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Letter from Ted Akimoto to Jane Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-69)
doc Letter from Ted Akimoto to Jane Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-69)
Letter regarding the death of John "Johnny" Akimoto.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-69/
Ted Akimoto relaxing on a couch (ddr-densho-299-256)
img Ted Akimoto relaxing on a couch (ddr-densho-299-256)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-256/
Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-246)
img Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-246)
Might be boarding the airplane which takes him to the United States.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-246/
Ted Akimoto standing with another man (ddr-densho-299-1)
img Ted Akimoto standing with another man (ddr-densho-299-1)
From left to right: Ted Akimoto, unknown.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-1/
Ted Akimoto's Army Photographer patch (ddr-densho-299-247)
img Ted Akimoto's Army Photographer patch (ddr-densho-299-247)
Caption: "At the end of WWII I was fortunate enough to be Photo Assignment Officer for the Signal Photo / division of the Supreme Command Allied Powers (SCAP) in Tokyo, Japan. Our responsibilities / were to take all newsworthy still photographs and newsreels requested by the Public Information / Office of SCAP. All photos taken in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-247/
Ted Akimoto with fellow troops (ddr-densho-299-245)
img Ted Akimoto with fellow troops (ddr-densho-299-245)
Seems to be celebrating his return to the states.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-245/
Ted Akimoto with his troops (ddr-densho-299-239)
img Ted Akimoto with his troops (ddr-densho-299-239)
Ted Akimoto's farewell in Japan.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-239/
Ted Akimoto with fellow troops (ddr-densho-299-244)
img Ted Akimoto with fellow troops (ddr-densho-299-244)
Seems to be celebrating his return to the states.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-244/
Ted Akimoto and some other individuals (ddr-densho-299-242)
img Ted Akimoto and some other individuals (ddr-densho-299-242)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-242/
A group sitting on a couch (ddr-densho-299-258)
img A group sitting on a couch (ddr-densho-299-258)
Ted Akimoto on the far right.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-258/
Ted Akimoto's farewell (ddr-densho-299-235)
img Ted Akimoto's farewell (ddr-densho-299-235)
Caption: "My men surprised me with an impromptu 'farewell' at the airbase as I boarded an air evacuation flight / back to the states. It took 42 hours with refueling stops at Guam, Johnston Island, and / Hawaii to reach San Francisco. Then it was on to Fitsimon's Hospital, Denver, Colorado. / President Truman visited the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-235/
President Truman visiting Fitsimon's Hospital (ddr-densho-299-252)
img President Truman visiting Fitsimon's Hospital (ddr-densho-299-252)
Caption: "President Harry Truman visited Fitsimons Hospital in Denver, Colorado to no fanfare. / The patients were taken by surprise. I was able to take these photos as my trustworthy / fellow patient who seemed to know all the rumors floating around, told me which wards he / would visit and in which order. I was …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-252/
President Truman visiting Fitsimon's Hospital (ddr-densho-299-236)
img President Truman visiting Fitsimon's Hospital (ddr-densho-299-236)
Caption: "President Harry Truman visited Fitsimons Hospital in Denver, Colorado to no fanfare. / The patients were taken by surprise. I was able to take these photos as my trustworthy / fellow patient who seemed to know all the rumors floating around, told me which wards he / would visit and in which order. I was …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-236/
President Truman visiting Fitsimon's Hospital (ddr-densho-299-251)
img President Truman visiting Fitsimon's Hospital (ddr-densho-299-251)
Caption: "President Harry Truman visited Fitsimons Hospital in Denver, Colorado to no fanfare. / The patients were taken by surprise. I was able to take these photos as my trustworthy / fellow patient who seemed to know all the rumors floating around, told me which wards he / would visit and in which order. I was …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-251/
United States and Japanese soldiers looking at confiscated equipment (ddr-densho-299-2)
img United States and Japanese soldiers looking at confiscated equipment (ddr-densho-299-2)
Caption on reverse: "More / confiscated / and captured / equipment."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-2/
A Japanese officer after surrender (ddr-densho-299-4)
img A Japanese officer after surrender (ddr-densho-299-4)
Caption on reverse: "Officer in / charge of one / detachment of / returning soldiers."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-4/
Workers gathered for speeches (ddr-densho-299-5)
img Workers gathered for speeches (ddr-densho-299-5)
Caption on reverse: "Workers / gathered for / May Day speeches."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-5/
Memoirs of Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-82)
doc Memoirs of Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-82)
Ted Akimoto's life memoirs addressed to Miki and Sara. Spans from his father's immigration to the United States via accounts to post war memories he's fond of. Includes a large number of pictures.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-82/
Note regarding Japanese paintings (ddr-densho-299-227)
doc Note regarding Japanese paintings (ddr-densho-299-227)
Note regarding paintings Japanese Army artists made which were displayed in conquered areas. After the war these paintings were moved to a museum where the author took pictures of many of them. The author cannot recall doing this though and jokes about his senility.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-227/
Japanese soldiers returning after surrender (ddr-densho-299-3)
img Japanese soldiers returning after surrender (ddr-densho-299-3)
Caption on reverse: "Soldiers / returning after / surrender."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-3/
Prime Minister Yoshida dicussing rumors of resignation with some U.S. army troops (ddr-densho-299-188)
img Prime Minister Yoshida dicussing rumors of resignation with some U.S. army troops (ddr-densho-299-188)
Two captions. Bottom side caption: "17 Jan 1947 Tokyo, Japan / Shown chatting with Prime Minister Yoshida and his secretary concerning / The resignation rumors which now prevail are: Lt. Ted Akimoto, U.S. Army / Photographer (extreme right) and T/4 Robert Shintani, Interpreter, ATIS, GHQ, / Far East Command." Right hand side caption: "I was the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-188/
Eruption of Mount Aso (ddr-densho-299-175)
img Eruption of Mount Aso (ddr-densho-299-175)
Two photos. One of the eruption as seen from MacArthur's plane. The other of Ted Akimoto's head peeking out from the cockpit of the plane.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-175/
Letter from Robert Ikari to Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-81)
doc Letter from Robert Ikari to Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-81)
Letter regarding Robert's time in Italy, his interactions with the Partisans, Ted's sister Margaret, and Fred Dobena's regards. Transcription only, no original letter.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-81/
Ted Akimoto taking a photograph (ddr-densho-299-144)
img Ted Akimoto taking a photograph (ddr-densho-299-144)
Caption: "Our cameras were bulky 4x5 Speed Graphics. Nothing was automatic. You took a wood film holder / which held one piece of film on each side, placed it in the back, pulled out a slide, put in a flash bulb, / figured out your exposure and cocked the shutter, set the f stop, focused and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-144/
Letter from Robert Ikari to Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-77)
doc Letter from Robert Ikari to Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-77)
Letter regarding Robert's job giving out citations and happenings in the army.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-77/
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