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img Richard and Michio (ddr-densho-356-21)

Photograph of Richard Tsukada (left) and Michio (right) standing together outside the Tsukada family house in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "Along side of our house in Tokyo with Michio 39 or 40."

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doc envelope to Domoto Bros. (ddr-densho-356-190)

Empty envelope addressed to Domoto Bros postmarked 7.11.30 (Taisho 7-1918, November 30, or Showa 7- 1932, November 30) and 2.12.? (Taisho 2-1913 December, or Showa 2-1927 December) Passed by censor 1491.

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Kayeko Nakashima (ddr-densho-356-592)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Kayeko Domoto Nakashima. Kayeko writes about her family in Tokyo, encounters with mutual friends, and thanking Yuri for the Christmas present.

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doc Letter to C K. Domoto (ddr-densho-356-195)

Envelope to C.K. Domoto postmarked 9.11.18 (could be Showa 9 (1934), Taisho 9 (1920), or even Showa 18 (1943) as the envelope has a censor mark on it). Back of envelope has a censor stamp for censor 2277. Stored inside the envelope was a two page accounting report of sales of carbolic acid c. 10/22/1918 with …

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img Pan Pacific Conference (ddr-densho-357-623)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Rev. T. Terakawa, one of the organizers of the Pan Pacific Confab."

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img View of Kanda Ward and Nicholai Cathedral (ddr-densho-381-95)

Caption: 42. In the vicinity of Kanda Ward,Nishiki cho 1,2,3 chome (In the distance is Kanda's Nicholai Cathedral) Feb.25,1945 (Kanda ku Nishiki cho ichi, ni, san chome fukin (Enbo Kanda Nikolaido) Showa niju nen nigatsu nijugo nichi)

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img Bodies of a group of men lay on a river bank (ddr-densho-381-102)

Caption: 49. Pitiful sight of burnt corpses floating in the river. Mar.12, 1945 (Kawa naka ukabu aware zanshitai. Showa niju nen sangatsu juninichi)

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img Remnants of Mikimoto's Pearl Shop (ddr-densho-381-80)

Caption: 26. The burning of Mikimoto's Pearl Shop on Ginza. 1530 hrs.Jan. 27, 1945 (Ensho chu Ginza Mikimoto Shinju ten. Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijushichi nichi.gogo sanji yonjippun)

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img Aerial map of the Nishikicho Police Department (ddr-densho-381-58)

Caption: 3. Nishikicho Police Department Area(Nishikicho Keisatsujo Kannai)

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img Destroyed buildings in Kamata Ward (ddr-densho-381-105)

Caption: 52. Direct hits of bombs in the vicinity of Kamata Ward, Michizuka cho,103 banchi,0310 hrs. Apr. 1945 (Kamata ku Michizuka cho. Hyaku san banchi.Saki bakudan shuchi genjo.Showa ni ju nen shitgatsu yokka.Gozen sanji jippun)

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img Survivors walk past the burned bodies of bombing victims (ddr-densho-381-101)

Caption: 48. Pitifully--- burnt corpses litter the street. Mar.10,1945 (Hisan.. Gairo no mugo tarashiku taoreru shoshitai. Showa niju nen sangatsu toka)

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img Man outside (ddr-densho-378-1152)

Unidentified young man standing outside a building in front of a sign in Japanese. Inscribed on the back is "Tokyo" in Japanese.

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img In the neighborhood (ddr-densho-378-1136)

Photograph of an unidentified man standing outside a building on the street. Inscribed on the back is "Tokyo" in Japanese.

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img Farewell banquet for Mr. Klingebiel (ddr-njpa-1-35)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tokyo) August 4, 1938. A farewell banquet was held at the Imperial Hotel from 12:30 on the 4th for Mr. Klingebiel, a technical advisor for the Tokyo Olympics who will return home to Germany at the end of the month. The banquet was attended by those who had worked with him. Photograph: …

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img Prince Louis Ferdinand and Kira Kirillovna on their honeymoon (ddr-njpa-1-335)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Domei Photographic Domestic News No. 1-4. Prince Ferdinand and Wife Go to Hakone. (Tokyo) August 20, 1938. Enjoying honeymoon sightseeing and shopping in Tokyo since entering the capital on the 5th, Prince Ferdinand, the grandson of the former German Kaiser, and his wife left the German embassy where they are staying at …

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img Leonid Kreutzer (ddr-njpa-1-37)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Hounded by the Nazis. Musical Wandering. A World Master of the Piano. Kreutzer. (Tokyo) June 25, 1934. Leonid Kreutzer, a master pianist and teacher at the Berlin Academy of Music hounded by the Nazis and seeking a safe place for his music, wandered the world his arrival in Japan in February through …

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img A crowd walking down stairs in a train station (ddr-njpa-1-2642)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Newly appointed Russian Ambassador Yurenev , accompanied by his wife and son, arrived at Tokyo in the express train at 4:55 pm on the 11th."

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img Helen Keller and Polly Thomson meeting with Senjuro Hayashi in Japan (ddr-njpa-1-759)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Ms. Helen Keller has Discussion with Prime Minister Hayashi with her 'Heart's Eye.' (Tokyo) April 17, 1937. Helen Keller, the 'saint of three burdens,' visited the foreign ministry, home ministry, and imperial household ministry on the morning of the 17th. Accompanied by her secretary Ms. Thomson, Iwahashi Takeo, and others, she visited …

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img Hans Luther arriving at Tokyo Station (ddr-njpa-1-1228)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Former German Chancellor Dr. Luther Enters Tokyo. Former German Chancellor Dr. Hans Luther arrived at Tokyo Station on the express train 'Tsubame' at 9 p.m. on the 25th. He was met by German Ambassador Dirksen and then entered the German embassy. Photograph: 1. Dr. Luther (center) being met by the German ambassador …

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img Wang Chonghui speaking with General Mazaki (ddr-njpa-1-1020)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tokyo) February 23, 1935. Wang Chonghui, who spent the morning of the 23rd visiting General Araki and Deputy Chief of the Navy General Staff Admiral Kato, visited Inspector General of Military Education General Mazaki after finishing his meeting with Admiral Kato and conferred with him for about 30 minutes from 11:30 a.m. …

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img Sunset from Masugatayama (ddr-densho-468-392)

Black and white photo of a sunset. Caption on album page: "Sunset from Masugatayama" written in white pencil.

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img Desk (ddr-densho-468-390)

Black and white photo of photographs and other objects lined up on a desk. Caption on album page: "My table: it was clean sometimes" written in white pencil.

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img Fuji framed by trees (ddr-densho-468-393)

Black and white photo of trees with a mountain in the far distance. Caption on album page: "Fuji framed by trees" written in white pencil.

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img Man on steps (ddr-densho-468-447)

Small Black and white photo of man standing on steps.

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img Shinji Shirakawa, J.B., and Shuniehi Murakami in front of the plain hall, K. U. (ddr-densho-468-451)

Black and white photo of three men sitting on a bench outside a building. Caption on album page: "Shinji Shirakawa, J.B., and Shuniehi Murakami in front of the plain hall, K. U." written in white pencil.

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