Caption on reverse [translation]: "Col. Lindbergh attended a tea party at the home of Gen. Gaishi Nagaoka in [illegible] Aoyama at 4 p.m. today, their fourth day in Tokyo. His wife Anne enjoyed herself immensely as she tried on Japanese kimono. Photograph: 1. Anne trying on Japanese kimono. Col. Lindbergh is behind her."
[Handwritten Draft] Ai Chih Tsai just returned from special mission for US government in Japan. He met Khe-an and many Formosans in Tokyo. Formosa is facing difficult a period. He focused on meeting the post-war spiritual needs of Formosas: educational institutions, missionaries and securing the help of the Foreign Missionary Boards.
Assigned to oversee the cleanup of the NYK Building in Tokyo
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Getting involved early on in the Little Tokyo redevelopment movement
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Meeting an old acquaintance from MIS language school leads to a job in Tokyo
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do …
Living in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo at the outbreak of the war
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Being released from the Tokyo Giants, eventually becoming manager for the Chunichi Dragons
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Interacting with African Americans who had moved into Little Tokyo during the war
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Father starts up a hotel business in the Little Tokyo area
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Interactions with African Americans who had moved into Little Tokyo during the war
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Nisei-han male. Born June 24, 1925, in Maui, Hawaii. Grew up in a small village on a sugar plantation. Played football in high school, transferring to Honolulu. Signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 1947, but ended football career with an injury. In 1951, signed with the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, the first American to play in …
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Dr. Makino visited Manchuria. Although Dr. Tomitaro Makino is 80 years old, he left for Manchuria on the 1st at 8:50 a.m. by train from Tokyo Station, to research the plants of the continent. This picture is Dr. Makino and his daughter, Tsuruyo, from the window of the train."
Selected article titles: "National Democratic Chairman McGrath Endorses Proposal for Equality in Naturalization" (p. 1), "JACL ADC to Back Move To Extend GI Brides Act" (p. 1), "Hope for Eventual Settlement Of Problem of Peru Japanese Internees in United States Seen" (p. 2), "Report Hundred Apply for U.S. Linguist Posts in Tokyo" (p. 8).
Selected article titles: "Judge Goodman Denies Request of 'Tokyo Rose' for Bail as Two Week Trial Delay Granted" (p. 1), "Placer County Group Passes Resolution Urging Citizenship For Resident Japanese Aliens" (p. 1), "Many Canada Evacuees Settle in Toronto City" (p. 2), "Coast Shipping Tieup May Delay Return of Stranded Nisei Group" (p. 6).
Selected article titles: "The Westside Community: 'Getting It Together' Against a Crime" (p. 1), "The Marcos Blacklist" (p. 6), "The Housing Crisis in Little Tokyo and a Case for Blackmail in Seeking Reparations" (p. 7), "The 1973 Movement Reports" (p. 12), "Japanese Community Joint Counseling Center" (p. 18), "Asian American Drug Abuse Program" (p. 30).
Newsletter covering the following topics: Arlene Oki reports that Bill Tashima will be joining the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advanced Nations Japanese American Visitation Program for a weeklong orientation of Japan in Tokyo and other Japanese cities. Consul General Abe requested a member of Seattle JACL; Joy Shigaki to head Chapter Civil Rights Committee.
Photograph of Kaoru Nakashima sitting in the roof garden at the Marunouchi Building. Written below the image on the album page is "Roof Garden / Marunouchi Bldg., Tokyo / September 6, 1952 / (Courtesy of Dr. Herman Gray)" in white pencil. Written on center of the album page is "August 24, 1947 / Kutsukake / The …
Article text [translation]: "Supervisor, 6th-grade in Judo, born in Akita, 33 years old. The golden age which the Meiji University Judo Club experienced before was obtained with his power. Can it be said it is an odd chance of fortune that this time he is the coach of the same Judo club which is commemorating the …
Sansei female. Born May 7, 1948, in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Boyle Heights, attending the Maryknoll Catholic School. Went to the University of California, Berkeley, during the Asian American Studies movement. Involved in numerous activist community groups in Los Angeles, such as the Asian Women's Group and the Community …
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Minister of Railways Matsuno departed. (Tokyo) April 20, 1940. Making an inquiry into the Imperial Army on the continent, Matsuno, Minister of Railways, departed in a good mood from Haneda Airport by a passenger plane at 6:00 a.m. on the 20th. The picture shows the Minister of Railways boarding the passenger plane …
Caption on reverse [translation]: "National student swimming championships. Makino sets new 800-meter record. (Tokyo) August 14, 1934. Japan's search for contestants for this season is finished. The National Student Swimming Competition will be held on the 14th at Jingu Pool (air temperature 23C water temperature 25C). The picture is 1, Makino breaking the world record."
Article text (incomplete) [translation]: "The tremendous contributions to Japan and donations of money by Japanese in foreign countries have not been recognized by the people in Japan. This has been a regrettable reality to Japanese who are acquainted with foreign affairs. Kawai, head of the Information section, helped to establish the association of foreign Japanese newspapers …
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Spring grand sumo tournament. The champion sumo wrestler. 9 victories and 2 defeats, Minanogawa. (Tokyo) January 22, 1934. The spring grand sumo tournament concluded its run on the 22nd. The champion of this tournament was Minanogawa, from the West, with 9 victories and 2 defeats. The picture shows 1, The champion Minanogawa."
