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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
Female, child of Issei parents. Born July 5, 1923, in Fukuoka, Japan while her mother and two older Nisei brothers visited relatives. Named Mitsuye Mei Yasutake at birth. From age 3, grew up in Seattle, WA. Father employed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as interpreter for twenty years, until separated from family on December …
Selected article titles: "'Father of Physical Pharmacy' Title Bestowed on Nisei Prof" (p. 1), "Reagan alters his Stand, would veto housing act repeal" (p. 1), "Sakura Festival draws big" (p. 1), "Co-existence or annihilation, says Sen. Inouye in Peace Talk" (p. 1), "Therapeutic use of marijuana upheld by Nisei psychiatrist at MD meeting" (p. 1), "Civic …
Selected article titles: "1st St. Widening Proposal Snags Li'l Tokio Beautification Plan" (p. 1), "JACLers should guard the right of dissent: Jerry Enomoto Outlines JACL Commitment at PNWDC Convention" (p. 1), "Redevelopment halt asked in San Francisco" (p. 3), "Lack of interest in Junior JACL a common problem in Northwest" (p. 4).
Selected article titles: "Justice Dept. still nixing rumors of detention centers" (p. 1), "Subtle Discrimination Against Japanese in Labor Market Noted" (p. 1), "'Boy' on forbidden list for policemen" (p. 1), "Jr. JACL check for $900 presented to Peace Corps to construct school" (p. 4), "Issei Welfare" (p. 4).
Selected article titles: "Historians belittle Asia immigrants" (p. 1), "Sick leave incentive proposed for federal workers in Matsunaga bill" (p. 1), "Kyoto church commemorating work of relocation camp chaplains completed" (p. 1), "U.S. high court hears final pleas on Cal. Prop. 14" (p. 1), "Evacuation denied couples gala weddings" (p. 3).
Selected article titles: 'Asian Americans not as college conscious today" (p. 1), "Nisei in Canadian Elks honored" (p. 1), "Racial identity not hindrance, panel of Japanese American politicos hold" (p. 1), "Japan Army general who commanded troops at Kiska saved 20,000 Jews" (p. 3), "New S.F. Bay Area community JACL being formed, will stress action" (p. …
Selected article titles: "Carter Deputy County Clerk" (p. 1), "It's True! It Snows in June" (p. 1), "Use of Water Must Be Drastically Reduced" (p. 1), "Father Daisuke Kitagawa to Study Relocation" (p. 1), "Residents Moving to Other Centers Must Pay Own Way" (p. 1), "Time Limited to Sell Cars" (p. 2), "Personality is Class Topic" …
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 …
