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Destroyed buildings in Kamata Ward (ddr-densho-381-105)
img Destroyed buildings in Kamata Ward (ddr-densho-381-105)
Caption: 52. Direct hits of bombs in the vicinity of Kamata Ward, Michizuka cho,103 banchi,0310 hrs. Apr. 1945 (Kamata ku Michizuka cho. Hyaku san banchi.Saki bakudan shuchi genjo.Showa ni ju nen shitgatsu yokka.Gozen sanji jippun)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-105/
Survivors walk past the burned bodies of bombing victims (ddr-densho-381-101)
img Survivors walk past the burned bodies of bombing victims (ddr-densho-381-101)
Caption: 48. Pitifully--- burnt corpses litter the street. Mar.10,1945 (Hisan.. Gairo no mugo tarashiku taoreru shoshitai. Showa niju nen sangatsu toka)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-101/
Man outside (ddr-densho-378-1152)
img Man outside (ddr-densho-378-1152)
Unidentified young man standing outside a building in front of a sign in Japanese. Inscribed on the back is "Tokyo" in Japanese.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-378-1152/
In the neighborhood (ddr-densho-378-1136)
img In the neighborhood (ddr-densho-378-1136)
Photograph of an unidentified man standing outside a building on the street. Inscribed on the back is "Tokyo" in Japanese.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-378-1136/
Farewell banquet for Mr. Klingebiel (ddr-njpa-1-35)
img Farewell banquet for Mr. Klingebiel (ddr-njpa-1-35)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tokyo) August 4, 1938. A farewell banquet was held at the Imperial Hotel from 12:30 on the 4th for Mr. Klingebiel, a technical advisor for the Tokyo Olympics who will return home to Germany at the end of the month. The banquet was attended by those who had worked with him. Photograph: …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-35/
Prince Louis Ferdinand and Kira Kirillovna on their honeymoon (ddr-njpa-1-335)
img Prince Louis Ferdinand and Kira Kirillovna on their honeymoon (ddr-njpa-1-335)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Photographic Domestic News No. 1-4. Prince Ferdinand and Wife Go to Hakone. (Tokyo) August 20, 1938. Enjoying honeymoon sightseeing and shopping in Tokyo since entering the capital on the 5th, Prince Ferdinand, the grandson of the former German Kaiser, and his wife left the German embassy where they are staying at …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-335/
Leonid Kreutzer (ddr-njpa-1-37)
img Leonid Kreutzer (ddr-njpa-1-37)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Hounded by the Nazis. Musical Wandering. A World Master of the Piano. Kreutzer. (Tokyo) June 25, 1934. Leonid Kreutzer, a master pianist and teacher at the Berlin Academy of Music hounded by the Nazis and seeking a safe place for his music, wandered the world his arrival in Japan in February through …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-37/
A crowd walking down stairs in a train station (ddr-njpa-1-2642)
img A crowd walking down stairs in a train station (ddr-njpa-1-2642)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Newly appointed Russian Ambassador Yurenev , accompanied by his wife and son, arrived at Tokyo in the express train at 4:55 pm on the 11th."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-2642/
Helen Keller and Polly Thomson meeting with Senjuro Hayashi in Japan (ddr-njpa-1-759)
img Helen Keller and Polly Thomson meeting with Senjuro Hayashi in Japan (ddr-njpa-1-759)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Ms. Helen Keller has Discussion with Prime Minister Hayashi with her 'Heart's Eye.' (Tokyo) April 17, 1937. Helen Keller, the 'saint of three burdens,' visited the foreign ministry, home ministry, and imperial household ministry on the morning of the 17th. Accompanied by her secretary Ms. Thomson, Iwahashi Takeo, and others, she visited …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-759/
Hans Luther arriving at Tokyo Station (ddr-njpa-1-1228)
img Hans Luther arriving at Tokyo Station (ddr-njpa-1-1228)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Former German Chancellor Dr. Luther Enters Tokyo. Former German Chancellor Dr. Hans Luther arrived at Tokyo Station on the express train 'Tsubame' at 9 p.m. on the 25th. He was met by German Ambassador Dirksen and then entered the German embassy. Photograph: 1. Dr. Luther (center) being met by the German ambassador …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1228/
Letter from Tomoye and Henri Takahashi to Masao Shima, editor of Pictorial Japan (ddr-densho-424-748)
doc Letter from Tomoye and Henri Takahashi to Masao Shima, editor of Pictorial Japan (ddr-densho-424-748)
Original and copy. Asking for references for material and instructions for origami for the store
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-748/
Letter from Nobuko Nora Nagura to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi (ddr-densho-424-1072)
doc Letter from Nobuko Nora Nagura to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi (ddr-densho-424-1072)
Apologizing for not being a bigger help during her trip to Japan
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1072/
Business card (ddr-densho-424-1061)
doc Business card (ddr-densho-424-1061)
Dr. S. Komagata, Director, Agency of Industrial Science and Technology. Information on back in Japanese
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1061/
Invoice from Japan Travel Bureau for Takahashi Party Tour (ddr-densho-424-1074)
doc Invoice from Japan Travel Bureau for Takahashi Party Tour (ddr-densho-424-1074)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1074/
Business card (ddr-densho-424-1053)
doc Business card (ddr-densho-424-1053)
H. Kodama, Professor of Psychology, Japan Women's University. Handwritten on front: Henri's father's Chicago contemporary. Information on back in Japanese
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1053/
Receipt for refund to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi for tour costs (ddr-densho-424-1075)
doc Receipt for refund to Tomoye (Nozawa) Takahashi for tour costs (ddr-densho-424-1075)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1075/
Letter from Mike Motoki to Austin Morrill (ddr-densho-424-1118)
doc Letter from Mike Motoki to Austin Morrill (ddr-densho-424-1118)
Details about the use of extermination products, contacts in Japan
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1118/
Business card (ddr-densho-424-1062)
doc Business card (ddr-densho-424-1062)
Minoru Kiya, Daiichi Trading Company. Information on back in Japanese
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1062/
Business card (ddr-densho-424-1054)
doc Business card (ddr-densho-424-1054)
Tetsuro Kon, Chief of Welfare Section of Tokyo University. Written on back: Mr. Donald M. Typer, Education div. Information on back in Japanese
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1054/
Information about Koishi Tamura (ddr-densho-424-1119)
doc Information about Koishi Tamura (ddr-densho-424-1119)
Experience and work of Koishi Tamura, ceramist and artist
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1119/
Purchase order from Takahashi Trading Company to Ryubi K.K.Tokyo (ddr-densho-424-1078)
doc Purchase order from Takahashi Trading Company to Ryubi K.K.Tokyo (ddr-densho-424-1078)
For metallic yarn for weaving
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1078/
Business card (ddr-densho-424-1064)
doc Business card (ddr-densho-424-1064)
Tshisaburo Tsuzuki, Korakuen Stadium Company
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1064/
Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi and Martha Tsuchida (ddr-densho-424-923)
doc Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi and Martha Tsuchida (ddr-densho-424-923)
List of appointments, meetings and purchases she has made on the trip
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-923/
Business card (ddr-densho-424-1066)
doc Business card (ddr-densho-424-1066)
K. Sakakibara, Special Correspondent, The Sangyo Keizai
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1066/
Business card (ddr-densho-424-1067)
doc Business card (ddr-densho-424-1067)
Dr. Tomio Ogata, Professor of Serology, University of Tokyo Medical School
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-1067/
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