Minidoka Matinee Orchestra
PARTNER
Densho
Visit partner
OBJECT ID
ddr-densho-2-36 (Legacy UID: denshopd-p2-00036)
PARENT COLLECTION
DESCRIPTION
Left to right: Joe Owaki (drums), Hiro Nishimoto (MC), Dorrie Abe (piano), Ted Shimano (orchestra conductor), Amy Iguchi (clarinet), Yosh Ogata (saxophone), George Kaku (violin), and Sally Makishima (violin). The residents of the Minidoka concentration camp formed numerous musical ensembles to pass the time. Orchestras, bands, and choirs frequently staged performances for entertainment.
DATE
1945
LOCATION
OBJECT GENRE
Photographs
OBJECT FORMAT
Still Image
CREATORS
- Tanaka, Joe (photographer)
PERSONS/ORGANIZATIONS
CONTRIBUTOR
Densho
PREFERRED CITATION
Courtesy of the Bain Family Collection
RIGHTS
Copyright restricted