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Meriko at a buffet (ddr-densho-494-32)
Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …
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Group photograph on deck of the M.S. Chichibu Maru (ddr-densho-494-2)
Names of passengers written on photograph in Japanese and English. Caption on webpage: "Leaving San Francisco \ Meriko traveled second class" and "Among the other second-class passengers was Mitsuko Neeno (later Nishimoto) (1920-2015), with whom Meriko became friends."
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Two women on the deck of a ship (ddr-densho-494-3)
Caption on webpage: "Meriko's ocean-going conveyance for the return trip was the Tatuta Maru. Evidently, Japan's war preparations already included using female personnel on civilian ships. The subject is identified as 'Tarkie'. The ship was torpedoed by the US Navy in early 1943." and "Here, Tarkie [an officer on the ship Tatuta Maru] stands with Miss …
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Meriko and Mitsuko Neeno laughing (ddr-densho-494-21)
Photograph of Mitsuko "Mitzi" (Neeno) Nishimoto (left) and Meriko Maida (right) sharing a laugh. Caption on webpage: "Leaving San Francisco \ Meriko traveled second class" and "With her Los Angeles friend Mitsuko Neeno (later Nishimoto)."
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Close up photo of Meriko (ddr-densho-494-34)
Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …
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Transcript of a conversation between Meriko, Asako and Shira (ddr-densho-494-54)
A transcript of a conversation between Meriko Maida and her sister Asako (Maida) Tokuno. The sisters had watched the 1990 film "Come See the Paradise" and were sometimes asked questions by the recording engineer, Shira Tokuno, Meriko's niece and Asako's daughter.
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Issei waiting to receive their redress checks (ddr-densho-26-15)
This ceremony at the Nisei Veterans Hall honored five Issei, all at least 100 years old, and presented them with their redress checks. Shown here are Mr. Katsuho (left) and Mrs. Wakamatsu.
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Issei woman waiting for her redress check (ddr-densho-26-39)
This ceremony at the Nisei Veterans Hall honored five Issei, all at least 100 years old, and presented them with their redress checks. Shown here are Norio Wakamatsu and his mother, Mrs. Wakamatsu.
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Interior, tailor shop (ddr-densho-26-9)
Kinnosuke Yanagihara stands inside U.S. Tailors, which was located at 206 4th Avenue South in Seattle, Washington.
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Issei men waiting to receive their redress checks (ddr-densho-26-36)
This ceremony at the Nisei Veterans Hall honored five Issei, all at least 100 years old, and presented them with their redress checks.
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Dedication of Nisei veterans memorial (ddr-densho-26-1)
Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii was the guest of honor at this dedication honoring fallen Nisei soldiers from Washington State. The memorial is located at the Nisei Veterans Hall in Seattle, Washington. Left to right: Senator Daniel Inouye, unidentified, unidentified, and Seiji Hata.
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Issei man receiving his redress check (ddr-densho-26-17)
U.S. Assistant Deputy Attorney General James Turner presenting a redress check to Mr. Frank Yatsu, 105 years old. The check-presentation ceremony, honoring five Issei who were 100 years old or more, took place at the Nisei Veterans Hall in Seattle, Washington.
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Dedication ceremony presentation (ddr-densho-26-30)
Norio Wakamatsu presenting a plaque at the James Y. Sakamoto Memorial pre-dedication ceremony held at Keiro Nursing Home in Seattle, Washington.
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Gordon Hirabayashi and conference panelist (ddr-densho-26-21)
"The Nikkei Experience in the Pacific Northwest" conference at the University of Washington. L to R: Gordon Hirabayashi and Peter Irons.
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Japanese Americans on a farm (ddr-densho-26-7)
Back (left to right): Rokubei and Shizue Murakami. The woman seated in front is unidentified.
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Issei man waiting to receive his redress checks (ddr-densho-26-38)
This ceremony at the Nisei Veterans Hall honored five Issei, all at least 100 years old, and presented them with their redress checks.
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Issei waiting to receive their redress checks (ddr-densho-26-16)
This ceremony at the Nisei Veterans Hall honored five Issei, all at least 100 years old, and presented them with their redress checks. Shown here are Mr. Ishimitsu (left) and Mr. Nakagawa.
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Issei man receiving his redress check (ddr-densho-26-40)
U.S. Assistant Deputy Attorney General James Turner presenting a redress check to an Issei man. This ceremony at the Nisei Veterans Hall honored five Issei, all at least 100 years old, and presented them with their redress checks.
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Conference participants (ddr-densho-26-20)
Participants listening to speakers at "The Nikkei Experience in the Pacific Northwest" conference at the University of Washington.
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A group standing next to a piece of art (ddr-densho-26-33)
The art represents Hirabayashi v. United States.
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Dedication ceremony speaker (ddr-densho-26-28)
Tomio Moriguchi speaking at the James Y. Sakamoto Memorial pre-dedication ceremony at the Keiro Nursing Home garden in Seattle, Washington.
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Gordon Hirabayashi with family members (ddr-densho-26-22)
"The Nikkei Experience in the Pacific Northwest" conference at the University of Washington. (L to R): Richard Hirabayshi, Gordon Hirabayashi, unidentified, unidentified.