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av Interview with Arthur (Art) Morimitsu, part 5 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1753)

Morimitsu discusses his relationship with Caucasian American soldiers, stories from his service, and his thoughts on draft resisters. Video starts at 0:25. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 62B, II VFW #5, VFW - LA, Art Morimitsu, Feb. 15, 1987. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1754/

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av Interview with Arthur (Art) Morimitsu, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1752)

Morimitsu discusses the difficulty of getting promoted in the MIS and his time in Burma. Video starts at 0:17. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 61B, II VFW #4, VFW - LA, Art Morimitsu, Feb. 15, 1987. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1753/

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av Oral history with Sam Nakao and Tatsu Moritani (ddr-csujad-29-372)

An oral interview with Sam Nakao and Tatsu Moritani. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0924. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2544_T01

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av An oral history with Cheryl Gertler and Travis Mita (ddr-csujad-29-54)

An oral interview with Cheryl Gertler and Travis Mita. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0172. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 5287_T01

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av Roger Daniels interviewed by Kent Hori, part 4 of 4; interview with John Kaneko, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1759)

Daniels discusses the early successes of the Japanese army, the political justifications for relocation, why German and Italian Americans were not vilified in the same way, and the lack of support for Japanese Americans politically, culturally, and legally. Includes audio from reaction shots of Daniels and Hori, as well as recordings of Hori asking standalone questions. …

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av Fusaye Ohara oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-12)

Oral history of Fusaye [Fusae] Ohara, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-15

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-12/

av Interview with Robert H. Foote, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1527)

Foote discusses his experiences leading Nisei soldiers in the 442nd. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Video starts at 1:00. Original title: 32, II NY #11, 6-85, Robert Foote Interview. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1528/

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doc Hung Wai Ching oral interview transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1045)

Conducted by Eric Saul for the Presidio Army Museum. Chaplain Hung Wai Ching was the Corps Director of the Morale Committee during WWII.

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av Interview with Robert H. Foote, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1526)

Foote dicusses his experiences serving as an officer in the 442nd, particulary his relationship with Nisei soldiers and their experiences with internment. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Video starts at 0:54. Original title: 31, II NY #10, 6-85, Foote interview. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1527/

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av Reaction shots of Chris Ishii and various b-roll (ddr-densho-1007-1570)

The Ishiis discuss Ada's first time in the US; the first shots are just for reactions. Video starts at 1:03. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. B-roll of pictures of the Ishiis, Chris's cartoons, and other photos starts at 5:36. Original title: 67, II NY #54, Ishii, Chris pix, family pix

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av Interview with Robert H. Foote, part 4 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1528)

Foote discusses discrimination against Japanese-Americans. Also talks about draft resisters and those who were killed in action. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Video starts at 1:00. Original title: 33, II NY #12, 6-85, Foote interview

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av Interview with Robert H. Foote, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1525)

Foote discusses his family, teaching at Cornell and his service in the 442nd. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Video starts at 0:57. Original title: 30, II NY #9, 6-5-85, Robert Foote interview. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1526/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1525/

av James Higashida oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-4)

Oral history of James Higashida, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-03

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av Alice Tanaka: her story (ddr-densho-525-2)

Alice Tanaka shares about her life growing up in the Trent Alley district in Spokane, Washington.

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av Roy Tamotsu Muranaka oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-10)

Oral history of Roy Muranaka, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-13

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-10/

doc Conference with Colonel F. H. Miles, O.D. (ddr-densho-1007-1857)

These interviews with Colonel F. H. Miles describe the attack on Pearl Harbor. They were declassified on July 24, 1984.

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av Jane Muranaka oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-9)

Oral history of Jane Muranaka, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-12

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-9/

av Harold Muraoka oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-11)

Oral history of Harold Muraoka, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-14

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av Pete Mitsui oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-8)

Oral history of Pete Mitsui, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-10

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-8/

av Yoneko Takimoto oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-17)

Oral history of Yoneko Takimoto, recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390, California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-21

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-17/

av Roger Daniels interviewed by Kent Hori, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1758)

Daniels discusses what may have happened if the Japanese American community resisted evacuation en masse, how Japanese Americans were placed under 4C (enemy alien, undraftable) status and the military's eventual interest in Japanese Americans (particularly Kibei) for intelligence work, the importance of the 100th Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the loyalty questionnaire, the persecution …

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Interview with a woman of the Watsonville Issei Singers, part 2 of 2; interview with unnamed man; b-roll of Kizuka Hall exterior; Monroe Sweetland and Shig Kihara walking (ddr-densho-1007-1661)

av Interview with a woman of the Watsonville Issei Singers, part 2 of 2; interview with unnamed man; b-roll of Kizuka Hall exterior; Monroe Sweetland and Shig Kihara walking (ddr-densho-1007-1661)

An Issei woman (not named) discusses becoming an American citizen (and losing Japanese citizenship). An interpreter translates her answers into English. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Interview ends at 5:10; another interview starts after, where a man (not named) discusses the Watsonville Issei Singers and how many Issei became citizens. That …

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av Roger Daniels interviewed by Kent Hori, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1757)

Daniels discusses the reaction to Pearl Harbor, anti-Japanese sentiment and hysteria, the decision to incarcerate, reactions to EO 9066, James Omura's testimony against internment (and reads a letter Omura wrote), the treatment of German and Italian Americans during the war, the process of evacuation, and resistance to evacuation. Part 1 of this interview is not in …

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Monroe Sweetland and Shig Kihara walking and talking about the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center; exterior shots of the Center (ddr-densho-1007-1662)

av Monroe Sweetland and Shig Kihara walking and talking about the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center; exterior shots of the Center (ddr-densho-1007-1662)

Exterior shots of Sweetland and Kihara walking into Hachiya Hall; stills of signage outside; Kihara and Sweetland walking together and discussing the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Video starts at 0:29. Original title: 146, II MON #14, 9-9-85, DF Walk, Shig & Monroe

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av Kanegai family dinner and Moose (John) Fujikawa interview, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1582)

Footage of the Kanegai family eating in their backyard. Unscripted. The younger mustached man is Bruce Kanegai; the older man to his right is his father George. Video starts at 0:29. Interview with Fujikawa starts at 10:44. Fujikawa talks about his childhood in LA, his decision not to go to college, his reaction to Pearl Harbor, …

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