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San Francisco

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img Parade, Japan Day (ddr-csujad-11-60)

Photographed is Goro Yamamoto, participating in the Japan Day Parade as part of the San Francisco World's Fair, which took place on Treasure Island in 1939. From page 24 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_24_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-60/

img En route, [Tazu Kawamoto] (ddr-csujad-11-93)

Photographed is Tazu Kawamoto on a boat. She is most likely on her way to Treasure Island to visit the World's Fair of 1939. The caption reads: "En route." From page 36 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_36_003

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-93/

img Day at the Fair, Yone (ddr-csujad-11-74)

Photographed is Yone Nakayama taken during the World's Fair held on San Francisco's Treasure Island. From page 30 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_30_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-74/

img Ruby Fujita (ddr-csujad-11-151)

A photograph of Ruby Fujita. She addresses this photograph to "dearest Tazu [Tazu Kawamoto]." From page 55 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_55_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-151/

doc Souvenir of the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition (ddr-csujad-11-86)

A small ticket or flyer that can be used as a souvenir from the 1940 World's Fair, also referred to as the Golden Gate International Exposition. From page 33 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_33_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-86/

img Yone Nakayama (ddr-csujad-11-49)

Photographed is Yone Nakayama. From page 19 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_19_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-49/

img Duke, Mas, Min, and Jack (ddr-csujad-11-38)

The men in this photograph are identified as Duke, Mas, Min, and Jack. The caption reads "Foursome." From page 16 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_16_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-38/

img Japanese Pavilion (ddr-csujad-11-92)

The Japanese Pavilion, most likely from the 1939 World's Fair on Treasure Island in San Francisco. From page 36 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_36_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-92/

doc Dr. M. Itatani (ddr-csujad-11-68)

A business card of Dr. M. Itatani. The caption reads "Professionally yours--." From page 27 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_27_003

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-68/

img Speech (ddr-csujad-11-57)

A photograph of a man making a speech, most likely at the Japan Day celebration, as part of the World's Fair on Treasure Island, California. From page 22 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_22_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-57/

doc Dr. C. Nishi (ddr-csujad-11-67)

A business card of Dr. C. Nishi. The caption reads "Professionally yours--." From page 27 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_27_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-67/

img Delegates from afar (ddr-csujad-11-22)

A large crowd of people carrying flags and signs representing "South Central" and the "C.Y.B.L. [California Young Buddhist League] South Central Coast District." Other signs read, "Coast," and "Bay Southern." From page 11 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_11_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-22/

img [Tazu Kawamoto] (ddr-csujad-11-48)

A photograph of three women, including Tazu Kawamoto, siting together. The caption reads, "Trio." Tazu Kawamoto is the woman on the right. From page 19 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_19_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-48/

img Just strolling along (ddr-csujad-11-41)

A photograph of two ladies strolling together. "Treasure Island San Francisco, California, 1939," is printed. From page 17 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_17_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-41/

img Day at the Fair (ddr-csujad-11-77)

A photograph of Tazu Kawamoto taken during the World's Fair located on San Francisco's Treasure Island in 1939. From page 30 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_30_004

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-77/

img Invitation to the reception and tea (ddr-csujad-11-55)

An invitation from Toshito Satow, the Consul General of Japan to Miss Tazu Kawamoto to attend a reception and tea in honor of Kensuke Horinouchi, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, presumably as part of the Japan Day celebration. From page 21 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State ...

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-55/

img S.F. Sonichi Band (ddr-csujad-11-62)

A marching band named Sonichi plays at the Japan Day celebration during the San Francisco World's Fair, which took place on Treasure Island in 1939. From page 25 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_25_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-62/

img Golden Gate International Exposition (ddr-csujad-11-78)

A photo from the Golden Gate International Exposition, also known as the World's Fair of 1939, which took place on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Includes Yone Nakayama and Sayo. From page 31 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_31_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-78/

img Saye (ddr-csujad-11-101)

This woman, identified as Saye [Saye Selly Kawamoto], sits by a fountain. This photograph is most likely taken at the San Francisco World's Fair on Treasure Island in 1940. From page 39 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_39_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-101/

img Ruby (ddr-csujad-11-106)

A photograph of a woman being identified as Ruby. It is most likely taken at the San Francisco World's Fair on Treasure Island in 1940. From page 39 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_39_006

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-106/

img On board S.S. Yawata Maru (ddr-csujad-11-126)

A group of people are photographed on a ship. The caption reads, "On board S.S. Yawata Maru." From page 48 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_48_001

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-126/

img Reverend Tansai Terakawa (ddr-csujad-11-25)

A photograph of men dressed in suits sit together on the grass. Includes Reverend Tansai K. Terakawa. From page 12 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_12_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-25/

img Golden Gate International Exposition (ddr-csujad-11-81)

Snapshots from the Golden Gate International Exposition, also known as the World's Fair of 1939, which took place on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Includes Tazu Kawamoto and Sayo. From page 31 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_31_004

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-81/

img Golden Gate International Exposition (ddr-csujad-11-82)

A photo from the Golden Gate International Exposition, also known as the World's Fair of 1939, which took place on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Includes Tazu Kawamoto and Sayo. From page 31 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_31_005

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-82/

img Tazu with a dog (ddr-csujad-11-136)

Photographed is Tazu Kawamoto aboard the S.S. Kamakura Maru with a dog. The caption reads, "Chums." From page 49 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_49_004

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-136/