Akimoto Collection
PARTNER
Densho
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COLLECTION ID
ddr-densho-129
DESCRIPTION
The Akimoto collection contains three photographs of the Akimoto family, who operated University Cleaners, a dye works business located in Seattle, Washington. These photos were also used in the book, The Green Lake Japanese American Community, 1900-1942.
INCLUSIVE UNIT DATE
Unknown
BULK UNIT DATE
Unknown
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
3 photographic prints, black and white
CONTRIBUTOR
Densho
PREFERRED CITATION
Courtesy of the Akimoto Family Collection
RIGHTS
Copyright restricted
3 Objects
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Family portrait (ddr-densho-129-1)
This Japanese American family ran University Cleaners, a dye works business located at 1014 East 45th Street in Seattle, Washington. (L to R): Mr. Akimoto, Dorrie Akimoto, Mrs. Akimoto, Robert Akimoto.
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Sister and brother in front of car (ddr-densho-129-2)
This brother and sister lived in the University District in a small home behind their parents' storefront dye works business. (L to R): Dorrie Akimoto, Bob Akimoto.
