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Fujimoto discusses about his family and early life. He details about his life after high school, Pearl Harbor, and its aftermath. Fujimoto also discusses about forced removal and his experiences at Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp.

Fujimoto discusses about his experiences in Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp and leaving camp. He details about getting drafted and training. Fujimoto also discusses about his experiences as a replacement in Italy.

Fujimoto discusses about his experiences in Switzerland and coming home. He details about his experiences in the Army and his family. Fujimoto also discusses about his post-war life, receiving the Bronze Star, and the values he were taught.

Kurahara and the interviewers introduce themselves. Kurahara talks about his family trips to Japan. He describes the demographics of his Seattle community, including that of his high school. He shares his experiences with discrimination. He discusses…

Kurahara continues to talk about his combat experiences while in the Apennine Mountains. He explains how he was injured while in this mountain range. He also explains how he reconnected with his unit after he was infirmed. He discusses other brief…

Ohira discusses growing up in Kaua'i. He recalls the bombing of Pearl Harbor and his decision to volunteer for the Japanese American military unit. He describes his experience in basic training

Ohira talks about the tense relationship between the mainland and Hawaii soldiers during basic training. He talks about his experience visiting the incarceration camps. He goes on to talk about his experiences in battle.

Ohira describes his first battle experience overseas. He talks about the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He recounts his experience singing in the army band.

Ohira discusses his experiences both in the Army Band as well as a heavy artilleryman in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team H Company. He also describes the Battle of Banzai Hill.

Ohira describes different German artillery shells he avoided in combat. He also recalls being discharged after the war and moving to Los Angeles.

Ohira discusses his current service to the Japanese American community. He describes the importance of sharing his story to future generations.

Ono discusses about being assigned to the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC), CIC training, and gives a brief overview and timeline of his military service. He details about his duties during the Allied Occupation of Japan, interaction with civilians,…

Sato discusses how he got his name, his parents immigrating from Japan, and his first memories growing up in Idaho. He then talks about his childhood home, moving to Utah, and his childhood chores on a farm. Next, Sato discusses more of his childhood…

Sato discusses religion, school, and recreational activities growing up such as swimming and skiing. He then talks about a close friend; chores on the farm; holidays; and his experiences after he quit high school and worked at a labor camp in…

Sato discusses his attempt to volunteer for the Air Force, but getting enlisted in the Army instead. He then talks about reporting to Fort Douglas, traveling to Camp Shelby, and his experiences witnessing segregation in Mississippi. Next, Sato talks…

Sato discusses attending USO shows and seeing Frank Sinatra perform; talks about his experiences at the Gothic Line and seeing his first casualties; and describes shoe-mines. He also talks about getting wounded and receiving a Purple Heart; discusses…

Sato discusses his worst memories at Camp Shelby, and tells a story regarding witnessing an act of heroism in which a sergeant sacrificed himself. He then talks about the achievements of the 100th and 442nd; discusses commanding officers; and talks…

Three photographs of military unit.

Photographs of young men surfing.

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

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

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

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.

Blank album page.

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

Unit photograph of Hawaii Territorial Guard, Company B

Facsimile of page 28.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.