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Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-137-24)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-137-24)
Renewed hope after discovering illness was misdiagnosed: "I just decided that I would do something with my life"

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-137-18)
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Dealing with the stresses of father's passing, studying for master's comprehensive exams, and moving around the country for husband's job

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1000-137-32)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1000-137-32)
Self-publishing an anthology with a group of Orange County poets; influence of father's senryu poetry

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-137-2)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-137-2)
Living and working in an American Friends' hostel in Cincinnati after leaving Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 43 (ddr-densho-1000-137-43)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 43 (ddr-densho-1000-137-43)
Parallels between experiences of Japanese Americans and Arab Americans following September 11, 2001: call for political action

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-137-20)
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Adjusting to life in Pasadena, California and becoming involved in the controversy over the Fair Housing bill

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-137-5)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-137-5)
Fond memories of living in a dormitory at the University of Cincinnati, returning to visit years later

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-137-6)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-137-6)
Description of a race-related incident while living in a dormitory at the University of Cincinnati

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-137-15)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-137-15)
Father is denied a visa to visit Japan, yet later was allowed to become a U.S. citizen

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-137-8)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-137-8)
Hearing the news of the end of the war; being asked about the concentration camps by a returning soldier

Mitsuye Yamada was interviewed together with her two surviving brothers, William Toshio Yasutake and Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. She was interviewed individually on October 9-10, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-136-20)
vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-136-20)
Experiences speaking in classrooms about parallels between the Japanese American experience and September 11, 2001

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-136-1)
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Memories of Crystal City internment camp, Texas: "I feel like I'm goin' to a prison."

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-136-5)
vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-136-5)
Parents' experiences as domestic help; "I was ashamed of the fact that my parents were servants."

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-136-8)
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Experiences as one of the only Asian Americans in Terrace Park, Ohio, isolated incidents of racism

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-136-16)
vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-136-16)
Being one of the few Asian American families in Denver, Colorado, not much awareness of Japanese ethnic identity

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-136-19)
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Importance of the vocal stance of Japanese American communities, feeling concerned about people's hesitation to speak out

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-136-4)
vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-136-4)
Moving to Cincinnati, Ohio after World War II, witnessing parents unhappily employed as domestic help, attending school and participating in sports

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-136-7)
vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-136-7)
Memories of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of World War II

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October 9, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings …

Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-136-12)
vh Joe Yasutake Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-136-12)
Finishing college at the University of Illinois, acceptance into ROTC influenced by older brother's service with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II

Joseph Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, William Toshio Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was also interviewed individually on October …

Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 1 (July 6, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-27)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 1 (July 6, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-27)
Selected article titles: "Neighbors, press sympathize with L.A. Issei couple ordered to leave" (p. 1), "Nisei teacher turned down in bid for home in Centerville, No. Calif. papers disclose" (p. 1), "Strandee retains U.S. citizenship" (p. 2), "N.Y. interracial housing project invites Nisei" (p. 2), "Japanese traits studied by CLers" (p. 2), "Japanese church groups not …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 14 (October 6, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-41)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 14 (October 6, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-41)
Selected article titles: "Comeback of Japanese Americans Since Evacuation Gilded by Rise in Politics" (p. 1), "American men marry Orientals because they're not as nagging" (p. 1), "American soybeans popularized in Japan after 20-year effort" (p. 1), "Student prefers Oxford to American university system, returning to study Japanese this year" (p. 1), "Anti-Oriental racism charged" (p. …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 5 (February 3, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-5)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 64, No. 5 (February 3, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-5)
Selected article titles: "New approach on fair housing law detailed: Rumford Act doomed because of provisions unacceptable by majority of California voters" (p. 1), "Tule Lake still leased to U.S., says N.Y. writer" (p. 1), "D.C. JACL backs up marriage law repeal" (p. 1), "Issei-Nisei success within one life span impresses Japan envoy" (p. 1), "San …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 24 (December 15, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-51)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 65, No. 24 (December 15, 1967) (ddr-pc-39-51)
Selected article titles: "Is It Anti-Japanese Bias? Verbal Feud of Appointment of Noguchi as Coroner Hot" (p. 1), "New yardstick suggested for medics to spot 'suicide prone'" (p. 1), "Vietnam Issue Added in Speech Given by Rep. Matsunaga Warms Up CCDC Meet" (p. 1), "Burton bill asks statute of limitations on deportations" (p. 1), "Proper perspective …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 15 (October 9, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-40)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 15 (October 9, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-40)
Selected article titles: "Oldest Nisei in U.S. to be cited by JACL in N.Y." (p. 1), "Minorities would be ignored under plan to elect President directly" (p. 1), "Apartment owner uses race ratio" (p. 1), "'Noguchi Case' in Phoenix" (p. 1), "Auto licensing office was on the road to 'bankruptcy' when Nisei reinstated" (p. 1), "Shell …
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 4 (July 24, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-30)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 4 (July 24, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-30)
Selected article titles: "U.C. regents clear campus of fraternity bias" (p. 1), "Idaho Nisei regains U.S. citizenship as private bill signed" (p. 1), "JACL support of returning vested property told in detail" (p. 1), "Father LaFarge takes issue with stand of Eisenhower on civil rights legislation" (p. 1), "Saibara Family credited by American rice industry for …
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