The funeral of the “Oregon Nippo” editor Iwao Oyama at the Nichiren Buddhist temple in Portland. People can be seen seated on either side of an aisle, looking towards the front of the room, where an alter holds large bouquets of flowers (negative 1 of 4).

Two adolescents wear kendo armor and masks, while holding shinai bamboo swords. They are wearing long robes under the armor (negative 6 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Children stand in a line holding bamboo shinai swords. They are each wearing a hachimaki headwrap and long robes (negative 7 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Photograph looking downward, showing boys holding shinai bamboo swords and wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. Some of the children are also wearing Kendo armor (negative 9 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Three-quarters portrait of a man wearing a hat, overcoat, collared shirt, and tie. He is carrying a briefcase. The text “Dr Ayama Ichihashi” is written on the negative and is visible on the left side of the image, but is likely incorrect. The man is probably Dr. Yamato Ichihashi, a professor of Japanese history and government at Stanford University. During World War II, Ichihashi and his wife, Kei, were interned at the Tule Lake Relocation Center in California and the Granada Relocation Center (also known as Camp Amache) in Colorado.

English translation of a letter from Kichizo Noji to Masuo Yasui dated 30 April 1916. In the letter, Noji thanks Yasui for his support in arranging for his wife's travel to the United States. Noji married his wife, Asayo, on the 12 July 1916 in Seattle, Washington.
Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

English translation of a newspaper clipping from Oshu Nippo dated to circa 1936 which features a compendium of a speech given by Minoru Yasui at an event hosted by the Japan Society of Portland to honor outstanding graduates from Oregon state universities. In the speech Yasui discusses the role of Japanese American citizens in American society.
Translation Note: This item is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

English translation selection of a letter from Suekichi Ishikawa to Yasui Brothers Co., dated April 1921. In the letter Ishikawa asks the Yasui brothers about their view of U.S.-Japan relations, including growing tensions over the control of Yap Island, and expresses safety concerns and frustration with the U.S. stripping compatriots of their vested property rights. He describes these actions as the creation of an excuse to impede Japan's development, emphasizing U.S. arrogance, and highlights issues of hypocrisy in Europe, China, Korea, and Russia. Other topics in the letter include updates about family and recent illness.
Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Newspaper clipping from Oshu Nippo dated to circa 1936 which features a compendium of a speech given by Minoru Yasui at an event hosted by the Japan Society of Portland to honor outstanding graduates from Oregon state universities. In the speech Yasui discusses the role of Japanese American citizens in American society.
Translation Note: This item has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A group of Japanese adolescents kneel around the perimeter of a mat (negative 12 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

A group of adolescents kneel in rows while tying their hachimaki headwraps. Several are wearing Kendo armor and bamboo swords can be seen on the ground (negative 11 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

Photograph showing a Japanese American woman and child (Jimmy) detained at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The child is seated in a rough wooden high chair, in front of a table with plates of food and mugs. Other people are seated along the long table. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 1 of 15).

Photograph showing a group of people playing a game with a ball and net (volleyball?) at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The ball can be seen midair, above the net, which has been set up on an open area of wooden floor. Wooden beams and large windows can be seen above. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 12 of 15).

Photograph showing a group of people peeling carrots at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The people are gathered around a pile of carrots, with shaving visible on the floor. One man is pointing towards the camera, while several others smile towards members of the group. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 9 of 15).

Photograph showing Hiroko Terakawa and Lilian Hayashi, playing a board game in the apartment of the Rev. T. Terakawa, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A baby crib, table, bookshelf and United States flag can be seen in the space. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 15 of 15).

Milton Maeda and Molly Kageyama being married while detained at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Kageyama is shaking hands with E. Sandquist, assembly center manager, while Maeda holds her waist. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, May 20, 1942 (negative 2 of 15).

Photograph showing a woman washing clothes in a basin at at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A young child stands next to the basin facing towards the woman, wearing overalls. She is kneeling on the ground and holding a washboard. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 6 of 15).

Photograph showing people seated in an open dining area at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Picnic tables have been put in a large open area, with a large house facade visible at the far side of the room. A sign reading “Time Keeper” can be seen over two windows in the far wall. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 11 of 15).

Photograph showing Fumiko Sasaki at a desk, surrounded by a group of young men, all held at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The woman is looking downward and writing on a piece of paper, while the smiling men also look downward at the desk. Also photographed: Howard Namura (seated), and standing from left to right, Dr. Newton Uyesugi, Rev. Francis Hayashi, and Rev. Terakawa. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 13 of 15).

Photograph showing the staff of The Evacuazette, gathered around a table at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Typewriters and paper are laying on the table. On the left side of the frame is a young woman typing. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 14 of 15).

Nurse Alice Nakaro holding Cordon Kondo at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Next to her is door with a “No Admittance” sign attached to it. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 5 of 15).

Photograph showing people standing around a table wearing kitchen uniforms, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Each man is standing in front of a large bowl and mixing what appears to be flour. Several are smiling. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 8 of 15).

Photograph showing people washing dishes (?) at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. They appear to be standing by pairs in separated stalls, in front of sinks. Dishes are piled on a surface next to the stalls, where people are standing. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 10 of 15).

R. Maeda buys a copy of the Oregon Journal from Jimmy Shiozaki, in newspaper window, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Next to the window are signs that read “Newspapers Only” and “Incoming Parcel Post Inspection, 1:00-1:30pm.” After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 4 of 15).

Photograph showing people working in a kitchen at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Several people are wearing kitchen uniform and standing next to a large stove with several stock pots on its surface. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 7 of 15).

Five people wearing robes and hachimaki headwraps. All wear a shinai bamboo sword at their waist, while three of the individuals wear Kendo armor (negative 8 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”

A group of Japanese women holding fans and cloth banners stand in two rows. The women in the back hold open fans over their heads, while younger children stand in front with banners showing Japanese writing. An older woman kneels in the front (negative 5 of 18). Original sleeve title: “Japanese training classes”