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doc Letter from Torao Hayashi to Lousie Hayashi (ddr-densho-412-3)

Letter from Torao Hayashi to his sister Yoshiko Lousie Hayashi in Poston. In the letter Torao mentions meeting mutual friends, a delay in getting the family photograph, his brother Roy not completing school, and someone in the hospital. Torao Hayashi was killed in action just a few days after writing this letter.

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doc 1944 Poston High School Yearbook (ddr-densho-412-1)

Masao Roy Hayashi's 1944 high school yearbook "El Chaparal" from Poston High School.

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img Hayashi Family Photo (ddr-densho-412-2)

Photograph of three generations of the Hayashi family posed in front of an American Flag. Back row left to right: Sueko Barbra Hayashi, Natsuye Ruth Hayashi, Torao Hayashi, Tomiko Jane (Hayashi) Noda and Yoshiko Louise (Hayashi) Kubo. Seated left to right: Ruby Hayashi, Ichimatsu Hayashi, Yoneyo (Ikeda) Hayashi holding Ronald Hayashi; Kazumi John Hayashi and Lorraine …

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doc Magazine Clipping (ddr-densho-415-9)

Clipping from the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Newsletter on the donation of George Sunada's military uniform to the Heart Mountain Interpretative Center.

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img George Sunada (ddr-densho-415-2)

Black and white portrait of George Sunada in uniform. Stamped on the back is "Lively Studio 528 1/2 Maia St. P. O. Box 962 Hattiesburg, Miss." in black ink.

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doc George Sunada's Honorable Discharge (ddr-densho-415-5)

Copy of George Sunada's Honorable Discharge papers from the US Army.

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doc George Sunada Timeline 1919-1947 (ddr-densho-415-3)

Short biographical timeline of George Sunada's life from his birth in 1919 till 1947. Primarily focused on his work at Green River railroad yards in Wyoming.

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img George Sunada (ddr-densho-415-1)

Black and white full body photograph of George Sunada in uniform standing outside with military barracks in the background.

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doc Go For Broke Card (ddr-densho-415-4)

Business type card with George Sunada's military assignments and post-war work.

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doc Newspaper clipping (ddr-densho-415-6)

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from the Rock Springs Rocket on the mass firing of Japanese Nationals from the railroad industry.

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doc Redress apology letter and check (ddr-densho-415-8)

Photocopy of apology letter and redress check.

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doc Redress appeal (ddr-densho-415-7)

Copy of George Sunada's appeal for redress eligibility. Documents how his and his family's constitutional rights were violated by the federal government.

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doc California Daily News (Saturday, March 21, 1942) Final Edition No. 3647 (ddr-densho-416-31)

Final edition of the California Daily News also known as the Kashu Mainichi Shinbun before they suspended publication. Select article titles: "83 Workers Leave for Manzanar This Morning To Prepare for Others" (p. 1); "Hogwanji To Help In Storage" (p. 1); Better Treatment and Facilities Offered by Evacuee Service Office" (p. 1).

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img Poston Black 54 (ddr-densho-416-32)

Panoramic photograph of residents of Poston Block 54

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doc Letter to Clarence R. Walker from Gonkichi Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-34)

Letter to Clarence R. Walker from Gonkichi Miyagi. Gonkichi talks about receiving 125 dollars from Clarence Walker for Clarence having sold something of Gonkichi's. Gonkichi tells Clarence he does not expect to return to California any time soon. Gonkichi talks how he feels about his grandson William Miyagi being drafted into the army while the rest …

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img William Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-33)

Framed portrait of William Miyagi in military uniform. Also inside the frame are William Miyagi's military medals, ribbons, and patches.

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doc "The Soliloquy of an African Ant-Eater" (ddr-densho-419-2)

A poem Min Yasui wrote under the pseudonym, "The Mad Mongolian" while he was in Multnomah County Jail. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.

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doc "Japanese Nisei" (ddr-densho-419-1)

A poem written by Min Yasui. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.

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doc "Why Are We Here?" (ddr-densho-419-4)

A poem written by Min Yasui. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.

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doc "That Damned Fence" (ddr-densho-419-3)

A poem written by Min Yasui while he was incarcerated in Minidoka concentration camp. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.

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img Alice Nakata in kimono (ddr-ajah-6-669)

Caption on left of photo: 9-year-old Alice Nakata of Alameda, CA. February 2, 1929 (Showa 2) Her birth parents were Tomoshige and Takeno Nakata. Additional caption in Japanese.

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img Three girls outside house (ddr-ajah-6-6)

Caption below photo: Left: Chizuye Kato(w) of Alameda, CA. 1926

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img Six girls sitting in yard (ddr-ajah-6-652)

Caption below photo: Front row L to R Betty Nakaso, ? - ? Merika Motoyoshi Back row L to R: Virginia Nakaso, ? Alameda, CA. Circa 1932

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img Wedding portrait of couple (ddr-ajah-6-446)

Caption below photo: Frances Yasuyo Ikeda marries Yasuharu Koike, August 3, 1947. They had met at the Alameda Nursery and were married at Alameda Japanese Methodist Church.

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img Motoyoshi family at Topaz (ddr-ajah-6-655)

Caption below photo: Motoyoshi family, Topaz incarceration camp in Utah. Baby Miyuki was born June 30, 1942. The family was from Alameda, CA.

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