Interview location: Honolulu, Hawaii Helping Japanese American students leave camp to attend college Segment 6 of 10 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
83
83
Aug 11, 2016
08/16
by
gayle k. yamada Collection
movies
eye 83
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: El Macero, California Being recruited for the Military Intelligence Service out of the Poston concentration camp Segment 1 of 8 [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Kitako Izumizaki Interview
72
72
Aug 17, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 72
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California Working as a nursery school teacher in camp Segment 15 of 24 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Kitako Izumizaki Interview
51
51
Aug 17, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 51
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California Living in Poston Camp 1: interacting with Japanese Americans from Los Angeles Segment 14 of 24 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
176
176
Aug 18, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 176
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California The effects of the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" Segment 24 of 35 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Mollie Nakasaki Interview
51
51
Sep 2, 2016
09/16
by
Japanese American Museum of San Jose Collection
movies
eye 51
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: San Jose, California Leaving camp for Denver, Colorado Segment 18 of 28 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
39
39
Sep 3, 2016
09/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 39
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Saratoga, California Hearing about conflict and uprisings in camp Segment 29 of 44 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
39
39
Sep 3, 2016
09/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 39
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Saratoga, California First impressions of Poston: heat and dust Segment 22 of 44 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Marion I. Masada Interview
35
35
Aug 12, 2016
08/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 35
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Fresno, California Memories of school in camp Segment 13 of 31 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Denver, Colorado Making deliveries in the Poston concentration camp Segment 16 of 45 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
69
69
Apr 11, 2019
04/19
by
Interviewee: Nakashima, Meri Hamado, Interviewer: Gennawey, Janis, Publisher: California State University, Fullerton. Center for Oral and Public History
audio
eye 69
favorite 0
comment 0
Location: Parker, Arizona; McGehee, Arkansas; Los Angeles, California; Whittier, California Nisei memories of athletic girlhood; removal to Santa Anita Assembly Center, Los Angeles, California where she witnessed a riot; eventual move to the Rowher incarceration camp, Arkansas; and marriage in and out-of-camp ceremony. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, CSU Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0021. See this...
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Skokie, Illinois Attending school in camp Segment 12 of 17 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Los Angeles, California Coping with living conditions in camp Segment 10 of 34 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Marion I. Masada Interview
27
27
Aug 12, 2016
08/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 27
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Fresno, California Remembering other families in camp Segment 14 of 31 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Los Angeles, California Leaving camp temporarily on fishing outings Segment 13 of 41 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
24
24
Aug 9, 2016
08/16
by
Densho Visual History Collection
movies
eye 24
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Gardena, California Communicating with father in camp Segment 22 of 31 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
17
17
Mar 15, 2021
03/21
by
Interviewee: Murase, Kenji, Interviewer: Hansen, Arthur A., Author: California State University, Fullerton. Center for Oral and Public History
audio
eye 17
favorite 0
comment 0
Location: San Francisco, California; An oral interview with Kenji Murase, incarceree at the Poston camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0962. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2782_T01 See this item in the Densho Digital Repository at: https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-391/ .
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
23
23
Sep 2, 2016
09/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 23
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Saratoga, California Memories of the mess hall Segment 24 of 44 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
53
53
Aug 31, 2016
08/16
by
Densho Visual History Collection
movies
eye 53
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Klamath Falls, Oregon Administering the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" to camp inmates Segment 4 of 6 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: San Francisco, California A difficult transfer to Poston with newborn baby brother Segment 10 of 22 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Chiyoko Chiyo Omachi Interview
20
20
Jun 25, 2020
06/20
by
Narrator: Chiyoko Chiyo Omachi, Interviewer: Anna Takada
movies
eye 20
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Chicago, Illinois Memories of camp Segment 11 of 20 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] See this item in the Densho Digital Repository at: https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chi-1-17-11/ .
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Los Angeles, California Life in camp as a young person: attending school, breaking wrist Segment 14 of 41 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: San Francisco, California Attending school in camp Segment 17 of 24 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Los Angeles, California Adjusting to camp living conditions Segment 14 of 28 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Sachi Kaneshiro Interview
63
63
Aug 25, 2016
08/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 63
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Los Angeles, California Helping families being inducted into camp Segment 11 of 22 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
24
24
Aug 24, 2016
08/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 24
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Pasadena, California First impressions of camp, helping new arrivals Segment 17 of 27 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Emeryville, California Passing time in camp Segment 5 of 16 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: San Francisco, California Reuniting with father in camp Segment 18 of 24 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
66
66
Aug 18, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 66
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California First impressions of Poston concentration camp Segment 15 of 23 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
82
82
Aug 18, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 82
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California Dealing with lack of money in camp Segment 23 of 35 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
39
39
Aug 17, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 39
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California Celebrating ninth birthday in camp Segment 22 of 35 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
36
36
Sep 2, 2016
09/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 36
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Saratoga, California Remembering the train ride to Poston Segment 21 of 44 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
140
140
Aug 19, 2016
08/16
by
Densho Visual History Collection
movies
eye 140
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: San Jose, California Childhood memories of camp: attending school, recreational activities Segment 7 of 15 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
23
23
Aug 10, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 23
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California Husband's work as a relocation officer in camp Segment 17 of 24 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Chiyoko Chiyo Omachi Interview
38
38
Jun 25, 2020
06/20
by
Narrator: Chiyoko Chiyo Omachi, Interviewer: Anna Takada
movies
eye 38
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Chicago, Illinois Preparing for mass removal Segment 10 of 20 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] See this item in the Densho Digital Repository at: https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chi-1-17-10/ .
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
166
166
Apr 11, 2019
04/19
by
Interviewee: Kishiyama, J.S., Interviewee: Kishiyama, Y., Interviewer: Morgan, Pat, Publisher: California State University, Fullerton. Center for Oral and Public History
audio
eye 166
favorite 0
comment 0
Location: Los Angeles, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Parker, Arizona; Mayer, Arizona Reflections of an elderly Orange County, California couple on their experiences in America. He recounts his years as an immigrant; she discusses her family background, makeup of Japanese-American community, and rural living. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton; interview conducted by Pat Morgan. Transcript...
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
17
17
Sep 2, 2016
09/16
by
Densho Visual History Collection
movies
eye 17
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Los Angeles, California Leaving camp and moving to Chicago Segment 26 of 29 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Los Angeles, California Activities in camp: sports, jobs Segment 22 of 28 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Los Angeles, California First impressions of camp Segment 12 of 41 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
41
41
Aug 26, 2016
08/16
by
Densho Visual History Collection
movies
eye 41
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: West Lost Angeles, California Working as a milk truck driver in camp Segment 17 of 26 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
149
149
Aug 17, 2016
08/16
by
Steven Okazaki Collection
movies
eye 149
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: San Francisco, California Daily memories of camp (audio only) Segment 1 of 4 [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
19
19
Aug 24, 2016
08/16
by
Manzanar National Historic Site Collection
movies
eye 19
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Pasadena, California Husband's work with the camp administration before he was picked up Segment 22 of 27 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
50
50
Aug 24, 2016
08/16
by
Oregon Nikkei Endowment Collection
movies
eye 50
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Jobs in camp: waiter and cook in the mess halls Segment 11 of 21 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: San Francisco, California Coping with difficult conditions in camp: weather, food Segment 16 of 24 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
66
66
Aug 31, 2016
08/16
by
Densho Visual History Collection
movies
eye 66
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Seattle, Washington Efforts of Caucasian Christian churches to support Japanese Americans in concentration camps Segment 10 of 18 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
40
40
Jan 27, 2020
01/20
by
Narrator: George Ishibashi, Interviewer: Richard Kawasaki
audio
eye 40
favorite 0
comment 0
Location: California George Ishibashi was born on March 27, 1914, in San Pedro, California. He grew up on a farm in Palos Verdes, California. His father immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1890s and leased his first farm in 1906. Following Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor, the family's lease was unceremoniously ended. Ishibashi and his family were imprisoned in a concentration camp in Poston, Arizona, during World War II. Ishibashi left the camp to work on sugar beet farms and was able to travel...
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Los Angeles, California Nearly drowning in camp Segment 15 of 41 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
63
63
Aug 27, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 63
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California Observing the impact of the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" Segment 22 of 29 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
Interview location: Torrance, California Family's wartime experiences Segment 12 of 22 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
55
55
Aug 10, 2016
08/16
by
Watsonville - Santa Cruz JACL Collection
movies
eye 55
favorite 0
comment 0
Interview location: Watsonville, California Arrival at Poston concentration camp: "it was very barren" Segment 14 of 24 [ Previous segment ] -- [ Next segment ] For more information, visit Densho
Topics: Japanese Americans, Oral history, Poston (Colorado River)
