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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-588)

Black and white photographic print of Miyajima taken from above with tree branches in foreground. This photo taken en route from Shiuko Sakai’s childhood Miyajima residence to her aunt’s home. Shiuko Sakai lived in Miyajima in 1930 at age seven. To walk to her aunt’s house she would cross a bridge near her home, climb up …

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img Inside the NYK Building "While the Boss is Away" (ddr-one-2-320)

Black and white photographic print of Peggy Gee (née Pedlow) leaning toward window inside Tokyo's NYK Building. Inscribed on back: "24 May 47/Peggy looking out."

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img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-540)

Black and white photographic print of the Fujiya Hotel's tea garden, featuring a waterfall. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/GARDEN IN FRONT OF FUJIYA HOTEL."

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img Yoko Takahashi's wedding (ddr-one-2-145)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals standing outside at Yoko Takahashi’s wedding. Two women dressed in dark colored kimono's flag the bride dressed in a light kimono with a large print and white vail, all stand with their backs to the camera. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted …

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img Visit to Lake Chuzenji (ddr-one-2-500)

Black and white photographic print of Lake Chuzenji with trees in foreground.

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img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-299)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken from aboard the Acadia at arrival, depicting approximately 14 unidentified individuals standing on balcony. Inscribed on back: "17 Dec 46."

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img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-369)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai (holding several purses), Tami Okamura, and Mimi, a member of the WAC (Women’s Army Corps) at Hibiya Park, a large park in Tokyo.

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img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-158)

Black and white photographic print of Aya Taketomi sitting outside in chair with house’s sliding glass doors behind her. Donor stated that many people owned summerhouses in Karuizawa, because the climate was cooler than Tokyo. Aya Taketomi, sitting in the chair in front of her family’s summerhouse, was the daughter of the former Japanese ambassador to …

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img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-389)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified male military personnel in dark uniforms with rifles on their shoulders in ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo, with roof of a building in distant background.

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img Temple Stairs (ddr-one-2-45)

Black and white photographic print of an outdoor stairway leading to a building with a tree on the left side of the image. According to the Donor, the stairway leads to a sacred temple that is occasionally rebuilt.

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img Lunch on a Rock Wall (ddr-one-2-422)

Color photographic print of (from left) Yo Tagiri, Tami Okamura (in plaid shirt), and Mary Jane Kinoshita or May Ideta having lunch while seated on rocks in front of a rock wall on way home from Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. …

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img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-379)

Black and white photographic print of May Ideta (in eyeglasses) with hands clasped in front, dressed in a kimono and standing in front of Asa’s house.

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-607)

Black and white photographic print of Kawaguchi child at home in Miyajima crawling on wooden floor.

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img Tami Okamura at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-68)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing on a sandy beach in a striped swimsuit and holding a hat at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "AMANO HASHIDATE 30 JUNE 49."

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img Visit to Ainu Village (ddr-one-2-250)

Sepia-toned photographic print of Chief Miyamoto and his wife in traditional clothing standing in front of a straw hut. Donor stated that Ainu Village attracts many tourists and the villagers are accustomed to posing for photographs.

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img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-444)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals at a temple in Nara.

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img Konaya Hotel in Nikko (ddr-one-2-511)

Black and white photographic print of Konaya Hotel in Nikko, situated on hill over river. Inscribed on the back: 25 May 47/ Konaya Hotel."

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img Kabuki Theater (ddr-one-2-236)

Black and white photographic print of a Kabuki Theater façade and entrance in Tokyo where Shiuko Sakai, the donor, attended performances.

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img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-546)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing in front of short fence at the Fujiya Hotel grounds. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/FUJIYA AT MIYANOSHITA/TAMI."

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img Ski Trip to Mt. Miyoko (ddr-one-2-108)

Black and white photographic print of David Funakoshi skiing next to “Denka Slope” sign. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/MIYOKO."

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img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-290)

Black and white photographic print of a passenger aboard the Acadia en route to Japan. An unidentified woman is standing on deck wearing white headscarf and facing ocean with her back to camera. Inscribed on the back: "HAWAII DEC. 6 46."

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