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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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-453-4/

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

Prewar leisure activities: theater performances, church picnics, sports

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-131-8/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-165-27/

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

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-165-28/

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

Acting with Asian American theater groups

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-165-32/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-165-26/

doc Letter to Frank Abe from Frank Chin (ddr-densho-122-204)

Notes about Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) hearings, Chin's play "The Big Aieeee. . . " and Mike Masaoka.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-204/

img Japanese drama group (ddr-densho-18-12)

The Kent shibai, a Japanese drama group, often performed for community events in Kent, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-18-12/

img Minstrel show (ddr-densho-35-201)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-201/

doc Ticket to Cat Ballou (ddr-densho-338-218)

A ticket for the Cat Ballou world premier benefit of the Larry Tajiri Memorial Fund.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-218/

doc Letter from Audrey Meadows to Larry Tajiri (ddr-densho-338-161)

A letter from Audrey Meadows thanking Larry Tajiri for his "nice coverage" of her work.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-161/

doc Letter from Larry Tajiri to Guyo Tajiri (ddr-densho-338-160)

A letter Larry Tajiri wrote to Guyo Tajiri during a trip to New York City to see plays.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-160/

img Stage performance (ddr-densho-357-251)

A large group in costume prepares for a stage performance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-251/

doc Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 39 (February 25, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-13)

Selected article titles: "Southland Bussei in Conference" (p.1), "'Perfect Japanese Interpretation' Brought to 'Butterfly:' 'Love Cure' Is Promising Beginning" (p.2), "Gakusei Kai in Heavy Need of Funds for Improvement" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-358-13/

img Seizaburo Mukai's Jackson Theater (ddr-densho-353-95)

Seizaburo Mukai also ran the Atlas, the Circle, and the Rialto theaters.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-95/

img Bunshiren (literary club) members (ddr-densho-353-371)

The club performed Tolstoy's play "The Resurrection." Captioned: "Panel of speakers on the stage of the Nippon Kan, eager to speak on any topic."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-371/

img Bunshiren (literary club) members (ddr-densho-353-372)

The club performed Tolstoy's play "The Resurrection." Captioned: "Panel of speakers on the stage of the Nippon Kan, eager to speak on any topic."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-372/

img Actors practicing for play (ddr-densho-383-348)

Men in stage costumes and makeup practicing for the comedy "Henpecked Husbands". Cast list pasted on page.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-348/

img Quintet playing instruments (ddr-densho-383-360)

Group of five men practicing or playing for performance at Nippon Kan Theatre. Embossed on photograph: "Toyo Studio, Seattle Wn."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-360/

img Postcard photograph of woman and girl in kimonos (ddr-densho-383-434)

Tamako Inouye on left with music teacher on right. Embossed on front of photograph: "Aiko Studio, Seattle, Wash." Written on back of photograph: "Mom on left with Biwa teacher".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-434/

img Group photograph of people involved in a performance (ddr-fom-1-70)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-70/

img Stage photograph of a performance (ddr-fom-1-69)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-69/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Lillian (Nobie) Igasaki (July 20, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-50)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Lillian (Nobie) Igasaki (July 20, 1944). Envelope is postmarked July 20, 1944 from Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-50/

doc Letter from Roy Takai to Hideo Hoshide (ddr-densho-440-3)

Roy Takai writes to Hideo Hoshide, forwarding him two photographs of his Uncle Komin who lived in Seattle prior to World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-440-3/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-9/