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Men carry the butsudan in a procession (ddr-sbbt-4-18)
Men carry the butsudan in a procession to enshrine the altar at 1020 Main Street.
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Ceiling plaster work at the temple construction site (ddr-sbbt-4-145)
Two men work on custom Hondo ceiling plaster work at the temple construction site (1427 S. Main Street).
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Women and children line up for a procession (ddr-sbbt-4-12)
Women and children line up for the procession to move the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple's butsudan to 1020 Main Street. Accompanying materials state: Rev. Aoki in center (served Temple 1930-1936).
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Exterior walls and stairwell at temple construction site (ddr-sbbt-4-121)
Exterior walls and stairwell for the new temple building (1427 S. Main Street).
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Children march in a procession (ddr-sbbt-4-13)
Ochigo procession while moving the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple's butsudan to 1020 Main Street.
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Hanamatsuri-Hanamido statue (ddr-sbbt-4-172)
The Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple's Hanamatsuri-Hanamido statue.
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Partially constructed walls (ddr-sbbt-4-90)
Partially constructed interior walls at the temple construction site (1427 S. Main Street).
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Stairwell at the temple construction site (ddr-sbbt-4-126)
A man stands on a partially built stairwell for the new temple building (1427 S. Main Street).
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Temple building supplies quote (ddr-densho-430-119)
Quote from Schwabacher Hardware for materials requested in the construction of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to N. E. Brown (ddr-sbbt-4-25)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to N. E. Brown with an invitation to groundbreaking ceremonies at the new site.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to F. L. Higgins (ddr-sbbt-4-24)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to F. L. Higgins thanking him for his donation for the new church building.
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Letter from Stephen F. Branch to the Buddhist Mission Society (ddr-sbbt-4-46)
A letter from the Stephen F. Branch, painting contractor, to the Buddhist Mission Society (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) with estimates for spray painting an interior temple room.
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Storage list for Kojima (ddr-sbbt-2-367)
An evacuee property report for goods belonging to Kojima, moved from the Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to lot 890.
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Temple History and Records Collection (ddr-sbbt-4)
The Temple History and Records Collection consists of photographs and documents related to the founding of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, various Temple buildings, and administrative records.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to Pierce A. Horrocks (ddr-sbbt-4-40)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to Pierce A. Horrocks, Architect, authorizing hiring W. P. Fuller and Company for window work.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to Mrs. Mettio W. Shefler (ddr-sbbt-4-26)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to Mrs. Mettio W. Shefler thanking her for her donation for the new church building.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to Pierce A. Horrocks (ddr-sbbt-4-42)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to Pierce A. Horrocks, Architect, requesting an update on plans for a moving picture booth.
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Conventions Collection (ddr-sbbt-3)
The Conventions Collection consists of materials related to regional Buddhist conventions and events, hosted by or attended by Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple members.
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Storage list for Izo Kojuma (ddr-sbbt-2-213)
An evacuee property report for goods belonging to Izo Kojuma, moved from the Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to lot 735.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to Pierce A. Horrocks (ddr-sbbt-4-32)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to Pierce A. Horrocks, Architect, authorizing hiring Brewer and Cone for roofing and sheet metal work.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to Pierce A. Horrocks (ddr-sbbt-4-31)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to Pierce A. Horrocks, Architect, authorizing hiring Eckart Brothers, Inc. for plumbing, heating, and ventilation work.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to Sansaku Sugiyama (ddr-sbbt-4-28)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) inviting Sansaku Sugiyama, President of the Lotus Bukkyo Seinenkai, and others to an important upcoming meeting.
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Letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church to Mrs. A. Anderson (ddr-sbbt-4-30)
A letter from the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to Mrs. A. Anderson advising Anderson on the church's new temporary address for services and the reverend's living quarters.
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Sketch of Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple street & floor plan (ddr-densho-430-155)
Sketch of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple's street view, and floor plans for second floor and basement levels.
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Storage list for property left in the care of the Maritime Commission (ddr-sbbt-2-407)
A check-in list for goods left in the care of the Maritime Commission, moved from the Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple).