California

doc Betrothal (ddr-csujad-5-285)

A betrothal letter enclosed with a gift of $100 from the bridegroom, Masuo Befu, to the bride, Hatsuno Hotty Okine. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_03_19_001

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doc Cash receipt (ddr-csujad-5-140)

A cash receipt for 17.50 dollars paid by Seiichi Okine on April 8, 1946. The receipt is issued by G. D. Holmquist, Contract Housing Manager of the Federal Public Housing Authority, Project no. WR 4-8, in charge of housing of the former incarcerees in Los Angeles County, California. See this object in the California State Universities …

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doc May, March 1947, April 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-166)

A sheet recording the name, May [Ayame Okine], the dates and hours in March and April 1947. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_15_003

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img Aiko (ddr-csujad-5-308)

Photographed in burst mode is Dorothy Ai Okine. The handwritten notes on the backside read: Aiko, 2 years 10 days, August 12, 1933 [in Japanese]. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 2. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_002_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-308/

doc Letter from Louis F. De Martini, Jr., President, Los Angeles County Farm Bureau to Farm Bureau member, January 22, 1952 (ddr-csujad-5-280)

A letter from Louis F. De Martini, Jr., President, Los Angeles County Farm Bureau to Farm Bureau member. It solicits donations from the members. The handwritten notes read: March of Dimes, $5.00, 1-29-52, C#612. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_03_14_002

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img [Japanese American women, car] (ddr-csujad-5-53)

A color negative. Photographed is a Japanese American woman siting in a car. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_007

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doc Envelope from J. M. Lowery, County Auditor to [Seiichi Okine], March 9, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-196)

An envelope from J. M. Lowery, County Auditor probably to Seiichi Okine. The handwritten notes record the arrival date of the letter, March 11, [1946], and "$87.48" and "W 326190," "WR 9.1946," and "511180." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_38_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-196/

doc Letter from Southern California Flower Market, Inc. to Mr. S. [Sei] Hamada, November 1, 1950 (ddr-csujad-5-303)

A letter from Southern California Flower Market, Inc. to the members. It notifies that Southern California Flower Market, Inc. is dissolved and closes the business on October 31, 1950; and the successor is the Southern California Flower Growers, Inc. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_06_18_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-303/

doc Mas, March 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-165)

A sheet recording the name, Mas [Masao Okine], the dates and hours in March 1947. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_15_002

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doc Letter from [Ayame] May Okine to Mr and Mrs. S. Okine, April 26, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-142)

A letter from Ayame May Okine in Chicago, Illinois, to her father-in-law, Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. Learning about the Okine's moving from Hawthorne to Whittier, she expresses her concerns about the neighborhood in the new location, and updates on her life in Chicago and Makoto Okine in Japan. The arrival date of the letter, April …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-142/

doc Letter from Shizuka [Nishimura] to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, July 3, [1948] [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-252)

A letter from Shizuka Nishimura to her uncle and aunt, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Shizuka informs that she has written to her father, Jokichi Yamanaka, about her sister Fumiko's reentry to the U.S., and that she will get back to the Okines once she hears from her father. She also shares her appreciation for their visit …

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img [Gift packets] (ddr-csujad-5-311)

Photographed are a Japanese man and a group of Japanese women with "imonbukuro" [= a gift packet to Imperial Japanese Military soldiers]. It appears that the packets are prepared by local Issei women societies to be sent to Imperial Japanese Military soldiers. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 2. See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-311/

doc Envelope from J. M. Lowery, County Auditor to [Seiichi Okine], January 10, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-198)

An envelope from J. M. Lowery, County Auditor probably to Seiichi Okine. The handwritten notes record: arrived on January 11 [1946], received $148.04 from Mr. Abe, paid 14 cents for cashing [in Japanese]. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_38_005

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img [Toshi Iwatsu?] (ddr-csujad-5-334)

Photographed is probably Toshi Iwatsu. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 8. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_008_009

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-334/

img [Japanese doll in a room] (ddr-csujad-5-58)

A black and white negative. Photographed is a Japanese doll in a glass case placed on a cabinet in a room. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_012

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doc S. Okine, March [1947] (ddr-csujad-5-168)

A sheet recording the name, S. Okine [Seiichi Okine], the dates and hours in March 1947. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_15_005

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img [Seiichi Okine] (ddr-csujad-5-317)

Photographed is Seiichi Okine standing in front of the family's car which was purchased before the forced removal and incarceration. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 4. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_004_002a

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doc Letter from W. Freitas to Mr. and Mrs. Seiichi Okine, October 19, [1947?] (ddr-csujad-5-281)

A thank you letter from Mr. Freitas to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine for their visit and flowers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_03_15_001

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doc JACL ADC (ddr-csujad-5-274)

A flier issued by Southern California Japanese American Citizens League Anti-Discrimination Committee. It summarizes the JACL activities and achievements as well as solicits financial supports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_03_09_001

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doc Letter from Miyuki [Matsuura] to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 12, 1952 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-275)

A letter from Miyuki Matsuura to her uncle and aunt, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She updates on her crops, picking strawberries, and her fears that the recent cold weather would delay the growth of garlic. She also updates on Mr. Freitas's wedding gift that Seiichi Okine asked her to prepare. She bought a large plate and …

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doc Postcard from Hompa Hongwanji Los Angeles Betsuin to Mr. Seiichi Okine, January 14, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-226)

A postcard from Hompa Hongwanji Los Angeles Betsuin to Seiichi Okine. It informs of their general meeting scheduled at 1:00 PM on January 18, 1947. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_63_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-226/

doc Letter from Itoko S. [Sano] to Dorothy Okine, August 6, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-155)

A letter from Itoko Sano to her friend, Dorothy Okine. She located Dorothy's address by looking in the Palms Book and encloses a copy of the Hanky Club in the letter. She includes updates, such as going to a show, "Rhapsody in blue," in Norwalk along with George Asawa, Florence, and Miyako. She also informs Dorothy …

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George and Kuni Yamanaka [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-1)

A wedding photograph of George and Kuni Yamanaka taken at a Buddhist temple by Fred Jumura Studios in San Jose, California. Includes Seiichi, Tomeyo, and Masao Okine, and Jokichi Yamanaka. On the backside of the photograph, there is a note that addresses the photograph to "Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine" [= Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine] and …

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doc Western Union telegraph from Makoto Okine to S. Okine. August 20, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-157)

A Western Union telegram from Makoto Okine to his father Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. It notifies of Makoto's arrival to Beale Air Force Base, California from Europe where he has been stationed as a Nisei soldier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_07_001

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doc Letter from Morio Tanimoto to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, October 30, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-213)

A letter from Morio Tanimoto to his daughter's parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He thanks the Okines for the gift pertaining to the birth and giving a name, "Masaye." Jeanne Masaye Okine is their newly born granddaughter. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_52_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-213/

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