Japanese American identity

Ship to Japan

Caption on Post-it: "Dad took this boat to Japan in 1936 - met Harry & Ted Kaisaki on board on way over to Japan. Also came home together."
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5 Japanese Will Talk on Citizenship (April 23, 1933)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 23, 1933, p. 5
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Seattle Japanese Ask Harry Whitney Treat to Lead Them. Offer to Raise and Equip Regiment of 1,000 Men for Service Against Germans. Sons of Nippon Show Loyalty to Uncle Sam. Thomas Y. Nabatame, Veteran of U.S. Navy, Is Originator of Idea. (April 8, 1917)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 8, 1917, p. 5
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Seattle School Crucible From Which Foreigners Come Americans. Institution on Main Street Takes Youngsters of Various Nationalities and Teaches Them Loyalty. Flag Services Part of Daily Instruction. Oath of Allegiance to United States Given Frequently to L

The Seattle Daily Times, May 20, 1917, p. 12
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Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 56 (July 13, 1949)

"B.C. Fishermen Disapprove of Biased Action" (p. 1), "Talks on ENI to be Heard" (p. 1), "Schmoe, Rev. Andrews to Leave this Week for Hiroshima City" (p. 1).
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The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 43 (May 28, 1949)

"Canada's Japanese Unit Offices Will be Shut as of July 31" (p. 1), "Three Newspapers Support Passage of Judd's Measure for Equality with Editorials" (p. 1), ""House for Hiroshima' Group Will Depart United States for Japan Friday, Jun 24" (p. 1).
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The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 73 (September 1, 1948)

"442nd Leader Will Attend Utah Confab" (pg. 1), "Hiroshima Seeks Pittsburgh Aid" (pg. 1), "Ex-Resident of City Wants to Come Home" (pg. 4)
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United States civilians

Streets of Tokyo

Black and white photographic print of a street scene with two automobiles in front of a building under construction.
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Visit to Chicago

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Bob Kubo, Heidi Kubo in front, Heidi Okihara in back, and Paul Hiramura walking down street toward photographer in Chicago.
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Streets of Tokyo

Black and white photographic print of bicycle with unidentified individuals in background. Inscribed on back: "Dec 46."
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