3111 items
3111 items
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Letter from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon (ddr-janm-18-15)
Postcard from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon postmarked, January 23, 1943. The postcard was sent from Manzanar, California to Harold in West Los Angeles, California. The back of the postcard is an illustration of John smiling, sitting on a wooden chair, and holding a letter. The letter in the hand of the illustration is noted …
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Interview with John Aiso, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1578)
Aiso discusses loyalty to the US, his family's internment at Manzanar, his (and the Nisei's in general) response to Pearl Harbor, and his role in the military. Video starts at 0:26. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Interview ends at 18:30; rest of tape is b-roll of Aiso reading. Original title: 75, …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 8 (July 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-262)
Selected article titles: "Coverley Given Rank of Captain" (p. 1), "Brownie Scouts Meet Tuesday" (p. 1), "Students Register For Summer School Tomorrow" (p. 1), "Notice to Residents" (p. 1), "School Recreation Program to Begin" (p. 1), "Persons Relocating in Midwest Write Favorably" (p. 2), "Huge Potato Bin Started" (p. 2), "ACLU Says Evacuation Worst 'Invasion of …
Narrator Mary Jean Spallino
White female. Born June 18, 1919, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Grew up in Los Angeles, California, and attended UCLA. During World War II, recruited to teach at the Manzanar concentration camp.
Narrator Yaeko Yoshihara
Nisei female. Born August 23, 1929, in 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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Heart Mountain Sentinel Vol. II No. 6 (February 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-97-114)
Selected article titles: "Army, WRA Registration Starts" (p. 1), "Push 'Wholesale' Relocation Plan; Recruiting Team Slates Meetings" (p. 1), "Forward Step: An Editorial" (p. 1), "60 Evacuees Enjoying Fruits of Relocation in Nebraska" (p. 2), "Segregation of Manzanar Rioters Told" (p. 2), "Despite Imprisonment, Kanai Defends Democratic Ideals" (p. 6), "JACL Leader Volunteers for Service in …
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Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2,239, Vol. 96, No. 19 (May 20, 1983) (ddr-pc-55-19)
Selected article titles: "Controversial judge in Chin case was former POW of Japan" (p. 1), "Vietnamese student killed in racially-sparked fight" (p. 1), "Over 500 march in streets of Detroit protesting Chin case" (p. 1), "Racist leaflets passed out at slain student's school" (p. 1), "Racist cartoon stirs anger among rights groups" (p. 1), "Manzanar pilgrimage …
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Welcome party for Dr. Furukoshi (ddr-csujad-36-12)
Group photograph of a welcome party for Dr. Furukochi held at Koyasan Betsuin, Los Angeles, California. The event was sponsored by three newspaper companies, presumably "Kashu mainichi shinbun = Japan-California daily news," "Rafu shimpo," and "Shin Nichibei = New Japanese American news." A photo from: Manzanar Photo Album. See this object in the California State Universities …
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Greeks (ddr-csujad-48-40)
Term paper for period I 10-L History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Ikuyo describes Greek civilization in detail for the assigned final project. Section headings include: Geography; History; Biographies; Civilization; Illustrations; and Maps. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9040. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
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Greek civilization (ddr-csujad-48-38)
Term paper by Yoshimi Ido for period 4 L-10-History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Yoshimi describes the Greek civilization in depth for the assigned final project. Section headings include: geography, history, religion and literature, and Greek art- literature, science and philosophy. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9038. See …
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Period IV, World Geo. and History Wells 7-5-2 (ddr-csujad-48-118)
Class roster and grades for Period 4, World Geography and History, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Thirty-seven students are listed, four were added in pencil, and three were added in black pen at a later date. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9927. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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Story of civilization, per. II (ddr-csujad-48-121)
Log of books checked out by thirty-three students in Period 2, Story of Civilization, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. One students name was added in red colored pencil, and one has been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9930. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
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Log of books checked out by students in period I and IV, Ancient Man, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-113)
Log of books checked out by nine students in Period 1 and sixteen students in Period 4, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. The heading is Ancient Man. Many of the names have been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9922. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Greek civilization (ddr-csujad-48-39)
Term paper by Toshiko Kubata for period VIII B10 History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Toshiko describes Greek civilization in depth for the assigned final project. Section headings include: Greek Civilization, Facts to Remember, Greek Alphabet, and Greek Columns. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
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Photograph of furlough workers leaving for the beet fields of Montana and Idaho (ddr-csujad-47-11)
Photograph of furlough workers getting ready to leave for the beet fields of Montana and Idaho. A large truck with a tarp secured over the contents is on the left. The Manzanar Police Department and other administrative buildings in the background with the Sierra Nevada. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Hikoji Takeuchi Interview I (ddr-manz-1-10)
Nisei male. Born December 18, 1921, in Los Angeles, California. Parents owned and operated a restaurant. Father passed away prior to the onset of World War II, so mother was responsible for preparing the family to move to camp. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, and in 1942, was shot by a military police officer while …
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George Uchida - Leo Uchida Interview (ddr-manz-1-61)
Nisei males, brothers. Mr. George Uchida was born March 14, 1929, and Mr. Leo Uchida was born June 15, 1926, both in Florin, California. Grew up in Florin as part of a very large family. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Following the war, George Served in the Air Force and …
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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.
(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 …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. IV No. 26 (December 11, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-116)
Selected article titles: "Ralph Kuettel, Radio Pianist in Benefit Concert Monday" (p. 1), "Two Thousand Toys Given Colony By Churches" (p. 1), "Twenty Boilers Need Repairs" (p. 1), "City Directory Nears Completion for Alphabetizing Procedures" (p. 1), "Abuses Noted on Hospital Service" (p. 1), "An Editorial: Manzanar" (p. 2), "$3500 Worth of Yarns Sold in One …
Narrator Bill Takemoto
Nisei male. Born September 9, 1928, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After the war, joined the Air Force and eventually returned to Bainbridge Island.
Narrator Nobuko Omoto
Nisei female. Born December 20, 1923, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Removed along with family to Manzanar concentration camp, California, before moving to Minidoka, Idaho, in early 1943. Returned to Bainbridge Island after the war.
Narrator George Izumi
Nisei male. Born February 22, 1921, and raised in California. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After World War II, attending baking school and became a professional baker.
Narrator Yukiko Katayama Omoto
Nisei female. Grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, eventually transferring to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Bainbridge Island.
Narrator Akio Suyematsu
Nisei male. Born October 30, 1921, in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, and was drafted into the U.S. army. Returned to Bainbridge Island after the war and established a successful farm.
Narrator Carol Hirabara Hironaka
Nisei female. Born January 25, 1925, in Florin, California. Grew up in Florin, where parents operated a farm. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Returned to Florin after the war.