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Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Lillian (Nobie) Igasaki (December 1944) (ddr-janm-1-52)
doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Lillian (Nobie) Igasaki (December 1944) (ddr-janm-1-52)
Christmas card to Molly Wilson from Lillian (Nobie) Igasaki (December 1944). White/blue card with illustration in red/white/green of a Christmas wreath with singing angels on it. "Hello! Greetings" is on the front of card. Envelope is postmarked December 1944 from Waukesha, Wisconsin.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-52/
Six men in front of sign for Wisconsin Chapter of Wireless Association (ddr-densho-523-617)
img Six men in front of sign for Wisconsin Chapter of Wireless Association (ddr-densho-523-617)
Chester Sakura on right
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-523-617/
Rohwer Relocator Vol. I No. 27 (November 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-143-316)
doc Rohwer Relocator Vol. I No. 27 (November 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-143-316)
Selected article titles: "Many Residents Turn East" (p. 1), "Special Request on Freight Crating" (p. 1), "Monument to be Dedicated Sunday" (p. 1), "Nisei Honored by Wisconsin Schoolmates" (p. 3), "Board of Equalization Permits Now Issued" (p. 3), "Addresses of Former Jerome Residents Sought" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-143-316/
Kaneko Collection (ddr-densho-7)
Collection Kaneko Collection (ddr-densho-7)
The Kaneko collection, 1944, consists of War Relocation Authority (WRA) resettlement photographs of the Kaneko and Isoda families. The two families relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during World War II, and the WRA photographed their home and daily activities. The pictures were accompanied by captions worded in a positive manner to encourage Japanese Americans to leave the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-7/
White House war reparation letter (ddr-densho-308-8)
doc White House war reparation letter (ddr-densho-308-8)
When Mae Hara received her reparation letter and check, she said she was stunned. She used the money received from the government to buy a new echo organ for her church in Madison, Wisconsin. Hara dedicated the donation to the memory of her parents, Kinmatsu and Chiyoko Kanazawa.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-308-8/
Agnes, David, Chester Jr., Gerald and Norman Sakura outside Wisconsin State Capitol building (ddr-densho-523-223)
img Agnes, David, Chester Jr., Gerald and Norman Sakura outside Wisconsin State Capitol building (ddr-densho-523-223)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-523-223/
Group photograph (ddr-janm-17-18)
img Group photograph (ddr-janm-17-18)
1 photographic print: b&w; Photo of George Nakamura with the Fitting family in La Crosse, Wisconsin. 8 adults and 2 children sitting and standing near or on a log; 2 men standing standing behind the log, 2 men and 3 women sitting on the log with the man and woman at the end holding a young …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-18/
Denson Tribune Vol. I No. 44 (July 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-144-85)
doc Denson Tribune Vol. I No. 44 (July 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-144-85)
Selected article titles: "Rationing of Coffee Ends" (p. 1), "Wisconsin Dairy Farming Described" (p. 1), "No Major Changes Made at Denver WRA Meeting. Details to be Announced After Taylor's Return Here" (p. 1), "Fines May be Imposed on Violators. Judicial Committee Given New Authority" (p. 1), "Evacuee: Reports on Indiana" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-85/

Narrator Lois Shikami

Nisei female. Born August 25, 1931, in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, lived in Wisconsin for several years before eventually moving to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/955/
Roy Nakagawa Interview Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-358-27)
vh Roy Nakagawa Interview Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-358-27)
Working for a time in Wisconsin

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-358-27/
Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 39 (April 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-75)
doc Gila News-Courier Vol. II No. 39 (April 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-75)
Selected article titles: "Visiting Leave Violations. Jeopardizes Future Leaves" (p. 1), "Twelve Men Issei Board. Advisory Group to Butte Council" (p. 1), "WRA to Acquaint Public with Evacuee Work Skills" (p. 1), "Rundquist Urges Resettlement" (p. 1), "Meeting: Gilans Hear of Relocation" (p. 1), "Editorial: Friends in Wisconsin" (p. 2), "Hot Weather Means Sunburns" (p. 5).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-75/
Karen Morika for Takeshi and Haruko Yamashita (ddr-ajah-8-4)
av Karen Morika for Takeshi and Haruko Yamashita (ddr-ajah-8-4)
In this video, Karen Morioka talks about her parents, Takeshi and Haruko Yamashita, who were both born in Alameda, California. Takeshi was an auto mechanic and Haruko did domestic work. During World War II, they were removed to the Gila concentration camp, Arizona. After the war, they resettled in Madison, Wisconsin and eventually returned to Alameda.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-8-4/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-818)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-818)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Madison, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0820
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-818/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to 25, 1943, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-803)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to 25, 1943, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-803)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0805
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-803/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-817)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-817)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0819
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-817/
Ujinobu Niwa Interview (ddr-manz-1-138)
vh Ujinobu Niwa Interview (ddr-manz-1-138)
Nisei male. Born in Los Angeles, California, where father ran a fruit stand and mother was a Japanese language school teacher. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, eventually establishing a career in chemistry.

(This interview has audio problems due to the equipment used …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-138/

Narrator Ujinobu Niwa

Nisei male. Born August 15, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, where father ran a fruit stand and mother was a Japanese language school teacher. During World War II, was removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, eventually establishing a career in chemistry.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/753/
David, Chester Jr., Gerald and Norman Sakura sitting on steps of Wisconsin State Capitol Building (ddr-densho-523-225)
img David, Chester Jr., Gerald and Norman Sakura sitting on steps of Wisconsin State Capitol Building (ddr-densho-523-225)
Caption: The dome in Capital Bldg. Sept - 1949
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-523-225/
Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 76 (June 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-12)
doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 76 (June 26, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-12)
Selected article titles: "Maryland Governor Says 'No' to Job Plan"; "On the Other Hand"; "10,000 Want to Depart"; "Announcement"; "May Bar Voting"; "Marital Vows are Taken by Couple"; "Conviction of Two Was Reversed"; "Scholarship to Drake University"; "Five Called to Army"; "Wisconsin Paper Says Situation Disgrace"; "Transfer 5,500 from Jerome by July 1"; "Please Contact"; "Petition …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-148-12/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-983)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-983)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0985
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-983/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-843)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-843)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0845
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-843/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-993)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-993)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0995
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-993/
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-836)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-836)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0838
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-836/
Sue Kunitomi Embrey Interview (ddr-manz-1-2)
vh Sue Kunitomi Embrey Interview (ddr-manz-1-2)
Nisei female. Born January 6, 1923, in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, incarcerated at Manzanar concentration camp. Wrote for Manzanar Free Press while incarcerated. Resettled during World War II in Madison, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois. Returned to Los Angeles, California, in 1948. Founding member of Nisei Progressives and the Manzanar Committee. Ms. Embrey passed …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-2/
Fred Oda Interview (ddr-densho-1015-9)
vh Fred Oda Interview (ddr-densho-1015-9)
Nisei male. Born September 2, 1923, in Watsonville, California. Grew up in Watsonville, where parents operated a joint barbershop and bathhouse business. During World War II, removed to the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before returning to Watsonville. Attended barber school in San Francisco, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1015-9/
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