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Lumber order (ddr-densho-430-130)
doc Lumber order (ddr-densho-430-130)
Lumber order for the construction of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple's new shrine.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-130/
Bridal party (ddr-densho-430-335)
img Bridal party (ddr-densho-430-335)
Sticky note on front: Tomi Nobu Hana?
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-335/
Letter of reference from Harry Powell (ddr-densho-430-68)
doc Letter of reference from Harry Powell (ddr-densho-430-68)
Letter of reference for Kichio Allen Arai from Harry Powell.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-68/
Black notebook/diary (ddr-densho-430-111)
doc Black notebook/diary (ddr-densho-430-111)
Notes on construction of Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple from March 24-September 5, 1941. Including costs and scheduling for work, business cards.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-111/
Women's group on SBT steps (ddr-densho-430-338)
img Women's group on SBT steps (ddr-densho-430-338)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-338/
Two photographs attached (ddr-densho-430-263)
img Two photographs attached (ddr-densho-430-263)
Top photo: two women and two girls standing outside house. Bottom photo: two woman outside house
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-263/
Photocopy of photographs with notes (ddr-densho-430-264)
img Photocopy of photographs with notes (ddr-densho-430-264)
Copies of images ddr-densho-430-262 and 263. Caption: Auntie Hisa took us shopping first time @ Paul Bunyan Room @ Frederick & Nelson / we were invited to choose any dress we wanted from a shop next to Frederick & Nelson's / Wow - never had a "bought" dress
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-264/
Graduation portrait (ddr-densho-430-352)
img Graduation portrait (ddr-densho-430-352)
Likely Allen Kichio "Anky" Arai
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-352/
Construction timesheet (ddr-densho-430-133)
doc Construction timesheet (ddr-densho-430-133)
Timesheet for 6 Caswey Construction Company employees
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-133/
Photo folder with photo of girl with Santa (ddr-densho-430-317)
img Photo folder with photo of girl with Santa (ddr-densho-430-317)
Printed on inside: Frederick & Nelson / Christmas 1971. Written on inside: To Uncle Donny and Grandma / love Missy.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-317/
Christmas card with a child in a rocking chair (ddr-densho-430-256)
img Christmas card with a child in a rocking chair (ddr-densho-430-256)
Card addressed to Don and Nobu Arai from Tommy, Gail and Shawn
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-256/
Letters and form regarding items in storage (ddr-densho-430-83)
doc Letters and form regarding items in storage (ddr-densho-430-83)
Letter to Kichio Allen Arai from Harold S. Fistere informing Arai that his property held in storage by the WRA must be removed by March 15 or it will be sold. Arai's draft reply to letter, and a completed WRA-155 form listing the property to transferred are included in the envelope. Objects ddr-densho-430-81 and ddr-densho-430-82 related.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-83/
Farewell party at Gyokyo Ken restaurant (ddr-densho-440-2)
img Farewell party at Gyokyo Ken restaurant (ddr-densho-440-2)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-440-2/
Valeda freshmen installation ceremony (ddr-densho-45-4)
img Valeda freshmen installation ceremony (ddr-densho-45-4)
In fall 1947, women of Japanese ancestry started a new student group called Valeda ("wise women" in Greek). Like the Fuyokai, Valeda supported Japanese American women students and encouraged them to join other organizations on campus. Valeda participated in numerous projects on campus and in the community until it disbanded in 1965. Left to right: Setsuko …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-45-4/
Fuyokai members in front of four columns (ddr-densho-45-3)
img Fuyokai members in front of four columns (ddr-densho-45-3)
In 1925, twelve women formed the Fuyokai, which is Japanese for "Hibiscus Club." Their goal was to support Japanese American students and develop an understanding of "the highest ideals of Japan and America."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-45-3/
Japanese Students Club (ddr-densho-45-1)
img Japanese Students Club (ddr-densho-45-1)
Members of the Japanese Students Club pose in front of the clubhouse fireplace. The Japanese Students Club (JSC) was the precursor of the current UW Nikkei Alumni Association at the University of Washington. The JSC was started in the early 1920s. Japanese Americans were excluded from the Greek-system fraternities because of their Japanese ancestry. In response …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-45-1/
Members of SYNKOA in front of the Japanese Students Club clubhouse (ddr-densho-45-2)
img Members of SYNKOA in front of the Japanese Students Club clubhouse (ddr-densho-45-2)
After World War II, the Japanese Students Club became known as SYNKOA to honor members who had died during the war. The first letters of the following members' last names make up the acronym: George T. Sawada, Frank M. Shigemura, George Yamaguchi, Hideo H. Yasui, Shigeo Yoshioka, William K. Nakamura, Ben Ninomiya, Jiro Kanetomi, Yoshio Kato, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-45-2/
Two children (ddr-densho-442-52)
img Two children (ddr-densho-442-52)
Photograph of two children dressed in Chigo costumes
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-442-52/
Yasuko Shigaki with 3 others standing by picnic shelter (ddr-densho-456-26)
img Yasuko Shigaki with 3 others standing by picnic shelter (ddr-densho-456-26)
Written on back: June 13, 1954, note in Japanese. Note on back: Yasuko Shigaki (2nd from rt) & Pastor of St. Peter's, & 2. 1954
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-456-26/
Jake and Yasuko Kawakami sitting in yard (ddr-densho-456-13)
img Jake and Yasuko Kawakami sitting in yard (ddr-densho-456-13)
Inscription on back: "Two Monkeys, Iwao and Yasuko" Note on back: Jake and Yasuko Kawakami circa 30s Ingersole PI, CD, Seattle.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-456-13/
Three people pounding mochi (ddr-densho-456-31)
img Three people pounding mochi (ddr-densho-456-31)
Written on back: 1957 12/27
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-456-31/
Man with mochi hammer (ddr-densho-456-41)
img Man with mochi hammer (ddr-densho-456-41)
Written on back: 1957 12/27
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-456-41/
John Shigaki (ddr-densho-456-28)
img John Shigaki (ddr-densho-456-28)
John Shigaki with a baseball mitt holding a 37th Birthday Souvenir Old Woodenface Contest card. On back: April 5, 1957. Collins-Woody
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-456-28/
John Shigaki and Kakuzo Kawakami pounding mochi (ddr-densho-456-8)
img John Shigaki and Kakuzo Kawakami pounding mochi (ddr-densho-456-8)
Written on a post-it note on the back: "Mochitsuki, 1960, Seattle / King St. / John Shigaki + his grandfather Kakuzo Kawakami"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-456-8/
Erin, Christine & Joy Shigaki with Gordon Sata (ddr-densho-456-3)
img Erin, Christine & Joy Shigaki with Gordon Sata (ddr-densho-456-3)
Erin, Christine & Joy are standing around Gordon, wearing kimonos. Gordon is sitting in the center on the porch holding a fan. Inscribed on the back of the photo in the upper left corner I s"7/80" in pencil. Written on a post-it note attached to the back is "Erin, Christine & Joy Shigaki w/ Gordon Sata …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-456-3/
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