Post-World War II

img Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani's Visit to Portland (ddr-one-1-713)

Black and white photographic negative of two unidentified men sitting in chairs against a white wall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-713/

img Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani's Visit to Portland (ddr-one-1-714)

Black and white photographic negative of a woman bowing to Gomonshu Kosho Ohtani and Lady Yoshiko Ohtani inside the train station. Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani was the leader of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwaniji-ha Buddhist sect, and was visiting Portland for the first time since the end of World War II with his wife Lady Yoshiko Ohtani.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-714/

img Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani's Visit to Portland (ddr-one-1-712)

Black and white photographic negative of Lady Yoshiko Ohtani walking away from a parked car. Her husband, Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani stands behind her exiting the car. Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani was the leader of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwaniji-ha Buddhist sect, and was visiting Portland for the first time since the end of World War II with his …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-712/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 50 (December 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-108)

Selected article titles: "Tule Lake Figures: Over 5500 Relocate Since First of Year" (p. 1), "Nisei Merchant Marine Relates Trip to Japan" (p. 2), "Monday, Dec. 17: Deadline for Repatriates' Property Disposal Is Set" (p. 2), and "Former Residents Write of Conditions in East" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-108/

doc 70th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-53)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary book traces the history of JCC within the context of national and local events.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-53/

doc "My Life Begins" (ddr-densho-446-350)

My Life Begins (autobiography): Ai Chih's parents, conversion to Christianity, education in Japan, arrival in US on student visa, U of Chicago, Robert Cashman, Keimer Shou, Japanese Christian Church (Chicago), War, Ordination, Meeting Ryo, Marriage, Navy-Columbia U, War Dept.-D.C., MD, US Strategic Bombing Survey, UNRRA

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-350/

doc Draft (ddr-densho-468-157)

Water damaged fragment of personal essay or memoir.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-157/

doc Book of 70th Anniversary of Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-446-455)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary coincided with the 100th Anniversary of the Japanese Christian Mission in North America. This book traces the history of JCC within the larger setting of national and local events, and some of the photos and narratives may be of interest. Ai Chih Tsai was pastor at JCC from 1948 to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-455/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. Ernest Cadman Colwell (ddr-densho-446-202)

Description of USSBS travel and observations including the impact of the bombings in Japan. Tsai described need and his intention to help Formosans living in Japan receive relief, missionary work, and educational help. Tsai is interested in helping post-war Formosa.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-202/

doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to J.Y. Lai (ddr-densho-446-414)

Responding to Mr. Lai's letter about the history of Christians in Taiwan. (3 pages)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-414/

doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ng Boksu (ddr-densho-446-413)

Responding to Ng Boksu's inquiry about Taiwanese in the U.S. just before WWII. (5 pages)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-413/

img Kaoru Nakashima (ddr-densho-443-32)

Photograph of Kaoru Nakashima sitting in the roof garden at the Marunouchi Building. Written below the image on the album page is "Roof Garden / Marunouchi Bldg., Tokyo / September 6, 1952 / (Courtesy of Dr. Herman Gray)" in white pencil. Written on center of the album page is "August 24, 1947 / Kutsukake / The …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-32/

img Nakashima children (ddr-densho-443-30)

Photograph of the Nakashima children standing outside. From left to right: Naoye Nakashima, Itoko Nakashima, and Masato Nakashima. Written on the album page below the image "Naoye Itoko Masato" in white pencil. Written on center of the album page is "August 24, 1947 / Kutsukake / The Nakashimas" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-30/

img Nakashima family (ddr-densho-443-33)

Photograph of the Nakashima family standing in front of their house. Back row from left to right: Kaoru Nakashima, Kaeko "Kaiich" (Domoto) Nakashima, and Naoye Nakashima. Front row from left to right: Masato Nakashima and Itoko Nakashima . Written on the album page below the image "The Family" in white pencil. Written on center of the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-33/

img Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani's Visit to Portland (ddr-one-1-708)

Black and white photographic negative of Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani and Lady Yoshiko Ohtani disembarking from a train upon their arrival in Portland. Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani was the leader of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwaniji-ha Buddhist sect, and was visiting Portland for the first time since the end of World War II with his wife Lady Yoshiko Ohtani.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-708/

img Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani's Visit to Portland (ddr-one-1-707)

Black and white photographic negative of Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani sitting in an armchair reading a newspaper. Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani was the leader of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwaniji-ha Buddhist sect, and was visiting Portland for the first time since the end of World War II with his wife Lady Yoshiko Ohtani.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-707/

img Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani's Visit to Portland (ddr-one-1-711)

Black and what photographic negative of Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani and Lady Yoshiko Ohtani sitting in leather chairs at the train station. Gomonshu Koshi Ohtani was the leader of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwaniji-ha Buddhist sect, and was visiting Portland for the first time since the end of World War II with his wife Lady Yoshiko Ohtani.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-711/

img Gomonshu and Lady Ohtani's Visit to Portland (ddr-one-1-709)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified Japanese man sitting on a chair next to a vase.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-709/

img Man lauging (ddr-densho-359-1265)

Man playing a game after dinner.

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img Woman and man lauging (ddr-densho-359-1264)

A woman and man playing a game after dinner.

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img Women and children on the M.S. Hikawa Maru (ddr-densho-359-1261)

Sei Fujiwara is second from left holding Tod Fujiwara. Jeanette Otsuka is on the far right holding Pamela Okano. Shizu Kanogawa is between Sei and Jeanette.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1261/