ddr-janm-17 — George Nakamura Collection — Objects

img Soldier in front of brick building (ddr-janm-17-51)

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 behind back, and appears to be looking at camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-51/

img Soldier in front of Lincoln monument reflecting pool (ddr-janm-17-52)

1 photographic print: b&w; Photo print is over exposed behind man; background is difficult to see clearly. Japanese-American soldier standing in front of what appears to be the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a large rectangular pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-52/

img Soldier on city sidewalk (ddr-janm-17-53)

1 photographic print: b&w; U.S. Soldier looks back to camera under sign outside of theater that reads, "7 DAYS LEAVE / VICTOR MATURE / LUCILLE BALL", 2 individuals in long coats to the left, by the intersection of a street. In background, group of people standing in line.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-53/

img New York City (ddr-janm-17-54)

1 photographic print: b&w; New York City. In foreground, cars parked by an Interborough Subway; In background, Hotel Commodore and Davega City Radio stores.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-54/

img Soldier in front of Lincoln monument (ddr-janm-17-55)

1 photographic print: b&w; Japanese-American soldier in military dress uniform standing in front of the Abraham Lincoln monument and statue, hands by his side.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-55/

img Soldier in snow (ddr-janm-17-56)

1 photographic print: b&w; Duke Sugara dressed in U.S. Military uniform throwing snow at the photographer with a smile on his face. In the background is a slope and barren trees covered in snow.\n\nWritten in black ink, "A pal Duke Sugawara '43"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-56/

img Two men standing (ddr-janm-17-57)

1 photographic print: b&w; Two men stand on grass, man on left is wearing a white long sleeve, jeans and boots, man on right wear a oversized jacket, jeans, and geta. Behind them is water and mountains. Individual to the right in the distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-57/

img Soldier in snow (ddr-janm-17-58)

1 photographic print: b&w; Y. Ando climbing up a snowy hill, barren snow covered trees behind him.\n\nWritten on verso, "Y. Ando, Kekaha, Kauai '43"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-58/

img Man in middle of dirt road (ddr-janm-17-59)

1 photographic print: b&w; Man in the middle of dirt road, tents on left and right and in background. \n\nWritten on verso in blue ink, "Dressed for K.P., Latrine duty on Messenger Boy / Jan 4, 1941"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-59/

img Man standind in middle of dirt road (ddr-janm-17-60)

1 photographic print: b&w; Man stands with legs spread apart, hands by side; man wears a long jacket with pants and boots. Tents on left, right, and background.\n\nWritten on verso in blue ink, "Usual dressing in drilling. / Jan 4, 1941"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-60/

img Soldier in snow (ddr-janm-17-61)

1 photographic print: b&w; George Nakamura in U.S. military uniform throwing a snowball at camera, arms and hands flailing. Barren snow covered trees in background.\n\nWritten on verso in black ink, "Myself in a snowball throwing form. '43"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-61/

img George Nakamura standing by tents (ddr-janm-17-62)

1 photographic print: b&w; George Nakamura stands slightly slouched over in long sleeve, jeans, and boots. Tents on left, right, and background.\n\nWritten on verso in black ink, "GEORGE"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-62/

img Two men standing (ddr-janm-17-63)

1 photographic print: b&w; 2 men stand in front of table and buildings and tents in background. 2 men can be seen walking in background.\n\nWritten on recto in blue ink are two signatures.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-63/

img Soldier in snow (ddr-janm-17-64)

1 photographic print: b&w; Duke Sugawara throwing snow or a snowball into the air, he is smiling. In the background are barren, snow covered trees.\n\nWritten on verso in black ink, "My pal, Duke Sugawara, Waimea, Kauai, '43"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-64/

doc Overseas address change postcard (ddr-janm-17-65)

One temporary overseas address change postcard for Private George Nakamura, sent to Mr. Gungi Nakamura (Olaa, Hawaii), while George was serving in the 100th Infantry Battalion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-65/

img Infantry photograph (ddr-janm-17-66)

1 photographic print: b&w; 93 men from Hawaii serving in the 299th Infantry for the Hawaii Army National Guard; in background are trees and buildings. On lower center in white, it reads, "Company "G" 299th Infantry Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, March 1941" and on lower right center, "By Schofield Studio".\n\nWritten on verso in pencil, "L-R, 1ST ROW …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-66/

doc Letter to Nobuko from George Nakamura | October 23, 1943 (ddr-janm-17-67)

1 letter written to Nobuko Nakamura from her brother George Nakamura. Letter dated October 23, 1943. George writes about Italy, war, how he pities the Italians and their experiences, and hopes to come home soon with love and laughter. \n\nWritten on verso of copy of letter, "100Bn? Co. F / Serial No. 30, 100, 526?? Wrote …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-67/

doc Letter to Nobuko from Mary Smythe | June 3, 1944 (ddr-janm-17-68)

1 envelope, 1 letter written on front and back. Letter written from Mary Smythe to Nobuko Nakamura, dated June 3, 1944. Smyth writes about George Nakamura being in the hospital, for Nobuko to write to the Red Cross for her brother's release, Smythe also writes to Nobuko to not mention Smyth's name because they are only …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-68/

doc Letter to Nobuko from Beverly Fitting | July 26,1944 (ddr-janm-17-69)

1 envelope, 2 paged letters. Written to Nobuko Nakamura, George Nakamura's sister, from Beverly Fitting in La Crosse, Wisconsin, dated July 26, 1944 at 9:30 pm. The letter writes about George being moved into various hospitals. The letter is partially torn on one side, resulting in lost text.\n\nOn recto of envelope, green Air 20 cent stamps …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-17-69/

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