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img Pvt. Sadao S. Munemori ship (ddr-densho-1007-315)

Sadao Munemori fought in the 442nd and was awarded a Medal of Honor. Caption on back.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-315/

img Rescuer and the rescued (ddr-densho-1007-405)

From left to right: Eilchi Koyama, Guinji Akimoto, Fredrick Bailey and Makito Haha. Caption on back.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-405/

doc Photographs and article regarding Kunizo Matsuo and Nara Dreamland (ddr-njpa-4-888)

Article title [translation]: "Kunizo Matsuo talks about Dreamland"; top photo caption: "At the promotion of Dreamland, from left, Masayuki Tokioka, Kunizo Matsuo, Noboru Furuya, and Irie, secretary"; bottom photo caption [translation]: "The town square and Main Street with the flower clock at Nara Dreamland"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-888/

img Soldier on Repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-348)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Disregarding signs". The sign mentioned in the caption is in Japanese. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-348/

img Three people (ddr-densho-388-18)

Photograph of three unidentified men standing together in a field with hops visible in the background. Caption on front of photograph: "Sept, 1935" in blue ink. Caption on back of photograph: "Taken Aug-Sept-1935 At Chikuo Hop Ranch Independence Oregon" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-388-18/

img Portrait of Joseph E. Davis (ddr-njpa-1-202)

Caption on reverse [English]: "Ambassador of the U.S.A. to the U.S.S.R.. Former head of the Federal Trade Commission." Caption on reverse [translation]: Joseph E. Davies. US Ambassador to the Soviet Union (as of November 20) Former head of the Federal Trade Commission. [stamped] December 1936."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-202/

img Mitzi Swimming at Lincoln Beach (ddr-densho-477-53)

Photograph of Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima swimming in the ocean, with a bank of trees in the background. The caption on the photo says "1930 Lincoln Beach" in cursive. The caption below the photo says "Mitsuko swimming at Lincoln Beach 1930" written in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-53/

img Hiroo Isoshima's grave (ddr-densho-477-453)

Photograph of Takeo Isoshima paying his respects to his brother Hiroo Isoshima's grave. The caption written on the photo reads "Hiroo Isoshima's Grave" in black ink. The caption written below the photo reads "Brother Hiroo - died 9/7/60 at age 42" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-453/

img Restaurant vacated by Japanese American owner (ddr-densho-151-85)

Original caption: The full caption for this photograph reads: San Francisco, California. Entrance to a restaurant vacated by a proprietor of Japanese descent prior to evacuation. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry will be housed in War Relocation Authority centers where they will spend the duration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-85/

doc M.S. Chichibu Maru (ddr-densho-494-1)

Postcard of the M.S. Chichibu Maru. Caption reads, "N.Y.K. Line, M.S. Chichibu Maru 17,500 Gross Tons." Caption on webpage: "Leaving San Francisco \ Meriko traveled second class" and "The Chichibu Maru was in service 1930-1943. Was sunk by US forces en route to Singapore."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-1/

img Wedding photo and copy of wedding announcement (ddr-ajah-6-9)

Caption below photo: Shizuto Kawamura married Haruko "Spring" Kido in 1936 at the home of the Kawamuras on Walnut Street in Alameda, CA. Caption includes additional notes on the couple's move to Japan. Reprint of article in Shin Sekai Asahi Shinbun, April 26, 1936.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-9/

img Shikie Kihara (ddr-densho-252-54)

A woman wearing a sailor-style shirt. Caption on Post-it: "Shikie Kihara (half-sister) mar. Shimazu."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-252-54/

img Family (ddr-densho-252-28)

(From left to right) Tadashi Taniguchi and Shizuka Taniguchi. Caption on Post-it: "Tadashi T. & Shizuka T."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-252-28/

img Couple sitting on steps in front of house (ddr-densho-467-16)

Man dressed in uniform. Caption below photo: Sue and 'Happy' Fujikado / Taken at Salt Lake City, Utah

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-467-16/

img Nisei soldiers in Italy (ddr-densho-164-123)

Nisei soldier's caption: Victory Arch. We were able to visit Milan quite often from Ghedi and Lecco.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-164-123/

img Nisei soldiers visiting Rome (ddr-densho-164-11)

Nisei soldier's caption: Park in Rome. The war bypassed this city, it being declared an open city.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-164-11/

img "Jim & I on Ponte Vecchio (old bridge)" (ddr-densho-201-233)

Two Japanese American soldiers on a bridge. Caption on front: "Jim & I on Ponte Vecchio (old bridge)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-233/

img "Our house from Hikida place" (ddr-densho-201-346)

View of the Sakagami house and Auburn, Washington landscape. Caption on front: "Our house from Hikida place."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-346/

img Soldiers going home (ddr-densho-201-653)

Caption in album: "442nd going home on Wilson Victory Ship June, 1946 / 442nd Regt. boys leaving Italy."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-653/

img "Church of Santa Maria" (ddr-densho-201-295)

Santa Maria della Salute on The Grand Canal in Italy. Caption on front: "Church of Santa Maria."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-295/

img Three Japanese American soldiers (ddr-densho-201-133)

Three Japanese American soldiers posed outside a tent. Caption on reverse: "Koi Arakaki, Kiyoshi Kurokoz [?], Mitsuru [illegible]."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-133/

img Group in Ogden (ddr-densho-201-727)

Caption in album: "Ogden, Utah / Me [Masao Sakagami], Ume [Sakagami], Shigeko [Kawashima] / Tats, Matsu [Sakagami], Jim [Tateoka]."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-727/

img Soldiers onboard a ship (ddr-densho-201-190)

Soldiers onboard a ship in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. Caption on reverse: "Lucerne 'See' (Lake), Jan-2, 1945."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-190/

img View of the California Coast (ddr-densho-201-857)

Caption on front: "The far famed 'Lone Cypress' at Midway Point on the 17 Mile Drive, California."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-857/

img House and farmland (ddr-densho-201-345)

Caption on front: "Z. MaeKawa house. Auburn, Washington. Picture taken from White Lake Hill. Gone now. 1946?"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-345/

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