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Akiko Kurose Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-41)
vh Akiko Kurose Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-41)
Nisei female. Born February 11, 1925, in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Longtime civil rights activist, educator, and pacifist.
Akiko Kurose Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-42)
vh Akiko Kurose Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-42)
Nisei female. Born February 11, 1925, in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Longtime civil rights activist, educator, and pacifist.

(Mrs. Kurose was undergoing treatment for cancer and required frequent breaks and medication to help her with pain management.)

Letter to teacher (ddr-densho-104-21)
doc Letter to teacher (ddr-densho-104-21)
To Akiko Kurose from parent of children Kurose taught at Laurelhurst Elementary School
University student (ddr-densho-104-8)
img University student (ddr-densho-104-8)
Akiko Kurose at Friends University in Kansas.
University students (ddr-densho-104-6)
img University students (ddr-densho-104-6)
Akiko Kurose (right) at Friends University in Kansas.
Woman holding a fish (ddr-densho-104-19)
img Woman holding a fish (ddr-densho-104-19)
School teacher Akiko Kurose with students from Laurelhust Elementary School
Bride and groom (ddr-densho-104-14)
img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-104-14)
Akiko and Junelow Kurose on their wedding day. Printed on front: Portrait by Takano Studio, Seattle. Written inside: Mr. and Mrs. Yamashita and family. Sincerely, Junelow and Aki Kurose. October 31, 1948.
Program for James A. Garfield High School's 2012 Commencement (ddr-densho-104-22)
doc Program for James A. Garfield High School's 2012 Commencement (ddr-densho-104-22)
Akiko (Kato) Kurose listed in program as a member of the Garfield High School class of 1942
Kurose Collection (ddr-densho-104)
Collection Kurose Collection (ddr-densho-104)
The Kurose collection (1930s-1990s) consists of photographs, documents, and objects from the personal family collection of Akiko Kurose, who was interviewed by Densho in 1997.
Floyd Schmoe receiving Hiroshima Peace Prize (ddr-densho-26-5)
img Floyd Schmoe receiving Hiroshima Peace Prize (ddr-densho-26-5)
Floyd Schmoe was a long time peace activist. After the bombing of Hiroshima he was instrumental in spearheading a campaign to build homes for the bomb survivors. For his efforts, he received the Hiroshima Peace Prize, shown here. Left to right: Unidentified, Floyd Schmoe, Ken Nakano, Aki Kurose, unidentified.
Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-83-1)
vh Floyd Schmoe Interview I Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-83-1)
Remembering Akiko Kurose

In this interview Mr. Schmoe refers to Aki Kurose, a former employee, fellow Quaker, peace activist, and long-time friend. At the time of this interview, Ms. Kurose had recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. At the time of this interview, Mr. Schmoe is 102 years old.

Western Defense Command Certificate of Exemption (ddr-densho-104-10)
doc Western Defense Command Certificate of Exemption (ddr-densho-104-10)
Certificate of exemption for Akiko Kato, issued by the Western Defense Command
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