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Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-571)
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Black and white photographic print of temple with torii gate in left foreground. Inscribed on the back: "47/HIROSHIMA."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-571/
Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-666)
img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-666)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai, standing in front center with white sleeveless dress and hands clasped, with six unidentified paternal relatives and five children, with a bicycle parked on the group’s right.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-666/
Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-660)
img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-660)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a white dress and cousin Ataru Sakai’s daughter at Hijiyama, Hiroshima. Inscribed on the back: "Hijiyama, Hiroshima."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-660/
Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-573)
img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-573)
Black and white photographic print of building with pile of debris on left and an unidentified child with his or her back to camera standing on the right.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-573/
Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-663)
img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-663)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s maternal relative, possibly mother’s niece, standing with pole in middle ground and house in background.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-663/
Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-570)
img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-570)
Black and white photographic print of Hiroshima leveled after the bombing.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-570/
Letter from Haruto Okine to Mr. Seichi Okine, January 29, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-240)
doc Letter from Haruto Okine to Mr. Seichi Okine, January 29, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-240)
A letter from Haruto Okine in Hiroshima, Japan, to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. The letter is mailed by Naoji Okine, Seiichi's brother. In the letter, Haruto thanks Seiichi Okine for the gifts and gives congratulations to Masao Okine on his new baby. He hopes that Seiichi will return to Japan someday when Japan rebuilds from the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-240/
Letters from Itsuko Nakatomi and Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, February 25, 1949 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-258)
doc Letters from Itsuko Nakatomi and Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, February 25, 1949 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-258)
Contains two letters to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine along with an envelope. The letters are written by Itsuko Nakatomi and Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan respectively and enclosed into the same envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_88_001-003
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-258/
Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, January 20, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-249)
doc Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, January 20, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-249)
A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Jokichi expresses his gratitude for the gifts that were sent by his niece, Hatsuno Hotty Befu. He explains that while the gifts from Seiichi mainly include clothing, he is often running out of food in Japan and is thus …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-249/
Letter from Kenjiro Okine to Mr. Seiichi Okine, July 21, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-234)
doc Letter from Kenjiro Okine to Mr. Seiichi Okine, July 21, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-234)
A letter from Kenjiro Okine in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He is thankful to the Okines for the letter and gift package. He lists the items included: raisins, candies, towels, ajinomoto [monosodium glutamate], and salt. It appears that he has been craving sugar but sugar wasn't included. The letter …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-234/
Letter from Naoji Okine to Seiichi Okine, December 13, 1949 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-266)
doc Letter from Naoji Okine to Seiichi Okine, December 13, 1949 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-266)
A letter from Naoji Okine in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother, Seiichi Okine. He informs that Seiichi's gifts have been brought by Kenji Okine, including milk, sugar, and soap bars, and appreciates his support. He asks about prices in the U.S. as short supply drives prices high in Japan. He thinks back of his life in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-266/
Letter from Toshio Tamaoi [?] to Mrs. Seiichi Okine, December 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-254)
doc Letter from Toshio Tamaoi [?] to Mrs. Seiichi Okine, December 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-254)
A letter from Toshio Tamaoi in Itsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. The letter is mailed by Kenjiro Okine. In the letter, he thanks Seiichi for the gifts and laments about the high inflation in post-war Japan. He also asks about Kimie Tanimoto who recently left for the U.S. and includes updates on his …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-254/
Letter from Minoru Sasaki to Mr. S. Okine, September 22, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-210)
doc Letter from Minoru Sasaki to Mr. S. Okine, September 22, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-210)
A letter from Minoru Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan, to his brother-in-law, Seiichi Okine. He thanks Seiichi for the gift, including ajinomoto [monosodium glutamate], sugar, candies, and pencils. He describes the shortages of basic necessities in Japan and states that all children under age 8 do not know the real taste of sugar. He also expresses his …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-210/
Letter from Jokichi [Yamanaka] to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, June 16, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-149)
doc Letter from Jokichi [Yamanaka] to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, June 16, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-149)
A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. This letter is mailed by Masao Okine, who is stationed as a Nisei soldier in Japan, via the U.S. Army Postal Service. In the letter, Jokichi informs Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine that Masao Okine brought their letters and gifts …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-149/
Letters from Naoji, Miyuki, and Miyoko Okine to Mr. S. Okine, September 21, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-250)
doc Letters from Naoji, Miyuki, and Miyoko Okine to Mr. S. Okine, September 21, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-250)
Contains three letters written from the Okine's in Japan to Mr. Seiichi Okine along with an envelope. The three letters are written by Naoji Okine, Miyuki Okine, and Miyoko Okine respectively, and enclosed in the same envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_81_001-004
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-250/
Letter from Kamekichi and Sueno Nakano to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, June [9?] 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-251)
doc Letter from Kamekichi and Sueno Nakano to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, June [9?] 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-251)
A letter from Kamekichi and Sueno Nakano in Hiroshima, Japan to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. The letter is singed by both Kamekichi and Sueno, but it appears that it is written by Sueno Nakano. In the letter, Sueno notes that her requested items have arrived and thanks the Okines for them. She has shared tobacco and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-251/
Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, May 17, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-256)
doc Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, May 17, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-256)
A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law, Seiichi Okine. He thanks the Okines for the letter, the tobacco, and ajinomoto brought by the Nakano family. He also thanks Hatsuno Hotty Befu for the gifts. He informs that his daughter, Fumiko, has left for the U.S., but it is not clear when he …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-256/
Letter from Megumi Sasaki to Seiichi Okine, June 21, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-245)
doc Letter from Megumi Sasaki to Seiichi Okine, June 21, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-245)
A letter from Megumi and Yukie Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan to Seiichi Okine. It appears to be written by Yukie Sasaki. She informs that she has received his letter on June 18 and package on June 21. She lists the items received including pairs of pants, shirts, shoes, socks, candles, sugar, threads, a comb, and white …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-245/
Letters from Jokichi and Yaeko Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, July 29, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-222)
doc Letters from Jokichi and Yaeko Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, July 29, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-222)
Contains two letters and one envelope mailed by Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. The letters are written by Yaeko Nakano and Jokichi Yamanaka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_61_001-003
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-222/
Sueno and Sawako [Nakano] (ddr-csujad-5-10)
Sueno and Sawako [Nakano] (ddr-csujad-5-10)
A photograph of Sueno Nakano at age 53 and her second daughter, Sawako Nakano, at age 15. The photograph is addressed to Sueno's brogher-in-law, Seiichi Okine. It is taken by Hisashi Tonen in Hiroshima, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_04_005
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-10/
Letter from Tsukiyo Okasako to Seiichi Okine, July 1, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-282)
doc Letter from Tsukiyo Okasako to Seiichi Okine, July 1, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-282)
A letter from Tsukiyo Okasako in Hiroshima, Japan to her uncle and aunt, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She thanks them for the gift and updates them briefly on her immediate family, including her mother and two sons. She also writes about Jokichi Yamanaka who is going to return to the U.S. once his reentry permit is …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-282/
Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, September 5, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-163)
doc Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, September 5, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-163)
A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Jokichi writes about Masao Okine's visit to his place in Hiroshima, Japan and Masao's bringing the gifts from Seiichi and Tomeyo with him. He also writes of Masao's updates on issues in Hollister, California, where Jokichi used to run …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-163/
Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, February 21, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-257)
doc Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, February 21, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-257)
A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He informs of the arrival of the package of gifts from Seiichi and lists the items shared among the Sasakis, the Nakanos, Tsukiyo Okasako, and the Yamanakas. The items include: sugar, towels, cloth, sewing threads, safety pins, sewing needles, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-257/
Letter from Satoru [Sasaki] to Seiichi Okine, November 7, 1951 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-272)
doc Letter from Satoru [Sasaki] to Seiichi Okine, November 7, 1951 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-272)
A letter from Satoru Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. The letter includes general correspondence, informing of his family's well being. Entering the rice harvest season, he has been busy harvesting in the golden paddy fields. He wishes to meet the Okines sometime. The arrival date of the letter, December 7 is recorded. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-272/
Letter from Haruto Okine to Seiichi Okine, August 26, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-247)
doc Letter from Haruto Okine to Seiichi Okine, August 26, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-247)
A letter from Haruto Okine in Hiroshima, Japan to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. Haruto regrets not being able to give Jokichi Yamanaka a farewell gift since Jokichi had already left for the U.S. when Haruto heard of it. He requests wool yarns for his children, Miyoko, Harumi, and Mitsuo, and some seeds of beans for his …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-247/
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