World War, 1939-1945--Japanese Americans

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Japanese Americans turning in radio, guns, and cameras

Photograph showing a group of Japanese Americans gathered around a table, turning in radios, guns and cameras. Cameras can be seen on the table, in front of two seated men taking notes. Likely taken at the Portland Police Bureau? (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans turning in radio, guns, and cameras

Photograph showing a group of Japanese Americans gathered around a table, turning in radios, guns and cameras. Two of the men are standing next to a radio floor unit, while two seated men at the table look downward. A Japanese American man standing near the center of the table appears to have placed a camera on the table. Likely taken at the Portland Police Bureau? (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

James Takeo Akamatsu, applying for license to reopen business, with Joe Hutchinson of city license bureau, Portland

James Takeo Akamatsu, signing a document at the City License Bureau in Portland, as Joe Hutchinson watches from across a counter. Akamatsu was the first Japanese American in Portland to apply to reopen his business after returning from an incarceration camp in Hunt, Idaho. A story about Akamatsu was published on page 9 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 30, 1945 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People visiting Japanese Americans detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

Photograph showing two women standing outside a “Visitors Only” gate at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A Japanese American youth is standing next to the wooden gate, smiling at the two women, who appear to be passing through. 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 3 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Japanese Americans in detention center at Pacific International Livestock Exposition building

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Oral history interview with John Y. Murakami

This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami's home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions.

In the first interview session, conducted on July 13, 1992, Murakami discusses his family background and early life on a farm in Sherwood, Oregon, and in Portland, Oregon. He talks about the grocery store that his father, Shuichi Sam Murakami, owned; his experience during the Depression; and his education. He discusses jobs he worked after dropping out of high school and talks about playing in the Nisei Baseball League.

In the second interview session, conducted on July 14, 1992, Murakami continues discussing his experiences in the Nisei Baseball League, as well as his interest in other sports. He also talks about his social life as a teenager. He speaks about a few instances of prejudice that he experienced. He discusses his experience in the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He also talks about the U.S. government's incarceration of his family at the Minidoka War Relocation Center, and about his marriage to Sumi Matsushita. He then discusses his life in Portland after his discharge from the Army in 1945, including working in construction and teaching building construction at Benson Polytechnic High School.

In the third and final interview session, conducted on July 20, 1992, Murakami talks about his children, their education, their families, and their careers. He then talks about his retirement activities, particularly his involvement in Japanese American community organizations. He also revisits the topic of his Army experience during World War II. He shares his opinion about the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which granted redress to Japanese Americans whom the government incarcerated during the war. He closes the interview by reflecting upon his life and accomplishments.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with John Murakami [Sound Recording 01]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami’s home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions. In the first interview session, conducted on July 13, 1992, Murakami discusses his family background and early life on a farm in Sherwood, Oregon, and in Portland, Oregon. He talks about the grocery store that his father, Shuichi Sam Murakami, owned, his experience during the Depression, and his education. He discusses jobs he worked after dropping out of high school and talks about playing baseball in the Nisei Baseball League.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with John Murakami [Transcript]

Transcript. This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami’s home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions. In the first interview session, conducted on July 13, 1992, Murakami discusses his family background and early life on a farm in Sherwood, Oregon, and in Portland, Oregon. He talks about the grocery store that his father, Shuichi Sam Murakami, owned, his experience during the Depression, and his education. He discusses jobs he worked after dropping out of high school and talks about playing baseball in the Nisei Baseball League. In the second interview session, conducted on July 14, 1992, Murakami continues discussing playing baseball in the Nisei Baseball League, as well as his interest in other sports. He also talks about his social life as a teenager. He speaks about a few instances of prejudice that he experienced. He discusses his experience in the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He also talks about the U.S. government’s incarceration of his family at the Minidoka War Relocation Center, and about his marriage to Sumi Matsushita. He then discusses his life in Portland after his discharge from the Army in 1945, including working in construction and teaching building construction at Benson Polytechnic High School. In the third and final interview session, conducted on July 20, 1992, Murakami talks about his children, their education, their families, and their careers. He then talks about his retirement activities, particularly his involvement in Japanese American community organizations. He also revisits the topic of his Army experience during World War II. He shares his opinion about Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which granted redress to Japanese Americans the government incarcerated during the war. He closes the interview by reflecting upon his life and accomplishments.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with John Murakami [Sound Recording 04]

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami’s home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions. In the second interview session, conducted on July 14, 1992, Murakami continues discussing playing baseball in the Nisei Baseball League, as well as his interest in other sports. He also talks about his social life as a teenager. He speaks about a few instances of prejudice that he experienced. He discusses his experience in the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He also talks about the U.S. government’s incarceration of his family at the Minidoka War Relocation Center, and about his marriage to Sumi Matsushita. He then discusses his life in Portland after his discharge from the Army in 1945, including working in construction and teaching building construction at Benson Polytechnic High School.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with John Murakami [Sound Recording 02]

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami’s home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions. In the first interview session, conducted on July 13, 1992, Murakami discusses his family background and early life on a farm in Sherwood, Oregon, and in Portland, Oregon. He talks about the grocery store that his father, Shuichi Sam Murakami, owned, his experience during the Depression, and his education. He discusses jobs he worked after dropping out of high school and talks about playing baseball in the Nisei Baseball League.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with John Murakami [Sound Recording 03]

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami’s home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions. In the first interview session, conducted on July 13, 1992, Murakami discusses his family background and early life on a farm in Sherwood, Oregon, and in Portland, Oregon. He talks about the grocery store that his father, Shuichi Sam Murakami, owned, his experience during the Depression, and his education. He discusses jobs he worked after dropping out of high school and talks about playing baseball in the Nisei Baseball League. In the second interview session, conducted on July 14, 1992, Murakami continues discussing playing baseball in the Nisei Baseball League, as well as his interest in other sports. He also talks about his social life as a teenager. He speaks about a few instances of prejudice that he experienced. He discusses his experience in the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He also talks about the U.S. government’s incarceration of his family at the Minidoka War Relocation Center, and about his marriage to Sumi Matsushita. He then discusses his life in Portland after his discharge from the Army in 1945, including working in construction and teaching building construction at Benson Polytechnic High School.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with John Murakami [Sound Recording 06]

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami’s home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions. In the third and final interview session, conducted on July 20, 1992, Murakami talks about his children, their education, their families, and their careers. He then talks about his retirement activities, particularly his involvement in Japanese American community organizations. He also revisits the topic of his Army experience during World War II. He shares his opinion about Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which granted redress to Japanese Americans the government incarcerated during the war. He closes the interview by reflecting upon his life and accomplishments.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with John Murakami [Sound Recording 07]

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami’s home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions. In the third and final interview session, conducted on July 20, 1992, Murakami talks about his children, their education, their families, and their careers. He then talks about his retirement activities, particularly his involvement in Japanese American community organizations. He also revisits the topic of his Army experience during World War II. He shares his opinion about Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which granted redress to Japanese Americans the government incarcerated during the war. He closes the interview by reflecting upon his life and accomplishments.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with John Murakami [Sound Recording 05]

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with John Y. Murakami was conducted by George Katagiri from July 13-20, 1992, at Murakami’s home in Portland, Oregon. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. This interview was conducted in three sessions. In the second interview session, conducted on July 14, 1992, Murakami continues discussing playing baseball in the Nisei Baseball League, as well as his interest in other sports. He also talks about his social life as a teenager. He speaks about a few instances of prejudice that he experienced. He discusses his experience in the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He also talks about the U.S. government’s incarceration of his family at the Minidoka War Relocation Center, and about his marriage to Sumi Matsushita. He then discusses his life in Portland after his discharge from the Army in 1945, including working in construction and teaching building construction at Benson Polytechnic High School.

Murakami, John Y. (John Yoneo), 1919-2005

Oral history interview with Tatsuro Yada

This oral history interview with Tatsuro Yada was conducted by Taka Mizote on March 8, 1992. The interview was recorded as part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon.

In this interview, Yada discusses his family background and early life on a farm in Salem, Oregon. He talks about the Japanese community in Salem, his education, and attending Japanese school. He speaks about returning home to take over the family farm after graduating from Willamette University. He discusses his involvement in the Civil Defense Corps before the United States joined World War II; talks about his reaction to the attack on Pearl Harbor; and describes the Japanese-owned businesses in the Salem area. He talks about his incarceration at Tule Lake Relocation Center during World War II. He describes living conditions in the camp, his role as a teacher, and the military service of his siblings. He talks about getting out of the camp less than a year later to work at a hotel in Nebraska, while his parents were incarcerated at the Minidoka War Relocation Center in Idaho. He then talks about returning to the family farm after the government ended incarceration of Japanese Americans in 1945. He discusses his marriage to Masako Onishi, his Christian faith, and the Japanese American community in post-war Salem. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He discusses his retirement activities, including farming, as well as his hopes for the future. He closes the interview by discussing serving on the Salem-Keizer School Board.

Yada, Tatsuro, 1916-2003

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