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img Friends Headquarters (ddr-csujad-57-8)

A group of men, women and children stand on the front steps of First Friends Church, located at 13205 (310 E.) Philadelphia Street, Whittier, Calif. The group is likely composed of members of First Friends Church (Whittier, Calif.) and members of Friends Japanese Church (Norwalk, Calif.). [Handwritten on photo] July 23, 1918 [Stamped on matboard] F. …

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img Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lakota (ddr-csujad-57-10)

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lakota, wedding portrait. [Stamped on photo] TOYO Miyatake [Handwritten on matboard flap] To Mrs. Lydia M. Cammack / With sincere wishes, / Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lakota / Sister Jane, Asawa, June 1948 [Handwritten on verso] 85-05-08.268 [This is a Whittier Museum accession number.] See this object in the California State Universities …

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img Kotzebue Friends Church established 1897 (ddr-csujad-57-1)

A group of children stand before a church, wearing warm winter clothes. In front of the church is a bell tower. The Kotzebue Friends Church, of Kotzebue, Alaska, was established as a mission of the First Friends Church, of Whittier, California. [Sign above church door] KOTZEBUE / FRIENDS CHURCH / ESTABLISHED 1897 [Verso:] [Stamped] Harry Haworth …

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img Kotzebue Friends Church church service (ddr-csujad-57-3)

Interior view of the Kotzebue Friends Church, of Kotzebue, Alaska. A group of children sit in rows on benches, while a woman stands before them. All are wearing warm winter clothes. This church was established as a mission of the First Friends Church, of Whittier, California. Verso: [Stamped] Harry Haworth Photography / P. O. Box 575 …

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img Friends congregants (ddr-csujad-57-7)

A group of men, women and children pose for a group portrait outdoors, on a lawn with trees behind them. They are likely congregation of Friends Japanese Church, located in Norwalk, California. A mission of the First Friends Church of Whittier, California. [Handwritten on photo] Photo by Ronie Meyer - Whittier - Cal. June 22 - …

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img Aloha dance (ddr-densho-114-462)

This dance took place at Nisei Veterans Committee Hall.

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img Work crew (ddr-densho-114-208)

Three Nisei veterans work on remodeling the Seattle Nisei Veterans Clubhouse.

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img National Nisei Veterans Reunion (ddr-densho-114-341)

Cocktail hour held in the Spanish Ballroom at the Olympic Hotel.

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img November 1952 Beer Bust (ddr-densho-114-11)

This event was held at the Rainier Brewery in Seattle, Washington.

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img National basketball tournament (ddr-densho-114-200)

In the late 1940s, Seattle hosted the National Oriental Basketball Tournament with teams competing from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Illinois and Vancouver, BC. Games like this one were played at the Seattle University Gymnasium.

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img Aloha dance (ddr-densho-114-486)

This dance took place at Nisei Veterans Committee Hall.

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img Little league football team banquet (ddr-densho-114-533)

This awards banquet was held in 1953 to honor the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee-sponsored International Fighting Irish football team, which finished first in its league. In this photo a young footballer is receiving an outstanding player award.

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img Little league football team banquet (ddr-densho-114-530)

This awards banquet was held in 1953 to honor the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee sponsored International Fighting Irish football team, which finished first in its league. In this photo two young footballers are receiving inspirational player awards from the coach.

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img Women's Auxiliary Club (ddr-densho-114-250)

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img Boy Scouts holding the flag (ddr-densho-114-748)

Funeral service at Lake View Cemetery.

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img National basketball tournament (ddr-densho-114-232)

In the late 1940s, Seattle hosted the National Oriental Basketball Tournament with teams competing from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Illinois and Vancouver, BC. In this photo one of the teams watches a game at the Seattle University Gymnasium.

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img Nisei Veterans Committee bazaar (ddr-densho-114-204)

These women are selling sushi at the bazaar.

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img Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-114-613)

Gold Star parents attending the service at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

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img Nisei War Memorial Monument (ddr-densho-114-577)

Veterans place a wreath on the Nisei War Memorial Monument at Lake View Cemetery.

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img Funeral service (ddr-densho-114-571)

This funeral service, held at Maryknoll Catholic Church, is for a Nisei veteran killed in action during World War II.

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img Funeral service for Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-114-702)

This service was held at the Tacoma Buddhist Church.

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img National basketball tournament (ddr-densho-114-230)

In the late 1940s, Seattle hosted the National Oriental Basketball Tournament with teams competing from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Illinois and Vancouver, BC. In this photo Seattle Mayor William F. Devin talks with the Honolulu team.

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