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Japanese American congressman, representing the Thirteenth Congressional District of California, born and raised in San Jose, California, discusses his early life, graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, and receiving a commission and serving in the armed forces from 1953-1956. Recalls the removal, "relocation," and incarceration of Japanese Americans during …
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The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 1 (January 1, 1949)
"Saints Win Second Straight Cage Crown" (p. 1), "Beauty of Yakima Valley Charms Wapato Returnees" (p. 3), "Evacuees Like Three Key Cities of Northwest" (p. 3)
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Letter to Robert "Bobby" Sandquist from Emil Sandquist
The letter is from Emil Sandquist containing well wishes to his son Robert "Bobby" Sandquist. Emil tells Bobby to take care of his mom and wishes Bobby could play with the Japanese boys at the Portland Assembly Center. The letter is written in English and translated into Japanese by Reverend …
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Free the Prisoner board game and instructions
Game was crafted in the Portland Assembly Center for the camp director's son, Robert "Bobby" Sandquist. The "Father" piece is missing from the game.
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Portland Jap Center Now Houses 2,849 (May 21, 1942)
The Seattle Daily Times, May 21, 1942, p. 3
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Letter from Kikuye Masuda to Mrs. Charles Gates
Letter from Kikuye Masuda to Mrs. Charles Gates about relocation to Southeastern Idaho.
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Woman standing in a barracks doorway at Tanforan Assembly Center
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