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Collection Shiuko Sakai Collection (ddr-one-2)

The collection consists of photographic prints, negatives and watercolor paintings taken or made while the creator was incarcerated at the Minidoka concentration camp during World War II and after when she worked as an administrative assistant for Army Intelligence in Occupied Japan. The bulk of the collection is focused on the photographic prints the creator took …

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img Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-475)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing next to a sign with katakana (printing) that reads “paradise.”

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img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-691)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of wooden gate at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf.

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img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-481)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated in a boat on the Hozu River in Kyoto Prefecture.

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img Meeting Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-638)

Black and white photographic print of Taeko Sakai, daughter of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal relative Ataru Sakai, holding skirt with flower vase on her right. Inscribed on the back: "Tae-chan 1953."

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img Meeting Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-639)

Black and white photographic print of Noriko Sakai, daughter of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal relative Ataru Sakai, standing next to table with flower vase on her left. Inscribed on the back: "Noriko 1953."

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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 Ski Trip to Mt. Miyoko (ddr-one-2-113)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing outside on skis. Inscribed on the back: "17 JAN 53/MIYOKO."

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img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-446)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on the temple grounds in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

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img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-370)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) May Ideta, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai (facing Tami) at Hibiya Park.

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img Mt. Aso Crater (ddr-one-2-204)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing at the rim of the crater with steam rising from behind.

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img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-173)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing outside wearing a plaid shirt and cap. Inscribed on back: "KARUIZAWA."

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img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-434)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri and Shiuko Sakai standing next to a statue in Kyoto. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto, Japan/1 March 1947/S. SAKAI/&/Yo TAJIRI."

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img Hotel Osaka (ddr-one-2-131)

Black and white photographic print street and Hotel Osaka (far left), where Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai, the donor, were billeted in 1951. Tami and Shiuko were friends while living and working in Japan.

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img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-375)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Asa and Shiuko Sakai seated on floor near a low table at Asa’s home outside of Tokyo. Asa dressed Shiuko in one of her many kimonos.

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img Visit to New York (ddr-one-2-705)

Black and white photographic print of Mr. Jorgensen standing with (from left) Mrs. Jorgensen and Shiuko Sakai seated on lounge chair

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img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-154)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai, an unidentified woman and an unidentified child on lawn at the Shinjuku Gardens.

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img Kabuki Theater (ddr-one-2-236)

Black and white photographic print of a Kabuki Theater façade and entrance in Tokyo where Shiuko Sakai, the donor, attended performances.

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img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-695)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Heidi Okihara standing on the end platform of cable car.

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img Shiuko Sakai and Tami Okamura with Friends and Family (ddr-one-2-155)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura (second from left), Shiuko Sakai (third from right), and Tami’s son (far right) with group of unidentified individuals standing on a lawn. The unidentified men were friends of Tami Okamura.

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img Shiuko Sakai and Tami Okamura with Friends and Family (ddr-one-2-162)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura (far left), Tami’s son (foreground) and Shiuko Sakai (far right) with five other unidentified individuals standing outside in a group. The unidentified men were friends of Tami Okamura.

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img Ueno Park (ddr-one-2-259)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on rail at Ueno Park. Inscribed on back: "UENO PARK/OCT. 49/ME"

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img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-445)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on a stone at a temple in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-609)

Black and white photographic print of Kawaguchi home garden with (from left) Shiuko Sakai in floral print dress and an unidentified man.

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img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-53)

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

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