Weddings

As in the outside world, Japanese Americans in the concentration camps held ceremonies such as weddings and funerals. Ministers from numerous denominations who visited or lived within the camps oversaw these rituals. As World War II progressed and some nisei joined the American forces in the Pacific and Europe, funerals for fallen soldiers became frequent in the camps.

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doc Marriage affidavit [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-12-25)

Marriage affidavit for Tsugitada Kanamori and Kazuko Miyamoto. Signed by Sasaki, Buddhist priest, and Yoshikazu Tamura and Sotaro Nishikawa, witnesses. Tsugitada and Kazuyo married in the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_07_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-25/

img Wedding of Oliver Noji [and Kiyo Aiura] (ddr-csujad-26-118)

Oliver Noji marries Kiyo Aiura at Tule Lake. Caption on back of photo reads, " Wedding of Oliver Noji (architecture). The bride is radiant, Oliver looks anxious, as well he might - look whose shoes he has to fill." From photo album of Robert Billigmeier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-118/

doc Card from Katsugoro Andow and family (ddr-csujad-38-357)

A thank-you card from Katsugoro Andow and family at Block 308-4-A, Poston camp in Arizona. The handwritten notes read: Thank you for the beautiful floral wreath. Tayeko ____. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 6. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_07_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-357/

doc Card from Fusaye Janet Tateishi to Mitizi Naohara, October 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-38-342)

A card from Fusaye Janet Tateishi to Mitizi Masukawa Naohara, inviting to Sadako Uyeda's wedding shower held on October 23, 1943 at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Sadako Uyeda's shower given by Janet T. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-342/

doc Name plate for Miss Mitzi Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-345)

It appears to be a name plate used for a wedding held at the Poston camp in Arizona. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_02_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-345/

img Decoration for Sadako Uyeda's wedding shower (ddr-csujad-38-343)

A decoration for Sadako Uyeda's wedding shower. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_02_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-343/

doc Card from Lily and George to Mitzi Naohara, April 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-364)

A thank-you card from Lily and George to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara for the wedding gift. The caption reads: Lily's wedding, April 1, 1944. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 11. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_12_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-364/

doc Place card of Sadako's wedding (ddr-csujad-38-349)

A place card for Tomosuke Masukawa at Sadako Uyeda's wedding held at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Place card of Sadako's wedding. Title from caption. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_04_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-349/

doc Card from Kintaro Kitahara to Mitzi Naohara, December 1943 (ddr-csujad-38-356)

An invitation card to the wedding ceremony for Tayeko Kitahata and Sgt. Ray Kikumi Umade held at Third Christian Church Chapel 1 in the Poston camp in Arizona at 7:00 on Tuesday December 14, 1943. The caption reads: Tykies wedding announcement. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 6. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-356/

img Photograph of Koji Ariyoshi and his bride at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-76)

Photograph of Koji Ariyoshi and his bride at Manzanar incarceration camp. They are standing on a lawn in front of several of the administrative buildings with cars parked behind them. The Sierra Nevada can faintly be seen in the background. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0113

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-76/

img Photograph of wedding cake at Manzanar incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-47-353)

Photograph of a three-tier wedding cake with a figurine on top, possibly in Manzanar staff housing. A table is visible in the background with a clock and several photographs on it. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_3500

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-353/

img Mr. and Mrs. Masao Okine [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-337)

A wedding photograph of Masao and Ayame May Okine with the Okine and Tanimoto family members. The wedding is held in the Rohwer incarceration camp while they are incarcerated. The handwritten notes on the backside read: "Mr. and Mrs. Masao Okine, Nov. 11, 1944." A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 10. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-337/

doc [Envelopes for return gifts] (ddr-csujad-5-287)

Envelopes for return gifts to the bridegroom's family, the Okines. It appears that the return gifts are from Ayama Tanimoto to the Okines wheile Masao Okine gives engagement gifts to the Tanimotos. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_03_21_001-004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-287/

img Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sakayeda [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-338)

A wedding photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sakayeda. Includes Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. The wedding is probably held in the Rohwer incarceration camp while they are incarcerated. The handwritten notes on the backside read: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sakayeda. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 10. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-338/

doc Community analysis note, no. 2 (February 29, 1944): Engagement and marriage customs in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-334)

Report on Japanese engagement and marriage customs before and during incarceration. Includes a description of marriage traditions and complications during incarceration. Community Analysis Notes No. 2. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0336

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-334/

doc Letter from Jutaro Ryugo to Mr. E. L. Shirrell, Director, WRA Tulelake Project, July 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2243)

Correspondence from Jutaro Ryugo to E.L. Shirrell regarding marriage between Ida Ryugo and Private Masatoshi Yamaguchi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2346

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2243/

img Wedding photo (ddr-densho-102-31)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-102-31/

img Heart Mountain concentration camp teachers (ddr-densho-152-10)

Original caption: "The pcitures on this page were all taken at Kay Kumai's when we had a tea for Margaret Bliss Beasley and Mae Hirano Nishimoto who were both married in January. Gave both girls an enlarged picture of Heart Mt. Peggy Jones, 5th, Kay Kumai, 3rd, Evelyn Dell, 4th, Sakiko Seriguchi, Kay's assistant, Dorothea Foucar, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-152-10/