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Katsugo Miho Interview VI Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1022-6-11)
Playing a modified version of bingo to skirt gambling rules
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Katsugo Miho Interview V Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1022-5-1)
First day of combat for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Narrator Warren Koichi Suzuki
Nisei male. Born February 27, 1921, in Seattle, Washington. At age ten, was sent to Japan to live and attend school. Returned to Seattle prior to World War II. During the war, was removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Answered "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and was transferred …
Narrator Warren H. Watanabe
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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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 18 (November 4, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-44)
Selected article titles: "Promise Made by Rescued Men Kept as 442nd Veterans Proclaimed 'Honorary Texans'" (p. 1), "Gov. Warren Asked to Appoint Qualified Nisei to State Posts" (p. 2), "Secretary Acheson to Await California Decision Before Intervening in Land Law Case" (p. 3), "Issei Veterans of U.S. Navy In Japan to Get Pensions" (p. 3).
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Calif. Legion Favors Army Control of Japs (August 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-958)
The Seattle Daily Times, August 18, 1943, p. 15
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Family portait (ddr-densho-359-1279)
Kawamoto family poses with their dog.Joe, Jean, and Ray Kawamoto
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 69, No. 15 (October 10,1969) (ddr-pc-41-41)
Select article titles: "PNW backs black demand on building trade unions" (p. 1); "Nisei accused of perpetuating own stereotypes: Apathy, etc." (p. 1); "Sacramento Judge Earl Warren Jr. to ask his father about Evacuation" (p.1); "'Be Human,' Nisei psychiatrist tells police academy graduates" (p. 3); "'Americanization' of Chinatown S.F. increasing militancy of its youth" (p.4).
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 70, No. 24 (June 19, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-24)
Selected article titles: "Inouye fears age of terror, repression" (p. 1), "E. Warren for evacuee seeking retirement help" (p. 1), "Denver community relations commission, Yasui under fire" (p. 1), "Student letter to chapter board spurs parents to rap with college students" (p. 4), "Asian studies coalition formed" (p. 4), "Jr. JACLs have mixed emotions about Convention" …
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Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. VI, No. 5, May 1969 (ddr-sjacl-1-107)
Bulletin covering the following topics: Seattle Crime Prevention Advisory Commission asks Seattle JACL for names for one of six slots to be filled by appointment; 200 Bowlers in Seattle JACL Bowling Tournament; report on Kitano talk; Dillon Myers talks informally at Bush gathering. Talks about Earl Warren. Making apologies through his record on civil rights on …
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Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 74 (June 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-75)
Selected article titles: "Short-Wave Sets Banned by WRA" (p. 1), "Administrators Residing on Project Listed" (p. 1), "Editorials Back NYA's Refusal to Accept Nisei" (p. 2), "Alien Labor: Use Urged" (p. 3), "Resettlement Problems Given" (p. 3), "Japanese Newspapers to be Investigated" (p. 3), "Townsend Reveals Irregularities in Poston Center" (p. 3), "Alien Land Bill Signed …
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Letter from Kimi Fujii to Jack Brooks (ddr-densho-433-371)
Kimi Fujii writes to Jack Brooks thanking him for his support of the Southern Alameda County Women's Division.
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Wedding anniversary (ddr-densho-359-1296)
Itsuno and Kaichi Kawamoto celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Ray and Joe Kawamoto are to the right.
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Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 11 (February 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-208)
Selected article titles: "$14,000 Goal Set in Local Fourth War Loan Drive" (p. 1), " Pardon Army Chief in Civil Court Case" (p. 1), "Myer Appoints Mills to Head Poston" (p. 1), "Warns Danger of Racial Persecution" (p. 1), " Eligibility List for Pullmans Released" (p. 1), "Canadian Niseis Refuse Gift of Japanese Foods" (p. 1), …
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Sisters, brother, and dog (ddr-densho-359-512)
From left to right: Pauline Kawamoto, Jeanette Otsuka, Joe Kawamoto, and the dog, Ranger.
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Kawamoto brother and his wife and sister (ddr-densho-359-360)
Alice Kawamoto poses with her brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Shigeko, in front a car.
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Letter from Kimi Fujii to the AC Transit Board (ddr-densho-433-142)
Kimi Fujii writes to John L. McDonnell and the other board members of the Alameda-Contra Costa District (AC) Transit Board offering her resignation as director because she is marrying and moving to Colorado.
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 24 No. 24 (June 21, 1947) (ddr-pc-19-25)
Selected article titles: "Gov. Warren Signs Measure Repealing California Law on Separate Schools for Orientals" (p. 1), "House Passes Amendment To Law on Soldiers Brides. Will Permit Entry Into U.S. of Japan-Born, Canada Nisei Wives of American Soldiers" (p. 1), "Eighteen Issei Receive First Citizen Papers" (p. 3), "Nisei War Veterans Face Job Discrimination Upon Return …
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Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 42 (May 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-134)
Selected article titles: "Governor Warren Signs Machinery Seizure Bill" (p. 1), "Shoe Repair Shop Asks Cooperation of Local Residents" (p. 1), "Causes of Prejudice Analysed by Dr. Martin" (p. 1), "Population of Camp Dwindles Down to 8,822" (p. 1), "Process to Obtain Ration Books Simple" (p. 1), "Internal Security Releases Results of Recent Election" (p. 1), …
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Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 140 (November 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-74)
Selected article titles: "Warren Assures Recognition of Full Rights"; "On the Other Hand"; "Guard Obliged to Step In, Enforce Law"; "Scholarship Fund"; "Hiring Stepped Up at Mill"; "Nisei Women Will be Accepted at School"; "Attorney to Discuss Late Amendment No. 3"; "Two More Returning to West Coast Cleared"; "Policy Scored"; "Some Resettlers are Waiting Out Winter"; …