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Painting by a Nisei man (ddr-densho-166-16)
doc Painting by a Nisei man (ddr-densho-166-16)
This painting, titled "Playing Go in the furnace room in Minidoka," was done by Nisei Art Mayeno in camp. He later submitted it to Burnley School of Art in Seattle as an admissions requirement.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-166-16/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 715 (September 26, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-750)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 715 (September 26, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-750)
Selected article titles: "Emperor Assuming More Direct Rule" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Second Generation Violinist Seen as Promising Artist" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-750/
Photographs of an artist and one of his drawings (ddr-njpa-4-2781)
img Photographs of an artist and one of his drawings (ddr-njpa-4-2781)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-2781/
Article about Isamu Doi (ddr-njpa-5-423)
doc Article about Isamu Doi (ddr-njpa-5-423)
Translation of article: Artist Isamu Doi is on his way to study art in November. His plan is to stay in Paris for two years and then go to Japan.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-5-423/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 65 (March 23, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-94)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 65 (March 23, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-94)
Selected article titles: "Park Gives Talk to Japan Society on Monday Noon" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Talented Youth Will Appear in "Artist Recital"" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-94/
Unused postcard (ddr-one-5-80)
doc Unused postcard (ddr-one-5-80)
Unused commercially produced postcard; front is a color rendering of the Court House in Missoula, Montana. The back has 1 cent postage, but nothing written and no postmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-80/
Masonite (ddr-csujad-23-8)
img Masonite (ddr-csujad-23-8)
Oil Painting no. 1 of 2 "Masonite" by Geichiro Kare Kuramatsu. Geichiro (Ernest) Kare Kuramatsu was born in Japan in 1885 to a Russian mother and Japanese father. The family moved to Canada, and Ernest saw combat while serving with the Canadian Army in France during World War I. He completed this oil painting in 1943 …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-23-8/
Masonite (ddr-csujad-23-6)
img Masonite (ddr-csujad-23-6)
Oil Painting no. 2 of 2 "Masonite" by Geichiro Kare Kuramatsu. Geichiro (Ernest) Kare Kuramatsu was born in Japan in 1885 to a Russian mother and Japanese father. The family moved to Canada, and Ernest saw combat while serving with the Canadian Army in France during World War I. He completed this oil painting in 1943 …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-23-6/
New York postcard (ddr-densho-433-585)
doc New York postcard (ddr-densho-433-585)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-585/
Propaganda poster:
doc Propaganda poster: "December 7th 1941 - Remember!!" (ddr-densho-37-489)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-489/
Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 37 (May 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-396)
doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 37 (May 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-396)
Selected article titles: "Victory in Europe Day Announced Yesterday" (p. 1), "Kibei: Courage Needed Says N.Y. Artist" (p. 2), "Whose Country?" (p. 2), "WRA Takes Measures to Help Find Housing" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-396/
Naniwabushi artists and others at a dinner party (ddr-njpa-4-2469)
img Naniwabushi artists and others at a dinner party (ddr-njpa-4-2469)
Caption on reverse: "YONEWAKA GROUP AT KANRAKU PARTY: Yonewaka Susuki, renowned Japanese naniwabushi artist, and his troupe were honored at a dinner at Kanraku tea house Saturday night. Left to right: Masayoshi Toguchi, a personal friend of the naniwabushi artist who invited the group here; Yonewaka Susuki, his wife (professionally Nobuko Fujita), Yoneyakko Susuki, Kikuwaka Susuki, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-2469/
Okimoto Collection (ddr-densho-90)
Collection Okimoto Collection (ddr-densho-90)
The Okimoto collection consists of one drawing by artist Ruth Okimoto.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-90/
Agnes Yoshiko Miyakawa (ddr-njpa-4-1086)
img Agnes Yoshiko Miyakawa (ddr-njpa-4-1086)
Caption on reverse: "Miss Agnes Miyakawa, acclaimed by Europe and America as an opera artist, who arrived here today for two weeks. She will give a concert at the Pan-Pacific clubhouse on August 3."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1086/
Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 27 (April 4, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-385)
doc Gila News-Courier Vol. IV No. 27 (April 4, 1945) (ddr-densho-141-385)
Selected article titles: "Relocated Issei Get Assistance" (p. 1), "Evacuee Artist in Philadelphia" (p. 1), "Nisei Undaunted by Intimidation" (p. 1), "Nisei Inductees Total 17,600" (p. 2), "WRA Hires Nisei in Los Angeles" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-141-385/
J. Matsuoka Collection (ddr-densho-89)
Collection J. Matsuoka Collection (ddr-densho-89)
The J. Matsuoka collection consists of two cartoons drawn by artist Jack Matsuoka.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-89/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 118 (March 29, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-148)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 118 (March 29, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-148)
Selected article titles: "London Conclave Stands at Crisis on Naval Issue" (p. 1), "Baseball Teams Will Swing into Action on Sunday" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Harmonica Artist to Give Recital Friday Evening" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-148/
Painting of Santa Fe Internment Camp (ddr-manz-2-36)
img Painting of Santa Fe Internment Camp (ddr-manz-2-36)
"A butane tank was used to strike the gong that summoned us to mess hall. Santa Fe internment camp."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-36/
Sketch of a couple knitting and carving wood (ddr-manz-2-64)
img Sketch of a couple knitting and carving wood (ddr-manz-2-64)
Caption: "She is knitting. He is carving wood. They enjoy their hobbies."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-64/
Painting of the Santa Fe canteen (ddr-manz-2-27)
img Painting of the Santa Fe canteen (ddr-manz-2-27)
Caption: "Mr. Arai, Mr. Funahashi." Caption on reverse: "A canteen for the convenience of Santa Fe's internees."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-27/
Painting of a scene at Manzanar Grammar School (ddr-manz-2-45)
img Painting of a scene at Manzanar Grammar School (ddr-manz-2-45)
Caption on reverse: "First graders at Manzanar Grammar School."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-45/
Painting of the Manzanar High School 1943 graduation (ddr-manz-2-54)
img Painting of the Manzanar High School 1943 graduation (ddr-manz-2-54)
Caption: "Approximately 200 students graduated at second Manzanar High School commencement."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-54/
Painting of the Takamura Family's pet hawk (ddr-manz-2-1)
img Painting of the Takamura Family's pet hawk (ddr-manz-2-1)
Caption: "Our pet hawk died on May 22. The following day Mr. Sato of Chula Vista died. But same day over 80 of us internees were released."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-1/
Sketch of a dust storm at Manzanar (ddr-manz-2-42)
img Sketch of a dust storm at Manzanar (ddr-manz-2-42)
Caption: "First impression of Manzanar."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-42/
Painting of Santa Fe Internment Camp (ddr-manz-2-25)
img Painting of Santa Fe Internment Camp (ddr-manz-2-25)
Caption on reverse: "Panorama of Santa Fe Internment Center. Drawn on writing paper - with anxiety - during early days when I was not sure that drawings of any kind were permitted."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-2-25/
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