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vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview II Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-18-8)

YMCA Leadership Conference in 1940, and the conflict between a belief in American ideals and the reality of daily discrimination

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Narrator Fred Y. Hoshiyama

Nisei male. Born December 7, 1914, in Livingston, California, where parents helped to establish a farming community called the Yamato Colony. Lost father at a young age, and moved to San Francisco, California, before World War II, and attended Berkeley. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, was removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the …

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Supplement Series 15 (December 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-97-256)

Selected article titles: "Balance of September Pay Checks Here" (p. 1), "Classes Set for Army Candidates" (p. 1), "Barbers to Hold Meeting Thursday" (p. 1), "College Students to Meet with YMCA Worker" (p. 1).

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doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Supplement Series 56 (April 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-295)

Selected article titles: "Shoe Ration Cards Valid for Only 30 Days" (p. 1), "More Employment Offers Received" (p. 1), "Student YMCA Secretary to Speak Tonight" (p. 1), "Volunteers to be Served Japanese Foods" (p. 2).

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doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 4 (October 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-223)

Selected article titles: "Killing Frost Predicted to Come Tonight" (p. 1), "3 Plead Guilty to Provo FSA Camp Assault Charges" (p. 1), "Exchange Ships En Route to Portuguese India" (p. 2), "YMCA Voices Approval to Draft Nisei" (p. 2).

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vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-84-8)

Early involvement in church and the YMCA

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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doc Postcard from "Pappy Y.O." to [?] Okazaki, May 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2022)

Postcard from "Pappy Y.O." to [?] Okazaki in the Poston incarceration camp depicting the YMCA hotel in Chicago. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2125

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Min Yonekura (ddr-densho-356-332)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Minoru Yonekura in which he details his trip from Amache to Denver and finally Chicago, where he found a job and settled into a room at the local YMCA. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4299 (April 19, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-12)

Selected article titles: "Petty Jealousy and Economic Rivalry Causes of Nebraska Incident, Says WRA Official"; "Pietro and the Nisei Terrify Nazis in Italy"; "Pacific War Scenes to be Shown at JACL Meeting"; "Sacramento YMCA Sets Up Quarters to House Nisei"; "Hana Matsuri Observed"; "Nisei Likes Philadelphia"; "WRA Officer Moved to New Post in West."

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img Young Men's Christian Association group (ddr-ajah-6-569)

Caption below photo: The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) at 1950 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, circa 1915-1930s. Takuritsu Morita was living in Oakland by 1915 and by 1919, in Alameda, CA. He worked at Japanese Schools in Alameda and Mountain View until World War II. Morita is standing 3rd from right in second row.

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doc Postcard from Don to Goro Fujii, June 16, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2036)

Postcard from Don to Goro Fujii in the Poston incarceration camp depicting the Oriole room at the YMCA hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Includes greeting from Don. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2139

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview Segment 7 (ddr-jamsj-2-6-7)

Prewar activities: YMCA and church groups

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview Segment 12 (ddr-jamsj-2-6-12)

Forming a YMCA chapter in camp

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 76, No. 15, (April 20, 1973) (ddr-pc-45-15)

Select article titles: "Bannai Files for State Assembly Special Election Set for May 29" (p.1); "CL-ER Advocates Use of 'JPN' in Library Work" (p.1); "First Woman Installed Head of YMCA Board in San Francisco" (p.1); "Over 500 California Nikkei Awarded Calif. State Scholarship; 44,000 Apply" (p.3); "Curriculum Group Approves Adoption of Japanese Studies in S.F. Schools" …

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vh Dave Tatsuno Interview Segment 18 (ddr-jamsj-2-6-18)

Importance and influence of the YMCA over the years

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

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Collection CSU Northridge Relief and Support Groups for Japanese Americans During World War II Collection (ddr-csujad-18)

Many non-governmental groups sought redress for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. This collection contains reports, correspondence, publicity, and other documents issued by the Committee on Resettlement of Japanese Americans, National Japanese American Student Relocation Council, Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair Play, YMCA, American Friends Service Committee, and Japanese American Citizens League. …

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img George Akau and other Lions Club members (ddr-njpa-2-10)

Caption on reverse: "LIONS CONVENTION COMMITTEE: Pictured above are members of the committee in charge of the 13th annual district convention of Lions International which will be held Friday and Saturday at the Armed Services YMCA. They are, left to right: Front row--George H. Akau, F. Roy Johnston and E. M. de Harne; back row--David Bent, …

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-26)

Alice (Yuri) Sumida Endo's letter two weeks after arriving at the American Friends Hostel describing life in comparison to Rohwer. She mentions that her husband, Frank Aiji Endo, is working at a bindery in Dayton, Ohio, and stays in a YMCA. She discusses the shortage of housing and recommends that no one be released from relocation …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 94 (August 6, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-181)

Selected article titles: "Cozzens Praises Pratt's Statement"; "YMCA Worker on West Coast for Survey Work"; "On the Other Hand"; "Technical Sergeant Released from Ft. Logan"; "Responsibility"; "Investigate Shot"; "Returnee Unable to Get Re-Established: Suicide"; "Tule Lake Fire Fighters Give a Demonstration"; "Returnee News"; "Union Metes Out Punishment to 5"; "Masaoka Speaks at Conclave"; "California Girls Fete …

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 56 (April 13, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1045)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on rations, employment, unemployment compensation, a speech by the YMCA Secretary, classical music concert, boxing schedule, and sports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1047

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vh Mary T. Karatsu Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-362-24)

Working for the YMCA after children were grown

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.

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vh Fred Y. Hoshiyama Interview Segment 33 (ddr-densho-1000-275-33)

Taking on huge responsibilities at the YMCA

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.

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vh Fred Y. Hoshiyama Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-275-20)

Organizing a YMCA program for the kids in camp

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 …

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vh Fred Y. Hoshiyama Interview (ddr-densho-1000-275)

Nisei male. Born December 7, 1914, in Livingston, California, where parents helped to establish a farming community called the Yamato Colony. Lost father at a young age, and moved to San Francisco, California, before World War II, and attended Berkeley. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, was removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the …

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doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. II No. 14 (February 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-143-33)

Selected article titles: "P.O. Clarifies Mail Confusion" (p. 1), "New Sign-Up Method. Revised Schedule to Speed Registration; Q28 Changed" (p. 1), "Maryknoll Catholic Leader Assists in Forming Church" (p. 2), "Rohwer YMCA Meets to Discuss Program" (p. 2), "Twelve More Leave as Relocation Progresses" (p. 3), "Vigilance in Handling All Fire Hazards Requested by Miller" (p. …

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