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 (876)
Weddings (700)

Filters

Facilities

Format

Genre

Usage

Use <Ctrl> or (⌘) keys to select multiple terms

Gallery view
List view

700 items

[Satoru and Yaeko Sasaki, wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-7)

A wedding photograph of Satoru and Yaeko Sasaki dressing in kimono. The photograph is taken in Hiroshima, Japan on December 27, 1949 and mailed to Seiichi Okine in Los Angeles, California. The arrival date, February 24, 1950, is noted on the backside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_04_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-7/

doc Mr. and Mrs. Masao Nakata (ddr-csujad-8-51)

Oral history interview with Masao and Haruye [Harue] Nakata. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Nakata, Mr and Mrs Masao

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-51/

doc Mrs. Kiyoye Nikaido (ddr-csujad-8-53)

Oral history interview with Mrs. Kiyoye [Kiyoe] Nikaido. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Nikaido, Mrs Kiyoye

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-53/

doc Hatsu Mochizuki (ddr-csujad-8-92)

Oral history interview with Hatsu Mochizuki. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Mochizuki, Hatsu

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-92/

doc Ben Tsutomu Nakagawa (ddr-csujad-8-49)

Oral history interview with Ben Tsutomu Nakagawa. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Nakagawa, Ben Tsutomu

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-49/

doc Tsuru Naito (ddr-csujad-8-48)

Oral history interview with Tsuru Naito. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Naito, Tsuru

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-48/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-104-14)

Akiko and Junelow Kurose on their wedding day. Printed on front: Portrait by Takano Studio, Seattle. Written inside: Mr. and Mrs. Yamashita and family. Sincerely, Junelow and Aki Kurose. October 31, 1948.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-104-14/

img Bride (ddr-densho-104-13)

Akiko Kurose in wedding dress

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-104-13/

img Wedding (ddr-densho-109-53)

This photo is of the first Buddhist wedding in Tacoma, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-53/

img Wedding ceremony (ddr-densho-128-131)

Wedding of Masato Morikawa and Hisaye Kubo, which took place at the Seattle Buddhist Church.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-131/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-140-8)

Genji Mihara and wife, Katsuno Mihara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-140-8/

img Issei woman's wedding photograph (ddr-densho-157-137)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-157-137/

img Wedding photograph (ddr-densho-157-160)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-157-160/

img Reverend and Mrs. Kazuo Nakagami (ddr-sbbt-6-33)

Wedding portrait of Reverend and Mrs. Kazuo Kakagami.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sbbt-6-33/

av An Oral History with Meri Hamako Nakashima (ddr-csujad-29-13)

Nisei memories of athletic girlhood; removal to Santa Anita Assembly Center, Los Angeles, California where she witnessed a riot; eventual move to the Rowher incarceration camp, Arkansas; and marriage in and out-of-camp ceremony. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, CSU Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0021. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-13/

doc Engagement greeting card (with envelope) to Mollie Wilson from Violet Saito (January 29, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-80)

Engagement greeting card written by Violet Saito to Mollie Wilson. White/pink card with illustration in pink/green of a bouquet of pink roses tied together with a piece of white ribbon. "An engagement wish for your future happiness" is on the front of card. Envelope is postmarked January 29, 1945 from Chicago, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-80/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Chiyeko Akahoshi (January 19, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-116)

Handwritten letter to Mollie Wilson from Chiyeko Akahoshi (January 19, 1945). Envelope is postmarked January 20, 1945 from the Manzanar Incarceration Camp in Manzanar, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-116/

doc Engagement greeting card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (January 26, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-42)

Engagement greeting card written by Mary Murakami to Molly Wilson. White/pink card with illustration in pink/green of a bouquet of pink roses tied together with a piece of white ribbon. "An engagement wish for your future happiness" is on the front of card. Envelope is postmarked January 26, 1945 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-42/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from June Yoshigai (January 22, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-92)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from June Yoshigai (January 22, 1945). Envelope is postmarked January 22, 1945 from De Kalb, Illinois.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-92/

img Funeral (ddr-densho-255-176)

Men, women, and children gathered at a funeral.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-176/

img Buddhist funeral (ddr-densho-255-187)

Funeral for Reverend Shibata. Large gathering of men, women, and children outside what appears to be a Buddhist temple. In the foreground is a casket decorated with flowers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-187/

img Man standing by headstone (ddr-densho-255-178)

Japanese American man standing by a headstone. Japanese caption on reverse: "Present for Mr. Shimada."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-178/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Mollie Wilson from Lillian (Nobie) Igasaki (October 8, 1943) (ddr-janm-1-48)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Lillian (Nobie) Igasaki (October 8, 1943). Envelope is postmarked October 9, 1943 from the Manzanar Incarceration Camp in Manzanar, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-48/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (January 14, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-40)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (January 14, 1945). Envelope is postmarked January 14, 1945 from Minneapolis, Minnesota. "Via air mail" is written boldly on the envelope.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-40/

img Portrait of Japanese couple (ddr-densho-259-523)

Portrait of an unidentified Japanese couple, possibly a wedding portrait.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-523/