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img Syracuse University Photograph Album (ddr-densho-335-430)

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doc Brief Account of the Life of Iwahiko Tsumanuma (ddr-densho-335-16)

A brief account of life of Thomas Rockrise (Iwahiko Tsumanuma) including his architectual work finished in Japan during his two trips there in 1920 and 1921. These projects include Kawasaki Hospital in Kobe; Colonial home for a business man, Mr. Uenaka, in Tokyo; Private Museum for Tokushichi Nomura, Esq., in Kyoto; Nanying office building, Nanking Road, …

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doc Autobiography of Iwahiko Tsumanuma (ddr-densho-335-250)

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img Dinner Party (ddr-densho-335-143)

Names listed on the back of the photograph include Arkimara, Hamaji, Takauasu, Dr. Takamisu, Kikushi, and Shimotare.

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img Nanyang Building (ddr-densho-335-124)

The caption on the back of the photograph reads "Mar. 10, 1921 Nanyang Bldg. - Tom's design". A stamp on the back reads "Att of Received Mar 14 1921 Ans'd".

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img Japan Society Banquet (ddr-densho-335-142)

The caption on the back of the photograph reads "Japan Society - Banquet given by Iwahiko Tsumanuma at Nippon Club. (in honor of Dr. Kataoka visiting U.S.)". Names listed on the back of the photograph are Dwight Baum, Dr. Tyenaga, Wm. Van Pelt, Van Buren Magouegle, Sec'y of Japan Soc'y ? Warden, T.S.R. [Thomas S Rockrise], …

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img Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-508)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Ella Thomas seated next to each other on the train to Nikko, feigning sleep. Inscribed on back: "24 May 47/On train on way to Nikko."

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img Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-514)

Black and white photographic print of Ella Thomas (with umbrella), Hugo Paus (a Dutch correspondent, with umbrella), and Shiuko Sakai after crossing the bridge on their way back to hotel, with bridge and unidentified tourists in background.

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 104 (December 21, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-133)

Selected article titles: "Japan Will Seek 70 Percent Ratio at Arms Parley" (p. 1), "Fourteen Squads Signify Intention to Join Leagues" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Thomas T. Ogawa Named President of Youth League" (p. 4)

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doc Letter from Agnes Rockrise to Thomas and George Rockrise (ddr-densho-335-280)

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img Circus Day at HUHS - Hiram Collins and Carl Thomas (ddr-densho-378-310)

Photograph of two men dressed as clowns one is doing a handstand and is supported by the other. Identified as Hiram Collins and Carl Thomas. Caption on album page: "Circus Day H.U.H.S. Oct. 14, 1927" and "Hiram & Carl"

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img Thomas Edison and Mina Miller sitting in a garden (ddr-njpa-1-236)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Edison Said to Have Been Briefly Seriously Ill. (New York) Rengo. The American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, who invented and discovered most of the necessities of our modern cultural life and has made the greatest human contribution to so-called material civilization, had been seriously ill for some time but has now reported …

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img Charles S. Thomas shaking hands with Felix B. Stump (ddr-njpa-1-2066)

Caption on reverse: "Navy Secretary greeted by Adm. Stump: Charles S. Thomas, secretary of the Navy, is shown being greeted by Adm. Felix B. Stump, commander-in-chief, Pacific and U.S. Pacific Fleet, on his arrival at Hickam at 9:30 this morning with Mrs. Thomas for a two-day visit before leaving here Saturday night on an inspection tour …

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img Visit to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko (ddr-one-2-515)

Black and white photographic print of sacred stable of Toshogu Shrine (“three monkeys temple”) with (from left) Hugo Paus, a Dutch correspondent, Ella Thomas and Shiuko Sakai with their backs to camera looking into a sacred horse stable.

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 27 (July 6, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-75)

Selected article titles: "Officials Give Views on Closing of Stores" (pp. 1-2), "Skeleton Remains of Young Indian Found at Blk. 51" (p. 1), "Housing Adjustments Necessary Says Thomas" (p. 2), and "Farm Produces 250,545 Pounds" (p. 2).

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img Thomas Hale Hamilton and O. Vincent Esposito and University of Hawai'i communications heads (ddr-njpa-2-370)

Caption on reverse: "A progress report on operations of the re-organized communications center at the University of Hawaii was presented last week to UH President Thomas Hale Hamilton (left) and Senator O. Vincent Esposito (center). The activities report on audio-visual services, graphics, radio, open and closed circuit TV instruction was given by department heads and Dr. …

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img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-295)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard Acadia en route to Japan. Passengers are on deck smiling for camera: (from left) unidentified man, Shiuko Sakai wearing life vest, unidentified man kneeling down, and Ella Thomas wearing life vest.

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img Tsumanuma sisters (ddr-densho-335-117)

The caption written on the back of the photograph reads "Three sisters and their children Mar. 7 1920". Thomas Rockrise's sisters with their children. Rockrise traveled to Japan in 1920 where he reconnected with his family and designed buildings.

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img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Penny pitch (ddr-one-1-89)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). Young men pitching pennies. Left to right: Ko Hirata, Thomas "Tom" Fujita, Ko Tambara, Frank Furukawa Jr.

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doc Letter from Claude Canaday to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-226)

Canady politely declines the invitation to run for office

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img Tsutakawa Company camping trip (ddr-densho-128-115)

Front row (L to R): Marion Tsutakawa, Frank Kubo, Jim Tsutakawa, J.K. Saoka, George Tsutakawa, Mr. Baba, J. Shima. Second row (L to R): Bob, Mrs. Tsutakawa, Dick, Mr. Y. Shimada. Front row (L to R): Thomas, Mr. Y. Omi (?), Kumako.

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doc Letter to an Issei man from the U.S. Quartermaster General (ddr-densho-25-60)

Mitsuo (Mike) Iseri, son of Matahichi and Kisa Iseri, was killed in action during World War II. As his closest relative, Matahichi Iseri received a letter from the U.S. Quartermaster General of the Army asking him to complete a form entitled "Request for Disposition of Remains," which enabled him to arrange for the funeral of his …

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img Nisei machinist preparing a truck axle in machine shop at Heart Mountain incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-14-11)

Nisei machinist preparing a truck axle in machine shop at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. January 9, 1943. Photo by Tom Parker. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMLSC_TOMO_011

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img Six-year-old Reiko Mastuda, convalescing from serious illness at Jerome incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-14-16)

Six-year-old Reiko Matsuda, convalescing from serious illness at Jerome incarceration camp, is looked after by nurse's aid Chiyo Okata. March 11, 1943. Photo by Tom Parker. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMLSC_TOMO_016

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img Artist completing a watercolor at Granada incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-14-49)

Artist completing a watercolor at Granada incarceration camp. Photo by Tom Parker. December 13, 1942. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMLSC_TOMO_f14

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