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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Okano family photograph album (ddr-densho-359-421)
A post-WWII photo album of the Okano and Kawamoto families. The album includes family photos, weddings, and bussiness facades.
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Double wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-970)
Left to right: Sadako Nakata, Itsuno and Kaichi Kawamoto, Saburo Hayashida, Mo Nakata (seated), Alice Kawamoto, Mrs. Dagood, Masaaki and Pauline Nakata, the minister, Rev. Osgood, Shigeko and Joe Kawamoto, Shinichi Seike, Ken Nakata in front of Mr Seike, Yonchan Nakata, Jitsuzo and Shima Nakata, Gerald Nakata in front of his grandparents, Kameno Seike, Eddie and …
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Wedding (ddr-densho-359-460)
Niki and Kenji Shikuma walking down the aisle at the end of the wedding ceremony.
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1045)
Alice and Philip Okano wedding photo. Stamped in the bottom right hand corner "Takano Studio Seattle"
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-978)
Back row, left to right: John Nakata, holding Kenji Nakata; Joe Kawamoto, 3 unidentified women, Jerry Nakata; rest of back row unidentified; front row, left to right: Alice Kawamoto, Shigeko Kawamoto, Pauline Nakata with Don Nakata in front of her, unidentified woman, Jeanette and Eddie Otsuka, Kyoichi and Yonchan Iwasa, Sachan Nakata, Jitsuzo and Shima Nakata …
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-829)
The caption in the album is written in Japanese. Jean and Joe Kawamoto
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1135)
The caption written in the bottom right hand corner of the photograph "Mr & Mrs Shoji Kanagawa Oct 5, 1952".
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Wedding party portrait (ddr-densho-359-1301)
The wedding of Alice and Phil Okano. Stamped in the bottom right hand corner "Takano Studio Seattle"Left to right, front row: Jeanette and Eddie Otsuka with Bob Nakata, Itsuno and Kaichi Kawamoto, Sakaye Seike, Niki Okano, Shizuko Seike, Sachan Nakata, Alice and Phil Okano; Min Okano, with Don Nakata in front of him, two unidentified men, …
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1120)
Bride and groom pose for a portrait with their wedding party and family. Jeanette and Eddie Otsuka are in middle row, fifth and sixth from left
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1139)
The caption written on the bottom of the photograph is "Ray & Madge March 1954".
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Bride (ddr-densho-359-240)
Wedding photograph of Pauline Nakata is signed "To Alice With Love -Sis 10-1-33".
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1038)
The wedding of Alice and Phil Okano. Stamped in the bottom right hand corner "Takano Studio Seattle." Left to right, front row: Jeanette and Eddie Otsuka with Bob Nakata, Itsuno and Kaichi Kawamoto, Sakaye Seike, Niki Okano, Shizuko Seike, Sachan Nakata, Alice and Phil Okano; Min Okano, with Don Nakata in front of him, two unidentified …
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Wedding reception (ddr-densho-359-461)
Niki and Kenji Shikuma cut their wedding cake at their wedding reception.
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Wedding guests (ddr-densho-359-477)
Groom Min Okano poses with his family. Left to right, standing: Phil and Alice Okano, Ayako Masuko with son Rick, David Shikuma, Min Okano, Bob Okano. Left to right, seated: Haruno and Toshiyuki Okano, Niki and Kenji Shikuma
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1128)
George and Kimi Tanabe pose for their wedding portrait on June 24, 1951. The photograph is stamped "Richards Studio, Tacoma".
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1131)
The caption written on the bottom of the photograph states "Leo and Teddy Kawasaki Tacoma October 28, 1952".
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Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-483)
Bride and groom, Sue and Jerry Nakata, pose for a portrait. Written on bottom of photograph " July 10, 1949".