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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-269-24)
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Receiving special food rations
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-269-13)
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-269-11)
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First impressions of the Salinas Assembly Center
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-269-4)
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Description of childhood home
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-269-12)
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Coping with the heat in camp
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-269-9)
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Having a traditional Japanese bath
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-269-20)
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Hiding a shortwave radio in camp
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-269-16)
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Transferring to Tule Lake
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-269-18)
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Joining the Joshidan, participating in morning exercises
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-269-23)
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Feeling afraid of U.S. soldiers in Japan
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-269-14)
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Family decides to go to Japan
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-269-27)
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Adjusting to life in Japan
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-269-1)
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Description of siblings
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-269-22)
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Arrival in Japan: Issei parents still thought Japan had won the war
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-269-10)
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Preparing for mass removal
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 30 (ddr-densho-1000-269-30)
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Raising children
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 31 (ddr-densho-1000-269-31)
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Reflections
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Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-269-17)
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Family split up, brothers sent to Department of Justice camps
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Nisei soldiers (ddr-densho-114-60)
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Original caption: PREPARATION FOR PARADE OF THE 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM (JAPANESE AMERICAN TROOPS) TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON THE 15TH JULY 1946. Color bearers polishing metal of staff are left to right: M/Sgt. Mitsuomi Tanaka, Honokaa, Hawaii, T/Sgt. Hiroshi Yamamoto, Brigham, Utah, and 1st /Sgt. Tom Harimoto, 3745 Maunaloa Ave, Honolulu. Fort Belvoir, …
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Narrator Sumiko M. Yamamoto

Nisei female. Born May 12, 1925, in Spreckels, California. Moved frequently with family as a child, eventually settling in Gilroy, California. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Following father's desire to repatriate to Japan, transferred to Tule Lake concentration camp, California, when it …
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Letter from Evacuee Police to Raymond Best, Director of Tule Lake Camp, February 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-2-13)
doc Letter from Evacuee Police to Raymond Best, Director of Tule Lake Camp, February 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-2-13)
Letter from Evacuee Police Force to Raymond Best, Director of Tule Lake Camp, requesting the release of Hiroyoshi Tsuda from the army stockades at Tule Lake Camp. Signed names: Kataoka, H.; Okusako, Thomas; Ogata, Roy K.; Miyamoto, H.; Tanaka, K.; Haruyama, N.; Yoshida, Maeko; Hanagata, Ken; Ayabe, Toshi S.; Ono, I; Kanno, Thomas K.; Sato, R.; …
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Military Intelligence Language Class (ddr-densho-325-127)
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The front of the photograph is signed by most of the class. Back row left to right is Frank Jimbo, Frank Yamamoto "Calif", Robert T[illegible] Hawaii, Nasuo Hashiguchi, Shegeo M[illegible], Yosheo [illegible], Stanley F[illegible] "Martinez", and [illegible]. Front row left to right is [illegible], Sumito Horiuchi, Masagi Okada Hawaii, unknown, unknown, H[illegible] [illegible], Otsushi Moori, T[illegible] …
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Merced Commencement Program (ddr-densho-356-775)
doc Merced Commencement Program (ddr-densho-356-775)
Program for a Commencement ceremony at Merced Assembly Center.
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Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 14 (April 6, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-14)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 14 (April 6, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-14)
Selected article titles: "Jr JACL program adopted for 14th national convention" (p. 1), "Picture-bride practice reversed as eight Nisei fly to Japan to be married" (p. 1), "Escheat case fight on appeal; JACL to sign amicus brief" (p. 1), "Justice Dep't orders certain claims to be heard by examiner" (p. 1), "Hilo Nisei doctor at Oak …
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Inaugural opening of Elk Grove Japanese School (ddr-csujad-55-1588)
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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