1042 items
1042 items
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Helen Harano Christ Interview (ddr-densho-1013-6)
Sansei female. Born August 26, 1934, in Berkeley, California. Removed to Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Family resettled in North Platte, Nebraska, where father operated a flower shop. Received undergraduate degree in education and sociology from Hastings College in Nebraska. Attended McCormick Seminary in Illinois. Married husband Frank Christ in 1959. Worked …
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Interview with Kazuko Iijima, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1533)
Iijima discusses the 442nd, mentions volunteers from Topaz and Fred Korematsu. Also discusses her husband, who she married in camp and who later joined the 442nd. Video starts at 0:56. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 38, II NY #17, 6-85, Kazuko Iijima. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1534/
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Dave Tatsuno Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-6)
Nisei male. Born March 31, 1913, in San Francisco, California. Spent difficult childhood years in San Francisco under care of a guardian while family lived in Japan. Graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of California at Berkeley before World War II. Removed to Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and then to Topaz concentration …
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Ken Yoshida Interview (ddr-densho-1000-428)
Nisei male. Born July 31, 1923, in Tacoma, Washington. Lived in Tacoma for a few years before moving with family to Redwood City, California, where family ran a flower nursery. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz (Central Utah) concentration camp, Utah. While in Topaz, refused to obey the …
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Japanese American Film Preservation Project Collection (ddr-densho-1005)
This collection contains interviews conducted by journalist Wendy Hanamura, producer of the Emmy-winning documentary "Honor Bound: A Personal Journey." Two of the interviews in this collection feature 8 mm home movie footage shot by incarcerees in Heart Mountain and Topaz concentration camps. In 2005, the interviewees provided voiceover narration of their orginal film footage.
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Tsuyako Kitashima Collection (ddr-janm-4)
Various materials from Topaz, Redress, the National Coalition for Redress and Reparations (NCRR), and the Japanese American Citizens' League (JACL) by Tsuyako "Sox" Kitashima. Kitashima was born in Hayward, California in 1918. Her and her family were among the 120,000 Japanese Americans forcefully interned in war relocation camps during World War Two. They were first taken …
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 18 (May 27, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-22)
Selected article titles: "Western Congressmen Urged To Permit Return of Nisei To Evacuated Coastal Zone" (p. 1), "Sentry Kills Segregee at Tule Lake Camp" (p. 1), "Tule Lake Issei Commits Suicide in Hospital" (p. 1), "Topaz Draft Evaders Held for Trial by Federal Grand Jury" (p. 1), "WRA Holds Nine Men for Threats Against Tule Families" …
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Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 15 (October 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-179)
Selected article titles: "Merritt Discusses Points Residents Must Consider" (p. 1), "Novelist Discusses Racial Problems" (p. 1), "Manufacturing Calls for Empty Bottles" (p. 1), "Alertness Prevents Fire Catastrophe" (p. 1), "Outside Purchase Procedure Given" (p. 2), "Relocators' Freedom Amazes Assessors" (p. 2), "Trap Coyotes on Topaz Center Farm" (p. 2), "Former Heart Mt. Resident Tells of …
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Keith Nomura for Kiyosuke Nomura (ddr-ajah-8-6)
In this video, Keith Nomura talks about his father, Kiyosuke Nomura. Kiyosuke grew up in the Bay Area and met his wife, who was born in Alameda, California. During World War II, they were removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Kiyosuke wasn't able to graduate from the University of …
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Yae Wada Interview (ddr-densho-1000-476)
Nisei female. Born November 3, 1919, in Berkeley, California. Grew up in Berkeley, where father ran a laundry business. Graduated from school and opened a beauty shop in 1940. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Had two children in camp and suffered numerous medical complications. …
Narrator Nancy K. Araki
Sansei female. Born October 16, 1937, in San Francisco, California. During World War II, removed to the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. Family briefly left camp for Utah before voluntarily entering the Topaz concentration camp, Utah, when mother was pregnant. After leaving camp, returned to San Francisco and resumed elementary school.
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The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 18 No. 8 (February 26, 1944) (ddr-pc-16-9)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Soldiers Cited for Marshalls Action" (p. 1), "Lardner Reports Nisei Soldiers Engaged in Bitter Fighting in Streets, Houses of Cassino" (p. 1), "Evacuee Held At Poston on Draft Charge" (p. 2), "Prominent Citizens of Utah Upholds Rights of Nisei Group" (p. 3), "Topaz Group Seeks Federal Aid in Restoring Civil Rights" (p. …
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Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 102 (April 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-257)
Selected article titles: "Bernhard to Aid in Law Matters" (p. 1), "Ickes Defends WRA; Criticizes Race Mongers" (p. 1), "Relocation: Early Clearance Hastens Leave" (p. 1), "Ban Hardball Within Blocks" (p. 1), "Topaz: Children Speak on Evacuation" (p. 2), "Editorial: Welcome Visitors" (p. 2), "Pasadenans Form Group to Fight for Nisei Rights. Name for Group Sought" …
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An oral history with Kin'ichi Kimbo Yoshitomi (ddr-csujad-29-31)
An oral interview with Kinichi Kimbo Yoshitomi, an incarceree at the Tanforan Assembly Center and the Topaz incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1645.4_T01
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An oral history with Kin'ichi Kimbo Yoshitomi (ddr-csujad-29-28)
An oral interview with Kinichi Kimbo Yoshitomi, an incarceree at the Tanforan Assembly Center and the the Topaz incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0108. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
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An oral history with Kin'ichi Kimbo Yoshitomi (ddr-csujad-29-30)
An oral interview with Kinichi Kimbo Yoshitomi, an incarceree at the Tanforan Assembly Center and the Topaz incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0112. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1645.3_T01
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An oral history with Kin'ichi Kimbo Yoshitomi (ddr-csujad-29-29)
An oral interview with Kinichi Kimbo Yoshitomi, an incarceree at the Tanforan Assembly Center and the Topaz incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0110. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1645.2_T01
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Kay Yatabe Interview (ddr-ajah-1-9)
Sansei female. Born April 16, 1948 in Berkeley, California. During World War II, parents were incarcerated at the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After the war, the family returned to the Bay Area, and Kay grew up in El Cerrito, California, where parents ran a shoe repair shop. Attended UC Berkeley …
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Letter from Sally (Fujii) Domoto to Hanako Fujii (ddr-densho-329-940)
Letter from Sally to her sister Hanako in Topaz thanking her for Christmas gifts and asking "how was Christmas in camp?" She got a card from Kaneji saying he spent New Year's with them. Invites her sister and family to come relocate to join them on the East Coast. Kan passed his physical but "he's got …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 68 (June 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-235)
Selected article titles: "3 New Adult Courses Begin This Week: Relocation, America Music to Be Studied" (p. 1), "Arizona Passes State Law Affecting Evacuees" (p. 1), "Carload of Carrots Here" (p. 1), "Two Members of Dies Committee Visit Topaz" (p. 1), "Deadline Placed New Instruction For Mag Orders" (p. 2), "Nisei Newspaperman Has Deep Faith in …
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Interview with Yukio Kawamoto, part 4 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1548)
Kawamoto reads through a letter he wrote from the south Pacific to a camp newspaper in Topaz, talks about his service, and tells a few war stories. Also mentions the atomic bombs. Video starts at 0:59. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 49, II NY #32, 6-85, Kawamoto. Interview continues …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 14 (August 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-264)
Selected article titles: "To Impose Fines on Violators Of City Laws, WRA Regulations" (p. 1), "Presbyterian Group Backs Resettlement of Evacuees" (p. 1), "Topaz Calls Farm Help" (p. 1), "Kibei, Issei English Class" (p. 1), "Rec. Program is Expanded" (p. 1), "Farm City Earnings Compared" (p. 1), "At Hog Farm: Blood Tests Are Given" (p. 2), …
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Interview with Yukio Kawamoto, part 5 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1549)
Kawamoto discusses the letters he wrote to his parents during his service, visiting them in camp (Topaz), and getting his dog tags marked as Buddhist. Also talks about post-war occupation of Japan with ATIS. Video starts at 0:57. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 50, II NY #33, Kawamoto. Interview …
Narrator Jun Dairiki
Nisei female. Born September 2, 1934, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in the Japantown area of San Francisco. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After leaving camp, family lived for a time in Weiser, Idaho, running a farm. Eventually returned to California.
Narrator Michiko Hara Kawaguchi
Nisei female. Born September 30, 1925, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco where father ran a dry cleaning business. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After leaving camp, lived in Indiana and attended college. Eventually returned to California.