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img Engagement party (ddr-densho-363-55)

Group photograph at Florence Wada's engagement party. Front row: Tazu Omori, Mae Wada, Betty Sachi, Flo Wada, Kathryn, Kimiko Uchida, Itsuko, Fumie, Sumihiro, Unidentified; Back row: Bessie, Eiko, Fudge, Matsumura, Annie Kitamura, Marion, Miyo Konishi, Tomi Ichida, Mae Inouye, Kimi Komoto, Hatuye Shimizu

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img Wedding portrait of Buichi Nakata and Chizuye Katow (ddr-ajah-6-666)

Caption below photo: Buichi Nakata, born in Okayama, Japan on March 13, 1899, marries Chizuye Katow, when she was 18 years old. Chizuye was born November 2, 1909 in Alameda, CA. Buichi died in Menlo Park, CA on September 18, 1987. Chizuye died in Palo Alto on December 18, 1987. They are Florence Nakata Omori's parents.

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doc The Literary Digest article regarding John Ford's "Mary of Scotland." (ddr-njpa-1-616)

Article title: "Queenly Actresses in New Artistry of Hollywood."

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img Five girls playing in yard (ddr-ajah-6-36)

Caption on right of photo: Backyard Fun / The three Nakata sisters and their friends enjoy themselves on a backyard slide. They are the daughter of Buichi Nakata and Chizuye Katow Nakata. Top to bottom: Dorothy Nakata / Florence Nakata / Lily Kato / Michi Fujikawa / May 18, 1938 in Alameda, CA. Girl on swing: …

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img A.C.D.'ers (ddr-densho-443-24)

Group photo of 11 women standing together. Back row identified left to right: Gerry Edwards, Ruth, Helen Williams, and Hallie. Front row identified left to right: Florence Amce, Mary Flanagan, Mae (Miwa) Higaki, Alice Vegel, Ida May Stevens, Lena Young and W.D. Written above the image on the album page is " A.C.D'ers / Ruth Helen …

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img Graduation portrait of Kiyo Date (ddr-ajah-6-388)

Caption below photo: Kiyo Date of Alameda, CA. She was born in November 18, 1919. This photo is dated 1937, making it her Alameda High School Graduation. She would further her education, attending Heald Business College. Inscription on front: Sincerely Kiyoko Florence Date June 37

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img Date family seated on ground at a park (ddr-ajah-6-363)

Caption below photo: Hajime Date and his wife, Uchi, pose with daughters Yuriko "Florence" (left, front), Kiyoko "Lily" and new addition Chiyoko "Mary". Location unknown, but the family was from Alameda, CA. Chiyoko was born on January 5, 1928, making this photo circa 1928-1929

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-305)

Went horseback riding with seven others that morning; went to Florence the day before; going to a movie that night in Leghorn (Livorno);the watch and other gifts are packed and ready to ship. Parents' note on envelope back: 308 Thursday Jan 3, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-284)

He is very busy at work, filling in for the men who have gone home already; might go to Florence to watch a football game; the post office is filled with Christmas packages. Written on back of envelope by parents" 286 Thursday Nov. 8, 1945

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img Three young women standing in doorway of barracks (ddr-ajah-6-395)

Caption below photo: Chiyoko Date (left), her sister, Florence and a friend at Topaz, Utah incarceration camp. Note their name on the front of their barracks, number 19-3-B. The Dates entered Topaz on September 9, 1942. They were from Alameda, CA. January 2, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-219)

Tad was on the move and finally near Pisa and Leghorn (Livorno); The unit was guarding Prisoners here; Tad described a 70-mile hitchhiking trip to Florence on 16th; Tad was assigned to help supply sergeant. Parents' note on envelope back: 221 Thursday July 26, 1945

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img Coworkers (ddr-densho-443-19)

Group photo of 17 women stand and seated around a table. Top row identified left to right: Niki, Lanore, unidentified, unidentified, Florence Smes, unidentified, Nat Simmons, M. Dorthy Bisk, unidentified, Helen Hevers, F. Olson, and G.F. Bottom row identified left to right: Amy Frank, unidentified, Alice V., I.M.S., and unidentified. Written along the top of the …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-349)

He is heading to Florence with Ryo Uchida for a couple of days; asks if they have heard from Tak (Yatabe); gave his dog a bath and haircut; going to the opera again. Parents' note on envelope back: 352 Monday April 22, 1946 Request for magazines and candy.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-393)

Back from their last trip, but heading out again to the area around Genova; went to Florence to do some shopping but didn't buy anything; still not sure when they are going home, but it will be soon. Parents' note on envelope back: 396 Monday Sept. 16, 1946

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img Portrait of Mary Abe's family (ddr-one-1-78)

Black and white photographic negative of Mary Abe's family posed seated in her living room. Photo portrait of an unknown man on the side table. Back row left to right: Marge Horigami, Florence "Flo" (Teshima) Anazawa, remaining unidentified. Front row left to right: May (Abe) Endo, unidentified woman.

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img Portrait of Mary Abe's family (ddr-one-1-77)

Black and white photographic negative of Mary Abe's family posed seated in her living room. Photo portrait of an unknown man on the side table. Back row left to right: Marge Horigami, Florence "Flo" (Teshima) Anazawa, remaining unidentified . Front row left to right: May (Abe) Endo unidentified woman.

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doc Card from Ed and Florence Lang to George Hideo Nakamura, November 18, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2195)

Birthday card from Ed and Florence Lang to George Hideo Nakamura during his service in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2297

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-343)

Got four letters and the package with the hair tonic; is going to Florence soon to pick up tea set; hopes they sent the cigarettes because he wants to buy the dinner set before he leaves. Parents' note on envelope back: 346 Monday April 1, 1946 Request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-342)

Took the day off, played badminton and drove around the countryside with a buddy; is helping some other guys to study to get their high school diplomas; is turning 20 that week; is borrowing a truck to drive to Florence. Parents' note on envelope back: 345 Wednesday March 27, 1946

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img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance- Individual Women's Winners (ddr-one-1-117)

Black and white photographic negative of four individual winners at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. From left to right: Florence “Flo” (Anazawa) Teshima, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, unidentified woman, and unidentified woman. Sitting inside a booth to the far left is Kimi Tambara.

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img Family portrait of Kato family taken in Japan (ddr-ajah-6-3)

Caption on right with biographical data of family

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-366)

He and Ryo are moving to Castelfiorentino outside Florence to start working for the Grave Registration Unit; he told Terry (Shimabukuro) that he could use their address for mail so when he gets stateside he will come by to pick it up. Parents' note on envelope back: 369 Thursday June 20, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-347)

Getting paid the next day; going to a boxing match with Terry (Shimabukuro); is planning to go to Florence with Ryo Uchida and George Hamai; got his official license to run the projectors; had an inspection so couldn't write the day before. Parents' note on envelope back: 350 Tuesday April 9, 1946 Request for magazines and …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-317)

He is going horseback riding that day; went to Florence and bought some old roman coins which he will send to To-chan; guessed they have seen Bob (Yatabe) in San Francisco; thinks he may be coming home in March. Written on back of envelope by parents" 320 Wednesday Jan. 23, 1946 Request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-340)

Got six letters and a package with sunglasses; hears that Bob (Yatabe) is going to be a father; teases them about talking about when he will get married and have a family; is going to Florence soon to pick up the tea set. Parents' note on envelope back: 343 Wednesday March 27, 1946 Request for magazines …

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