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vh Miyoko Sakai Nagai Interview (ddr-manz-1-120)

Nisei female. Born October 4, 1925, in San Diego, California. Grew up in Los Feliz, California, where family ran a successful flower shop. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, eventually returned to California.

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doc Invoice, correspondence, card and envelope regarding rental of caps and gowns for March 7, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-52)

Assorted communication for the rental of graduation caps and gowns for the graduating senior class at Manzanar High School between Harry Bentley Wells and Manzanar Cooperative Enterprises, and between the Cap and Gown Company of California and Mr. S. Sugimoto at Manzanar Cooperative Enterprises. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9052. See this object in the California …

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img Library at Manzanar, Miss Matsuoka (librarian), Miss Ishida's class (ddr-csujad-29-194)

Photograph of librarian Miss Matsuoka reads to Miss Ishida's class at Manzanar. Photograph inscription: "Camp + Comm;" "Library at Manzanar;" "1944;" "Miss Matsuoka (librarian);" "Miss Ishida's Class;" "School at Manzanar;" "D. Cragen, Interview--O.H. 1347." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P136

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vh George Izumi Interview (ddr-manz-1-4)

Nisei male. Born 1920 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.

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doc Postcard to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-180)

Excerpt: "It was good to hear from you again & I enjoyed your letter very much." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-127)

Excerpt: "I am sorry that I didn't write for such a long time." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, possibly to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-77)

Excerpt: "Gee I bet you are pretty busy doing this and that all the time." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-169)

Excerpt: "Again a post card came this morning & also a letter from Teresa (at last)." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-172)

Excerpt: "How are you. Here it is Thursday nite but I'm calling it the 10th." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-71)

Excerpt: "All ok. Received your card yesterday and also saw Miss Ely day before yesterday." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-37)

Excerpt: "Well, here it is my usual friday spending an hour or so with you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his father (ddr-densho-153-38)

Excerpt: "Dear Joe I am so glad you send letters to us so many times." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-203)

Excerpt: "Thanks for your letter. Tor sent us a real nice card from Chicago." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their mother (ddr-densho-153-106)

Excerpt: "I recieved Towru's two letters last Friday, which were written on Feb 18 & 21." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-106/

doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-53)

Excerpt: "This morning I got up at 6:05 and got dressed and washed up." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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img Manzanar incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-36-5)

Photograph of a garden at the Manzanar incarceration camp. A photo from: Manzanar Photo Album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: man_01_006

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img Japanese American doctor (ddr-densho-151-424)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Doctor James Goto, Medical Director of Japanese ancestry is in charge of all medical work at this War Relocation Authority center. He has had six years of experience as House Surgeon in the Los Angeles General Hospital, prior to evacuation.

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img Camp garden (ddr-densho-151-476)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. There are many evidences of skill and ambition within this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry, as seen by the flower garden under construction in the foreground. This family was in the nursery business before evacuation.

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doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Chiyeko Akahoshi (December 15, 1943) (ddr-janm-1-109)

Christmas card to Molly Wilson from Chiyeko Akahoshi (December 15, 1943). Blue card with illustration in blue/red/white of a Christmas tree branch with three ornaments and two candles on it. "Season's Greetings" is on the front bottom of card. Envelope is postmarked December 15, 1943 from Los Angeles, California with the return address from the Manzanar …

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vh Fumino Tsuchiya-Knox Interview (ddr-chi-1-12)

Sansei female. Born February 20, 1945, at the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Prior to the war, her father, an Issei, was a curator at the Harding Museum in Chicago. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, her parents decided to volunteer to go early to Manzanar to help set up the camp. After leaving Manzanar, the family …

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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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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 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-115/

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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