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img Central School band (ddr-densho-353-263)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-263/

img University of Washington choral group (ddr-densho-353-254)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-254/

img Central School orchestra (ddr-densho-353-259)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-259/

img First Hill drum and bugle corps (ddr-densho-353-360)

The Corps performed at the national Japanese American Citizens League convention.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-360/

img A picnic with an accordion (ddr-densho-353-236)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-236/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 45 (ddr-densho-537-54)

Issue 45 includes an article about musician Brian Yamakoshi, letters to the editor, an article about Archbishop Ishida's calligraphy, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-54/

doc Gem of Songs (ddr-densho-433-277)

A collection of songs compiled and published by the Butte Young Buddhist Association at the Gila River concentration camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-277/

doc Concert Association membership renewal (ddr-densho-433-52)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-52/

doc Candlelight concert program (ddr-densho-433-987)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-987/

doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-24)

Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii about her recent outings with friends.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-24/

img Violin and Piano Recital 1940 (ddr-densho-474-34)

Pupils of Fumiko and Michiko Morita in a Violin and Piano Recital

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-34/

img Obon folk musicians (ddr-one-1-111)

Black and white photographic negative of four unidentified men playing traditional Japanese instruments at the Obon Festival in front a microphone. All are dressed in happi coats and have tenugui (light cotton towel) headbands. Sitting behind the sound system is Henry Matsunaga. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-111/

img DJ (ddr-one-1-651)

Black and white photographic negative of three Nisei behind a table acting as DJs. The sign on the table reads "Buzz Record Sh, Request 5 ¢." From left to right: Betty Nakashimada, Rupert Fujii, and Aki (Shiraishi) Dong. Standing front of the table looking at his hands is Henry Matsunaga.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-651/

img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance (ddr-one-1-119)

Black and white photographic negative of unidentified couples dancing at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. Jimmy Amato and his Orchestra are playing in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-119/

img Record DJ (ddr-one-1-97)

Black and white photographic negative of Jayne (Katada) Furukawa at a record table with 78 rpm records. She and Oscar Murahashi are exchanging a record.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-97/

av Watsonville Issei Singers B-roll; piano and vocal performances (ddr-densho-1007-1659)

Includes footage of two solo songs by Issei women. Original title: 144, II MON #11, 9-9-85, #11, Watsonville Issei

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1659/

img Chinese Wedding Celebration (ddr-one-1-238)

Black and white photographic negative of Fred Lee and Betty Jean (Chinn) Lee's wedding guests watching a dragon dance performance outside.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-238/

img Wedding Reception Dance at Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (ddr-one-1-95)

Black and white photographic negative of a possible wedding reception dance at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association's main hall. Band playing the dance is the Jay Howard Band.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-95/

img Wedding Reception Dance at Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (ddr-one-1-96)

Black and white photographic negative of a possible wedding reception dance at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association's main hall. Attendees sit along the wall chatting with other guests.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-96/

img Obon dragon dance (ddr-one-1-112)

Black and white photographic negative of four unidentified men playing traditional Japanese instruments at the Obon Festival in front a microphone. All are dressed in happi coast and have tenugui (light cotton towel) headbands. Two dancers in a dragon costume dance in front of the musicians. Man sitting on far right identified as Henry Matsunaga. Obon …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-112/

doc Song list (ddr-densho-1007-886)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-886/

av Interview with Henry (Hank) Gosho, part 3 of 3; synthesizer performance (ddr-densho-1007-1770)

Gosho discusses why he and his brothers were sent to Japan as children. Interview starts at 0:49. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions. Starting at 3:55, a song plays on synthesizer, presumably performed by Gosho. Original title: 23, Hank Gosho interview, 4-7-83

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1770/

img Man with accordion (ddr-densho-1007-796)

Slide.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-796/

img Two women with ukulele (ddr-densho-1007-619)

Slide.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-619/

av Watsonville Issei Singers performing (ddr-densho-1007-1658)

Recording of a performance by the Watsonville Issei Singers. Video starts at 0:27. Original title: 143, II MON #10, 9-9-85, Watsonville Issei chorus, group songs, My Country, God Bless, etc.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1658/