Theater

vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-165-27)

Writing another play, Laughter and False Teeth about the moral breakdown and corruption of the camp society

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vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-165-28)

Writing a play about the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" issue

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vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1000-165-32)

Acting with Asian American theater groups

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vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 26 (ddr-densho-1000-165-26)

While in school, writing first play, based on a postwar experience, and seeing it performed

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vh June Yasuno Aochi (Yamashiro) Berk Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-453-4)

Father's work as a gardener and teacher of gidayu, a type of reciting used in Japanese puppet theater

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vh Frank Yamasaki Interview II Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-131-8)

Prewar leisure activities: theater performances, church picnics, sports

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img Takarazuka musumes (ddr-csujad-11-9)

The arrival of a Japanese dance troupe, the Takarazuka, in San Francisco. From page 5 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_05_001

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img Takarazukas at Sigmund Stern Grove (ddr-csujad-11-11)

The Takarazuka theater group perform in Sigmund Stern Grove in San Francisco. From page 6 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_06_001

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img Takarazuka musumes (ddr-csujad-11-10)

The Takarazuka theater troupe is pictured along with a man and a flag. They arrived in San Francisco to perform. From page 5 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_05_002

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img Pop Suzuki (ddr-csujad-11-89)

A character from the "Little Kabuki" in Stockton, California. This photo is addressed from Suzuki to Tazu. From page 35 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_35_001

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img Takarazuka ballet (ddr-csujad-11-53)

Takarazuka girls and elected festival queens, photographed in the Sigmund Stern Grove in San Francisco. From page 20 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_20_001

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img Babs Namasu (ddr-csujad-11-90)

A character from the "Little Kabuki" in Stockton. This photo is addressed from Shigeru [?] to Tazu Kawamoto. From page 35 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_35_002

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doc Letter from [Frank Chin] to Momo and Lawson, January 21, 1998 (ddr-csujad-24-197)

A letter to Momo and Lawson, possibly from Frank Chin, about a performance of the story Kaguya Hime, princess of the moon in Japanese folklore. The purpose of the performance is to drum up interest for the children's storytelling event that would be part of the tribute to Michi Weglyn on February 21, 1998. See this …

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img Japanese performance (ddr-csujad-25-343)

A photograph of a Japanese theater performance taken by "Aiko," a photo studio in Seattle, Washington. Performers wear kimono. It is taken in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_12_005

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doc Chapter 8, 9, 10 personality cards (ddr-csujad-26-35)

Journal entries written by high school students discussing their observations and perspectives on a variety of topics including movies, dances, dissatisfaction with recreation, family dynamics, desire to leave camp, cultural and generational differences, and weather. Each entry includes the full date and student name. The entries were part of a class assignment and collected for the …

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doc Recreational activities in the Gila community (ddr-csujad-26-28)

Report detailing the establishment of the Community Activities Department to organize sports, dances, a library, movies, talent shows, drama performances, and lectures by the National Park Service about the desert environs. Includes description of issues with the installation of organized recreation due to lack of funding and personnel issues. Report compiled as a portion of the …

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img School play at Las Animas Japanese Elementary School (ddr-csujad-42-192)

A group photograph of school play performers at Las Animas Japanese Elementary School. The play, "Masuhime," was performed by female performers to celebrate the 1st commencement of the school. From right: Kazuye Hara, Mitsuye Tashiro, Yoneko Meguro, Teruko Taniguchi, Haruko Tashiro, Yuriko Minaguchi, Misao Nishitsuji, Ayako Hara, Toshiko Kumatani, Yayeko Nishii. Pianist, Shigeko Shugihara. See this …

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img Outdoor stage at the Gila River incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-42-223)

Photographed are audiences and an outdoor stage at the Gila River incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_06_005

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img Outdoor stage at the Gila River incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-42-221)

Photographed are audiences and an outdoor stage at the Gila River incarceration camp. The caption reads: Outdoor stage at the Gila River incarceration camp. Title from caption. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_06_003

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doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 7, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-139)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of committee appointments and the idea of holding a shibai to raise money. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0138

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doc San Carlo opera program (ddr-csujad-49-85)

Playbook from the San Carlo Opera's production of "Carmen," "Aida," and "Rigoletto" at the Lycecum Theater. An item from: pages 68-69 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_046_03

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doc Lyceum Theatre programs (ddr-csujad-49-76)

Playbook for the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company's production of "The Mikado" and "Pirates of Penzance." An item from: pages 58-59 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_041_01

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doc Lyceum Theatre program (ddr-csujad-49-83)

Playbook from the Lycecum Theatre's production of "Three is a Family." An item from: pages 68-69 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_046_01

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doc Lyceum Theatre program (ddr-csujad-49-86)

Playbook from the San Carlo Opera's production of "Il Trovatore," "La Boheme," and "La Traviata" at the Lycecum Theater. An item from: pages 68-69 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_046_04

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doc Letter from Takashi Matsuura to Mrs. and Mrs. S. Okine, October 19, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-237)

A letter from Takashi Edwin Matsuura to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. Takashi thanks Seiichi for his hospitality during his visit to the the Okines' place as well as the gift of the flowers. He informs that he arrived home safely at 9:00 PM on Monday and that Mr. Freitas was pleased to hear about Takashi's visit …

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