ddr-ajah-6 — Alameda Japanese American History Project: Family and Community Collection — Objects

img Man standing on sidewalk (ddr-ajah-6-701)

Caption below photo: Yutaka Henry Nakayama Alameda, CA 1934. Inscribed on photo front: For Tom Sincerely Yutaka Nakayama 1934

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img View of Park Street in Alameda circa 1910-1920's (ddr-ajah-6-702)

Caption below photo: On the right is the Max Franck Music Store at 1348 Park Street, Alameda, CA. Franck's store is now Books, Inc. You are looking towards Central Avenue, with Pete's Coffee on the left. Mataichi Ozeki photo, circa 1910-1920s

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img Ferry on San Francisco Bay (ddr-ajah-6-703)

Caption below photo: The Bay City Steamship was a regular ferry on the San Francisco Bay. Mataichi Ozeki photo

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img View of bridge with people in small boats (ddr-ajah-6-704)

Caption below photo: Possibly the Park Street bridge, if not, then the Webster. A group boards a boat amidst Japanese Lanterns, perhaps for an unknown festival or event. Includes clipping of similar event from April 21, 1910

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img View of bridge (ddr-ajah-6-705)

Caption below photo: Based on the cement blocks in the water, this is the Park bridge, not the Webster, in Alameda, CA., circa 1910s-1020s

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img Flock of sheep on road (ddr-ajah-6-706)

Caption below photo: This could be the East end of Alameda, around the Cohen Estate, now the Fernside District. The fence and eucalyptus trees were located there, according to Valerie Turpen of the Alameda Museum. Versaille, Lincoln streets. Fernside is a neighborhood of Alameda, CA. It's located near the Fruitvale and High Street bridges.

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img Waterway between Oakland and Alameda (ddr-ajah-6-707)

Caption below photo: the Alameda-Oakland Estuary, circa 1910s-1920s

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img Boats with lanterns on estuary (ddr-ajah-6-708)

Caption below photo: While this photo may not be of power boars, it's clear that boat owners in the Alameda estuary were enamored with asian lanterns as decorative items to attract attention and enjoy. Alameda, CA., circa 1910s-1920s. Includes clipping about power boat launce form April 21, 1910

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img Mataichi Ozeki with U.S. and Japanese flags (ddr-ajah-6-709)

Caption below photo: Digitally colored self portrait of Mataichi Ozeki of Alameda, standing before the American and Japanese flags. Circa 1904-1910

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img Man standing by crates of produce in field (ddr-ajah-6-710)

Caption includes biographical information about Mohr-Fry Ranches in Alameda

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img Document with photo of man by crates of produce with history of agriculture in Mt. Eden titled "Japanese Farmer of Mt. Eden." (ddr-ajah-6-711)

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img Man in waiter's uniform with tray (ddr-ajah-6-712)

Caption below photo: An issue poses in his waiter's outfit, circa 1907-1910s, Alameda, CA. He was a friend of the photographer, Mataichi Ozeki, and appears in other photos in the Ozeki albums

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img Document with photos and story of William and Alfreda Mohr (ddr-ajah-6-713)

Describing relationship with Japanese workers in the area and relationship with Mataichi Ozeki

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img Group of men in convertible (ddr-ajah-6-714)

Caption below photo: Mataichi Ozeki, left, poses with Issei friends, perhaps in the Oakland hills. He was from Alameda, CA. Photo circa 1907-1930s.

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img View of Encinal Yacht club at night (ddr-ajah-6-715)

Caption below photo: Night scene of the Encinal Yacht Club. It was founded in 1890 and was famous for its moonlit parties, regattas, and cruising events. The clubhouse, seen here at the end of the pier, was an elaborate Victorian design, the main floor was reserved for dancing and the second floor was the resident of …

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img Men inside florist shop (ddr-ajah-6-716)

Caption below photo: An unknown florist, possibly located in Alameda or Oakland, CA, circa 1910s-1920s. It is not Hayashi Flowers.

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img Members of Hiroshima-ken of Alameda posing for photo (ddr-ajah-6-717)

Caption below photo: Hiroshima-ken Colonial Association Alameda Branch. Commemorated The 1st Annual Council Members Alameda, CA. Circa 1910s-1920s. Banner at men's feet in Japanese.

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img Couple standing outside house (ddr-ajah-6-718)

Caption below photo: An unusual portrait of Isseis. It's rare to see a well dressed Issei man pose with his hands in his pockets. Alameda, CA, circa 1910-1920s

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img Two copies of photo of group of men around table with lobsters and sake. (ddr-ajah-6-719)

One copy of photo includes individuals identified. Caption by annotated photo: Alameda Isseis gather to enjoy a fine meal of lobster, futemaki and beer. Could this be a meeting of the Hiroshima Kenjin-kai of Alameda, CA? Circa 1910-1920s

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img Group at a picnic while collecting fiddlehead ferns captioned: Searching for the elusive Warabi (ddr-ajah-6-720)

Includes background on harvesting wild fiddleheads in the Japanese community

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img Red toned photo of man seated at a desk (ddr-ajah-6-721)

Caption below photo: Rare red toned B/W photo from 1910-1920s by Mataichi Ozeki of Alameda, CA. The unknown subject appears to be seated in a Mission-style chair in Mataichi's living room. The red toning occurs when the print is made in the darkroom, not when the photo is shot.

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img Group of men and a woman posing for photo by fence (ddr-ajah-6-722)

Caption below photo: Issei men and one woman gather in Alameda, CA, circa 1910-1920s

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img Group of men, women and children at picnic (ddr-ajah-6-723)

Caption below photo: A gathering of Isseis and their Nisei children outdoors, under several fancy, striped canopies, wearing fine clothing. Perhaps a picnic with beers or alcohol. Bowler hats worn by the men. Could be Alameda, CA but more likely nearby Oakland or Berkeley. Circa 1910s-1920s

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-723/

img Large group crowding around table with sushi (ddr-ajah-6-724)

Caption below photo: Issei men and women enjoy a gathering or party. Futomaki sushi, stacked high in the middle of the table, is being served with he white sake bottles, along with traditional Japanese soup in the dark bowls with lids. Alameda, CA., circa 1910s-1920s

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img Two men and two women with basket of Warabi (ddr-ajah-6-725)

Caption below photo: Isseis gather outdoors, possible in the Oakland, CA., area. The basket is full of Warabu, or Fiddlehead ferns, a plant that was widely found growing wild in the San Francisco Bay area. There are accounts of Isseis and Niseis gathering Warabi to eat. It appears they are drinking Eikun label sake, a famous …

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