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img Japanese Americans taking citizenship classes (ddr-densho-151-407)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Part of a class under the Adult Education Program at this War Relocation Authority center. It is composed of Issei and Kibei evacuees who are studying the Ideals of American Citizenship and the English language with which they are unfamiliar. There are 18 such classes, each averaging 20 volunteer …

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img Japanese Americans taking English language class (ddr-densho-151-406)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Part of a class under the Adult Education Program at this War Relocation Authority center. It is composed of Issei and Kibei evacuees who are studying the Ideals of American Citizenship and the English language with which they are unfamiliar. There are 18 such classes, each averaging 20 volunteer …

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vh Shirley Nagatomi Okabe Interview (ddr-manz-1-132)

Nisei female. Born February 7, 1937, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco, where father was a prominent Buddhist minister. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, returned to California. Father was instrumental in the planning and building of the cemetery …

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doc Memo to James Lindley from R.B. Conzzens authorizing Yuriko Domoto's work travel (ddr-densho-356-873)

Carbon copy of memorandum to James Lindley, Project Director of Granada Relocation Project from R. B. Cozzens, Field Assistant Director. Memorandum dictates that military travel permits for Richard Sato, Robert Sasaki and Yuriko Domoto are enclosed and for travel to Manzanar on August 27, 1943. The memo also notes that Yuriko's return travel permit will be …

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img Journey's end (ddr-densho-253-2)

Caption: "Journey's end is Manzanar, attained by the desert-dusty convoy as the long shade of the Sierras reaches across Owens Valley from the west."

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 100 No. 16 (April 26, 1985) (ddr-pc-57-16)

Selected article titles: "'Asians Don't Value Life,' U.S. Senator Says" (1); "Shinju: a Cultural or a Criminal Act?" (8); "Manzanar Desert May Bloom Again" (9)

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doc Letter to Anne Margrave from Hildegarde Miller (ddr-densho-342-34)

Letter from Hildegarde Millar, Librarian, Berkeley, to Anne Margrave, Librarian of the Inyo County Free Library of Independence, California, regarding planning a library for Manzanar.

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img Mass removal (ddr-densho-36-16)

Sumiko Furuta of Bainbridge Island, Washington, on a special ferry to Seattle. From Seattle, she will board a train headed for Manzanar Assembly Center, California.

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vh Phyllis Fechner Interview (ddr-manz-1-81)

White female. Born July 8, 1930, in Fullerton, California. Grew up in Bishop, California. Remembers vising the Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II.

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doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-14)

An envelope from David Miyamoto at Manzanar to John Bonomi of Brunswig Drug Company, Los Angeles, postmarked September 22, 1942. (See accompanying letter ID#2006.22.8a.)

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doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-9)

Envelope to mail letter from David Miyamoto, Manzanar Hospital, to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Company of Los Angeles, postmarked August 11, 1942. See ID#2006.22.5a.

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doc Letter from David Miyamoto to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-15)

3 page handwritten letter from David Miyamoto of Manzanar Relocation Center to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Company salesman in Los Angeles, dated October 6, 1942.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-115)

Excerpt: "Thanks a lot for the letter. I couldn't believe it was actually from you, Towru." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-28)

Excerpt: "Being a very poor correspondent, it has taken all this time to write you again." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-56)

Excerpt: "We are all well and hope you get that old flu completely out of you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-61)

Excerpt: "According to your letters, you must be taking it easy now and regaining your health." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-119)

Excerpt: "It sure was good to hear from you. Yes, I wait for the mail everyday." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-108)

Excerpt: "Received your card today concerning my visit here and I will kindly explain my plans." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-170)

Excerpt: "Today I went to the post office and mailed the package of shorts to you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-209)

Excerpt: "Thank you very much for letters. I am sorry that you do not feel well." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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img Departure by WRA Escort in Station Wagon en Route to Reno (ddr-csujad-47-4)

Photograph of Manzanar Patrolman Howard Kumagi and Assistant Chief Kiyoshi Higashi assisting in a routine departure from the Police Station at Manzanar. They are securing baggage to a War Relocation Authority station wagon for a group of incarcerees getting ready to depart Manzanar for Reno. Caption reads: Departure by WRA Escort in Station Wagon en route …

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Collection Shinjo Nagatomi Collection (ddr-manz-4)

The Shinjo Nagatomi Collection consists of 3 photograph albums and various documents compiled by Reverend Shinjo Nagatomi about his time at Manzanar War Relocation Center. Rev. Nagatomi was the lead Buddhist minister at Manzanar. Topics cover life in camp, family, weddings and celebrations, and Buddhisim.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 74, No. 13 (April 7, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-13)

Selected article titles: "Desert Wind, Sandstorm Thrash 700 Making Manzanar Pilgrimage" (p.1), "Congressional Tributes" (p.1), "Issei Group Housing in New York Sought" (p.6)

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 100 No. 24 (June 21, 1985) (ddr-pc-57-24)

Selected article titles: "Manzanar Photo Exhibit Recalled by Government" (1); "Topaz High School to Hold Reunion" (3); "JA National Museum Established" (7); "Hypocrisy and Xenophobia" (8)

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doc Information Roundup Vol. IV, No. 6 (ddr-densho-156-376)

Section titles: "Priorities Granted"; "Biddle Approves Leave Regulations"; "Harvesters Increase"; "91.6% in $16 Group at Manzanar"; "Reduction in Freight Rates"; "Transfer Orders Issued"; "From Project Papers."

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