ddr-janm-17 — George Nakamura Collection — Objects

img Soldier climbing hill (ddr-janm-17-26)

1 photographic print: b&w; U.S. Soldier climbing up a hill in combat military uniform. Soldier carries his rifle on his right and has a bag on his back. In background are trees and the slope of the hill.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-26/

img Soldier with US Capitol building in background (ddr-janm-17-27)

1 photographic print: b&w; Japanese-American soldier in dress uniform and garrison cap standing in front of a concrete wall, hands by his sides. in background, barren trees and faint outline of the Washington D.C. capitol building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-27/

img Soldier in front of Arlington House (ddr-janm-17-28)

1 photographic print: b&w; Japanese-American soldier in dress uniform and garrison cap standing at the bottom of hill, hands by his side; background slightly exposed but appears to be the outline of the Arlington House, Virginia.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-28/

img George Nakamura sitting on grass (ddr-janm-17-29)

1 photographic print: b&w; George Nakamura sitting on grass in U.S. combat uniform, holding a canister, his helmet in front of him. \n\nWritten on verso in black ink, "TAKEN EITHER SCHOFIELD OR MISSISIPI STATE", written from left to right vertically, "GEORGE NAKAMURA, PRVT. SR. NO, 30100526 Co". F, JUNE 1, 1918 / OCT 27, 1949 / …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-29/

img Group photograph (ddr-janm-17-30)

1 photographic print: 1 photographic print: b&w; Photo of George with the Fitting family in La Crosse, Wisconsin. 8 adults and 2 children sitting and standing near or on a log; 2 men standing standing behind the log, 2 men and 3 women sitting on the log with the man and woman at the end holding …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-30/

img Hawaii draftees (ddr-janm-17-31)

1 photographic print: b&w; 16 men standing or squatting for a photograph in plain clothes or business suits. In the front row, 2 men wear lei, in the second row, 3 men wear lei, in back row, 4 men look away from camera. In the background is a building with three doorways and two pillars. \n\nWritten …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-31/

doc Postcard from Thomas Morimoto to John Nakamura (ddr-janm-17-32)

Postcard of the City Hall in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in color. Mr. John Nakamura / Kobayoshi Hotel / Honolulu T. H., sent on April 20, 1942 from Pvt. Thas. S. Morimoto about giving thanks to friends and family back home in Hawaii.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-32/

img Four soldiers (ddr-janm-17-33)

1 photographic print: b&w; 4 Japanese-American soldiers stand atop the Empire State Building in front a walled barrier in U.S. Military dress uniform. 1 individual on inner right is not wearing a hat and has an object in his left hand.\n\nOn verso, it reads "POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-33/

img Portrait of man (ddr-janm-17-34)

1 photographic print: b&w; A photograph of George Nakamura in a high school portrait from the chest up wearing a suit. \n\nWritten on verso in blue ink and pencil, "To the sweetest girl. / HILO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1938"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-34/

img Man in undergarment (ddr-janm-17-35)

1 photographic print: b&w; A muscular man stands with his hands behind his back and in only undergarment. Clothing are in piles in front of him, on the right is a pile with a western hat and geta. In background, there are mountains.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-35/

img Two men standing (ddr-janm-17-36)

1 photographic print: b&w; Two men stand on grass, man on left wears a western hat, oversized jacket, jeans and geta, man on right wear a beret, oversized jacket and white t-shirt, jeans, and boots. Behind them are mountains.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-36/

img Man stands sideways (ddr-janm-17-37)

1 photographic print: b&w; Man stands sideways towards camera, body posture relaxed. He is wearing a hat, oversized jacket, jeans, and geta. In the background is an outhouse and mountains.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-37/

img Soldier on top of Empire State Building (ddr-janm-17-38)

1 photographic print: b&w; 1 Japanese-American soldiers stands atop the Empire State Building in front a walled barrier in U.S. Military dress uniform. He stands relaxed, his elbows leaning on wall, buildings can be seen in background. On lower left corner, shadow of photographer can be seen.\n\nOn verso, it reads "POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-38/

img Soldiers with snowman (ddr-janm-17-39)

1 photographic print: b&w; 3 men in U.S. Military uniforms stand on snow covered ground smiling around a snowman they created, that wears a military garrison cap. In the background are bare trees.\n\nWritten on verso in black ink, Left to Right - / Duke, Kenneth, Myself, '43"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-39/

img Soldier holds with bayonet (ddr-janm-17-40)

1 photographic print: b&w; A U.S. soldier holds a bayonet in his hands, smile on his face. In background are 3 tents, tent closest to soldier has an individual in the entrance. Signature in blue ink on upper right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-40/

img Man in pointed hat (ddr-janm-17-41)

1 photographic print: b&w; A man stands in the middle of a field, his left hand crossed over the front of his body, his right hand holding a stick that is tucked under his underarm, he is wearing a pointed hat. Behind him are trees and bushes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-41/

img Solider (ddr-janm-17-42)

1 photographic print: b&w; Japanese-American soldier in U.S. military dress uniform standing in front of brick building, to the left of him (proper right) there is a plant in a vase. He stands with his legs pulled apart, hands by the side, and appears to look at the camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-42/

img Soldier squatting in snow (ddr-janm-17-43)

1 photographic print: b&w; A man in a U.S. military uniform squats on a small snowy ridge, his hands crossed in front of him. In background, barren snow covered trees.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-43/

img Solider standing on steps (ddr-janm-17-44)

1 photographic print: b&w; Japanese-American soldier standing at bottom of steps. Man has hands behind his back. In background, 3 people on left, and marble building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-44/

img Soldier in front of Lincoln monument (ddr-janm-17-45)

1 photographic print: b&w; Japanese-American soldier standing in front of the Abraham Lincoln monument and statue, hands behind his back. In background, another U.S. soldier stands with his hands in pocket to the right of soldier in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-45/

img Washington monument (ddr-janm-17-46)

1 photographic print: b&w; Photograph of the Washington monument. It appears to be photographed out of a car; trees around monument are barren, large street with sidewalks to the left and right of street.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-46/

img Soldier standing on steps (ddr-janm-17-47)

1 photographic print: b&w; Japanese-American soldier standing in front of monument and building on bottom of stairs; hands behind back looking at camera. On far right, photo print appears to be dark erasing some information from photograph.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-47/

img 107th Infantry Memorial monument (ddr-janm-17-48)

1 photographic print: b&w; 107th Infantry Memorial monument in New York City. Sidewalk and road in foreground; Trees are barren in the background; appears to be covered in snow.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-48/

img People walking on sidewalk (ddr-janm-17-49)

1 photographic print: b&w; Two men walk towards camera, man on left in a U.S. Military uniform, man on right in long overcoat; 1 woman walking on same sidewalk away from camera in fur lined coat.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-49/

img Soldier standing in front of Lincoln monument (ddr-janm-17-50)

1 photographic print: b&w; Japanese-American soldier in U.S. Military dress uniform standing in front of the Abraham Lincoln monument and statue, hands by his hands, left hand holding onto item.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-50/

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