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Hideo Iyeki's garden (ddr-densho-392-87)
img Hideo Iyeki's garden (ddr-densho-392-87)
The backyard of Hideo Iyeki's home in Brooklyn, New York.

Narrator Michael J. Forrester

White male. Born 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. Grew up in New York, where father was a mechanic. After World War II, enlisted in the Air Force and was sent serve in Japan. While there, met future wife, got married and returned to the U.S. Established a successful career with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Michael J. Forrester Interview (ddr-densho-1000-438)
vh Michael J. Forrester Interview (ddr-densho-1000-438)
White male. Born 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. Grew up in New York, where father was a mechanic. After World War II, enlisted in the Air Force and was sent serve in Japan. While there, met future wife, got married and returned to the U.S. Established a successful career with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Baptism Certificate (ddr-densho-335-248)
doc Baptism Certificate (ddr-densho-335-248)
Baptism certificate of Agnes Rockrise (Asbury) at St. George's Church in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents are listed as Francis B. Asbury and Tennessee Asbury. Her sponsors/witness are listed as Olive Effie Asbury and Harry F. Asbury.
Charles Edison, Rear Admiral Clark H. Woodward, and Gov. William Wilkins Horton (ddr-njpa-1-249)
img Charles Edison, Rear Admiral Clark H. Woodward, and Gov. William Wilkins Horton (ddr-njpa-1-249)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Photographic Overseas News November 25, 1937. Age of Military Expansion. (New York) Domei. New 10 million dollar battleships, said to be the US Navy's best ships, began construction at Brooklyn Navy Yard on October 27, Navy Day. Photograph: (from left) Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, Commandant of the Navy …
News clipping regarding the USS North Carolina (ddr-njpa-13-387)
img News clipping regarding the USS North Carolina (ddr-njpa-13-387)
Text on front: "New US Battleship North Carolina Is Commissioned. NEW YORK, Apr. 9 (INS)--The world's mightiest battleship, the USS North Carolina, was commissioned at the Brooklyn navy yard today in colorful ceremonies headed by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox. This was the first commissioning of a battleship in 18 years. The 35,000-tonner was built …
Letter from Michi Weglyn to Pat Cummings, January 1, 1993 (ddr-csujad-24-121)
doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Pat Cummings, January 1, 1993 (ddr-csujad-24-121)
A letter from Michi Weglyn to Pat Cummings about the possibility of publishing Frank Chin's adaptation of the Japanese fairytale Kaguya Hime. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_09_006
Letter from Pat Cummings to Eleanor Tellemac, April 6, 1992 (ddr-csujad-24-120)
doc Letter from Pat Cummings to Eleanor Tellemac, April 6, 1992 (ddr-csujad-24-120)
A letter from Pat Cummings to Eleanor Tellemac about plans to create a Multicultural Resource Center at HarperCollins publishing company. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_09_005
Reward of Merit (ddr-densho-335-236)
doc Reward of Merit (ddr-densho-335-236)
A certificate given to Agnes Asbury from her public school for her industry, punctuality and good conduct.
Silvertail (ddr-densho-335-76)
doc Silvertail (ddr-densho-335-76)
A children book manuscript written by Agnes Rockrise.
Reward of Merit (ddr-densho-335-237)
doc Reward of Merit (ddr-densho-335-237)
A certificate given to Agnes Asbury from her public school for her industry, punctuality and good conduct.
Recommendation Letter (ddr-densho-335-32)
doc Recommendation Letter (ddr-densho-335-32)
A recommendation letter written by Mrs. E. U. Burrell. Agnes Rockrise worked for Mrs. Burrel from Janurary 2nd to March 20th 1934.
Copy of clipping about play Santa Anita '42 title
doc Copy of clipping about play Santa Anita '42 title "Excessively Fragile" with note (ddr-densho-367-325)
From Cue March 17. Hand written note on page: Dear Mary Mon Toy - Bob thought you might want to read this Edith De Luca
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