Post-World War II

img Muraki Family photo at family grave (ddr-densho-494-15)

Caption on webpage: "On to Kebara, Wakayama Prefecture, 1954" and "Meriko has moved on to the native home of her father (still in the US at this time), some of whose relatives populate this picture."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-15/

img Group photograph at a picnic hosted in honor of Eleanor Roosevelt's visit (ddr-densho-494-9)

Photograph of former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt meeting with people at a garden party held in her honor. Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-9/

img Two women in front of a Torii at Yasukuni Shrine (ddr-densho-494-10)

Haru (Tokuno) Fukushima (left) and Meriko Maida (right). Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes three, with Kozo)." and "Among their travel destinations, Haru and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-10/

img People at a ship port (ddr-densho-494-16)

Ship in background called Philippine Bear. Caption on webpage: "On to Kebara, Wakayama Prefecture, 1954" and "The Philippine Bear was not the ship on which Meriko returned to the US, but the crowd appreciates a good send-off, anyway. Meriko returned on the President Wilson."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-16/

img Group photo playing mahjong (ddr-densho-494-13)

Meriko Maida in center. Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes three, with Kozo)." and "Here, Kebara cousin Tsuyoshi visits the Fukushima home, together with …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-13/

img Group photo around a desk (ddr-densho-494-11)

Meriko Maida on the right. Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes three, with Kozo)." and "Here, host Kozo Fukushima (1903-1978) celebrates his 50th birthday. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-11/

img Visit from Ms. Mahon (ddr-one-2-156)

Black and white photographic print of Ada Mahon (center) with former student Toshie Phyllis Yorioka (left) and her son Gerald "Jerry" Yorioka (with camera) and another unidentified woman and child standing outside on lawn. Ms. Mahon served as the principal at Donor’s school, Bailey Gatzert grade school in Seattle, Washington. After Ms. Mahon retired, she visited …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-156/

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 Man lauging (ddr-densho-359-1265)

Man playing a game after dinner.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1265/

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

A woman and man playing a game after dinner.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1264/

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/

img Group portait aboard the M.S. Hikawa Maru (ddr-densho-359-1260)

Jeanette Otsuka is fourth from right

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1260/

img Woman wearing mask (ddr-densho-359-1263)

Woman playing a game after dinner.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1263/

img Group portait with deer (ddr-densho-359-1259)

Eddie and Jeanette Otsuka are on far right, back row

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1259/

img Woman laughing (ddr-densho-359-1262)

Woman playing a game after dinner.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1262/

img On board the M.S. Hikawa Maru (ddr-densho-359-1266)

Eddie Otsuka caught taking a photograph. The caption on the back of the photograph is "At the Deck Mr. Otsuka May 31, 1954".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1266/

doc Story of Shigekichi Kajiwara: The War Years as an Alien Enemy (ddr-densho-554-1)

Biography of Shigekichi Kajiwara's life, with a focus on his incarceration during World War II at Fort Missoula, Lordsburg, and Santa Fe.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-554-1/

doc Japan Friend and Ally (ddr-ohs-1-42)

Pamphlet describing the mission of the Far East Command for those serving in Korea, Japan, and Okinawa. It includes a message from General Mark W. Clark who served as the Commander in Chief Far East from 1952-1953.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-42/