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img Yemiko and Hikotaro Kono standing in garden (ddr-ajah-6-260)

Caption below photo: Yemiko "Emi/Amy" Kono and her father, Hikotaro "Harry" Kono in Alameda, CA, circa late 1920s early 1930s

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img Woman in kimono, seen from back (ddr-ajah-6-268)

Caption below photo: Chiyoko "Harriet" Kono was the second wife of Hikotaro Harry Kono. They lived in Alameda, CA. Photo circa early to mid 1930s.

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img Woman standing in garden in kimono (ddr-ajah-6-267)

Caption below photo: Chiyoko "Harriet" Kono was the second wife of Hikotaro Harry Kono. They lived in Alameda, CA. Photo circa early to mid 1930s.

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img Hikotaro "Harry" Kono with fish (ddr-ajah-6-272)

Caption below photo: Issei Hikotaro Harry Kono fished for enjoyment. Besides having a floral shop in Alameda, he was a trophy winning salt/freshwater sport fisherman and community leader. He loved baseball and sponsored baseball teams. Seen here is Hikotaro in 1936 and his big catch of striped bass.

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doc Document with photo of Alameda Kono Allstars and clippings (ddr-ajah-5-50)

Documents related to the 1931 Tour of Japan by the baseball team. Caption below photo: Kono allstars, run by Hikotaro "Harry" Kono (center of second row in suit). Front row kneeling second from left, with bill turned up is Osky Kono, his son. Photo by Oita Newspaper company, Japan

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img Chiyoko Kono sitting on bench in front of florist shop (ddr-ajah-6-269)

Caption below photo: Chiyoko Kono sits in front of the family's floral shop, Hayashi Floral in Alameda, CA. Hikotaro "Harry" Kono bought it from the Hayashi family, but retained the Hayashi name. Pictured in the 2305 Santa Clara location. Circa 1930's

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img Portion of photo album page with photo of Yemiko "Emi/Amy" Kono sitting on bench outside florist shop (ddr-ajah-6-258)

Caption: "Amelia" "where are you heading for?"

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img Panorama of two baseballs teams on field (ddr-ajah-5-88)

Caption below photo: 1928 Alameda Taiiku Kai baseball team vs. Keio University of Tokyo, Japan. Alameda, CA. L to R of the men in suit and tie: Ryosaku Akagi: President of the Alameda Japanese Association and then Hikotaro "Harry" Kono, ATK President. Includes handwritten note describing the photo

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img Chiyoko Kono standing in garden (ddr-ajah-6-270)

Caption below photo: Chiyoko "Harriet" Kono - Alameda, CA. Her passport spells her first name as Harriette. She was born in japan March 10, 1903. In this photo, she is married to Hikotaro "Harry" Kono. The Konos would be incarcerated in Gila River, Arizona during WWII. She died in Selma, CA (near Fresno) on July 26, …

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img Document with photo of people in stands watching baseball game (ddr-ajah-5-95)

Caption below photo: Take Me out to the Ballgame!

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doc Western Union Telegram to Kan Domoto from Dr. & Mrs. Hayashi, Mr. & Mrs. S. Sasaki, and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kono (ddr-densho-329-671)

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img Team photo of the Alameda Taiiku Kai baseball team (ddr-ajah-5-78)

Caption below photo: the Alameda Taiiku Kai (ATK) baseball team sporting a variety of uniforms. The AC symbol probably means Athletic club or Alameda Club. Alameda, CA, circa 1920s

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doc Document with photo of baseball team titled Junior All-Star Team, Gila River, Arizona (ddr-ajah-5-49)

Includes history of Gila River team and players identified

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 23 (June 8, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-23)

Selected article titles: "Mayor Taft Cities C.L. for Progress of Nisei in U.S." (p. 1), "Nisei vet bucks housing bias in Las Vegas" (p. 1), "Letter to San Francisco editor bares discrimination against Nisei home-buyer" (p. 1), "Clovis Nisei float wins first prize" (p. 3), "Bookkeeper admits theft from doctors, $10,000 involved" (p. 3), "Reno CL …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 71, No. 8 (August 21, 1970) (ddr-pc-42-33)

Selected article titles: "Asian actors protest snub" (p. 1), "Culture of new Mainland arrivals may smother diverse life-styles of Hawaii" (p. 1), "Hollywood film industry anxious to sign Orientals in technical work pool" (p. 1), "MSG not hazardous generally: FDA say" (p. 1), "Nationwide protest organized against new 'Teahouse' musical" (p. 1), "Naturalizations lag while number …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 25 (December 18, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-51)

Selected article titles: "Pocatello JACL alerts headline writer in Idaho on use of "Jap" (p. 1), "Nisei files to block deportation order issued 8 years ago" (p. 1), "16 states have specialized agencies to enforce anti-minority discrimination laws" (p. 3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 42, No. 11 (March 16, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-11)

Selected article titles: "Ham Say Naim case refused 2nd time by Supreme Court" (p. 1), "Slur Against Japanese Americans in radio broadcast reported by JACler" (p. 1), "'No spectators in democracy--each of us must help make it work', Issei told" (p. 1), "Nat'l JACL credit union declared 5% dividend again as growth reflected" (p. 4), "Minnesota …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 66, No. 23 (June 7, 1968) (ddr-pc-40-23)

Selected article titles: "Gardena teenager booked for 10th time by police in 4-yr. period" (p. 1), "Vandalism, drug use by Orientals under scrutiny" (p. 1), "Sociological study shows less affluent have poorer health, lead shorter lives" (p. 1), "S.F. State student arrested at sit-in" (p. 1), "Buddhist Churches of America inaugurates first Nisei bishop" (p. 1), …

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doc Property storage list for Buddhist Mission Society (ddr-sbbt-2-36)

A list of names and locations for property stored at the Buddhist Mission Society (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) building addressed to C.C. Cawsey, General Contractor. Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple; Cawsey, C. C.; Aoki, Seiji; Ariyasu, T.; Aoki, H.; Akano, K.; Akada, Shigejiro; Akada, Asakichi; Akada, A.; Asakura, U.; Abe, Y.; Asaoka, A.; Asaoka, T.; Akada, Riyoichi; …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 4 (July 27, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-30)

Selected article titles: "Sharon Nishimi of Sacramento crowned 'Miss Nat'l JACL- '56'" (p. 1), "Newly Qualified Internee Claims to be Processed First by Gov't" (p. 1), "Racial Bias of Realty Board Subject in Damage Test Cases" (p. 1), "Inequalities of Canada Citizenship Cited by Negro Group Leader" (p. 3), "NW-WNDC delegates to recommend new award for …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 3 (July 20, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-29)

Selected article titles: "Claimants requested to refrain from writing Dep't of Justice for 60 days as all claims being reviewed under 1955 amendment" (p. 1), "Kibei fired as security risk in plea to Eisenhower" (p. 1), "Action unlikely on committee ok'd bill to return war vested property" (p. 1), "Renunciation law and segregation termed by Myer …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 16 (October 16, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-42)

Selected article titles: "Issei red cap, working at Seattle's King St. station since opening day in 1906, retires" (p. 1), "Ike congratulates Issei 100 years old" (p. 1), "San Francisco Bay area surpassing Los Angeles in production of cut flowers" (p. 1), "Repeal of Arizona Alien Land Act Sought by JACL" (p. 2), "U.S. Supreme Court …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 49, No. 18 (October 30, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-44)

Selected article titles: "Orange County JACL challenged to think future in terms of urban chapter at 25th anniversary" (p. 1), "Rep. Inouye wary of farm parity plan, abuses fantastic" (p. 1), "40 and 8 'white' membership clause reported dropped" (p. 3), Weightlifter Tommy Kono bedazzled by beauty of Polish women, brings home another 165-lb. title; to …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 22 (November 30, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-48)

Selected article titles: "Central California JACL officers to be installed en masse Dec. 2" (p. 1), "Issei mainlanders more Americanized" (p. 1), "Separate statehood bills may succeed, says Engle; "Arizona Nuptial Law Test Case May be Blooped" (p. 1), "Democracy in Japan should be reconsidered" (p. 2), "'No' Votes on Prop. 13 viewed as strong testimonial …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 48, No. 16 (April 17, 1959) (ddr-pc-31-16)

Selected article titles: "Yen debt claimants seeking pre-war exchange rate" (p. 1), "Cal. FEPC bill signature by governor due" (p. 1), "442nd RCT linked with famous U.S. Army regiments of history" (p. 1), "Nisei greeted as 5-millionth visitor of United Nations" (p. 1), "Fair housing bill in Minnesota reported" (p. 1), "'Nothing in common' between language …

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