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vh Asano Terao Interview II Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-109-2)

Reaction to the bombing of Pearl Harbor; believing "there was no way Japan would win" (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese and was translated so as to convey Mrs. Terao's way of speaking as closely as possible. For example, there are instances in which she makes some grammatical errors. These mistakes are conveyed through …

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img Issei man and son in front of home (ddr-densho-113-28)

Masajiro immigrated from Japan to Vancouver, BC in 1900 and eventually made his way to Rock Springs, Wyoming where he worked as a coal miner. His son Masato joined him in 1912. (L to R): Masajiro Uyeda, Masato Uyeda.

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img Boy standing in a garden (ddr-densho-12-15)

Bill Kunitsugu tends pea vines in his family's garden at 515 Yesler Way in Seattle's Nihonmachi, or Japantown. In the background is the Astor Hotel, which housed the Nippon Kan Theatre, a focal point for the Japanese American community.

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. IV No. 38 (May 13, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-165)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Join Active Duty" (p. 1), "50 Evacuees Go Out on Season Leave" (p. 1), "Segregation Rules: No Cameras, No Tresspass" (p. 1), "Relocation Div. Closes" (p. 1), "Registration for Summer Activities Under Way" (p. 3).

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doc Daily Press Review, Vol. VI, No. 13 (ddr-densho-156-277)

Article titles: "Lovell Takes Crop Labor Problems to Jap Evacuees"; "Evacuee Woman Worker Killed"; "42 Teachers for Schools in Hunt"; "Editorial: 'Cute Little Habits'"; "Beet Harvest Depends Upon the Weather"; "Newell News Items"; "Japanese Boy Finds Way to Commission."

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doc Daily Press Review, Vol. VI, No. 14 (ddr-densho-156-278)

Article titles: "Japanese Camp Rumors Exploded"; "Six Japanese Aliens Given Orders in Mexico"; "Beet Harvesting Nearly Half-Way"; "Items from Topaz"; "...Army Will Finish History's Most Humane Evacuation Nov. 1"; "FBI Arrests Jap: Posed as Korean"; "Letter to Editor."

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img Row of barracks (ddr-densho-37-79)

Original WRA caption: Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, California. A view down one of the streets of the relocation center, showing the artistic way in which the evacuees decorate the exterior of their barracks to make them more homelike.

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img Woman en route to the shower (ddr-densho-2-7)

Kadju Nishimura of Block 26 is on her way to take a shower. Note the Japanese clogs, called geta, that she is wearing. Geta enabled her to keep her feet clean while she walked through the dirt and mud.

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doc New Herald Vol. 3 No. 3 (July 8, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-89)

Selected article titles: "Relocated" (p. 1), "Jenson visits Hunt" (p. 1), "Heralds wanted" (p. 1), "S.O.S." (p. 1), "Ye are an epistle" (p. 2), "Miss shock" (p. 2), "Mr. and Mrs. Snider" (p.2), "Along life's way" (p. 3)

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img Susan Isoshima sitting on rocky beach (ddr-densho-477-231)

Photograph of Susan Isoshima sitting on a rocky beach. The caption written on the photo reads "usan May 1952" in faded ink. The way the photograph was cut seems like the caption used to read "Susan" in black ink.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-294)

Got promoted to Technician 5th grade, same rank as a corporal; he is enjoying his job because can tell anyone off if they don't do things the right way. Parents' note on envelope back: #296 Saturday Dec. 1, 1945

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vh Nobu Suzuki Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-87-6)

Experiencing prejudice on the way to Spokane

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

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img Kenzo Nakazato, a Mitsukoshi executive (ddr-njpa-4-1282)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Kenzo Nakazato, chief director of decorations at Mitsukoshi, who is in charge of display decorations for the Japan pavilion at the New York International Exhibition, stopped at port on his way to the country via Ryuyo Maru."

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 88, No. 2034 (March 16, 1979) (ddr-pc-51-10)

Selected article titles: "United Way Help Sought for Asians in L.A." (p. 1), "Japan America Societies Form Nat'l Assn." (pp. 1, 3), "Only West Coast Public Official to Condemn Evacuation Proposal" (p. 3), and "Rohwer Revisited, Locals Wonder Why" (p. 8).

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. III No. 29 (October 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-143-106)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Troops Now in Action" (p. 1), "Santa Fe Internees Return" (p. 1), "Beef Shipment Comes In; Balances Menus" (p. 3), "Job Openings Unlimited; Nisei Must Pioneer Way, Kennedy" (p. 3), "Editorial: 'Badge of Courage'" (p. 6).

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. III No. 31 (October 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-143-108)

Selected article titles: "Home Fed Porkers on Way!" (p. 1), "Removal of Property in L.A. Betsuin Requested" (p. 1), "Evacuee Freight Arrive Here" (p. 3), "More Ex-Tuleans to Move in Today from Jerome" (p. 3), "Editorial: October's Harvest" (p. 6).

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doc Poston Official Daily Press Bulletin Vol. III No. 15 (August 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-76)

Selected article titles: "Hospital to be Equipped with Steam Boilers" (p. 1), "Store Construction Plans Approved" (p. 1), "Beauty Apparatus on Way, Report" (p. 1), "Council Committees Present Reports. Medical Mess Hall and Water Supply Situations Clarified at Meeting" (p. 3).

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doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-308)

This IS good news. Cashman is glad to hear that Ai Chih Tsai is on his way home. Advice to Ryo to allow Ai Chih time to rest when he arrives. Congratulations to Ryo for her work in the school system.

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img Lincoln Ellsworth on Mount Ruapehu (ddr-njpa-1-807)

Caption on reverse: "An American explorer gets acclimated in New Zealand for life in the South Polar regions: Lincoln Ellsworth on his way to Antarctica, on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park (Times Wide World Photos.)"

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img Three children and a woman sitting on steps with Easter baskets (ddr-ajah-6-903)

Caption below photo: Dianne (left front), Doug and Janet Takeda sit on the steps of Risaburo Takeda's house at 2418 Railroad Ave in Alameda, CA., before it became 2419 Tilden Way, circa 1954. Woman at back is a friend of Hawaii.

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img Ueno Train Station (ddr-one-2-103)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Raymond Funakoshi, an unidentified man, Tami Okamura (seated), and Shiuko Sakai (seated) at Ueno train station in Tokyo on the way to Niigata Ken ski resort. Inscribed on back: "15 JAN 53/UENO STATION/"HIKIAGESHA"."

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 81, No. 21 (November 21, 1975) (ddr-pc-47-46)

Selected article titles: "Wendy Bares Own Background" (pp. 1-2), "Sen. Inouye at Lone Mountain: Vigilance Key to Democracy, Equality" (p. 1), "Denver Testimonial to Salute Only Governor Who Welcomed Evacuees" (p. 1), and "From the Frying Pan: The Japanese Way" (p. 2).

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doc Poston Chronicle Vol. IX No. 6 (January 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-216)

Selected article titles: "Students, Teachers, Parents and Project Leaders Witness Impressive Ground-Breaking Ceremonies of Poston Two School Monday Afternoon" (p. 1), "Newspaper Linotype on Its Way, Says James in Report" (p. 1), "Acrobatic Dancing - for Health and Pleasure! Join Now!" (p. 2).

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. IV No. 9 (February 2, 1944) (ddr-densho-143-136)

Selected article titles: "Military Service: Nisei to Notify Washington" (p. 1), "Murai, Noted Agriculturist, to Deliver Lectures Here" (p. 1), "Vehicles: Army Trucks on Their Way" (p. 1), "Goods Arrive from Overseas" (p. 1), "Hotel Calls for Issei and Nisei" (p. 2).

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img Meat market (ddr-densho-34-61)

Mrs. Tom Omura (second from left) and Mr. Tom Omura, holding one-year-old Masaaki (John) Nakata, in front of the meat market and restaurant along Winslow Way East on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The identity of the person on the left is unknown.

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