Search Results | Densho Digital Repository

doc Letter regarding the effort to pardon Iva Toguri d'Aquino (ddr-densho-338-116)

A discussion about talking to Wayne Collins about the Iva Toguri d'Aquino pardon effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-116/

img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-123)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura (turning to face camera) and Capt. Jayson Har seated on the Fujiya Hotel's patio. Inscribed on back: "FUJIYA SEP 50/CAPT JAYSON HAR & TAMI." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-123/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-62)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Hughes and Lt. Col. Glenn operating the sails. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "15 JUNE 49/TOKYO BAY/ON THE "TARTAN"/COL "SNAP …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-62/

doc Letter regarding the effort to pardon Iva Toguri d'Aquino (ddr-densho-338-122)

Letter discussing the changing attitudes in the JACL as well as Wayne Collins dislike of the organization.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-122/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-58)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Tami Okamura, Olinda Saito (bride, standing), Shiuko Sakai, Aki Saito, unidentified, Yoshi Saito, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, remaining individuals unidentified. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-58/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-57)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Yoshi Saito, Aki Saito, Tami Okamura (foreground, seated), Capt. Pearce (background, standing), unidentified, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, and Shiuko Sakai . Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-57/

img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-107)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, David Funakoshi, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at a table. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Akakura hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce and rice wine. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-107/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-374)

Black and white photographic print of Gracia Becker and unidentified friend trying on dresses that Aya Taketomi brought. Gracia has her left hand on her friend’s shoulder. Aya was at the hotel trying to generate business for a dressmaker by taking measurements. Gracia, Ann Grazick, Shiuko and Tami Okamura were roommates at the Park Hotel (the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-374/

img Atami Hotel (ddr-one-2-419)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tagiri, Shiuko Sakai, and Tami Okamura standing on a platform on the grounds of the Atami Hotel. Shiuko Sakai is peering through a telescope looking out onto the ocean. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-419/

img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-124)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, May Ideta and Tami Okamura standing outside at the Fujiya Hotel's grounds with trees in background. Inscribed on back: "SEP 50/ GREENGATE VILLA GARDEN/FUJIYA." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-124/

img Catching Octopus on the "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-66)

Black and white photographic print of netting, octopus and two fish on the boat's deck. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” This image depicts the octopus that Shiuko Sakai (the donor) caught. Inscribed …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-66/

img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-106)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi (standing), David Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at table with steaming pot. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Miyoko hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-106/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-61)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Col. Glenn, Shiuko Sakai and Olinda Saito seated on a boat with a ship in background. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-61/

img Union Club at Christmas (ddr-one-2-267)

Black and white photographic print of eight individuals seated around a dining table at the Union Club of Tokyo at Christmas (from left) Tami Okamura, “Prof”, Anna Kim (WAC from Hawaii), George Hughes (Anna Kim’s boyfriend), Captain Chin (U.S. Army officer), Shiuko Sakai, Captain Milazzo, and May Ideta. Inscribed on back: "CAPT C. CHIN/GEORGE HUGHES/CAPT CHARLES/MICAZZO/ANNA …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-267/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-272)

Black and white photographic print of six individuals at Olinda Saito’s house posing at dining room table: from left- Shiuko Sakai, Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura, Olinda’s mother and an unidentified woman. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-272/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-271)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito’s house inside dining room with six individuals seated around table: Tami Okamura in foreground and Shiuko Sakai to right of frame. Remaining individuals are unidentified. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-271/

doc Memorandum for Exhibit Planning (ddr-densho-1007-1858)

Memorandum from Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga who was a member of the Advisory Committee for the Japanese American exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History for the 1987 bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. The memorandum provided suggestions for improvements to the exhibit and was addressed to other members of the Advisory Committee including Michi and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1858/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 46 (ddr-densho-537-55)

Issue 46 includes health updates/advice, a letter from The Manzanar Committee, letters to the editor, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-55/

img Merry Go Round (ddr-one-2-249)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito wearing a plaid print dress standing outside at unknown Tokyo location with “Merry Go Round” sign in background. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil, before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. Donor met …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-249/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-371)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Gracia Becker, Asa, and Aya Taketomi standing outside the Park Hotel in Tokyo, January 1947. Aya was at the hotel trying to generate business for a dressmaker by taking measurements. Aya and Asa were sisters. Gracia and Ann Grazick were roommates with Shiuko and Tami Okamura at the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-371/

img Lunch on a Rock Wall (ddr-one-2-422)

Color photographic print of (from left) Yo Tagiri, Tami Okamura (in plaid shirt), and Mary Jane Kinoshita or May Ideta having lunch while seated on rocks in front of a rock wall on way home from Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-422/

doc The Temporary Detention Camps in California: Registered State Historical Landmarks (ddr-densho-1007-1813)

Essay submitted to the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians arguing that the detention of Japanese Americans was motivated by discriminatory bias.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1813/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-166)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Anna Kim, Shiuko Sakai, Joyce Lee, and Tami Okamura standing in front of a hotel with flag pole in center of image. Donor stated that this hotel was located near Aya Taketomi’s summer home and served as a place for military and civilian personnel to have “R and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-166/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-270)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito’s house outside of Tokyo with seven individuals standing or seated around dining table. From left: Olinda Saito seated, Olinda’s boyfriend Raymond Funakoshi (standing), unidentified Japanese athlete (seated), unidentified woman, Olinda’s youngest sister Aki Saito (standing), Tami Okamura (seated) and Olinda Saito’s mother (seated). Olinda was a Japanese citizen …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-270/

doc Letter from J. M. Hooper to T. L. Cawsey (ddr-sbbt-4-47)

A letter from J. M. Hooper of J. M. Hooper Electric Company to T. L. Cawsey of Cawsey Construction Company agreeing to complete electrical wiring in the Japanese Buddhist Mission (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sbbt-4-47/

Filters