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doc Letter to teacher (ddr-densho-104-21)

To Akiko Kurose from parent of children Kurose taught at Laurelhurst Elementary School

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img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-104-14)

Akiko and Junelow Kurose on their wedding day. Printed on front: Portrait by Takano Studio, Seattle. Written inside: Mr. and Mrs. Yamashita and family. Sincerely, Junelow and Aki Kurose. October 31, 1948.

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img Bride (ddr-densho-104-13)

Akiko Kurose in wedding dress

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img Family photograph around a table (ddr-densho-104-18)

Junelow and Akiko Kurose with children

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vh Frank Abe Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-528)

Sansei male. Born 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio. During World War II, father was incarcerated the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentratin camp, Wyoming. Mother came to the United States from Japan in 1950. Frank grew up in Cleveland, where his parents owned a boarding house. Earned a B.A. in theater directing from the …

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vh Frank Abe Interview III (ddr-densho-1000-531)

Sansei male. Born 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio. During World War II, father was incarcerated the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentratin camp, Wyoming. Mother came to the United States from Japan in 1950. Frank grew up in Cleveland, where his parents owned a boarding house. Earned a B.A. in theater directing from the …

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vh Frank Abe Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-530)

Sansei male. Born 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio. During World War II, father was incarcerated the Pomona Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentratin camp, Wyoming. Mother came to the United States from Japan in 1950. Frank grew up in Cleveland, where his parents owned a boarding house. Earned a B.A. in theater directing from the …

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doc MIS Northwest newsletter (ddr-densho-1007-1088)

Volume 11, Number 3. Includes information on redress eligibility for WWII veterans.

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img Seattle parade (ddr-densho-1007-343)

Caption on back reads "Seattle postwar."

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doc Eugene Wright notes (ddr-densho-1007-987)

Used for the film The Color of Honor.

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doc Jim H. Akutsu will (ddr-densho-1007-1377)

Akutsu was interned at the Puyallup camp.

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vh Gloria Kubota Interview (ddr-densho-122-13)

Nisei female. Born June 6, 1916, in Santa Clara County, California. Raised in Santa Clara, and met and married Issei Guntaro Kubota, one of the leaders of the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee. During World War II, incarcerated at Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, along with daughter. Gave birth to a son in camp. Husband Guntaro …

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vh Grace Kubota Ybarra Interview (ddr-densho-122-14)

Sansei female. Daughter of Guntaro Kubota, an Issei immigrant and one of the leaders of the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee. Incarcerated at Heart Mountain, Wyoming, as a child, and has memories of receiving letters with cartoon drawings from her father while he was in prison.

(This interview was conducted by filmmaker Frank Abe for his …

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img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-280)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

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img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-281)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

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img Japanese repatriates leaving for Japan (ddr-densho-37-277)

Original WRA caption: "Japanese repatriates embarking for Japan." Although the WRA caption specifically refers to repatriates, many Japanese Americans who left were citizens of the United States and therefore, expatriates.

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img Wedding party (ddr-densho-166-6)

This wedding took place at the Japanese Baptist Church in Seattle and was performed by pastor Fukumatsu Okazaki. Back row (L to R): Iwasuke Kaita, Kambe, Kunizo, Masaye, Tamayo Funai, Yone Kaita.

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img Seattle Glove Company employees (ddr-densho-166-7)

Masaye is second from the left, top row. Mrs. Davis, the owner's wife, is third from the left, front row.

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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-166-18)

L to R: Dorothy, Kunizo, James, Arthur, Ayako (Nancy), Masaye.

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img Seattle Glove Company employee party (ddr-densho-166-5)

Masaye Mayeno, third from right, and her good friend, Mrs. Sakai, is on the far right.

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img Crown Prince and Princess of Japan (ddr-densho-166-9)

This celebration was held to welcome Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko.

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img Postcard of Maneki Garden (ddr-densho-166-1)

The garden of the Maneki restaurant in Seattle, owned and operated by an Issei couple, Kida and Yone (usually known as Oshizu) Iwasauke. The restaurant was established prior to World War II, and is still in operation today.

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