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Narrator Grant Ujifusa

Sansei male. Born January 4, 1942, in Worland, Wyoming. Graduated from Harvard College in 1965, and went on to earn an M.A. in American History from Brandeis University and an ABT in American Civilization from Brown University. Worked for book publishers Gambit, Houghton Mifflin, Random House, Macmillan, and Reader's Digest magazine. Played an integral part in …

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doc [Tribute to Michi Weglyn delivered at Washington State University on March 26, 1988] (ddr-csujad-24-14)

A tribute to Michi Nishiura Weglyn delivered at Washington State University on March 26, 1988. The author writes about the impact of Weglyn's 1976 book "Years of Infamy." The document also describes Weglyn's process of research, writing, and publishing the book. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_014

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doc Letter to Michi Weglyn, February 26, 1979 (ddr-csujad-24-65)

A letter to Michi Weglyn about efforts to get signatories to an open letter to U.S. Senator S.I. Hayakawa, criticizing his public defense of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. The author discusses their relationship with George Takei and Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Letter to Helen Kawagoe, June 14, 1988 (ddr-csujad-24-101)

A letter to Helen Kawagoe about her campaign for president of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). In the letter the author argues for fighting for the JACL to recognize the bravery and sacrifices of Japanese American draft resisters during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Statement on the testimony of Harold H. Townsend before the House of Representatives Subcommittee (ddr-densho-381-4)

A rebuttal of statements made by Harold H. Townsend, former Chief Supply and Transportation Officer, before the House of Representatives Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities. The author, most likely the War Relocation Authority, argues that Townsend's testimony was almost entirely composed of false statements about events and living conditions at the Poston concentration …

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vh Chester Tanaka Interview (ddr-densho-1007-6)

Nisei male. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. During World War II, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy and France.

(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 …

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vh Joan Ritchie Doi Interview (ddr-densho-1011-4)

Nisei female. Born in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming.

(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 …

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vh Sumi Saito Interview (ddr-one-7-39)

Nisei female. Born in Asher, Washington. Grew up in Vale, Oregon, where parents ran a farm. Remained in Oregon during World War II.

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vh Don Oka Interview (ddr-densho-1004-18)

Nisei male. Born January 8, 1920. During World War II, served as a translator with the Military Intelligence Service in Alasaka, Saipan and Tinian.

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vh Harold "Hal" Champeness Interview (ddr-densho-1001-39)

Caucasian male. Born in 1923. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Joined the navy during World War II and eventually returned to Bainbridge.

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doc Message to John J. McCloy (ddr-densho-67-57)

Message from unknown source to John J. McCloy on Kibei in Hawaii. Discusses the professed loyalty or disloyalty to the U.S. of the Kibei - author states that all Kibei are probably disloyal. Requests transfer of interned, "loyal" Hawaiian Kibei to mainland camps because if those loyal Kibei filed a writ of habeas corpus in Hawaii, …

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doc Memo from Delos Emmons to John J. McCloy (ddr-densho-67-45)

Memorandum from Delos Emmons, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, to John J. McCloy, Assistant Secretary of War, regarding a previous report on the Japanese in Hawaii. In this memo, Emmons refutes much of the information in the report. He dispels many of the rumors about the Hawaiian Japanese and admonishes the author of the report for being …

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img Pacific Citizen, Vol. 99, No. 12 [15] (October 12, 1984) (ddr-pc-56-40)

Selected article titles: "Pierman convicted of manslaughter" (p. 1), "Redress bills backed by 106 reps, 20 senators" (p. 1), "Redress bill author faces tough race" (p. 2), "Roster of Asian American politicians now available" (p. 2), "Texans rededicate Issei-built garden" (p. 3), "Matsui to speak at leadership forum" (p. 3), "Lillian Baker strikes again" (p. 7), …

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doc Life in camp: three different views (ddr-csujad-38-581)

A term paper submitted to Professor Donald Teruo Hata at CSU Dominguez Hills Department of History. The author summarizes three interviews conducted and adds their biographical information. The interviewees are the author's mother, uncle, and aunt, and talk about their camp experiences during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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doc Letter from Cliff [Uyeda] to Michi Weglyn, July 20, 1987 (ddr-csujad-24-39)

A letter from "Cliff" [Clifford I. Uyeda] to Michi Weglyn criticizing the 1987 book "They Call Me Moses Masaoka" by Mike Masaoka and Bill Hosokawa. The author of the letter also describes internal conflict on the national board of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Commentary about hardships of working at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1392)

Scrapbook page containing commentary by Clark regarding hardships at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. See sac_jaac_1395 through sac_jaac_1401 for hardships referred to by the author. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 60. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc Kokoro no tomo, no. 20 (December 1988) (ddr-csujad-55-49)

Essay (located on page 17 of booklet) describing the author's experience of starting a school at the Jerome incarceration camp and teaching students at the Gila River incarceration camp. The author reflects on her experience as a teacher in the camps and a Christmas project by her students. See this object in the California State Universities …

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vh Ann Fujikawa Interview (ddr-densho-1011-9)

Nisei female. Born in Berkeley, California. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After the war, returned to Berkeley.

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vh George Morihiro - Jack Sameshima Interview (ddr-densho-1016-6)

George Morihiro, Nisei male, served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, I Company. Jack Sameshima, Nisei male, served wih the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, L Company.

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vh Yaeko Yoshihara Interview (ddr-densho-1001-17)

Nisei female. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington. During World War II, removed with family to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After the war, returned to Bainbridge with family.

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img Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto and a Tokyo Women's Club president (ddr-njpa-4-2690)

Caption on reverse: "TOKYO -- The 'Daughter of a Samurai' grows up. Madame Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto, prominent member of the Tokyo Women's Club is seen with Mrs. Robert F. Moss, president of the club, discussing her forthcoming book, 'Grandmother O-Kyo', in her garden. Author of 'The Daughter of a Samurai', a best seller several years ago, …

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doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Teru Koyama (ddr-one-5-61)

Envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama at Santa Fe Detention Station from his wife, Teru Koyama, at Minidoka. Postmarked Jul 20, 1943. At the top of the envelope “July-27-43” is written in blue pencil. Inside the envelope is a letter written by Teru dated July 18, 1943, in which she quotes a long poem by an …

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vh Nobu Shimokochi Interview (ddr-densho-1011-7)

Nisei male. Born in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After leaving camp eventually returned to California.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and …

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vh Donald Yamamoto Interview (ddr-densho-1011-2)

Nisei male. Born 1930 in San Jose, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After leaving camp, returned to California.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and …

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vh Chester Earls Interview (ddr-one-7-11)

White male. Born in Spokane, Washington. Served as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon, with a mainly Japanese American congregation, for thirteen years in the 1960s and '70s.

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