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img Outside the Imperial Palace Moat (ddr-one-2-336)

Black and white photographic print of Yo Tajiri, wearing glasses, beneath a tree by moat at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

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img Ski Trip to Mt. Miyoko (ddr-one-2-113)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing outside on skis. Inscribed on the back: "17 JAN 53/MIYOKO."

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-629)

Black and white photographic print of torii associated with Shinto shrine.

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img Visit to Sendai (ddr-one-2-525)

Black and white photographic print of Peggy Pedlow having shoes shined on a street in Sendai by unidentified man, with unidentified uniformed soldier standing to her left. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Sendai."

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img Union Club at Christmas (ddr-one-2-267)

Black and white photographic print of eight individuals seated around a dining table at the Union Club of Tokyo at Christmas (from left) Tami Okamura, “Prof”, Anna Kim (WAC from Hawaii), George Hughes (Anna Kim’s boyfriend), Captain Chin (U.S. Army officer), Shiuko Sakai, Captain Milazzo, and May Ideta. Inscribed on back: "CAPT C. CHIN/GEORGE HUGHES/CAPT CHARLES/MICAZZO/ANNA ...

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img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-555)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura, seated, reading under a tree at the Fujiya Hotel grounds. Inscribed on the back: "15 Aug 47/ Fujiya Hotel."

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img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-70)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai, seated on a sandy beach in swimsuits. An unknown army officer is squatting next to them with trees in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

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img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-713)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara with Ferris wheels in background at the state fair in Sacramento. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEPT 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-608)

Black and white photographic print of Harue Toyoji standing in background with four unidentified Kawaguchi children in foreground at ferry landing.

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img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-658)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal aunt, with light shirt and dark skirt, standing under tree.

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img Atami Hotel (ddr-one-2-418)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tagiri, Tami Okamura, and May Ideta at the Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: "4-12 47/MAY TAMI YO/ATAMI."

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img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-548)

Black and white photographic print of the Fujiya Hotel grounds with tree branch in foreground and small buildings below. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/FUJIYA HOTEL GARDEN."

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img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-666)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai, standing in front center with white sleeveless dress and hands clasped, with six unidentified paternal relatives and five children, with a bicycle parked on the group’s right.

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img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-660)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a white dress and cousin Ataru Sakai’s daughter at Hijiyama, Hiroshima. Inscribed on the back: "Hijiyama, Hiroshima."

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img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-384)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Asa, Shiuko Sakai, and Aya Taketomi dressed in kimonos and standing in front of Asa’s house with two bowls on ground and shadows of lattice work.

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img Visiting Aya's Home (ddr-one-2-380)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Asa, Tami Okamura, Aya Taketomi, and May Ideta standing in front of Aya’s house wearing kimonos. Asa and Aya were sisters. Inscribed on back: "22 Feb 47."

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img Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-475)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing next to a sign with katakana (printing) that reads “paradise.”

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img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-575)

Black and white photographic print of Hiroshima with a large building in right foreground.

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img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-326)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Ella Thomas standing in front of Park Hotel entrance with an unidentified man in background. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 46."

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img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-141)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi’s oldest daughter Junko. Inscribed on back: " '56/Yoko y USHIJIMA's /daughter/Jun 4 1/2." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was working there as a floor guard.

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img Roosevelt Recreation Center (ddr-one-2-675)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri in white swimsuit, Peggy Pedlo, Shiuko Sakai, and Betty Whaley seated in front of white fence at pool at Roosevelt Recreation Center in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "2 Aug 47/Roosevelt Rec."

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img ATIS Officers' Club (ddr-one-2-266)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals at ATIS Officer’s Club, with May Ideta (second from the left) and Shiuko Sakai (second from the right). Inscribed on back: "ATIS OFFICERS' CLUB/MARCH ? 1947"

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img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-711)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on raised curb in front of building at the Sacramento State Fairgrounds. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEP 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

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img In Kyoto (ddr-one-2-432)

Black and white photographic print of group of unidentified children standing, with a young girl carrying a baby on her back.

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img View of Hakodate Bay from Hakodate Mountain (ddr-one-2-18)

Sepia-toned photographic print of Hakodate Bay with ships in bay, town in foreground, taken from Hakodate Mountain. Inscribed on back: "SEPT 48/TOWN OF HAKODATE + BAY/BERONA 2" [In Japanese].

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