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    Gerard Tsutakawa
    A new memorial on the University of Washington Tacoma campus commemorates the former Japanese Language School, its principal and teachers, and the thriving Japanese-American community that was expelled from downtown Tacoma during World War II. The memorial features a bronze sculpture by Gerard Tsutakawa, as well as an interpretive plaque that tells the story of the school and its community. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    UW Tacoma unveils Japanese Language School Memorial
    October 13, 2014 10:30 am

    University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) officials held a public ceremony Friday morning to unveil a memorial that commemorates the Japanese…

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    UWT to unveil Japanese Language School Memorial Oct. 10
    UWT to unveil Japanese Language School Memorial Oct....
    September 23, 2014 8:36 am

    The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) will hold a public ceremony in October to unveil a public memorial that commemorates…

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    The University of Washington Tacoma plans to commission a public sculpture for a memorial to capture the heritage of the historic Japanese Language School. The memorial, to be completed early next year, will feature a bronze piece by sculptor Gerard Tsutakawa, a renowned artist best known for his "Mitt" at Safeco Field in Seattle. As part of the memorial project, an interpretive plaque cast in bronze will tell the story of the school and its community. (IMAGE COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA)
    UW Tacoma approaches fundraising goal for Japanese Language...
    May 8, 2013 11:42 am

    University of Washington Tacoma officials announced Tuesday they are close to completing their fundraising goal to build a memorial to…

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