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doc Case 181 - Tom Yamada - 28-7-E (ddr-csujad-45-93)

The transcript of the case of "People of Heart Mountain Relocation Center vs. Tom Yamada" who is charged with assault and battery using a BB gun. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-07_001

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doc U.S. Department of Justice Form (ddr-csujad-29-18)

Form to Department of Justice. Claim for damage to or loss of real personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry. Ernest Yamada, applicant. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1949_M01

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img Mr. Yamada (ddr-csujad-11-163)

A photograph of Mr. Yamada, the proprietor of the Fujiya Hotel. A caption reads "Appeared in Ripley's 'Believe it or not,'--his whiskers." From page 59 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_59_001

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img Ruth Yamada standing on a bridge in the Japanese Garden at the Huntington Library (ddr-densho-432-33)

Caption in album: "Japanese Garden. May 1 1937 / Ruth Yamada."

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img Group of children in field having a picnic (ddr-densho-458-29)

At Okamura farm with a table having a picnic. Men left to right: Minoru Okamura, Shin Sawamura, Sakaye Okamura, Tad Sawamura, Kei Nakano, Tomomi Yamada, unidentified man holding bag above his head, Hiro Tsukushi, Naomi Higaki, and Hideyoshi Kashima. Women left to right: Unidentified woman, Hiroko Okamura, Nobuko Okabayashi (nee Okamura, Aiko Higaki and Mrs. Sawamura …

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img Japanese Students Club members (ddr-densho-134-18)

Members of the Lincoln High School Japanese Students Club posing for a photo. The club held Japanese dances, tea ceremonies, and other activities. Back row (L to R): Kambe, Uchida, Abe, Kanno, Yamada, Tanaka, Fukano. Middle row (L to R): Sasaki, E. Ota, A. Ota, Hayashi, Kumasaka, Shio, Kambe. Front row (L to R): Sasaki, Suzuki, …

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img Thirteen adults and children around campfire on Okamura farm (ddr-densho-458-31)

Nine boys sitting behind a campfire, while four girls are standing behind them on Okamura Farm. Ladies left to right: Nobuko Okabayashi (nee-Okamura), Hiroko Okamura, Aiko, Mrs. Sawamura. Boys front left to right: Sakaye Okamura, Minoru Okamura, Kei Nakano, Shin Sawamura, Hiro Tsukushi, Tad Sawamura, and Hid (Hideyoshi Kashima). Boys back: Tomomi Yamada and Naomi Higaki

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av Oral history with Takeo Yamada (ddr-csujad-29-375)

An oral interview with Takeo Yamada, incarceree at the Poston incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0930. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1279_T01

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img Inaugural opening of Elk Grove Japanese School (ddr-csujad-55-1588)

Sepia-toned photograph of a group of students and adults at the inaugural opening of the Elk Grove Japanese language school. Photograph includes identification of some individuals. From left to right, Yamada, Hatsutaro Ishigaki, Kanjiro Omae, George Haruto Omae, Harry Kaname Omae, Frank Yamada, George Shigeru Matsumoto, Shigeo Sakamoto, Makishima, Robert Masaru Matsumoto, Tsunematsu Sugimoto, Elwood Norio …

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av Interview with Harry Akune, part 4 of 4; balcony conversation (ddr-densho-1007-1603)

Akune discusses a combat jump he performed on Corregidor Island, his time with the 503rd Infantry Regiment, receiving a parachutist badge, and returning from the war. Video starts at 0:30, interview ends at 17:31. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Rest of tape is footage of Harry and Ken Akune, George Kanegai, …

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img Nisei soldiers resting in a tent (ddr-densho-114-105)

Original caption: Japanese Americans in Army Train to Avenge Pearl Harbor: 100th Infantry Battalion Officers and some of the enlisted men are of Japanese ancestry. American citizens, born in the Hawaiian Islands of unquestioned loyalty and patriotism. Formerly part of the Hawaiian National Guard: As it must to all men, rest comes in a pup tent …

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada - Joe Yasutake - Tosh Yasutake Interview (ddr-densho-1000-135)

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned to conduct their own family history interviews. Individually and jointly, they and other family members had written and gathered material documenting their family history. They shared much of this with me to assist with research and preparation for the Densho interview. Mitsuye's daughter Jeni had coordinated …

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img Masao Okamura, a Japanese flautist (ddr-njpa-4-2011)

Caption on front [translation]: "Flute. Masao Okamura. The sound of the flute is a mild, cheerful and light one. The sound even has a warm heart. It would be like a rich poem. A violin is a musical instrument which is suitable to be played in the early evening in spring. On the other hand, a …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 73, No. 12 (September 17, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-37)

Selected article titles: "Matsunaga bill to repeal Title II on debate in House" (p. 1), "Melee at YB Center ends in fatal shooting" (p. 1), "'TDC' a smash hit at Riverside, Central Cal next hosts in '73" (p. 1), "Hawaiians take Takabuki issue to high court" (p. 1), "Abe Hagiwara memorial fund drive launched to aid …

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img Green Lake Young People's Club (ddr-densho-136-28)

Members of the Green Lake Seinenkai (young people's club), a social club primarily for Nisei in their teens and twenties. This club organized athletic, cultural, and social activities such as formal dances (pictured here). (L to R): Tak Nakawatase, Shuichi Abe, Toshiko Fukano, Naoshi Kumagai, Minnie Ota, Kiyoshi Tada, May Kumasaka, Nobi Yamada, Ko Suzuki, Sumio …

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img Green Lake Young People's Club (ddr-densho-130-4)

Members of the Green Lake Seinenkai (young people's club), a social club primarily for Nisei in their teens and twenties. This club organized athletic, cultural, and social activities such as formal dances (pictured here). (L to R): Tak Nakawatase, Shuichi Abe, Toshiko Fukano, Naoshi Kumagai, Minnie Ota, Kiyoshi Tada, May Kumasaka, Nobi Yamada, Ko Suzuki, Sumio …

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doc Holiday card from Tomio Itabashi to Maki, May [Mae] and Doug Yamada (ddr-densho-493-21)

Block print holiday card (made with block shown in object ddr-densho-493-3, designed by Tomio.) Front is addressed "Dear Maki, May + Doug .... Sincerely, Tomio" and design features the word "Greetings" in the sky above three buildings, a tower, and a fence—a scene possibly inspired by camp. Text of message reads: "Dear Maki, Thanks a million …

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doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. XVI, No. 10, October 1979 (ddr-sjacl-1-283)

Newsletter covering the following topics: Minidoka Pilgrimage postponed. Not enough reservations to fill a charter plane. Idaho Nikkei who were not evacuated feared white backlash especially the planned building and burning of a watchtower. Good opining of ?quiet American? actions vs respect for Issei for whom a pilgrimage represents a visit to resting place for fallen …

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img Buddhist Convention (ddr-one-1-334)

Black and white photographic negative of large crowd of Buddhists gathered outside Collin's Field House in Seattle, Washington for a Buddhist convention. First row: Kiku Fujita, unidentified, Nancy from Tacoma, and Yasuko (Hashimoto) Morita. Second row, far right is Irene (Fujii) Mano. Third row far right: Sumiye (Fukei) Kato. Fourth row far left: Yosh Tanabe, Ted …

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av Mitsuye and Nellie: Asian American Poets (ddr-densho-1024-37)

One of the earliest documentaries to broach the topic of Japanese American wartime incarceration, Mitsuye and Nellie profiles Asian American poets Mitsuye Yamada and Nellie Wong, showing them reading their poetry, meeting their family and visiting the Minidoka and Angel Island sites. See this item in the Densho Resource Guide at: Mitsuye and Nellie: Asian American …

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img Green Lake Young People's Club (ddr-densho-136-39)

Members of the Green Lake Seinenkai (young people's club), a social club primarily for Nisei in their teens and twenties. This club organized athletic, cultural, and social activities. Back row (L to R): Tadashi Kumagai, Toge Fujihara, Tak Nakawatase, Akira Kumasaka, Tom Nishitani, Naoshi Kumagai, Nobuo Tanagi, Nobi Yamada, Shuichi Abe. Middle row (L to R): …

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img Green Lake Young People's Club (ddr-densho-130-6)

Members of the Green Lake Seinenkai (young people's club), a social club primarily for Nisei in their teens and twenties. This club organized athletic, cultural, and social activities. Back row (L to R): Tadashi Kumagai, Toge Fujihara, Tak Nakawatase, Akira Kumasaka, Tom Nishitani, Naoshi Kumagai, Nobuo Tanagi, Nobi Yamada, Shuichi Abe. Middle row (L to R): …

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img Green Lake Young People's Club (ddr-densho-130-1)

Members of the Green Lake Seinenkai (young people's club), a social club primarily for Nisei in their teens and twenties. This club organized athletic, cultural, and social activities such as formal dances (pictured here). Back row (L to R): Kiyoshi Tada, Makoto Sasaki, Shuichi Abe, Eddie Kanno. Middle row (L to R): Nobi Yamada, Sumio Mochizuki, …

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vh Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 31 (ddr-densho-1000-138-31)

Pursuing a cross country relationship, a unique wedding experience

William Toshio Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was interviewed individually on November 14, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned to conduct their own family …

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vh Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 33 (ddr-densho-1000-138-33)

Raising a family, experiencing discrimination when trying to buy a home in Bothell, Washington

William Toshio Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was interviewed individually on November 14, 2002.

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-138-33/

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