Planted trees around Amache

The internees planted trees around the Amache camp. Several of the trees are still alive around the camp as we visited Amache on July 3rd, 2008.

Amache Elementary School Report Card

Amache Elementary School Report Card for Hisao Homma November 3rd, 1944. Teacher: Dorothy Reid

Granada Christian Church Letter

Granada Christian Church Thank you letter to Miss Emma Noerenburg. May 3, 1945 The church was in Block 7-H.

Amache Buildings 2

Amache Internment Camp buildings

Amache Water Tower 2

Another view of the famous Amache Water Tower.

Baseball Game 2, Amache

This photo is most likely a game booth that is part of the festivities for a big baseball game at the camp. Photo from the collection of Frank Endo, who was interned at Amache during World War II

Baseball Game 1, Amache

This photo is most likely showing the festivities for a big baseball game at the camp. From to the collection of Frank Endo, who was interned at Amache.

Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program History

The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program was founded in November 2003 and was developed as a result of LEAP's (Leadership Education for Asian Pacific) Building Community Through Leadership (BCL) program. Fourteen representatives from various community organizations throughout Southern California participated in this five month leadership development program. The BCL program was sponsored by the Nikkei Federation

Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program Logo

This is the Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program logo. For more information about the Nikkei Federation's Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program, visit our website: www.nikkeifederation.org/risingstars For permission to use our logo email: nikkeicommunity@yahoo.com

The Aoyama Tree

Flyer from the July 17, 2008, ceremony describing the history of the Aoyama Tree and the Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.

Presentation of Historic Cultural Monument, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

Greg Fischer, deputy director of Council District 9, presents members of the Little Tokyo Historical Society and Koyasan Buddhist temple with a certificate recognizing the designation of the Aoyama Tree as a cultural-historic momnument on July 17, 2008. The Aoyama Tree is the first living object to receive this designation from the City of Los Angeles. The Moreton Bay Fig, which stands at the former site of the Koyasan Buddhist Temple, is named for that mission's founder, Rev. Shutai Aoyama. It was planted in 1920.

Frances Nakamura, Koyasan Temple President

Frances Nakamura, President of Koyasan Temple in Los Angeles, gives a speech at the Aoyama Tree dedication ceremony on July 17, 2008 in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. The Aoyama Tree was designated Historic Cultural Monument No. 920 by the city of Los Angeles. In attendance at the ceremony were the city dignitaries, Koyasan members, and Little Tokyo community activists who campaigned for official recognition for the tree. The Aoyama Tree is the first living object to receive this designation.

Aoyama Tree Dedication Ceremony, July 17, 2008

On July 17, 2008, the Aoyama Tree in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, was designated Historic Cultural Monument No. 920 by the city of Los Angeles. In attendance at the ceremony were the city dignitaries and Little Tokyo community activists who campaigned for official recognition for the tree. The Aoyama Tree is the first living object to receive this designation. The Moreton Bay Fig, which stands at the former site of the Koyasan Buddhist Temple, is named for that mission's founder, Rev. Shutai Aoyama. It was planted in 1920.

Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 Audience

There was a large turnout despite the flash flood in Chicago. Here is the audience in the auditorium waiting for the film and Linda Hattendorf's presentation. Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou

Chicago Day of Remembrance Cats of Mirikitani 2008 Guest Linda Hattendorf

The DOR in Chicago is always a time to catch up and socialize. There is a focus on the Executive Order 9066 and time to reflect. Courtesy of Sasha Vasilou