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Funeral photo of Machi Takagi's funeral (ddr-ajah-6-891)
img Funeral photo of Machi Takagi's funeral (ddr-ajah-6-891)
Caption on right on photo: Machi Takagi Funeral. She died January 6, 1941. Includes clipping of funeral notice. Caption on photo front in Japanese
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-891/
Four young men in swim trunks (ddr-ajah-6-762)
img Four young men in swim trunks (ddr-ajah-6-762)
Caption below photo: Young Nisei boys go for a swim, location unknown. They were all from Alameda, CA, circa 1930s.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-762/
Portrait of two men and girl (ddr-ajah-6-42)
img Portrait of two men and girl (ddr-ajah-6-42)
Caption below photo: Shigeyo, Mariko and Kenji Tomita (brothers and sister) of Alameda, CA circa 1940
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-42/
Mataichi Ozeki in hat (ddr-ajah-6-776)
img Mataichi Ozeki in hat (ddr-ajah-6-776)
Caption below photo: Posing in an unusual hat is Mataichi Ozeki of Alameda, CA., circa 1907-1910
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-776/
Wedding portrait of couple, man in tuxedo, woman in kimono (ddr-ajah-6-56)
img Wedding portrait of couple, man in tuxedo, woman in kimono (ddr-ajah-6-56)
Caption below photo: Yoshita and Mitsuye Hirotsuka of Alameda, CA., wedding photo December 13, 1934
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-56/
Front of florist shop (ddr-ajah-6-248)
img Front of florist shop (ddr-ajah-6-248)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-248/
Diagram of Bank Alley in Alameda, identifying Japanese owned businesses and property owners (ddr-ajah-6-126)
img Diagram of Bank Alley in Alameda, identifying Japanese owned businesses and property owners (ddr-ajah-6-126)
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Group of girls playing a game (ddr-ajah-6-759)
img Group of girls playing a game (ddr-ajah-6-759)
Caption below photo: Children's games at an event held at ATK field, which was on a lot adjacent to the northeast corner of McKinley Park at the end of Walnut St., and Clement Ave, Alameda, CA. circa 1916-1920s.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-759/
Tsutomu Inouye with basketball (ddr-ajah-6-477)
img Tsutomu Inouye with basketball (ddr-ajah-6-477)
Photo is from an album page with caption on pate: Dead-eye. Caption below photo: Tsutomu Inouye in basketball uniform for the Buddhist Temple of Alameda, CA., YMBA juniors team, circa mid 1930s.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-477/
Man on horseback (ddr-ajah-6-743)
img Man on horseback (ddr-ajah-6-743)
Includes history of location where photo was taken
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-743/
Alien Registration documents for Yoshio and Hama Itahara (ddr-ajah-6-541)
doc Alien Registration documents for Yoshio and Hama Itahara (ddr-ajah-6-541)
Caption below photo: Passport applications for Yoshio ad Hama Itahara, of Alameda, CA., February, 1942. The October 24, 1902 date at the bottom probably refers to the date Yoshio and Hama first arrived in the United States from Japan.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-541/
Photo and text titled:
img Photo and text titled: "The Gift" (ddr-ajah-6-486)
Document with photos and biographical information about Kanjiro and Natsuno Inouye
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-486/
Portrait of woman in kimono (ddr-ajah-6-660)
img Portrait of woman in kimono (ddr-ajah-6-660)
Caption below photo: Sueno Yaniwa Nakata. She was born in October 1863 in Japan and married Toyotaro Nakata. She would live in Alameda, CA., most of her life. Photo circa 1890s.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-660/
Portrait of four men (ddr-ajah-6-662)
img Portrait of four men (ddr-ajah-6-662)
Caption below photo: Nakata Brothers of Alameda, CA. Itaro, the fifth Nakata brother, is living in Tracy, CA, but he had a different mother. Photo circa late 1920s
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-662/
Portrait of Hatsuyo Ozeki (ddr-ajah-6-813)
img Portrait of Hatsuyo Ozeki (ddr-ajah-6-813)
Caption below photo: Hatsuyo Ozeki of Alameda, CA. She was born in 1907 and is 5-years-old here. It is one of the many portraits that her father Mataichi, took of her. A professional photographer, Mataichi wanted to document his daughter, as he was about to send her back to Japan for her education in 1912. She …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-813/
Kazuye Inouye sitting by pond (ddr-ajah-6-460)
img Kazuye Inouye sitting by pond (ddr-ajah-6-460)
Caption below photo: Kazuye Inouye of Alameda, CA., and parasol. She was born September 23, 1912, making this circa mid 1920s.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-460/
Graduation diploma from Sakaki Sewing School for Shizuko Imagire (ddr-ajah-6-130)
doc Graduation diploma from Sakaki Sewing School for Shizuko Imagire (ddr-ajah-6-130)
Caption below photo: Shizuko Imagire's Graduation certificate from the Sasaki Sewing School in San Francisco. Her dress shop and sewing school was originally located in Alameda, CA and later moved to Oakland, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-130/
Group of men, women and children at picnic (ddr-ajah-6-723)
img Group of men, women and children at picnic (ddr-ajah-6-723)
Caption below photo: A gathering of Isseis and their Nisei children outdoors, under several fancy, striped canopies, wearing fine clothing. Perhaps a picnic with beers or alcohol. Bowler hats worn by the men. Could be Alameda, CA but more likely nearby Oakland or Berkeley. Circa 1910s-1920s
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-723/
Family in the backyard of Goro and Kimiko Sato's house (ddr-ajah-6-197)
img Family in the backyard of Goro and Kimiko Sato's house (ddr-ajah-6-197)
Caption below photo: Backyard of the Goro and Kimiko Sato house at 2050 Pacific in Alameda, CA. The family is growing vegetables in their backyard. The home was purchased in 1947, photo circa 1947-1948
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-197/
Portrait of Judy Towata (ddr-ajah-6-245)
img Portrait of Judy Towata (ddr-ajah-6-245)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-245/
Class photo from Porter School in Alameda (ddr-ajah-6-498)
img Class photo from Porter School in Alameda (ddr-ajah-6-498)
Caption below photo: Front row, second from left is Sakaye Date. Far right of the second row (from the front) is Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara of Alameda, CA, circa 1910
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-498/
Girl and boy standing nursery yard (ddr-ajah-6-426)
img Girl and boy standing nursery yard (ddr-ajah-6-426)
Caption below photo: Frances Yasuyo Idea and brother, Mitsuru Ikeda, at their parent's business, the Alameda Nursery. The family lived on the property. Mitsuru was born on June 14, 1927, making this photo early 1930s
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-426/
Chiyoko Kono sitting on bench in front of florist shop (ddr-ajah-6-269)
img Chiyoko Kono sitting on bench in front of florist shop (ddr-ajah-6-269)
Caption below photo: Chiyoko Kono sits in front of the family's floral shop, Hayashi Floral in Alameda, CA. Hikotaro "Harry" Kono bought it from the Hayashi family, but retained the Hayashi name. Pictured in the 2305 Santa Clara location. Circa 1930's
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-269/
Ayako Yamashita sitting on car fender (ddr-ajah-6-112)
img Ayako Yamashita sitting on car fender (ddr-ajah-6-112)
Inscription on photo front: 5/20/'28. Caption below photo: Ayako Yamashita probably picnicking with friends. Born on March 25, 1912, her family lived at 2313 Bank Street in Alameda, CA. She died in Stockton, CA on March 7, 1945. Photo May 20, 1928
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-112/
Document titled Matao and Shigeko Koga in the Days of Japanese cinema in Alameda (ddr-ajah-6-177)
doc Document titled Matao and Shigeko Koga in the Days of Japanese cinema in Alameda (ddr-ajah-6-177)
Document including photos, reproductions of posters, clippings, biographical information about Matao and Shigeko Koga, and their film business
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-177/
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