Alameda Japanese American History Project: Family and Community Collection ddr-ajah-6
978 items
978 items
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Well-dressed couple next to car (ddr-ajah-6-101)
Caption below photo: Siblings Mas Nakano and Betty Nakano of Alameda, CA circa late 1920s-early 1930s
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Woman standing outside building (ddr-ajah-6-102)
Caption below photo: Alice Takakura of Alameda, CA. She was born October 22, 1911, thus making this photo circa late 1920s or early 1930s.
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Woman with two children sitting on car bumper (ddr-ajah-6-103)
Caption below photo: Alice Takakura (center) with her niece, Keiko, and her nephew, Roy. Alameda, CA, circa late 1920s-early 1930s
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George Takakura standing outside building (ddr-ajah-6-104)
Caption below photo: George Takakura of Alameda, CA. He was born on August 9, 1906. photo circa late 1920s, early 1930s
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John Takakura standing outside building (ddr-ajah-6-105)
Caption below photo: John Takakura, of Alameda, CA
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Mrs. Takakura standing outside building (ddr-ajah-6-106)
Caption below photo: Mrs. Takakura, of Alameda, CA. Circa late 1920s-early 1930s
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Three men standing on sidewalk (ddr-ajah-6-107)
Caption below photo: Kazuo / Masato "Jim" Maruyama / Mas Nakano / Alameda, CA, circa late 1920s-early 1930s
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Two women sitting on car fender (ddr-ajah-6-108)
Caption below photo: Picnicking in Niles, CA, with Alice Takakura (left) and Mary Kondo, of Alameda, CA, circa late 1920s-early 1930s.
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Alice Takakura standing outside house (ddr-ajah-6-109)
Caption below photo: Alice Takakura of Alameda, CA circa late 1920s-early 1930s
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Chizu Kanda standing in yard (ddr-ajah-6-110)
Caption below photo: Chizu Kanda poses near McKinley Park, in Alameda, CA. She was born on September 9, 1917, making this photo circa mid 1920s. In the 1920 census, she was living at 2322 Clement in Alameda, CA.
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Mary Kondo standing outside building with group in background (ddr-ajah-6-111)
Inscription on photo front: To Alice / Love Mary. Caption below photo: Mary Kondo of Alameda, CA, circa late 1920s
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Ayako Yamashita sitting on car fender (ddr-ajah-6-112)
Inscription on photo front: 5/20/'28. Caption below photo: Ayako Yamashita probably picnicking with friends. Born on March 25, 1912, her family lived at 2313 Bank Street in Alameda, CA. She died in Stockton, CA on March 7, 1945. Photo May 20, 1928
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Group posing for photo by line of cars (ddr-ajah-6-113)
Caption below photo: Young Niseis from Alameda, CA picnic at an unknown location. Circa 1920's. Individuals identified.
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Group posing for photo on sidewalk outside house (ddr-ajah-6-114)
Caption below photo: Young Nisei women from Alameda, CA. Not sure where the men are from. Individuals identified
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Mary Kondo sitting on steps of house (ddr-ajah-6-115)
Caption below photo: Mary Kondo of Alameda, CA, circa early 1930s
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Group sitting in field with tents in background (ddr-ajah-6-116)
Caption below photo: Young Niseis from Alameda, CA, enjoy themselves at a picnic. Circa early 1930s
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Five women sitting in field with tents and other picnickers in background (ddr-ajah-6-117)
Caption below photo: Young Nisei women from Alameda, CA picnic at McKinley Park, Alameda, circa early 1930s. Fans of the Alameda Taiku Kai baseball team often held picnics and played games before the ATK played a game. Individuals identified
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Eight women posing for photo outside house (ddr-ajah-6-118)
Caption below photo: Young Nisei women from Alameda, CA gather in the early 1930s. Individuals identified
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Alice Takakura standing in field with row of cars in background (ddr-ajah-6-119)
Caption below photo: Carrying what could be a box camera is Alice Takakura o Alameda, CA, probably out on a picnic, circa early 1930s.
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Group of women with Rev. Motoyoshi at train station with suitcases (ddr-ajah-6-120)
Caption below photo: Young Nisei women pose at the Alameda train station, probably on their way to a YWBA conference with their minister, Rev. Joshin Motoyoshi. He began his work at the Buddhist Temple of Alameda, CA in 1932 and this appears to be early in his time there. Individuals identified.
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Man sitting on steps of house (ddr-ajah-6-121)
Inscription on front: To Alice / [?]Hiroshi / 6-28-32. Caption below photo: Hiroshi Kanda of Alameda, CA June 28, 1932
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Group of girls with Alice Takakura standing center back (ddr-ajah-6-122)
Caption below photo: Alice Takakura, center back row, refers to this groups as "My class." Probably her Sunday School class at the Buddhist Temple of Alameda, where she was from. Picnic, location unknown, 1933
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Man standing on porch of house with business sign (ddr-ajah-6-123)
Caption below photo: this circa 1905-1910 photo of 1218 Oak includes signage that appears to state cleaning or cleaners, which fits the advertising from the 1907 era. In this circa 1905-1910 photo, 1218 Oak may have housed more than one business. In 1905 it was the Isshin Rou restaurant and also a Japanese Employment Office. On …
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People outside house with Japanese and United States flags (ddr-ajah-6-124)
Caption below photo: In this circa 1905-1910s photo, 1218 Oak may have housed more than one business. In 1905 it was the is Shin Rou restaurant and also a Japanese Employment office. On January 24, 1907, a J. (No Suggestions) advertised cleaning and washing. On February 1, 1908, a Mr. Fujii advertised his washing and ironing …
