Post-World War II

img Asuka-en Nara (ddr-one-2-276)

Large black and white photographic print of a statue in repose with a sunburst behind its head. On obverse is stamped: "Photo. Asuka-en/Nara Japan" Photograph is in a folder in back of photo album.

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img Visit to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-621)

Black and white photographic print of scenery from walk to Okiuramura village in Oshima-Gun.

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-595)

Black and white photographic print of house with lantern and small tree in foreground and bridge in middle ground leading to house. This is where Shiuko Sakai lived in 1930 at age seven. To walk to her aunt’s house she would cross bridge, climb hill, and then descend. Shiuko Sakai's family home had a shop on …

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img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-118)

Black and white photographic print of the Main Building and Dining Room exteriors at the Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa. Printed in the lower right corner: "'Main Building and Dinning Room'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshia Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and …

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img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-62)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Hughes and Lt. Col. Glenn operating the sails. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "15 JUNE 49/TOKYO BAY/ON THE "TARTAN"/COL "SNAP …

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img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-694)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara standing on cable car.

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img New Year's at Gokoku-ji Temple (ddr-one-2-6)

Black and white photographic print of a young woman, dressed for the New Year's celebration, carrying a baby on her back and holding a small dog, with two unidentified boys in background. Inscribed on back: "2 JAN 49/GOKOKUJI/ZOSHIGAYA."

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img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-467)

Black and white photographic print of a sign reading “Portlait Photos of Pictures."

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img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-169)

Black and white photographic print of tree-lined road in Karuizawa.

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img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-61)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Col. Glenn, Shiuko Sakai and Olinda Saito seated on a boat with a ship in background. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on …

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img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-394)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified people walking in different directions with several vehicles in the middle ground and trees in background, during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo.

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img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-107)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, David Funakoshi, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at a table. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Akakura hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce and rice wine. …

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-613)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified female Kawaguchi relative of Shiuko Sakai walking in park area of Miyajima.

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-54)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Mrs. Sakamoto, unidentified, Olinda Saito (bride), Capt. Sakamoto, Shiuko Sakai, Maj. Brown. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …

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img Visit to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-622)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara looking back toward camera and she and her relatives walk along path adjacent to a waterway on the way to Okiuramura village in Oshima-Gun.

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img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-222)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura holding a snowball outside in the snow in front of low fence with building (possibly Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel) and tree in background.

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img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-655)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai’s paternal aunt and her son seated in front of a window.

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img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-484)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified men who pole the boat down the Hozu River.

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img Union Club at Christmas (ddr-one-2-267)

Black and white photographic print of eight individuals seated around a dining table at the Union Club of Tokyo at Christmas (from left) Tami Okamura, “Prof”, Anna Kim (WAC from Hawaii), George Hughes (Anna Kim’s boyfriend), Captain Chin (U.S. Army officer), Shiuko Sakai, Captain Milazzo, and May Ideta. Inscribed on back: "CAPT C. CHIN/GEORGE HUGHES/CAPT CHARLES/MICAZZO/ANNA …

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-52)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan, with Raymond Funakoshi (groom, on right) feeding a piece of cake to Olinda Saito (bride, on left) as they stand behind table with cake, flowers and candles. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she …

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img Officer Club in Tokyo with the McCabes (ddr-one-2-216)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura, Mrs. McCabe, Shiuko Sakai, Olinda Saito and Mr. McCabe at an officer’s club in Tokyo, possibly the American Club, where officers and civilians gathered. Inscribed on back: "Shuko."

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img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-555)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura, seated, reading under a tree at the Fujiya Hotel grounds. Inscribed on the back: "15 Aug 47/ Fujiya Hotel."

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img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-177)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura at the Park Hotel room that Shiuko Sakai and Tami Okamura shared with one other woman. Inscribed on back: "25 DEC 49."

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img Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-79)

Black and white photographic print of a beach with a tree on the right side of the image in the foreground at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "AMANOHASHIDATE OCT 49."

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img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-70)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai, seated on a sandy beach in swimsuits. An unknown army officer is squatting next to them with trees in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

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