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img Group of children at a Carol Sato's birthday party (ddr-ajah-6-203)

Caption below photo: Carol Sato's birthday in her family's backyard at 2050 Buena Vista Avenue in Alameda, CA. circa 1954

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img Ship Asama Maru docked in San Francisco. (ddr-ajah-6-763)

Caption below photo: the Asama Maru docked at the San Francisco, CA., waterfront, with the west section of the Bay Bridge in the background. Nippon Yusen Kaisha of Japan build the "Queen of the Sea" in 1929. It's first voyage took it to California. It would also visit Hong King, Shanghai, Honolulu and Los Angeles. It …

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img Group of men and a woman posing for photo by fence (ddr-ajah-6-722)

Caption below photo: Issei men and one woman gather in Alameda, CA, circa 1910-1920s

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img Hatsuyo Ozeki with cow (ddr-ajah-6-805)

Caption below photo: Hatsuyo Ozeki of Alameda, CA., plays with a cow. She was born in 1907, making this circa 1910

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doc Album page with photo of Denby Nakashima with clipping and biographical data about Nakashima. (ddr-ajah-6-98)

Inscription on photo front: To Emiko San / Sincerely yours Denby Nakashima 1929. Caption on page below photo: Shiek of Oakland. Clipping is announcement of Nakashima's engagement to Natsuye Mae Tominaga

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img Woman and man in uniform standing outside building (ddr-ajah-6-2)

Caption below photo: Hisano Akagi and her second son, Hiromu "Henry", stand in front of the Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Alameda, CA. He was born in Alameda on February 3, 1923. Hiromu does not appear on the rosters of the 442nd RCT or Military Intelligence School. photo 1948

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img Family portrait of Tomita Family (ddr-ajah-6-40)

Caption below photo: The Tomita family of Alameda, CA circa late 1920s / L to R: Kenji, mother Haruna, father Katsushige, Mariko and Shigeyo.

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img Yukiko and Joshin Motoyoshi at farewell dinner (ddr-ajah-6-658)

Caption below photo: Farewell banquet for Rev. Joshin and Yukiko Motoyoshi, Buddhist Temple of Alameda Social hall. The family was being transferred to the Fresno Buddhist Betsuin. The Motoyoshi served BTOA from 1932 to 1948/

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doc Envelope with Hayashi's Flowers return address (ddr-ajah-6-330)

Caption below photo: An envelope for a business card from Hikotaro "Harry" Kono's business, Hayashi Flowers at 2305 Santa Clara Ave in Alameda, CA, circa 1920's-early 1940's

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img Portrait of Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara in formal dress (ddr-ajah-6-523)

Caption below photo: 1932 Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara of Alameda, CA. Inscription on photo front: Sincerely yours Fumiko Itahara '32

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img Kono family standing outside family business (ddr-ajah-6-342)

Caption below photo: The Kono family in front of the family business, Hayashi Florist at 2305 Santa Clara Ave in Alameda, CA. It was operated by Hikotaro "Harry" Kono (not pictured). L to R: Tomiko "Osky/Ken" - Yemiko "Emi/Amy" - Chieko "Chi/Chec" Kono. circa 1937

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img Shizuto Kawamura passport photo (ddr-ajah-6-12)

Caption below photo: Shizuto Kawamura passport photo while in Japan December 1954. He will use his passport to permanently return to America. He was born in Alameda, CA.,

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img Man standing outside building (ddr-ajah-6-44)

Caption below photo: Kenji Tomita, of Alameda, CA., at the University of Cincinnati, OH., circa 1943-1944

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doc Document titled "Alamedans during World War II, Takeno Nakata;s incarceration camp artwork" (ddr-ajah-6-257)

Includes photos of Takeno Nakata's wood carvings and biographical information

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img George Rokutani leaning against tree (ddr-ajah-6-863)

Caption below photo: George "Rokie" Rokutani Alameda, CA, circa 1930s. Inscription on photo front: Very truly yours, "Rokie"

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img Woman leaning against woodpile (ddr-ajah-6-100)

Inscription on photo front: to Alice T. / Alice Iwataki / 31. Caption below photo: Alice Iwataki of Alameda, CA circa late 1920s-early 1930s

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img Marge Kajiwara standing outside house (ddr-ajah-6-71)

Caption below photo: Marg Kajiwara of Alameda, CA. she was born in 1915, making this photo circa 1930s.

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img Shozo "Bill" Takeda in football uniform (ddr-ajah-6-528)

Caption below photo: Shozo "Bill" Takeda poses in his football uniform in Azusa, CA in 1934. He previously lived in Alameda, CA. He returned to Alameda to marry Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara in 1941.

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img Portrait of woman taken from back (ddr-ajah-6-564)

Caption below photo: Portrait of an Issei woman, probably from Oakland, CA Photo by Takuritsu Morita, 1915-early 1920s

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img Chieko Kono sitting on bench (ddr-ajah-6-345)

Caption below photo: Chieko Kono, originally from Alameda, CA. The Konos settled in Selma, CA after WWII. It is unclear if this photo was shot in Alameda or Selma, but Selma is more likely. If so, it is shortly after WWII ends.

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img Group of cooks at Jerome Camp (ddr-ajah-6-213)

Caption below photo: Cooks gather for a photograph at Jerome, Arkansas, circa 1942-1944

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doc Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara and bridesmaids (ddr-ajah-6-539)

Includes story of Itahara and Takeda's wedding. Caption below photo: Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara, 27, of Alameda, CA., married Shuzo "Bill" Takeda on January 19, 1941. At left is Masa Hanamura, at right Hazel Takii

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img School class at Topaz (ddr-ajah-6-95)

Caption below photo: School class at Topaz, Utah incarceration camp, 1942-1945. Kazumaro was from Alameda, CA. Kazumaro Motoyoshi standing third from left at back

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doc Photo of Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara in wedding dress (ddr-ajah-6-538)

Includes copy of newspaper engagement notice for Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara and Shozu "Bill" Takeda

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img Takuritsu Morita with friends at a picnic (ddr-ajah-6-627)

Caption below photo: Takuritsu Morita, 2nd from left, picnics with Issei friends. Probably 1915 to the mid 1920s. Morita was from Oakland first (1915 to about 1919) then moved to Alameda, CA., until 1933.

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