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vh George Yamada Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-187-22)

Working for Headquarters Company

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

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img Family standing outside a gas station (ddr-densho-5-18)

The Fukuda family was originally from Seattle and voluntarily relocated to Nampa, Idaho, during World War II. After the war, the family moved to Spokane, Washington. Front (left to right): Janet, Lillian, and Alan Fukuda. Back: Jim Fukuda holding his daughter Mitsue, Mrs. Fukuda, and Rina Fukuda.

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img Three children on a porch (ddr-densho-5-7)

Left to right: Lillian, Janet, and Alan Fukuda on their porch. The Fukuda family was originally from Seattle and voluntarily relocated to Nampa, Idaho, during World War II. After the war, they moved to Spokane, Washington, where their father, Dr. Susumu Fukuda, opened a dental practice.

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doc Testimony of Henry Tanaka (ddr-densho-67-143)

Written testimony of Henry Tanaka, from Hawaii. He was incarcerated at Sand Island and Honouliuli internment camps, Hawaii. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "The Hawaiian Experience." Personal information excised by Densho.

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doc Testimony of Robert Shizuo Kinoshita (ddr-densho-67-238)

Written testimony of Robert Shizuo Kinoshita of Brightwood, Oregon. Incarcerated in the North Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Multiple Impact."

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doc Testimony of Rose Inouye (ddr-densho-67-271)

Written testimony of Rose Inouye, born in Florin, California. Incarcerated in the Fresno Assembly Center, California, the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas, and the Granada concentration camp, Colorado. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

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doc Testimony of Richard Takaji Nishioka (ddr-densho-67-163)

Written testimony of Richard Takaji Nishioka, born in Los Angeles, California. Incarcerated in Poston concentration camp, Arizona. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, September 9, 1981, in the section titled "Discrimination and Psychological Impact." Personal information excised by Densho.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 31 No. 5 (August 5, 1950) (ddr-pc-22-31)

Selected article titles: "Hosokawa Leaves for Korea as First War Correspondent in History of Denver Post" (p. 1), "JACL Joins Call for City Ordinance Banning Race Bias in Slum Clearance Program" (p. 1), "Justice Department Plans to Open New Evacuee Claims Offices in Chicago, Washington" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 56, No. 8 (February 22, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-8)

Selected article titles: "Detailed Paper Work Keeps History Project Staff Busy" (pp. 1-2), "Ineffective Oral Communication Viewed as 'Achilles Heel' For Japanese Americans" (p. 1), "Tokyo Topics: Japanese in Hawaii Celebration" (p. 2), and "By the Board: Civil Rights in the State of Washington" (p. 4).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 58, No. 17 (October 25, 1963) (ddr-pc-35-43)

Selected article titles: "Problems Facing Farmers Dependent upon 'Braceros' Detailed, Many Seem Resigned Program Will Continue for a Year More" (pp. 1-2), "Washington Newsletter: Civil Rights Battle" (p. 2), and "U.S. Gov't Will Pay for Property Claims Rising Out of Bombing on Pearl Harbor" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 52, No. 7 (February 17, 1961) (ddr-pc-33-7)

Selected article titles: "San Jose to Greet 174 Teams for National JACL Bowling Tournament Mar. 6-11 at Mel's Palm Bowl: Congressman Inouye to Address Awards Fete at Fairgrounds" (p. 1), "Washington Newsletter: Minorities in the Administration" (p. 1), and "Puyallup Valley's Issei Story Outlined" (p. 3).

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img Family in their backyard (ddr-densho-12-14)

This is the backyard of the Kunitsugu family who resided at 515 Yesler Way in Seattle's Nihonmachi, or Japantown. The Kawai family of Tacoma, Washington is visiting the Kunitsugus. Left to right: Tomie Kunitsugu, Fusa Kunitsugu, Mae Kawai (child on the ground), Chiyeko Kawai, and Mrs. Kawai.

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doc Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 8 (June 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-375)

Selected article titles: "Evacuee Problems Discussed by 150" (p. 1), "Jobs Are Like Time They Do Not Wait" (p. 1), "Many Jobs Offered in Los Angeles Area" (p. 4), "Gets Pamphlets on 'Small Business' for Chicago Area" (p. 4), "First Evacuee Returns to Tacoma, Washington" (p. 4).

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 45 (June 3, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-242)

Selected article titles: "Answers on Selective Service Issued by Washington, D.C." (p. 1), "Nine Held in Tule on Coercion Charge" (p. 1), "New Regulations Permit Vacation Leaves With Pay" (p. 1), "Tule Lake Sentry Cleared of Charges" (p. 1), "Pictures by Adams Prove Popular Here" (p. 1).

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doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 21 (March 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-218)

Selected article titles: "Writer Discusses Aspects of Racial Persecution" (p. 1), "Washington Office Authorizes Enlargement of Farm Program" (p. 1), "WRA Probe Made on Hiring of Nisei Help" (p. 1), "Jobs for Evacuees Available in East" (p. 1), "Madison Japanese-Americans Get Favorable Reception" (p. 2).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 18 (June 15, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-412)

Selected article titles: "Bill Recommends Appropriation of $25,000,000" (p. 1), "Center Health Services to be Curtailed, Washington Reveals" (p. 1), "Japanese Americans in War Effort Told in JACL Booklet" (p. 2), "Trial Set for Five CIO Racists" (p. 6), "Nisei Council, JACL to Aid Resettlers" (p. 6).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 41 (March 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-154)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Armed Service Policy Clarified by War Department" (p. 1), "Center Labor Shortage Acute; 130 Jobs Open" (p. 4), "28 Nisei Rebel at Life in Army; Await Court-Martial" (p. 5), "Consider Evacuee Dependent Status" (p. 5), "Nationalities Forgotten at Washington University" (p. 6).

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4296 (April 12, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-9)

Selected article titles: "Featuring... Nisei-Grams"; "Nisei GIs Recuperating at Vancouver, Washington"; "Nisei Coaches All Women's Basketball League"; "Saburo Kido, Nat'l JACL Prexy, Here"; "New Photo Studio Opens Here"; "Nisei Attorney Opens Law Office in Sacramento"; "Couple Found to Adopt Twins Born to Nisei in Chicago."

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img Japanese Americans walking between barracks (ddr-densho-36-40)

The Puyallup Assembly Center, also known as "Camp Harmony," was on the racetrack of the Puyallup fairgrounds. The center was open from April 28, 1942, through September 23, 1942. Most camp inmates were from Seattle, Washington. This is a view of the barracks that housed them.

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img Puyallup Assembly Center (ddr-densho-36-43)

The Puyallup Assembly Center, also known as "Camp Harmony," was on the racetrack of the Puyallup fairgrounds. The center was open from April 28, 1942, through September 23, 1942. Most camp inmates came from Seattle, Washington. This is a view of the barracks that housed them.

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img Four-star mother (ddr-densho-35-51)

This four-star mother is at the annual Nisei Veteran Memorial Day service. The service takes place at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington. This woman received her United States citizenship on March 21, 1997 at the age of 100 years. She died on June 29, 1998.

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img Japanese American carpenter building furniture (ddr-densho-37-358)

Original WRA caption: Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, California. Shinkichi Kiyono, 56, carpenter-evacuee from Longview, Washington, is shown using a carpenter's plane which he won as first prize in a furniture contest conducted among the evacuees of Japanese descent at this War Relocation Authority center.

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img Toshimi Nishimura in suit outside store (ddr-densho-383-180)

Written on album page next to photograph: "God's Gift to Women, Giggolo Nishimura." Printed and pasted on album page below photograph: "Famous last words. You look all right, dearie-when you're dressed up." Toshimi Nishimura was a University of Washington student and Japanese Students Club member.

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img Frances Perkins at a Department of Commerce banquet (ddr-njpa-1-1143)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "The Flourishing Female Secretary Mrs. Wallace. (Washington) Domei. The flourishing Labor Secretary Frances Perkins (left) and the wife of Agriculture Secretary Henry Wallace (right) attending the 26th anniversary banquet held by the Department of Commerce on May 5. [Stamped] June 11, 1938."

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doc Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-418)

Describing sightseeing in Washington D.C. with their father, her plans to stay in Minneapolis, hoping Tomoye will let their father live with her and Henri even though they don't get along because she believes Mrs. Harada is a bad choice for him. Written on Hotel Annapolis stationary.

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