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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, August 9, 2003
Oral History
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Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Post-war involvement with the community/Advice to future generations
Physical Media Notes
The condition of the physical media
This part of the interview begins mid-story
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, part 6 of 6, August 9, 2003
Identifier
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2003OH0371_06_Mitsumori
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
During this part of the interview; James Mitsumori picks up mid-story in regards to a correction to one of his previous statements about Japanese koseki tohon. In addition, James discusses his involvement in the community, as well as the start of the Memorial Hospital of the Japanese Community, which he was a board member of. Moreover, James recalls his experience with the Japanese American Optimists Club and the interview ends with him giving words of advice to future generations.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Mitsumori, James: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--American Japanese
Activism and involvement
Military service--Veterans' organizations
Community activities
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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Video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:21:49
Language
A language of the resource
eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-08-09
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Dublin Core
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, August 9, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Military experience (Working as a citations clerk)/wife's educational background/education (law school)
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, part 5 of 6, August 9, 2003
Identifier
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2003OH0371_05_Mitsumori
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
During this portion of the interview, James Mitsumori recalls his time working as a military citations clerk, as well as the qualifications for earning a Congressional Medal of Honor. Next, recalls meeting his wife and he explains why he felt she got to the University of Nebraska. In addition, he recollects on finishing law school, marrying his wife, beginning his his law practice, as well as his father's military experience. Moreover, James discusses
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Mitsumori, James: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Medals
Education--Higher education
Identity and values--Parents
Social activities--Dating (social customs)
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:29:27
Language
A language of the resource
eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-08-09
442nd Regimental Combat Team
American Japanese
Belmont
Biffontaine
Bruyeres
children
discrimination
education
family
France
Hawaii
identity
immigration & citizenship
Italy
Japan
Lost Battalion
marriage
medals & awards
Nisei
parents
veteran organizations
youth
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Dublin Core
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, August 9, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Education/military experience (enlisting in the Army/joining the 442nd)/end of service
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, part 4 of 6, August 9, 2003
Identifier
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2003OH0371_04_Mitsumori
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
During this portion of the interview, James Mitsumori talks about finishing his education, enlisting in the Army, and joining the 442nd. In addition, James recounts becoming a military citations clerk, as well as other military experience. Next, he recalls his memories about his friend, Henry Kano. Lastly, this part of the interview ends with his recollection of the end of his service, as well returning to the United States.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Mitsumori, James: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
The topic of the resource
Race--Discrimination
World War II--American Concentration Camps
Identity and values--Parents
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:28:57
Language
A language of the resource
eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-08-09
100th Infantry Battalion
100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team
442nd Regimental Combat Team
artillery
basic training
Belmont
Biffontaine
Bruyeres
Camp Blanding
Camp Maxey
Camp Robinson
Camp Shelby
Camp Tyler
casualties
Christmas
Fort McArthur
Fort Mead
Fort Riley
Fort Sheridan
Fort Snelling
Gothic Line
Lost Battalion
medals & awards
Military Intelligence Service
veteran organizations
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Dublin Core
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, August 9, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Discrimination of Japanese Americans (post-Pearl Harbor attacks)/Evacuation (parent's experience)
Dublin Core
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, part 3 of 6, August 9, 2003
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2003OH0371_03_Mitsumori
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
During this part of the interview, James Mitsumori discusses the discrimination that Japanese Americans faced after the war. In addition, he goes on to recount his parent's evacuation experience, as well as his wife's experiences during the war. Lastly, Mitsumori discusses his father's background and he gives details into his father's experience during the war.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Mitsumori, James: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
The topic of the resource
Race--Discrimination
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections
Identity and values--Parents
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:28:51
Language
A language of the resource
eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-08-09
"voluntary evacuation"
Alaska
Attack on Pearl Harbor
education
employment
family
Hawaii
Issei
Japan
Jerome Concentration Camp
kibei
marriage
Nisei
parents
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
James Mitsumori oral history interview, August 9, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Adolescence/early education/work experience (Pre-war)/Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Dublin Core
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, part 2 of 6, August 9, 2003
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2003OH0371_02_Mistumori
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
During this portion of the interview, James Mitsumori recalls details about his adolescence and attending trials at the local courthouse. Moreover, James recounts his educational background and his recollects on his school trip to Japan, China, and Korea. Lastly, this part of the interview ends with James describing his work experience before the war and he recalls where he was on December 7th, 1941.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Mitsumori, James: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Youth
Education--Japanese language schools
Education
Industry and employment
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:28:50
Language
A language of the resource
eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-08-09
"voluntary evacuation"
Attack on Pearl Harbor
children
China-Burma-India Theater
Christmas
education
family
Germany
Hawaii
Issei
Japan
Japanese language school
marriage
Nisei
parents
Pearl Harbor
religion
travel (leisure)
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
James Mitsumori oral history interview, August 9, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
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Introduction/familial makeup/early childhood
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Title
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James Mitsumori oral history interview, part 1 of 6, August 9, 2003
Identifier
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2003OH0371_01_Mitsumori
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
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During this portion of the interview, James Mitsumori gives a brief introduction of himself and his familial background. In addition, James recounts growing up in Pasadena, California and he recollects the segregation system that was in place at the time. In addition, the final portion of the interview, ends with Edward discussing speaking Japanese in his home growing up and he gives details in regards to his childhood friends; in particular he gives specifics regarding his friend, Joe Hayashi.
Creator
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Mitsumori, James: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
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Identity and values--Parents
Identity and values--Youth
Race--Segregation
Education--Japanese language schools
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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Video/m4v
Extent
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00:30:11
Language
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eng
jpn
Date
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2003-08-09
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Alaska
children
Christianity
education
family
Fort Ord
Fort Snelling
France
Issei
Japan
Japanese language school
mountain warfare
Nisei
parents