Weddings
The rituals of weddings and funerals, whether Christian or Buddhist, were community events. The ceremonies were often elaborate and blended Japanese and American customs. During the World War II incarceration, many Issei (first-generation immigrant) parents confined in the camps were notified that their sons had died in combat.
Community activities
(1956)
Weddings
(798)
798 items
798 items
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Seiso Bitow stands at a wedding banquet table (ddr-densho-395-14)
Seiso Bitow stands at a banquet table, likely about to give a speech, while the bride, groom, and other guests look on.
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Wedding party stands in front of a shrine (ddr-densho-395-5)
A large wedding party stands in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands on the back row, second from the right.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-25)
A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The bride wears a dress with floral details and flowers in her hair. The groom wears a dark suit with a striped tie and boutonniere.
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Bitow photograph album (ddr-densho-395-1)
A collection of 111 photographs of community events and family portraits from the Bitow and Maeda families.
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Wedding party sits in front of a shrine (ddr-densho-395-6)
A wedding party sits in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands in the center, next to the priest.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-21)
A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The groom is in white tie attire and holds his gloves in his hands. The bride wears a dress with ruching details and a long veil attached to a headpiece.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-48)
A bride and groom pose in their wedding attire in front of candelabra and floral arrangements. The bride wears a ruffled dress with a veil and headpiece. The groom wears a dark suit with a bow tie and boutonniere.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-49)
A bride and groom pose in their wedding attire. The bride wears a lacy dress with lace gloves. The groom wears a light suit with a geometric patterned tie.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-4)
A bride and groom pose for the camera on their wedding day. The groom wears a dark three-piece suit. The bride wears a pleated dress with a hat and her bouquet is pinned to her waist.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-26)
A bride and groom smile for the camera in their wedding attire. The bride wears a dress with lace trim at the collar and holds a bouquet of lilies. The groom is in black tie attire.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-23)
A bride and groom grin for the camera in front of floral arrangements. The groom is wearing black tie attire. The bride wears a dress with details around the collar and a bouquet of roses and other flowers.
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Kamura bridal party (ddr-densho-395-10)
Mrs. Kamura stands with three bridesmaids, all in wedding attire with bouquets. Written on front: To Ikuko Bitow from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.
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Bride and groom cut their wedding cake (ddr-densho-395-13)
A bride and groom smile for the camera as they cut their wedding cake.
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Seated bride and groom with guests (ddr-densho-395-3)
A bride, groom, and several guests are seated in front of a wood panel wall with multiple flower arrangements in the background.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-17)
A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The bride holds a bouquet of dark flowers with cascading ribbons and wears a fingertip length veil . The groom wears a dark suit with a polka dot tie and a matching dark flower boutonniere. Written on front: Erma B. E. T. Wilson.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-27)
A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The bride wears a lacy, off-the-shoulder dress and holds a bouquet of lilies. The groom is in black tie attire.
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Mr. and Mrs. Kamura on their wedding day (ddr-densho-395-8)
Mr. and Mrs. Kamura pose for the camera in their wedding attire. Mr. Kamura is in black tie attire. Mrs. Kamura holds an elaborate bouquet with cascading ribbons. Written on front: Most Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.
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Kamura wedding party (ddr-densho-395-7)
The Kamura wedding party sits in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands in the back row, third from the right. Written on front: Most Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.
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Wedding party (ddr-densho-395-18)
A large wedding party stands in front of a shrine. Seiso and Kimiko Bitow are on the back row, fourth and fifth from the left.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-28)
A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire besides several floral arrangements. The bride wears a dress with a high, collared neckline and a bouquet with cascading ribbons. The groom wears a dark suit with a bow tie.
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Wedding party (ddr-densho-395-2)
A wedding party stands in front of a wood panel wall and multiple palm trees. Seiso Bitow is on the front row, fourth from the left. Kimiko Bitow is on the back row, first from the right.
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Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-9)
A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The groom wears black tie attire. The bride holds a large bouquet of roses and ferns.
