California

img Barbara [Sumi Hagiwara?] (ddr-csujad-5-330)

Photographed is probably Dorothy Ai Okine's friend, Barbara Sumi Hagiwara, holding a puppy. The handwritten notes on the backside read: Barbara, 1936. 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_004a

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-330/

doc Letter from Takashi Matsuura to Mrs. and Mrs. S. Okine, October 19, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-237)

A letter from Takashi Edwin Matsuura to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. Takashi thanks Seiichi for his hospitality during his visit to the the Okines' place as well as the gift of the flowers. He informs that he arrived home safely at 9:00 PM on Monday and that Mr. Freitas was pleased to hear about Takashi's visit …

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doc Postcard from War Department Office of Dependency Benefits to Seiichi Okine, March 12, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-195)

A postcard from War Department Office of Dependency Benefits to Seiichi Okine. It acknowledges receipt of Seiichi Okine's new address. It also includes the instruction on notices of change of address. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_38_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-195/

img Okine's mother (ddr-csujad-5-307)

Photographed is Tomeyo Okine. The handwritten notes on the backside read: Whittier obachan [= Whittier's grandmother], Okine's mother [in Japanese]. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_001_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-307/

doc T. Okine, March [1947] (ddr-csujad-5-169)

A sheet recording the name, T. Okine [Tomeyo Okine], the dates and hours in March 1947. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_15_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-169/

George and Kuni Yamanaka [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-3)

A photograph from George and Kuni Yamanaka's wedding given to "Mr. and Mrs. Mas Okine" [Masao and Ayame Okine]. The photograph is taken at a Buddhist temple by Fred Jumura Studios in San Jose, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_01_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-3/

doc Letter from George Yamanaka to Mr. Masao Okine, November 26, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-177)

A letter from George Yamanaka to his cousins, Masao, Makoto, and Dorothy Okine. He expresses his appreciation for having met them and his interest in being in touch with them in the future. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_22_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-177/

doc [= Betsuin newsletter], no. 10, 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-225)

A newsletter published by Hompa Hongwanji Los Angeles Betsuin. It is enclosed with another issue (csudh_oki_0219) into the envelope (csudh_oki_0218). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_62_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-225/

doc Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, January 15, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-123)

A letter from Makoto Okine to his father, Seiichi Okine in Hawthorne, California. This letter is probably written in Italy where Makoto is stationed as a U.S. Army soldier and mailed via New York by the U.S. Army Postal Service. He regrets not being able to write to his father for a long time because he …

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doc [= Betsuin newsletter], October 10, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-224)

A newsletter published by Hompa Hongwanji Los Angeles Betsuin. It is enclosed with another issue (csudh_oki_0220) into the envelope (csudh_oki_0218). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_62_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-224/

doc Letter from Susanne [Freitas] to the Okine Family, October 29, 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-215)

Thank you note from Susanne Freitas in San Juan Bautista, California, for the chrysanthemum flowers that the Okine's sent to her. She also mentions that she put the flowers on Mrs. Freitas' grave. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_54_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-215/

doc Letter from Takashi Matsuura to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, December 24, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-192)

A letter from Takashi Matsuura to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. In the letter, he gives his appreciation for the gift of oranges. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_36_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-192/

img [Photograph of the Okine family] (ddr-csujad-5-322)

Photographed are Makoto, Dorothy Ai, and Masao Okine standing in front of their car which was purchased before the forced removal and incarceration. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 5. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_005_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-322/

doc Letters from Jokichi and Fumiko Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, July, 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-206)

Contains two Japanese letters, one English letter, and one envelope. All three letters are enclosed in the envelope and mailed from Hiroshima, Japan. Letters are written by Jokichi Yamanaka and Fumiko Yamanaka, addressing their relatives, Seiichi Okine and Makoto Okine. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_45_001-004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-206/

doc Western Union telegraph from Masao Okine to S. Okine. September 26, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-162)

A Western Union telegram from Masao Okine to his father Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. It notifies of Masao's arrival at San Francisco from Japan where he has been stationed as a Nisei soldier and his next destination, Chicago, where his wife, Ayame, resides. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-162/

doc Letter from G.D. Holmquist, Contract Housing Manager for Federal Public Housing Authority to Mr. Okine, March 26, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-116)

A letter from G.D. Holmquist, Contract Housing Manager for Federal Public Housing Authority to notify Seiichi Okine of the closing of the Hawthorne Project's rental housing on April 30, 1946 and the further assistance provided after the program. Signed by G.D. Homquist, Contract Housing Manager, Stanley Abel, Federal Public Housing Authority, and James L. Shelly, Area …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-116/

doc Cash receipt (ddr-csujad-5-107)

A cash receipt for 19.00 dollars paid by Seiichi Okine on January 7, 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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img Tomeyo Okine (ddr-csujad-5-6)

A photograph of Tomeyo Okine, smiling on a chair. There is a pencil signature under this photograph, most likely from the photographer, Takumi Ono. A note on the folder reads: c. 1958, Tomeyo Okine. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_03_001a

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[Photograph of the Okine family] (ddr-csujad-5-319)

Photographed are Makoto, Seiichi, and Masao Okine standing in front of their car which was purchased before the forced removal and incarceration. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 5. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_005_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-319/

doc Hollister Seed CO. (ddr-csujad-5-270)

A return envelop with the address, "Hollister Seed Co. Hollister, California" See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_03_05_003

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img [Yvonne Spring] (ddr-csujad-5-335)

Photographed is Yvonne Spring on a bicycle. 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_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-335/

doc Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, December 11, 1945 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-111)

A letter from Makoto Okine who is stationed in Italy as a U.S. Army soldier to his father, Seiichi Okine in Hawthorne, California. He informs that he has received a letter from his sister, Hatsuno Hotty Okine, and writes about what he has learned from her. He is glad to learn that Seiichi Okine has returned …

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doc Commendation (ddr-csujad-5-227)

A commendation issued by Nishi Honganji, Kyoto, Japan. It praises Seiichi Okine for his devotion to "the development, propagation, and progress of Buddhism in America." It is mailed by Hompa Hongwanji Los Angeles Betsuin. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_63_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-227/

doc Letter from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, October 29, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-174)

A letter from Ayame Okine to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Ayame reports to them that Masao and she has arrived at Lodi, California to meet the Tanimotos, who are Ayame's parents. In the letter, Ayame writes about her plan to spend a few days in Lodi and visit the Okines soon after. The arrival …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-174/

Letter from Ralph F. Burnight, District Superintendent, Excelsior Union High School to the parents of the students of Excelsior Union High School, January 31, 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-200)

doc Letter from Ralph F. Burnight, District Superintendent, Excelsior Union High School to the parents of the students of Excelsior Union High School, January 31, 1947 (ddr-csujad-5-200)

A letter from Ralph F. Burnight, District Superintendent, Excelsior Union High School to the parents of the students of Excelsior Union High School addressing Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. It informs of changes to the school transportation policy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_39_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-200/

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