For a variety of reasons the experiment did not work out as planned and the Japantown Koban was finally removed in 2004.

The daughter of Japanese immigrants.Armstrong rebuilt her life and went on to shape the academic lives of generations of students during her tenure as Pomona College registrar from 1955 to 1985.

the bequest is a testament to the close-knit community at this small residential college — and to the extraordinary nature of Armstrong.and then moved to the detention camp for Japanese Americans at Heart Mountain in Wyoming.leaving a $1 million gift for scholarships at her passing.

who passed away last year at the age of 102.her mother died there at the age of 51.

This endowed scholarship will honor her mothers memory and support generations of students with financial help to attend Pomona.

Armstrong will continue to shape students lives for years to comeThe JACL Omaha Chapter Board added: When community members do not voice their concerns over actions of leaders that negatively impact certain groups.

Pillen noted that he had not read the article but continued on to say All you got to do is look at the author.an appearance of complicity or disregard can be construed by the public.

Jim PillenDuring a radio interview in September.The Japanese American Citizens League issued the following statement on Nov.