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After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Issei were required to carry identification documents because of their alien status. (Issei were barred from becoming naturalized citizens until 1952.) This document belonged to George Mitsutaro Yoshihara, a permanent U.S. resident since 1902. The identification certificate was the same size as an American passport and …

U.S. law forbade people of Japanese ancestry from becoming naturalized citizens until 1952. This document is an application for naturalization filed by an issei male in 1947.

Phil and Alice Okano

The affidavit states that both Philip and Alice Okano are American citizens. He also affirms that all three employees of his laundry and cleaning business are also American citizens.

Phil Okano

The caption written on the back "Shizue, Stan, Pam, Marilyn Okano c. 1955 prob. Shelton".

The caption written on the back "Shizue Shikuna, Stan Shikuna, Pam Okano, Marilyn Okano c. 1955 prob. Shelton". The caption names the children from left to right".

Minoru and Chiyoko Okano pose for a wedding portrait. Written on bottom of photograph" Minoru and Chiyoko Okano Nov. 26, 1950 Shelton [WA]" and stamped on the back of the photograph "Que Chin Studio 620 Pine St. Seattle, Wash."