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Left photograph: 1945. Baby Christine playing on her toy lawnmower on the lawn outside of what seems to be the Ushiyama family home; Right photograph: Betty against the side of brick building.

Yokote begins the interview discussing what it was like to grow up in Placer County in California, which is a more rural area. His parents would come from Wakayama prefecture in Japan and settle there, having a small farm. After this, he discusses…

In the first part of Herbert Yanamura's interview, he talks about growing up as a Nisei in the farming community of Kona, Hawaii, his father's emphasis on learning the Japanese language, and his pre-war life. Yanamura also recounts the bombing of…

Kazuo Yamaguchi describes the difference between the attitudes of East Coasters and West Coasters in regards to the term "shikata ga nai." He talks about the way he grew up influenced by the Asian American stereotype in school -- good student,…

Kazuo Yamaguchi was born and raised in New York. His father came to America from Japan to start a living. Kazuo mentions that his father was always homesick, and his fondest memory with him was singing Japanese folk songs. The reason how he and his…

In this video clip, Mary Yamada shares some newspaper clippings about herself becoming the first Japanese American teacher eligible to teach at public schools. She also shares some photographs of herself in her Army Nurse's uniform, her…

Mr. Tsubota introduces himself and discusses his parents background and what brought them to settle in Kent, Washington. There was a strong Japanese community in Kent, and Mr. Tsubota talks about the various cultural activities his family took part…

Mitsuo Tominaga describes his personal feelings about WWII and serving during the war. Next he recounts some post war racial discrimination and meeting family in Japan. Lastly he discusses the immigrant experience in America and the importance of…

Mitsuo Tominaga begins the interview by recounting his childhood experiences with family and school mates. Next he discusses his American identity growing up in a community that was mostly Caucasian. Lastly he talks about volunteering for the Army…

John Togashi starts the interview by talking about his childhood in Modesto, California, and discusses his parents occupations. Next he talks about the tensions between Japan and the US before Pearl Harbor, and then the attack on Pearl Harbor. Lastly…

Thomas Takemoto was born in Waimea, Kauai, but moved to Honolulu, Hawaii at the age of 6. His parents were Japanese immigrants from Hiroshima, Japan, and became rice farmers on Kauai. When they moved to Honolulu, Thomas and his siblings helped their…

Group photograph of George and Mary Yamamoto Shimizu with friends, Mary and Victor Abe.

Photograph of George Shimizu next to a record player.

Photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu standing next to an automobile in Los Angeles.

Photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu. One photographs is missing from the page.

Top left photograph is missing from the page.

Top two photographs taken at Smith College. Top left photograph is of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu with George Shimizu, and the top right photograph is of a Japanese American couple who are friends of Mary and George. Bottom two photographs are of George…

Top and middle photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu. Bottom two photographs are portraits of George Shimizu when he was stationed in Mindanao, Philippines during World War II.

Photographs of friends of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu at an outing in Chicago.

Photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu friends. Captions on the images of their names and salutation lines.

Full-length portrait of Mary with an inscription, "To my darling" and "with all of my love, Mary." Additional caption on the page.

Photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu in front of her house.

Top left photograph of young man in military casuals, addressed to Mary Yamamoto Shimizu. Top right photograph of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu. Bottom left photograph of Yamamoto Shimizu with three friends in Denver. Bottom right photograph of Yamamoto…

Two of the three photographs depict Japanese American teenagers equipped in tennis gear. Bottom photograph of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu in the back of a truck at Heart Mountain incarceration camp.

Mary Yamamoto Shimizu depicted in all photographs on this album page. She is accompanied by a friend on the beach in the bottom right photograph.

Taken at a dock at Lake Arrowhead. Shown are friends of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu, as well as her husband, George Shimizu (bottom right photograph).

Top left photograph of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu and friends at the beach. Top middle and right photograph depict three Japanese American women riding bicylces. Middle left photograph of young woman at the beach, and middle right photograph of Mary…

Two Japanese American women in front of brick buildings and automobiles. Images depict a sense of travel or leisure.

George Shimizu standing outside of building at Dartmouth College.

Photographs depict Japanese American women in formal attire. Captioned "Coeds."

Top left photograph shows a Japanese American girl standing next to two snowmen. Top right and bottom left photographs depict a Japanese American girl, "Marty", in formal attire standing next to a brick building. Bottom right photograph is of three…

Group photograph of four Japanese American young men laying out on the beach, with an amusement park located in the background. The amusement park is identified as being located in Long Beach, California. Bottom left photograph of Mary Yamamoto…

First (top) three photographs taken at a beach in Santa Barbara. Bottom two photographs of "Treasure Island," one of a group of Japanese Americans aboard a boat, and the second photograph is a view of the boat on the lake, taken from the shore.

Top left photograph of Japanese American girl, Tamaki, walking away from the camera in the city. Top right and bottom left photographs of a group of Japanese American girls in graduation cap and gown. Bottom right photograph of Japanese American…

Growing up, Don Seki attended Japanese language school and took Kendo classes. He talks about how he used to walk around barefoot all the time in Hawaii. After volunteering to join the U.S. Army, he was shipped to Camp Shelby for basic training. He…

Robert Sato begins the interview talking about his family and how they came from Kagoshima prefecture in Japan and settled in Washington state. He gives more in depth background on his father and mother, telling of the discipline they had, the foods…

Saiki discusses his experiences being a Hawaii Territorial Guard after Pearl Harbor attack and how he enlisted in the 442 Regiment after he declined joining the Varsity Victory Volunteers. He talks about how his family reacted to his enlisted. He…

T. Ono discusses reflections on the Pearl Harbor attack and how it affected morale of the Japanese community in Hawaii. He shares his thoughts on: patriotism; military duty; and camaraderie. He also talks about the U.S. motivation on forming the…

Yukio Okutsu describes his employment after the war, getting married, and his children.

Yukio Okutsu describes growing up in his village and learning about Japanese history and values. He also talks about changes following the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

In this segment, Sadami "James" Okada begins by speaking about the pumping stations that he previously worked while growing up in Hawaii. After that, he recalls seeing a friend from Hawaii while serving overseas in New Guinea. For the remainder of…

Okada discusses his experiences shortly before and after the attack on Pearl Harbor.He talks about giving up his independent gardening business for a job as a civil service worker. He also talks about how Executive Order 9066 impacted him and his…

Oda discusses growing up in Portland, Oregon circa 1920-1940. He shares memories from youth and adolescence. Oda also talks about how his parents settled in Portland and his father's business dealings.

Oda talks reflects on the totality of her Japanese ancestry and the race discrimination she endured in her youth. She also talks politics regarding America and East Asia. In addition, she talks about the legacy of World War 2.

Photograph of two World War Two soldiers looking at each other outside.

Photograph of a man in a bathing suit posing at the beach.

Photograph of people and boats at the beach.

Photograph of a woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing at the beach.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing at the beach.

Photograph of two women and three children posing in beach chairs.

Photograph of a woman in a bathing suit posing at the beach.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside of tents.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside of a tent.

Photograph of two World War Two soldiers sitting on beach chairs.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing in front of a tent with a sign for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, Baker Company.

Photograph of five World War Two soldiers walking on a beach.

Photograph of a dog sitting outside.

Photograph of a man posing by a boat on the beach.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a group of World War Two soldiers sitting in a car.

Photograph of a group of World War Two soldiers posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of World War Two soldiers outside looking at smoke.

Photograph of four World War Two soldiers outside, two of which are pointing to the right.

Photograph of a girl posing outside in front of a plant.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of two World War Two soldiers walking with a woman in a piazza.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing outside.

Photograph of three men posing at the beach.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier and three women eating outside.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of two women posing outside.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta and a woman.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier walking with two women in a piazza.

Photograph of a woman in a car.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier and three women eating outside.

Photograph of an aerial view of a complex with buildings and a park.

Photograph of a boy and girl posing with a gun outside.

Photograph of a girl with a gun.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta, a World War Two soldier, and two women posing outside.

Photograph of two World War Two soldiers bicycling.

Photograph of three World War Two soldiers and a woman standing in front of a statue.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside by water.

Photograph of two World War Two soldiers posing at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing with a bicycle at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy.

Photograph of Paul William Nishimuta posing outside by water.

Photograph of two World War Two soldiers and a woman posing on a balcony.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside by water.

Photograph of World War Two soldiers sitting in a stadium.

Photograph of a sports game on a field with spectators.

Photograph of a girl with a dog.

Photograph of a sports game on a field with spectators.

Photograph of a woman posing in front of a car.

Photograph of a woman in profile, looking to the side.

Photograph of the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome, Italy.

Photograph of an aerial view of a crowded street.

Photograph of a World War Two soldier posing outside.

Photograph of a circular building.