United States civilians

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-134)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing outside in the snow.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-134/

img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-69)

Black and white photographic print of beach and hills in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "30 JUNE 49/AMANO HASHIDATE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-69/

img Visit to Daiya River in Nikko (ddr-one-2-513)

Black and white photographic print of Hugo Paus, a Dutch correspondent, walking with umbrella and his back to camera toward sacred Red Shinkyo Bridge across Daiya River in Nikko.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-513/

img Visit to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-590)

Black and white photographic print of lanterns in the foreground and Itsukushima Shrine Torii in distance, partially submerged in water.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-590/

img Nara (ddr-one-2-433)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified individuals in Nara, a man in a raincoat and a woman holding a purse. Inscribed on the back: "Nara '47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-433/

img Shiuko Sakai (ddr-one-2-22)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of a monument.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-22/

img Visit to Los Angeles (ddr-one-2-698)

Black and white photographic print of automobiles in front of Los Angeles Union Station.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-698/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-392)

Black and white photographic print of group of female military personnel marching with flag during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo, the back of man with hat is visible in the foreground and trucks in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-392/

img Visit to Kegan Falls in Nikko (ddr-one-2-505)

Black and white photographic print of Kegan Falls, close up.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-505/

img Visit to Midori (ddr-one-2-583)

Black and white photographic print of Toyoji girls (from left) Samaye Toyoji, Taeko Toyoji, and Takako Toyoji standing together, with Heidi Okihara, who accompanied Shiuko Sakai on this trip, in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-583/

img Military Personnel (ddr-one-2-431)

Black and white photographic print of five unidentified military personnel standing in front of a bus.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-431/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-585)

Black and white photographic print of Miyajima island's coast.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-585/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-302)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken from aboard the Acadia at arrival, depicting unidentified individuals and walkway below. Inscribed on back: "17 Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-302/

img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-194)

Black and white photographic print of alligators.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-194/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-483)

Black and white photographic print of the Hozu River and boats in the distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-483/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-285)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard the Acadia en route to Japan. Passengers are on deck, an unidentified man is holding a baby, and young boy is wearing a black jacket and hat.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-285/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-545)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and Tami Okamura sitting on a swing on the Fujiya Hotel's grounds. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/TAMI & I/ON A BABY'S SWING."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-545/

img Wedding of Ned and Keiko Glenn (ddr-one-2-213)

Black and white photographic print of Keiko and Ned Glenn (in uniform) standing in front of a staircase for their wedding portrait in 1955. Keiko Glenn replaced Shiuko Sakai, the donor, at Detachment S and also married one of the students (Ned Glenn). Inscribed on back: "'55."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-213/

img Inside the NYK Building "While the Boss is Away" (ddr-one-2-319)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Betty Whaley, wearing a white blouse and holding cigarette, and Peggy Gee (née Pedlow) wearing a plaid suit inside the Tokyo NYK Building. Betty and Peggy were both stenographers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-319/

img Young Girl (ddr-one-2-367)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara’s cousin’s child in traditional Japanese clothing standing outside a home.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-367/

img Outside the Imperial Palace Moat (ddr-one-2-337)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara, beneath a tree by moat at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-337/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-636)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) unidentified female Kawaguchi relative in striped skirt kneeling next to an unidentified child on walkway outside living room.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-636/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-371)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Gracia Becker, Asa, and Aya Taketomi standing outside the Park Hotel in Tokyo, January 1947. Aya was at the hotel trying to generate business for a dressmaker by taking measurements. Aya and Asa were sisters. Gracia and Ann Grazick were roommates with Shiuko and Tami Okamura at the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-371/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-64)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and Lt Col. Glenn (partially pictured) seated on boat with sail overhead. 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.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-64/

img Chic and Wife (ddr-one-2-561)

Black and white photographic print of Chic and his wife standing in front of a wooden gate. Inscribed on the back: "6 APR/'CHIC' & WIFE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-561/

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