Clam digging was a favorite pastime for Seattle's Japanese American community. This is the Takakoshi family. Left to right: Fumiko, Sumijiro, Katsumi and Shizuko Takakoshi.

A note on the back reads: "Ages 26 and 20."

This letter was sent to a Minidoka concentration camp administrator who worked in the procurement office.

Written in both Romaji and Japanese

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