336 items
336 items
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Letter to Newell from William Maxey regarding Allen Arai (ddr-densho-430-71)
Carbon copy of a letter of reference to R.J. Newell, Assistant Regional Director in the Bureau of Relocation from William Maxey Jr. Irrigation Engineer at Minidoka with request this letter be forwarded to Anderson Ranch Dam to help Kichio Allen Arai obtain architectural work at the dam.
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Blue notebook (ddr-densho-430-110)
Kichio Allen Arai's dairy or timeline for the construction of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple from November 12, 1940 - March 15, 1941.
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Notes on Betsuin building (ddr-densho-430-129)
Handwritten notes regarding building specifications of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple's (formerly the Seattle Buddhist Church) new building.
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Small brown notebook (ddr-densho-430-107)
Kichio Allen Arai's personal notes regarding planning the construction of the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple.
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Four women outside holding bags (ddr-densho-430-218)
Printed on front: Aug 1955. Written on back: Toshiko Ogasawara, Nobu, Joannie, Hisa
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Blue print (ddr-densho-430-118)
Blueprint for the Projection booth at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple building. Written on the back is "Mr. Travis Ke9400" in red pencil.
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Black notebook/diary (ddr-densho-430-111)
Notes on construction of Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple from March 24-September 5, 1941. Including costs and scheduling for work, business cards.
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Insignia (ddr-densho-430-117)
Sketch of a Wisteria Crest on the left and a sketch of blooming flower on the right.
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Group in front of the Japanese American Courier offices (ddr-densho-101-1)
(L to R): Yone Bartholomew, Clarence Arai, unidentified, Misao Sakamoto holding daughter Marie, Jimmie Sakamoto, Slocum Nishimura (Tokie Slocum) in front of the offices of the Japanese American Courier.
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Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 6 (February 4, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-34)
Selected article titles: "Clarence T. Arai Elected Head of Citizens' League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "American Spirit Shown by Many Daring Ventures" (p. 4)
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Wedding Portrait of Teru Domoto (ddr-densho-356-1)
Mounted studio photograph of Teru Domoto in western dress. According to note from donor, it is a wedding photograph. Japanese inscription on back of mounting.
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Copy of two images with caption (ddr-densho-430-348)
Caption: Katy and David. Photo 1: Girl holding baby. Photo 2: Four children
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Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 69 (April 20, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-98)
Selected article titles: "Citizens' League to Hear Report of Clarence Arai" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Kenshu Wanifuchi Plans to Appear in Final Recital" (p. 4)
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Arai, Japanese Attorney, Seeks To Rejoin Army (December 10, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-534)
The Seattle Daily Times, December 10, 1941, p. 5
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Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 159 (January 10, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-190)
Selected article titles: "Culture of Young Seattle Japanese is American....Arai" (p. 1), "Bachelors, Dads to Meet in Main Feature Tonight" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Home Town Folks" (p. 4)
Narrator Madelon Arai Yamamoto
Nisei female. Born October 10, 1932, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, where father had a gardening business. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, where father notably helped to build the Japanese garden. After leaving camp, Madelon returned to Los Angeles.
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Harvard Handbook for students (ddr-densho-430-149)
A.K. Arai's calendar, planner and handbook including receipts for tuition, membership cards
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Ivy Davina Arai's thesis from Princeton (ddr-densho-430-359)
Title: De-limiting Zones, The Seattle Japanese American Experience, 1939-1950. Includes detailed hand drawn map of pre-war businesses
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Copy of four images with caption (ddr-densho-430-349)
Caption: David & Sally, David. Photo 1: girl holding baby. Photos 2 and 3: young boy. Photo 4: girl holding baby