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Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi recounts his uncertainty about what his military duties were going to be as the war ended. Next, he discusses the Japanese reactions to Nisei fighting for the US, the Filipino adults who were reacted negatively to Nisei…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi recounts his military responsibilities while in Japan, going to bathhouses, and the high rates of boot theft at the bathhouses. Next, he talks about returning to the US, going to college, and beginning his teaching career.…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi gives a personal message for people about his life experiences, and then displays a couple of personal photographs. Next, he recounts his wife's illness, diagnosis of cancer, treatments, and then her passing away. Lastly, he…

Sako discusses his role in Occupied Japan. He details about learning the Japanese language. Sako also discusses about his interactions with Japanese citizens in post-war Japan.

Sako discusses more about his interactions with the Japanese citizens. He details about his role with the 5250th Technical Intelligence Company. Sako also discusses the Japanese mindset in post-war Japan.

Tanakatsubo discusses what it was like growing up being Japanese American living in California. He details how he ended up in MIS and his mindset along the way. Tanakatsubo also discusses his experiences on the Aleutian Islands. He reflects on the…

Masayasu discusses growing up in Sacramento and Martha discusses growing up in Portland. They both speak about their experiences with Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. Masayasu details about his time in Japan during the Occupation. They both discuss…

Single photograph of Ted Tsukiyama as a toddler in a wagon. A date of August 1921 and "Ted" is written on the photograph.

Three photographs of, presumably, Ted Tsukiyama with family as a toddler on a scooter, rocking horse and with a woman and second child.

Two children with woman, possibly Ted Tsukiyama, a sibling and his mother, Yoshiko Tsukiyama

From left to right. Ted Tsukiyama and father, Seinosuke Tsukiyama in formal dress; Ted Tsukiyama in military uniform in front of opened car door and garage; Ted Tsukiyama sitting and reading in striped shirt; Ted Tsukiyama wearing same striped shirt…

Earl Carroll Theatre Restaurant Souvenir photograph. Signatures of soldiers in photographs include: Goichi Shimanuki and three illegible names. Ted Tsukiyama wrote, "went to Earl Carrlos with Phyllis and met these boys." Tsukiyama is in the…

Photographs and contact prints of Tsukiyama, President Theodore Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, Hawaii and other unknown individuals. Tsukiyama with dogs, throwing shot put, in uniform (photograph taken from below face level) and in a boat rowing…

Photographs of young men surfing.

Five photographs,presumably of Tsukiyama's parents and siblings. Likely representing celebrations-- Tsukiyama is adorned with several leis in one photograph. Two photographs are of his parents separate, taken from below face level (a common theme in…

Children posing in costumes as "cowboys and indians" and children sitting on side step of car.

Four photographs, one with Tsukiyama holding a model airplane. Three photographs of women, presumably his sisters.

Three portraits of young adult Japanese American women, presumably Ted Tsukiyama's sisters. Signature stylized portrait taken from below face level is present here and seen throughout the album.

Class photograph at President Theodore Roosevelt High School. Ted Tsukiyama is seated in the front row, right.

Two photographs, Tsukiyama walking in front of store window and preparing to throw a shot put.

One photograph of young adult Japanese American men, some wearing military or JROTC uniforms. Tsukiyama is sitting on floor, first row. Second photograph of young adults, both men and women, again, Tsukiyama is sitting on floor, first row.

Japanese American couple leaning against railing, likely Tsukiyama. Japanese American woman seated in front of window. Japanese American couple standing in front of railing. Soldiers marching in formation, holding weapons.

Tsukiyama seated with open book, taking notes

Group of 6 men and women on the deck of a ship, Tsukiyama first row, center. Group of 2 men and 3 women. Caucasian man seated on deck of ship. Building and courtyard. Suspension bridge in fog. City street.

Two photographs of a cabin. Photograph of road. Photograph of coastline. Four outdoor group photographs: three seated Japanese American women, two Caucasian women and a Japanese man, two Caucasian women and two Japanese American women holding a…

Two Caucasian men and one Caucasian woman in front of house. Five winter scenes: five people seated in toboggan, Tsukiymama holding snowball, five people playing in the snow.

Eight pictures of Yosemite National Park.

Seven photographs of a Japanese American family engaged in leisure travel. Scenes depicting a train depot, cityscape, and ferry.

Japanese American man and woman in front of palm tree. Blank note page underneath photograph.

Four photographs depicting Tsukiyama with a friend, Alcatraz, San Francisco, and a forest road.

Caucasian couple on steps in front of house. Tsukiyama with clock tower in background.

Discharge certificate from the Hawaii Territorial Guard.

Blank album page.

Unit photograph of Hawaii Territorial Guard, Company B

Facsimile of page 28.

Three photographs of military unit.

One unit photograph, Tsukiyama posing with pistol, Tsukiyama in Class A uniform.

Two photographs of Tsukiyama posing in uniform. Two unit photographs.

One photograph of three Japanese American people in front of car. Five photographs of mountainous, coastal scenes.

Varsity Victory Volunteer certificate.

Photographs of the Varsity Victory Volunteers

Four photographs of unidentified Caucasian and Japanese American men in uniform.

One photograph of two Japanese American men in front of a building. Two photographs of men in front of barracks. Photograph of three Japanese American men holding a "Bond a month club" poster.

Photograph of Tuskiyama and colleague. Man working in a field. Two photographs of men constructing a building.

Blank album page

Two photographs depicting several men standing in a field, four of whom crouched down, working with tools. Group of men sitting and standing in front of barracks.

Two photographs of Tsukiyama sitting in a military truck. Photograph of Caucasian man leaning against the side of a building. Photograph of a Caucasian man on a motorcycle.

Six loose photographs not on page. Photograph 44A: Six Caucasian enlisted men. 44B: Tsukiyama in Varsity Victory Volunteer uniform. 44C: Japanese American man in uniform, with the rank of Captain. 44D: Caucasian man in uniform. 44E: Tsukiyama…

Unit photograph of men in front of a barracks. Seven men working on a roof. Group of men constructing frame of a building.

Two photographs of Tsukiyama and colleagues in a river or canal. Several men on military truck. Six men on a porch. Six men seated at a table.

Four photographs of men engaged in construction.

Photograph of several men on a military truck. Photograph of several men resting by a field. Photograph of a man working in a field. Photograph several people in a field, partially obscured by the frame of a building.

Three photographs of men constructing a building. Tsukiyama in barracks with several others.

Two photographs of three Japanese American men on a porch. Tsukiyama and two colleagues standing on a porch. Tsukiyama shirtless.

Group of Japanese American men, one wearing a boxing glove while another examines it. Tsukiyama and four colleagues in front of a car. Two Japanese American men resting in a field. Three Japanese American men sitting on a stoop.

Four photographs of groups of men gathered in front of Victory Hall.

Three photographs of groups of Japanese American men in front of barracks. Photograph of Japanese American men on a balcony.

Four photographs of men playing American football.

Three photographs of men in football formation in front of barracks. One group photograph of men in football uniforms.

Two photographs of Japanese American men in football formation. Group photo of Japanese American men in basketball uniforms. Group photo of Japanese American men in football uniforms.

Three Japanese American men. Caucasian American soldier, with tow women in background (from behind). Group of young Asian people with seated Caucasian American soldiers.

Single photograph of soldier on motorcycle]

Five photographs of individual Japanese American men.

Four photographs of Japanese American men.

Three photographs of individual Japanese American men. Photograph of five Japanese American in front of a car.

Six photographs of individual Japanese American men.

Three photographs of Japanese American men in front of Victory Hall. One photograph of Japanese American man in field.

Two photographs of men in jungle or forest. Group of Japanese American women on steps. Large outdoor group of diners, Caucasian and Japanese American.

Three photographs of people at a dance.

Two photographs in large outdoor dining area.

Photographs of soldiers and civilians at a luau.

Three photographs of individual Japanese American men. Two group photographs of people in a tent.

Three group photographs of Caucasian and Japanese American men, some in military uniform.

Three photographs of Caucasian and Japanese American servicemen and civilians.

Two photographs of officers and/or non-commissioned officers. Tsukiyama in a military truck. Several officers and civilian officials addressing a crowd.

Single photograph of three Japanese American women sitting outside.

Japanese American children dressed as soldiers. Japanese American soldiers marching. Group of men and women having a picnic.

Five photographs of Japanese American soldiers. The bottom two pictures are identical: "Ol' Beanie" is written in ink on one, "G.I. Jerk" is written on the other.

Picture of a skyscraper; "Old Glory is written in blue ink. Four soldiers and a civilian on a city street; "Jerks on parade" is written in blue ink. Five Japanese American soldiers in front of a cathedral; "Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral" is…

Five photographs of individual Japanese American soldiers traveling. "Herbie in City Park," "A Wolf on the Loose," "Shiro n' 'Stonewall'," "Sus on Caval St.," and "Kato at the Art Museum," written in blue ink.

Two photographs of Japanese American soldiers visiting Loyola University in New Orleans. Two photographs of Japanese American soldiers visiting Tulane University in New Orleans and attending the Sugar Bowl.

Japanese American soldiers visiting Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Single photograph of an empty football stadium.

Four photographs of Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois. Northrop Auditorium, University of Minnesota. Japanese American soldiers at a circus or fair.

Two photographs of statue of Robert E. Lee. Photograph of a Japanese American soldier. Two photographs of city streets.

Four photographs of a large city.

Two Japanese American men in uniform. Japanese American soldier posing with rifle, the phrase "Whose afraid of the big bad wolf? - Herbie" is written in blue ink.

85A: Japanese American man in the snow. 85B: Japanese American man in the snow. 85C: five Japanese American men and one women standing in a park. 85D: Two Caucasian American men and one woman. 85E: Tsukiyama seated at a desk. 85F: Close-up of…

Two photographs portray the front view of a high school-- Los Angeles High School. Other photograph is of young woman, Pat Waterman, wearing a graduation cap and gown.

Three photographs capture students graduating from high school, wearing graduation cap and gown. Seymour, John, Bob, Jack and Don-- all Caucasian males.

Four photographs of students wearing graduation gowns and caps, all students are female and Caucasian.

Photographs depict Caucasian high school students.

Two photographs showing a group of high school boys and a group of high school girls wearing graduation gowns and caps. One photograph depicts a group of high school boys wearing formal wear. Female students' names or nicknames are at the bottom of…

Two photographs depict two Japanese American high school students in graduation cap and gown.

Caucasian American and Japanese American soldiers dressed in military uniform. Third photograph of a Japanese American student completing his studies.

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…

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 two photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu with her friend, Pauline, atop stacks of hay. Bottom two photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu with friends in camp (Heart Mountain, American Concentration Camp).