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.

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Western Union Telegram to Yuri Domoto from Toichi Domoto (ddr-densho-356-546)
doc Western Union Telegram to Yuri Domoto from Toichi Domoto (ddr-densho-356-546)
Telegram to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her brother Toichi Domoto. Toichi writes his preference on wedding announcements, unlikeliness he will attend the wedding, and promise of a letter to follow. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.
Letter to Yuri Domoto from Toichi Domoto (ddr-densho-356-548)
doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Toichi Domoto (ddr-densho-356-548)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her brother Toichi "Niich" Domoto. Toichi writes to give his approval to use his name on the wedding invitation in lieu of their deceased father, he also writes about his own family. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.
Card to Yuri and Richard Tsukada from Mary Takemori (ddr-densho-356-562)
doc Card to Yuri and Richard Tsukada from Mary Takemori (ddr-densho-356-562)
Wedding Congratulations card to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada and Richard Tsukada from Mary Takemori. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.
Wedding Portrait of Teru Domoto (ddr-densho-356-1)
img Wedding Portrait of Teru Domoto (ddr-densho-356-1)
Mounted studio photograph of Teru Domoto in western dress. According to note from donor, it is a wedding photograph. Japanese inscription on back of mounting.
Wedding planning notes (ddr-densho-356-720)
doc Wedding planning notes (ddr-densho-356-720)
Notebook filled with notes planning Yuriko Domoto Tsukada and Richard Tsukada's wedding.
Card and note to Yuri Tsukada from Sara Brown (ddr-densho-356-560)
doc Card and note to Yuri Tsukada from Sara Brown (ddr-densho-356-560)
Card and handwritten note to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Sara Brown. Sara writes to congratulate the couple on their marriage. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.
Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Edith Canterbury (ddr-densho-356-558)
doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Edith Canterbury (ddr-densho-356-558)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Edith Canterbury. Edith writes to thank Yuri for her thanks and sharing the wedding cake. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.
Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-559)
doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-559)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura. Mitsuko writes to congratulate Yuri and Richard on their marriage. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.
Correspondence to Yuri Domoto from Margorie Sherman of Bradford Bachrach (ddr-densho-356-268)
doc Correspondence to Yuri Domoto from Margorie Sherman of Bradford Bachrach (ddr-densho-356-268)
Letter, flyer, and sample booklet from Marjorie Sherman and Bradford Bachrach photography advertising Bradford Bachrach photography to be the wedding photographer for Yuriko Domoto Tsukada wedding to Richard Tsukada. (The sample photographs were not scanned)
Goto wedding (ddr-densho-357-715)
img Goto wedding (ddr-densho-357-715)
Yukie Yoshioka and Harry Goto are married at Watsonville Buddhist Church.
Goto wedding (ddr-densho-357-717)
img Goto wedding (ddr-densho-357-717)
Yukie Yoshioka and Harry Goto are married at Watsonville Buddhist Church. Left to right: Giichi Yoshioka, Sam Goto, Ted Yamamoto, Harry Goto, Yukie Yoshioka, Sally Fujii, June Yoshioka, Barbara Kurimoto. Hiroko Terakawa is the flower girl in the front row.
Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-701)
img Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-701)
Hanako Yoshioka and Tansai Terakawa stand at the front of the Oakland Buddhist church after their wedding ceremony. Caption: "Rev. Washioka, minister."
Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-699)
img Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-699)
Hanako Yoshioka and Reverend Tansai Kiyoshi Terakawa pose for portraits on their wedding day.
Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-700)
img Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-700)
Handwritten caption: "Wedding reception May 1929, Hanako Yoshioka - Tansai Kiyoski Terakawa, Oakland Buddhist Church Hall."
Isono wedding (ddr-densho-357-678)
img Isono wedding (ddr-densho-357-678)
Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Masami Isono's wedding, Oakland Buddhist Church."
Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 37 (February 11, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-11)
doc Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 37 (February 11, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-11)
Selected article titles: "Bodies of Nisei Dead Return" (p.1-2), "Music Scholarship Contest, Plays Set for Next Week" (p.1-2), "Troop 379 Notes Seventeenth Anniversary" (p.3).
Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 38 (February 18, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-12)
doc Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 38 (February 18, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-12)
Selected article titles: "Talents to Vie for Scholarship" (p.1), "Gravy Train Days Are Over in Japan, Interpreter Says" (p.2), "Army Permits Issei and Nisei Travel in Japan" (p.2), "Venezuelan Nisei Going Home to Parents in Caracas after Ten Years in Japan" (p.3).
Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 44 (April 1, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-18)
doc Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 44 (April 1, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-18)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Growers Garner Prizes" (p.1), "Nisei Progressives Sponsor Discussion on Civic Center" (p.1), "Hitler and Goebbels Would Both Have Been Proud of It" (p.2).
Wedding party (ddr-densho-363-1)
img Wedding party (ddr-densho-363-1)
Photograph of the wedding party at Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto's wedding. The photograph was taken by Frank C. Hirahara.\n\nTo view more photographs of the Sakamoto wedding and other photographs taken by Frank C. Hirahara please visit the Oregon Nikkei Endowment's Frank C. Hirahara Collection.
Wedding Party Portrait (ddr-densho-394-34)
img Wedding Party Portrait (ddr-densho-394-34)
Group wedding photograph of the nuptials of Lili Sugimoto Inouye and Tatsuo Inouye
Wedding Portrait (ddr-densho-394-33)
img Wedding Portrait (ddr-densho-394-33)
Wedding portrait of Lili Sugimoto Inouye and Tatsuo Inouye.
Wedding party (ddr-densho-395-12)
img Wedding party (ddr-densho-395-12)
A wedding party stands in front of an arch of greenery. Seiso and Kimiko Bitow are on the back row, first and second from the right. On the bottom right corner of the photograph is a mark for Takano Studio, Seattle.
Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-40)
img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-40)
A bride and groom pose in their wedding attire in front of three large floral arrangements. The bride wears a dress with a large train and holds a small bouquet. The groom wears a dark suit with a bow tie.
Seiso Bitow stands at a wedding banquet table (ddr-densho-395-14)
img 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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