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[Artistic wonders] (ddr-csujad-56-245)
img [Artistic wonders] (ddr-csujad-56-245)
Young Japanese American man works on papers at a desk. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-03-054
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-245/
Portrait of a couple (ddr-densho-483-153)
img Portrait of a couple (ddr-densho-483-153)
Black and white portrait of a Japanese couple. The man is wearing a long coat with military awards and is holding a hat. The woman is dressed in a kimono and is seated by the man's side.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-153/
Portrait of a seated woman (ddr-densho-483-157)
img Portrait of a seated woman (ddr-densho-483-157)
Black and white portrait of a seated woman wearing a kimono.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-157/
M. Jack Takayanagi - Mary Takayanagi Interview Segment 4 (ddr-manz-1-123-4)
vh M. Jack Takayanagi - Mary Takayanagi Interview Segment 4 (ddr-manz-1-123-4)
Jack's father's artistic hobbies
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-123-4/
Yoshino Grace Fukuhara Niwa Interview Segment 8 (ddr-manz-1-139-8)
vh Yoshino Grace Fukuhara Niwa Interview Segment 8 (ddr-manz-1-139-8)
Description of father's artistic style
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-139-8/
Grace Sugita Hawley Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-246-19)
vh Grace Sugita Hawley Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-246-19)
Description of father's artistic talents and interests
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-246-19/
Silhouette cutout of a woman (ddr-densho-483-239)
img Silhouette cutout of a woman (ddr-densho-483-239)
Artistic silhouette cutout of a woman in profile made with textured paper.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-239/
Family portrait in folded photo holder (ddr-densho-426-1360)
img Family portrait in folded photo holder (ddr-densho-426-1360)
Printed on front: Artistic Photo. Printed inside: Chidori Photo Studio, inscription in Japanese
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-426-1360/
Silhouette cutout of an animal wearing a straw hat (ddr-densho-483-246)
img Silhouette cutout of an animal wearing a straw hat (ddr-densho-483-246)
Artistic silhouette cutout of an animal wearing a straw hat in profile made with textured paper.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-246/
Roger Shimomura Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-142-14)
vh Roger Shimomura Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-142-14)
Attending Garfield High School in Seattle: getting in fights, continuation of artistic development
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-142-14/
Letter from Tomoye To Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-424-909)
doc Letter from Tomoye To Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-424-909)
She has been negotiating with a kite maker, very artistic man who would like to work exclusively with Takahashis.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-909/
Letter from Tomoye To Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-132)
doc Letter from Tomoye To Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-132)
She has been negotiating with a kite maker, very artistic man who would like to work exclusively with Takahashis.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-132/
doc "House of Flowers" program (ddr-densho-367-143)
Program with principal performers and artistic staff. It includes autographs to Mary Mon Toy from Harold Arlen, George Balanchine, Jerry Adler.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-367-143/
Remodeled barracks exterior (ddr-densho-37-78)
img Remodeled barracks exterior (ddr-densho-37-78)
Original WRA caption: A view showing the artistic way in which the evacuees decorate the exterior of the barracks to make them more homelike.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-78/
Photo of baby in folded holder, includes loose photo of baby in stroller (ddr-densho-426-1359)
img Photo of baby in folded holder, includes loose photo of baby in stroller (ddr-densho-426-1359)
Printed on front: Artistic Photo Studio. Inside: Inscription in Japanese. Printed inside: R. Uchida Photo Studio, Kofu-Shi Japan. On back of loose photo: inscription in Japanese
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-426-1359/
Building housing the Nippon Artistic Tailors at 311 South Washington (ddr-densho-474-183)
img Building housing the Nippon Artistic Tailors at 311 South Washington (ddr-densho-474-183)
Including current photo of building
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-183/
Row of barracks (ddr-densho-37-79)
img Row of barracks (ddr-densho-37-79)
Original WRA caption: Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, California. A view down one of the streets of the relocation center, showing the artistic way in which the evacuees decorate the exterior of their barracks to make them more homelike.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-79/

Narrator Rick Shiomi

Sansei male. Japanese Canadian playwright, stage director and taiko artist. He is a founder and currently the Artistic Director of the Minneapolis, Minnesota based Asian American theater company, Mu Performing Arts.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/718/
Rose Niguma Interview Segment 13 (ddr-one-7-34-13)
vh Rose Niguma Interview Segment 13 (ddr-one-7-34-13)
Description of artistic styles

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-7-34-13/

Narrator Yosh Kuromiya

Nisei male. April 23, 1923, in Sierra Madre, California. Was pursuing a degree in art at Pasadena Junior College at the time of mass removal. While incarcerated at Heart Mountain, Wyoming, continued his artistic pursuits, drawing sketches and designing posters, etc. for various camp projects. Resisted the draft at age 21, and was indicted in 1944 …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/154/
Tyrone Power and Linda Christian posing in a Hawaiian garden (ddr-njpa-1-1124)
img Tyrone Power and Linda Christian posing in a Hawaiian garden (ddr-njpa-1-1124)
Caption on reverse: "Powers relax in Hawaiian atmosphere: Film Star Tyrone Power and his wife, Linda Christian, are shown enjoying their visit here under a lauhala tree in a rented home at the foot of the ewa side of Diamond Head. Note the artistic effects of lauhala leaves at top of picture. The Powers are leaving …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1124/

Narrator Hatsuko Mary Higuchi

Nisei female. Born January 31, 1939, in Los Angeles County, California. At a young age, removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona, with family. After leaving camp, returned to family's farm in Lawndale, California. Father passed away early, leaving her mother to run the farm. Hatsuko Mary became a teacher, establishing an education career in Torrance, …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/904/
Hatsuko Mary Higuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-456)
vh Hatsuko Mary Higuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-456)
Nisei female. Born January 31, 1939, in Los Angeles County, California. At a young age, removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona, with family. After leaving camp, returned to family's farm in Lawndale, California. Father passed away early, leaving her mother to run the farm. Hatsuko Mary became a teacher, establishing an education career in Torrance, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-456/
Frank C. Hirahara Collection (ddr-one-1)
Collection Frank C. Hirahara Collection (ddr-one-1)
Photographs taken by Frank C. Hirahara during the post-war resettlement years in Portland, Oregon. This collection includes over 1500 photographic prints, negatives, and 35mm color slides along with personal artifacts and other historical records. These newly discovered images focus on missing facets of Portland’s Japanese American community from 1948 - 1954, as well as Hirahara’s award …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1/
Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of the destruction of the British ships Prince of Wales and Repulse (ddr-densho-299-230)
img Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of the destruction of the British ships Prince of Wales and Repulse (ddr-densho-299-230)
Caption: "The painting shows the sinking of the British 'Prince of Wales' and the 'Repulse.' Artistic license / shows the two ships closer than in actual fact." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. Some paintings were 8 feet long. These paintings were displayed in public places …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-230/
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