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doc Draft of letter to Yoshito Shibata from Yuri Domoto (ddr-densho-356-250)

Draft of a letter to Yoshito Shibata from Yuri Domoto Tsukada in which she talks about the dusty weather at Amache, the pain of evacuation, her family's joy at hearing from him, and notification of the birth of a nephew.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-250/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-381)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura in which Mistuko tells about her first days in Crystal City and how it differs from Amache. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-430)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about how much work remains before he can return to Amache. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-492 and ddr-densho-356-534.

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doc Letter from Phil Okano to Alice Okano (ddr-densho-359-1212)

Phil writes to his wife, Alice Okano, concerning life in the Amache Concentration Camp including activities at the high school and social gatherings. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Denver and trying to convince other families to leave the camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1212/

Narrator Ernest Uno

Nisei male. Grew up in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado, with family. Volunteered for the army, and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Europe.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/837/

doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 39 (March 18, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-152)

Selected article titles: "Amache to Receive 500 Jeromites in June" (p. 1), "Spanish Consul Cannot Act in Behalf of Nisei" (p. 1), "Myer Releases Analysis Report on 'Kibei' Problem" (p. 5), "AFL Unions Spearhead Persecution of Evacuated Nisei in Utah" (p. 6).

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4336 (July 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-50)

Selected article titles: "The New Republic: The Nisei Come Home"; "What's Doing in the Churches"; "Nisei-Driven Truck Collides with Police Car"; "Families of Nisei Vets & Servicemen Now Eligible for FPHA"; "Amache One of Centers to Close"; "Centerites Receive Ration Books"; "Theft Reported."

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vh Flora Ninomiya Interview (ddr-densho-1000-473)

Nisei female. Born April 8, 1935, in Richmond, California. Grew up in Richmond, where grandfather established a flower nursery business. During World War II, removed to the Amache concentration camp, Colorado. Returned to Richmond and resumed the family business after the war.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Sadame Nomi (ddr-densho-356-312)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto from Sadame Nomi in which she details a train trip from Amache to Denver and her first few days in the city. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

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doc Postcard to Yuri Domoto from Mary Suzuki (ddr-densho-356-346)

Postcard to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mary Suzuki in which she apologizes for not seeing Yuri while she was staying in Amache over a school break. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-346/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Martha Takemura (ddr-densho-356-347)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Martha Takemura in which she details her trip from Amache to Detroit and her first impressions of her new employer. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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Collection Bill Fuchigami Collection (ddr-densho-205)

This collection consists of documents and one photograph from Bill Fuchigami, who was in the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado, during World War II.

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vh Tetsushi Marvin Uratsu Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-338-20)

Transferring to Amache concentration camp, then leaving to attend high school in Iowa

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 …

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vh Thomas Shigekuni Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-297-11)

First impressions of Amache: "this is in the middle of nowhere"

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 …

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vh Esther Takei Nishio Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-370-12)

First arriving at Amache concentration camp: "it was a very desolate scene"

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 …

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img Two wooden chests, Henry Katsumi Fujita, 8305, Granada (Amache) incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-23-7)

Two wooden chests that Henry K. Fujita fabricated from wood "borrowed" from the Amache High School site in the block adjacent to the Fujita family barracks. The number "8305" was the label assigned to the family by the War Relocation Authority. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: lp028-08-006

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img First high school graduation class at the Amache War Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-29-221)

Photograph titled: "The interviewee and a fellow graduate were among the students from the first high school graduation class at the Amache War Relocation Center." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P164

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img Families leaving camp (ddr-densho-37-771)

Original WRA caption: Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado. Shown here is a young miss, dressed in her Sunday best, waiting with the family possessions while her mother makes final arrangements for boarding the train. Scenes at the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad depot, Granada, Colorado, as 170 evacuees from the Amache Center entrain for their …

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Collection Wakako Domoto Collection (ddr-densho-443)

Collection consists of a photo album kept by Wakako Domoto of her travels, her friends, siblings, nieces and nephews, and documents from her time at Amache.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443/

doc Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 68 (May 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-69)

Selected article titles: "Crystal City: Description Given" (p. 1), "Restrictions Eased on Army Employment" (p. 1), "Mock Air Raid Held Sunday" (p. 1), "No Trouble If All Were Like Amache" (p. 1), "LA Mayor Would Ban Citizenship" (p. 2), "Senator Opposes Evacuees' Return" (p. 4).

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 44 (March 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-45)

Selected article titles: "Open Classes in Japanese" (p. 1), "Clothing Pleas are Rejected" (p. 1), "Fishing Licenses for Aliens Banned" (p. 1), "Amache, Japanese Camps Compared" (p. 3), "Nisei Enlistees Allowed to Visit Any WRA Center" (p. 3), "Must Get Permits for Gatherings" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-147-45/

doc Granada Pioneer Vol. III No. 18 (January 3, 1945) (ddr-densho-147-231)

Selected article titles: "First Amache Family to Leave for Coast" (p. 1), "Ickes -- Ban Lifting Due to Valiant Nisei GIs" (p. 1), "New Manual Release: Gives Details of WRA Post-Exclusion Plan" (p. 1), "'Bigotedest Little Town'" (p. 3), "Vandals Damage Home" (p. 4).

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img Little Sansei (ddr-csujad-29-157)

Photograph of a young female child. The caption reads: Little Sansei darling, Amache. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P098

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doc CO-OP canteen moving out sale (ddr-csujad-7-19)

Advertisement for sale at the camp commissary at Amache. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMLSC_Co-op Canteen Moving Out Sale

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-7-19/

doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2,241, Vol. 96, No. 21 (June 3, 1983) (ddr-pc-55-21)

Selected article titles: "NSA historian reveals 1941 Tokyo cables boasted 'utilization of our' Nisei-Issei. No bearing on CWRIC finding, say JACL and CWRIC officials" (p. 1), "Controversy snags Amache WRA memorial text" (p. 1), "Asian Americans seek justice for Vincent Chin" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-55-21/

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