1001-8)
Nisei male. Born October 27, 1926, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Parents were strawberry farmers before World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California. Unlike most Bainbridge Island Japanese Americans, did not transfer to the Minidoka, Idaho, concentration camp. Returned to Bainbridge Island after the war, and attended …
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Ted Nagata Interview (ddr-densho-1013-3)
Sansei male. Born October 5, 1935, in Santa Monica, California. Raised in Berkeley, California, where father worked as a salesman. Removed to Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Mother had difficult time in camp. Family was one of the last to leave Topaz. Resettled in Salt Lake City and, with sister, sent to …
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Nisei, UC Berkeley (ddr-csujad-25-313)
A page from a photo album including Japanese family photographs. Pasted on the page are photographs taken on the University of California, Berkeley campus. Include Japanese American male and female students. The photographs are probably taken in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_10_01_022
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Oral history with Alan W. Bock (ddr-csujad-29-83)
An oral interview with Alan W. Bock, senior editor (1980 to 2011) of the Orange County Register. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0202. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2381_T01
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An oral history with Ronald Tanimoto (ddr-csujad-29-44)
An oral interview with Ronald Tanimoto, internee at the Crystal City Department of Justice internment camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0144. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2473_T01
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Sacramento JACL presents salute to Bob Matsui (ddr-csujad-55-2718)
Bob Matsui was a graduate at University of California, Berkeley, in 1963. At UC Berkeley, he was both vice-president and president of the Nisei Student Club. In Sacramento, he was actively involved with the JACL and held positions of secretary, delegate to the national convention and chapter president. See this object in the California State Universities …
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Letter from Joseph Ogawa to Mr. Dallas McLaren, May 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1882)
Correspondence from Joseph Ogawa to Dallas McLaren regarding Ogawa's studies at the University of Nebraska, his service in the armed forces, and expressing gratitude for McLaren's support. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1885
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Oral history with Lillian Baker (ddr-csujad-29-383)
An oral interview with Lillian Baker, founder of the Americans for Historical Accuracy and opposer of the words "concentration camp" to describe incarceration camps during WWII. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0946. See this object in the California State Universities …
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Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, August 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-67)
Letter from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High regarding the transmittal of several forms, a change of address, and inquiring about what personal items to bring to Manzanar due to the unusualness of the situation. He also volunteers to bring any necessary materials from the University of California. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9067. See …
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Helen T. Sasaki Interview (ddr-densho-1000-505)
Sansei female. Born December 10, 1937, in Stockton, California. Spent early childhood in Stockton, where parents had a small farm. During World War II, family was sent to the Stockton Assembly Center, California, and the Rohwer concentration camp, Arkansas. After leaving camp, returned to California, first to Linden and then to Sacramento, where father owned a …
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An Oral History with J.S. Kishiyama and Y. Kishiyama (ddr-csujad-29-3)
Reflections of an elderly Orange County, California couple on their experiences in America. He recounts his years as an immigrant; she discusses her family background, makeup of Japanese-American community, and rural living. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton; interview conducted by Pat Morgan. …
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An oral history with Ben Kuroki (ddr-csujad-29-63)
An oral interview with Ben Kuroki, a tail gunner part of the 93rd b24 Bombardment Group during World War II. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0132. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
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An oral history with Sue Kunitomi Embrey (ddr-csujad-29-64)
An oral interview with Sue Kunitomi Embrey, an activist, educator, writer and longtime chair of the Manzanar Committee. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0140. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2426_T01