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Testimony of John A. Yamasaki Eyon (ddr-densho-67-307)
Written testimony of John A. Yamasaki Eyon, born in Shinsu, Japan. Incarcerated in the Lordsburg internment camp, New Mexico, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.
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Testimony of Lloyde Loren Alton, Jr. (ddr-densho-67-248)
Written testimony of Lloyde Loren Alton, Jr. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.
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Yaeko Mizutani and Morita Kan'ya XIV in their wedding clothes (ddr-njpa-4-759)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Yaeko Mizutani and Morita Kan'ya got married."
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Article regarding Masao Shirai (ddr-njpa-4-2433)
Article title: "Japanese Film Fair in Germany Success, Says Shochiku Visitor Here"; Photo caption: "Masao Shirai (Hawaii Times photo)."
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Article about Gentaro Arita (ddr-njpa-5-239)
Translation of article: Gentaro Arita, leader of 2600-nen Houskuku Kanko Dan, and Tokujiro Matsuda returned to Hawaii on January 31st. Mr. Ichiro Sato of the Matsuga Hotel took them to visit the head office today.
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 3 of 26. (ddr-one-5-122)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 6b - 9 of 111. Dr. Koyama writes that he lived in Shibata in Niigata Ken, Japan from October 7, 1897 to December 1914. He states that he is a Japanese male, 5'4" …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 6 of 26. (ddr-one-5-126)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 15b - 23a of 111. Dr. Koyama states that he was never convicted of a crime while in the United States and that he does not possess any special scientific skill, knowledge, or …
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Letter written on behalf of Dr. Koyama by Alice G. Nichols (ddr-one-5-119)
Photocopy of a declassified letter written by Alice G. Nichols on behalf of Dr. Koyama. In the letter, Alice states that Dr. Koyama's wife lived with her for four or five years in Seattle, Washington and that she was proud to be "Americanized." She adds that Dr. Koyama was a frequent visitor to her home and …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 12 of 26. (ddr-one-5-132)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 51a - 54 of 111. These questions continued to seek information on any incorporated businesses. Dr. Koyama answered "no" as to whether any foreign entity had a financial interest in his business.
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 18 of 26 and contains the right side of the questionnaire only. (ddr-one-5-139)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 75 - 76 of 111 and contains the right side of the questionnaire only. This portion of the questionnaire asks where any children are currently attending school. William is at a grade school …
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Information on Internee Behavior Desired by the Department of Justice (ddr-one-5-184)
Photocopy of a declassified chart from Leon T. Weaver, the Camp Commander at Camp Livingston, Louisiana on Keizaburo Koyama's behavior. The chart shows that he scored highly favorable on his general attitude and cooperativeness. He scored favorable for his physical and mental condition and his character around other internees. He was marked "Neutral or Unobserved" regarding …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 14 of 26. (ddr-one-5-134)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 61a - k. Dr. Koyama answers that he has not made any recent withdrawals from his bank account or safe deposit box, nor has he authorized anyone else to do so.
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 15 of 26. (ddr-one-5-135)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 61l - 64b of 111. These questions concerned ownership of stocks, bonds, or other securities or having debt through mortgages or promissory notes. Dr. Koyama answered "No" to all.
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 5 of 26. (ddr-one-5-125)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 11a - 15a of 111. Dr. Koyama states that he has a Japanese passport, but is unsure of the number as it is in a safety deposit box at the First National Bank …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 7 of 26. (ddr-one-5-127)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 23b - 25b of 111. The questions reference working abroad, having a government contract with the United States, working for the Works Progress Administration, and to receiving assistance from relief agencies within the …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 20 of 26 and contains the right side of the questionnaire only. (ddr-one-5-142)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 89 of 111 and contains only the right side of the questionnaire. The question references extended relatives in the United States and is blank.
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 2 of 26. (ddr-one-5-121)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 4 - 6a of 111. Dr. Koyama lists his names as "Kei, Koyama," Ken Koyäma," "Ken Keizaburo Koyama," and "Dr. Kei Koyama." He lists his time in the United States as living in …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 25 of 26. (ddr-one-5-147)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 103a - 108 of 111. These questions seek additional information on all the organizations that Koyama is affiliated with. They ask for how long he has been involved in the organizations, if the …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 8 of 26. (ddr-one-5-128)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 26 - 35b of 111. Dr. Koyama answered that he is engaged in business for himself. He adds that he owns his own business under the name of Keizaburo Koyama at 6 S.W. …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 13 of 26. (ddr-one-5-133)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 55a - 60b of 111. Dr. Koyama states that he has no further business connections or any other sources of income. He adds that he has a checking and saving account as well …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 16 of 26. (ddr-one-5-136)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 65a - b of 111. This question concerns ownership of property within the United States and its value. Dr. Koyama lists a car bought in 1936 for $300, his Oregon Life insurance policy, …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 20 of 26 and contains the left side of the questionnaire only. (ddr-one-5-141)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 89 of 111 and contains only the left side of the questionnaire. The question references extended relatives in the United States and is blank.
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Letter from William K. Koyama from the Minidoka Concentration Camp to the United States Attorney Carl C. Donaugh asking him to parole his father, Keizaburo Koyama. Page 4 of 4. (ddr-one-5-168)
Photocopy of a declassified letter written by Keizaburo Koyama's son, William, to the United States Attorney Carl C. Donaugh asking him to release his father to the Minidoka War Relocation Center. William ends his letter appealing to the honor of the Attorney General and asks that he parole his father as he "would die before he …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 18 of 26 and contains the left side of the questionnaire only. (ddr-one-5-138)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 75 - 76 of 111 and contains only the left side of the questionnaire. These two questions concern current marriage status, children, and parents. Dr. Koyama lists Teru Koyama as his wife and …
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U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 26 of 26. (ddr-one-5-148)
Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 109a - 111 of 111. On this last page of the questionnaire, Koyama states that he has never belonged to an organization whose purposes has been the overthrow of the United States government, …