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img Nisei boys at beach (ddr-densho-138-1)

Swimming at Sandpoint in North Seattle. Back row: Yosh Hirata. Middle row (L to R): Rick Tanagi, Roy Tanagi, Ko Abe. Front row (L to R): Esther Hiyama, Kame Uyeji, George Tanagi.

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img Man next to Furuya Co. truck (ddr-densho-128-69)

Koichi Sawa stands in front of the Furuya Company truck. Furuya Co. was an import export company based in Seattle, which provided a large percentage of Japanese goods consumed in the Northwest.

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 53 (July 4, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-412)

Selected article titles: "Milk Only for Special Cases" (p. 1), "Seattle Has Three Hostels" (p. 4), "AAA: Evacuees May Apply for Aid" (p. 4), "Shot Fired at WRA Agent's Home" (p. 5).

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doc Resolution to build on Main Street (ddr-sbbt-4-22)

A resolution by the Board of Directors of the Buddhist Mission Society (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to build a church edifice, social hall, and other buildings on its property on Main Street.

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img Two boys with a snow ball (ddr-fom-1-840)

WRA caption on reverse: "These two boys are rapidly developing a love for a sport which is entirely new to them-sledding." Left to right: Toshio Boi, Henry Kumasaka from Seattle, Washington.

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img Two boys sledding (ddr-fom-1-839)

WRA caption on reverse: "These two boys are rapidly developing a love for a sport which is entirely new to them-sledding." Left to right: Toshio Boi, Henry Kumasaka from Seattle, Washington.

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img Two boys sledding (ddr-fom-1-838)

WRA caption on reverse: "These two boys are rapidly developing a love for a sport which is entirely new to them-sledding." Left to right: Toshio Boi, Henry Kumasaka from Seattle, Washington.

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img Muneage ceremony (ddr-densho-38-6)

This building at 1427 South Main Street was the second location of the Seattle Buddhist Church. During the muneage ceremony, mochi (Japanese rice cakes) were thrown to church members from the scaffold.

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 159 (January 10, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-190)

Selected article titles: "Culture of Young Seattle Japanese is American....Arai" (p. 1), "Bachelors, Dads to Meet in Main Feature Tonight" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Home Town Folks" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 705 (July 19, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-740)

Selected article titles: "Seattle to Join Aluminum Drive for Defense Aid" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "One Second Generation Objector Mars Response of Young to Call" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 700 (June 14, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-735)

Selected article titles: "Japan-U.S. Peace Hope Voiced as Group Fetes Adm. Nomura" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Will Scan Plans for Fall Confab" (p. 4)

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doc Ryo Tsai Draft Narrative re: Origin of NKHA Exhibit (ddr-densho-446-448)

Ryo Tsai explained how the Nippon Kan Heritage Association (NKHA) Exhibit was conceived and implemented. It was shown at Nippon Kan on Mar 17, 1985 and later at the Seattle Public Library.

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img Two men in suits (ddr-densho-359-1040)

Eddie Otsuka stands outside Benton Hotel in Seattle with Kaichi Kawamoto. Eddie and Jeanette Otsuka operated the Benton Hotel before World War II. The Benton Hotel was located at 1420 6th Ave.

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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.

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img Northwest Buddhist Convention Banquet (ddr-one-1-416)

Black and white photographic negative of guests at the Northwest Buddhist Convention banquet dinner in the basement of the Seattle Buddhist Church. Standing is Ted "Tetsuo" Tamaki talking to Kiku (Fujita) Morita.

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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.

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img Wedding party (ddr-densho-166-6)

This wedding took place at the Japanese Baptist Church in Seattle and was performed by pastor Fukumatsu Okazaki. Back row (L to R): Iwasuke Kaita, Kambe, Kunizo, Masaye, Tamayo Funai, Yone Kaita.

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doc Japanese group reacts to 'Jap' Slur (ddr-densho-510-35)

Newspaper Clipping

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img Japanese Americans registering for mass removal (ddr-densho-36-49)

These Japanese are being processed in preparation for exclusion from Seattle, Washington. The processing took place at a civil control station located at 2100 2nd Avenue. Original Seattle Post Intelligencer caption: "Waiting their turn--Members of Seattle's Japanese community in the course of being processed at the civil control station at 2100 2nd Ave. in preparation for …

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img Meriko and friends on a pier (ddr-densho-494-28)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

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vh Fumiko Uyeda Groves Interview (ddr-densho-1000-10)

Nisei female. Born September 9, 1933, in Seattle, Washington. Parents operated a store in the Sanitary Market (now known as the Pike Place Market). Father was very active in kenjinkai (prefectural organization) activities, both before and after World War II. Spent prewar childhood in and among Seattle's Japanese American community. Incarcerated at the Puyallup Assembly Center, …

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vh Miyoko Kaneta Interview (ddr-densho-1000-449)

Nisei female. Born December 16, 1926, in El Centro, California. Grew up in various places in California, where parents owned a barbershop. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with her family to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving camp, resettled in Hazelton, Idaho, and Oakland, California, before moving to Seattle, Washington. After the war, …

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doc Kubota Gardens: Is it being uprooted? (ddr-densho-329-855)

Clipping from Seattle paper Beacon Hill News describing Kan Domoto's visit to the local Kubota Gardens and his advocacy for the garden's preservation. Next to the article is the headline "Hirabayashi conviction overturned" with accompanying article. Written on the back is a note from Kan to Kris Domoto, "Dear Kris: This is what I'm up on …

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doc Testimony of Peter Okada (ddr-densho-67-218)

Written testimony of Peter Okada of Los Angeles, California. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Multiple Impact on Family."

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doc Testimony of Denny T. Yasuhara (ddr-densho-67-220)

Written testimony of Denny T. Yasuhara of Spokane, Washington. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Multiple Impact on Family."

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