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img Girls' softball team (ddr-densho-138-7)

The Green Lake Girls' Softball Team was a very high-scoring and competitive team, once winning a game 64-3. Back row (L to R): Takako Kumagai, Aya Tanagi, Masaye Yonemura, Tomiko Uyeji, Mae Shimizu. Front row (L to R): Yoshiye Mochizuki, Chimiko Nakawatase, Toshiko Suzuki, Mariko Kumasaka, Masako Tada, Tomiye Mochizuki.

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vh Cherry Kinoshita Interview (ddr-densho-1000-34)

Nisei female. Born October 13, 1923, in Seattle, Washington, grew up in Green Lake area. Incarcerated at Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Active in National and Seattle Chapter JACL politics, especially during the drive for redress in the 1970s and 1980s. Cherry Kinoshita passed away on July 29, 2008.

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Taiyos Capture Japanese Grid Title With Win. Nippons Handed 7 to 0 Defeat; Rainiers Take Measure of South End, 6 to 0; Games Wind Up Season. (December 2, 1929) (ddr-densho-56-415)

doc Taiyos Capture Japanese Grid Title With Win. Nippons Handed 7 to 0 Defeat; Rainiers Take Measure of South End, 6 to 0; Games Wind Up Season. (December 2, 1929) (ddr-densho-56-415)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 2, 1929, p. 21

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 68 (February 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-154)

Selected article titles: "Kibei English to Start Tomorrow" (p. 1), "Schools Will Close During Registration: 8000 Expected to Sign-up for Clearance for Army, War Works" (p. 1), "Planning Bd. Probes JACL" (p. 1), "O'Suga to Lead Writers Meeting" (p. 1), "Photography Service Will Be Available" (p. 1), "Rumor Clinic: Loss Reimbursement Denied by Coverley" (p. 1), …

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doc Thank you card to Tsuyako "Sox" Kitashima from Suary and Bill Kyozeo (ddr-janm-4-33)

Thank you card to Tsuyako "Sox" Kitashima from Suary and Bill Kyozeo. Beige card with illustration in yellow/pink/green of two cartoon girls; one in a yellow dressing hugging the other in a pink dress. "Thanks so much" is written on the top center. There is decorative borders on the top and bottom.

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doc Engagement greeting card (with envelope) to Mollie Wilson from Violet Saito (January 29, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-80)

Engagement greeting card written by Violet Saito to Mollie Wilson. White/pink card with illustration in pink/green of a bouquet of pink roses tied together with a piece of white ribbon. "An engagement wish for your future happiness" is on the front of card. Envelope is postmarked January 29, 1945 from Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Engagement greeting card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (January 26, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-42)

Engagement greeting card written by Mary Murakami to Molly Wilson. White/pink card with illustration in pink/green of a bouquet of pink roses tied together with a piece of white ribbon. "An engagement wish for your future happiness" is on the front of card. Envelope is postmarked January 26, 1945 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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img Mary and Al Ito's wedding party (ddr-densho-287-748)

Photograph of Mary and Al Ito's wedding party. Milton Maeda is on the far left Written across the image is "To Milton Sincerely Mary and Al June 8, 1940" in blue ink. Written on the album page below the image is "Portland Mr. & Mrs. Al Ito June 8, 1940" in black and green ink.

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img Portland Rose Festival Parade float- "PGE" (ddr-one-1-503)

Color slide of a Rose Festival Parade float driving down SW Third Ave in front of a large crowd gathered outside a Signal gas station and San Francisco Tailor, behind the Signal gas station is the old Multnomah Hotel. The float depicts a knight with a shield that has PGE written on it, riding on a …

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Collection Ishii Collection (ddr-densho-132)

The Ishii Collection consists of two photographs of Oriental Gardens, a Japanese-run nursery and florist prior to World War II. These photographs were also used in the book, The Green Lake Japanese American Community, 1900-1942.

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Collection Akimoto Collection (ddr-densho-129)

The Akimoto collection contains three photographs of the Akimoto family, who operated University Cleaners, a dye works business located in Seattle, Washington. These photos were also used in the book, The Green Lake Japanese American Community, 1900-1942.

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Collection Uyeji Collection (ddr-densho-138)

The Uyeji collection includes the leisure and business activities of the Uyeji family, who operated a farm in North Seattle prior to World War II. These photographs were also used in the book, The Green Lake Japanese American Community, 1900-1942.

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doc Card to Mitzi Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-363)

An invitation card to a gathering for Freidereka Green held on May 29, 3:15-4:30, at the Poston camp in Arizona. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 11. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_12_001

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NCJAR press conference: Alice Basoms (white blouse), Chizu Omori (suit) Penny Willgerodt (green sweater), and Michi Weglyn (standing). (ddr-csujad-29-286)

img NCJAR press conference: Alice Basoms (white blouse), Chizu Omori (suit) Penny Willgerodt (green sweater), and Michi Weglyn (standing). (ddr-csujad-29-286)

National Council for Japanese American Redress press conference. Photograph titled: "Rayburn House Office Building, NCJAR press conference: Alice Basoms (white blouse), Chizu Omori (suit) Penny Willgerodt (green sweater), and Michi Weglyn (standing)." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P229

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doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Mollie Wilson from Violet Saito (December 18, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-78)

Christmas card to Mollie Wilson from Violet Saito (December 18, 1944). Blue/white card with illustration in blue/green/white of a snow covered village with a Chritmas tree and blue and white stars. "Christmas Greetings" and the first two lines of "Silent Night" are on the front right corner of card. Envelope is postmarked December 18, 1944 from …

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doc Drawing of the northwest corner Tanforan Assembly Center (ddr-densho-392-2)

Caption written by Kenneth Iyeki: "This is the north west corner of camp. Beyond the two green tankers, concealed in the trees was a cleverly hidden guard post. Beyond the fence lay the highway. People used to come roaring up, then slam[?] their cars close to satisfy their curiosity. Some waived, some smiled, some frowned, and …

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doc Shepherd Photograph Album (ddr-densho-404-1)

A green, gold, and black photograph album of Takeo Tagami's photographs. The cover is decorated with a gold illustration of a shepherd tending a flock of sheep.The album contains an assortment of photographs of Tokeo's and his companions' travel between the United States and Japan, explorations of United States National Parks and other sites, and snapshots …

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img Studio portrait of the Miwa family (ddr-densho-475-2)

Black and white studio portrait of the Miwa family in a dark green cardboard portrait case with an art deco border. At the bottom of the portrait in pen, "Cook's Studio Hollister Cal" and on the back written in pencil, "The Miwa Family L. to R. Back Tama Miwa Nobukichi Miwa L. to R. Front Mae …

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doc Japanese Wins First Damage Suit in Oregon (July 25, 1926) (ddr-densho-56-404)

The Seattle Daily Times, July 25, 1926, p. 2

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Collection M. Ohashi Collection (ddr-densho-135)

The M. Ohashi collection includes three photographs of the Tamura family, who operated Royal Dye Works in the Fremont area of Seattle prior to World War II. These photographs were also used in the book, The Green Lake Japanese American Community, 1900-1942.

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img Portland Rose Festival Parade- float 5 (ddr-one-1-551)

Color slide of Rose Festival Parade float 5 driving down W Burnside between Chinese Medicine Co and Blue Eagle Café on NW Second Ave. The float depicts a large fountain made of yellow flowers with pink flowers depicting the water. Four women in yellow and blue dresses sit around the float, one is holding a purple …

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img Women in front of roller coaster (ddr-densho-136-25)

Nisei friends standing in front of the "Big Dipper" Rollercoaster at the Playland Amusement Park, located in the Bitter Lake neighborhood at North 132nd and Aurora Avenue. Many Green Lake Japanese Association and Seinenkai (Young People's Club) activities were held there in addition to Seattle's Japan Day celebrations. (L to R): Ruth Nishino, Yuri Takahashi, Rosemary …

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doc Plaid photograph album (ddr-densho-404-210)

A green plaid photograph album of Takeo Tagami's photograph. The album contains an assortment of photograph of Tokeo's and his companions' travel between the United States and Japan and other destinations, military service, snapshots of friends and family. Written on inside of front cover: on Heye Maru Jan. 23, 1940 Seattle. Back on Asama Maru April …

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img Miss Wakayama's class (ddr-densho-454-1)

Miss Wakayama's third or fourth grade class in Topaz. Written on the back in the upper left corner is "Yoshiye Handa Class-3rd grade teacher- Miss Wakayama Topaz, Utah" in green ink. Written on the back in the upper right corner is "Yoshiye" in pencil. Written on the in the lower right corner on an attached piece …

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img Girls in kimonos (ddr-densho-134-27)

Students of the Japanese Language School in North Seattle gather in the playground. The school was housed in the Green Lake Community Hall, located at North 100th and Corliss Avenue. The building was eventually enlarged as the program grew more and more popular. (L to R): Molly Kitajima, Michiko Nakawatase, Kazue Kitajima, Kazuko Sasaki, Chimiko Nakawatase, …

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