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Photograph of several men on a military truck. Photograph of several men resting by a field. Photograph of a man working in a field. Photograph several people in a field, partially obscured by the frame of a building.

Four photographs of men engaged in construction.

Two photographs of Tsukiyama and colleagues in a river or canal. Several men on military truck. Six men on a porch. Six men seated at a table.

Unit photograph of men in front of a barracks. Seven men working on a roof. Group of men constructing frame of a building.

Six loose photographs not on page. Photograph 44A: Six Caucasian enlisted men. 44B: Tsukiyama in Varsity Victory Volunteer uniform. 44C: Japanese American man in uniform, with the rank of Captain. 44D: Caucasian man in uniform. 44E: Tsukiyama…

Two photographs of Tsukiyama sitting in a military truck. Photograph of Caucasian man leaning against the side of a building. Photograph of a Caucasian man on a motorcycle.

Two photographs depicting several men standing in a field, four of whom crouched down, working with tools. Group of men sitting and standing in front of barracks.

Blank album page

Photograph of Tuskiyama and colleague. Man working in a field. Two photographs of men constructing a building.

One photograph of two Japanese American men in front of a building. Two photographs of men in front of barracks. Photograph of three Japanese American men holding a "Bond a month club" poster.

Four photographs of unidentified Caucasian and Japanese American men in uniform.

Photographs of the Varsity Victory Volunteers

Varsity Victory Volunteer certificate.

One photograph of three Japanese American people in front of car. Five photographs of mountainous, coastal scenes.

Two photographs of Tsukiyama posing in uniform. Two unit photographs.

One unit photograph, Tsukiyama posing with pistol, Tsukiyama in Class A uniform.

Three photographs of military unit.

Facsimile of page 28.

Unit photograph of Hawaii Territorial Guard, Company B

Blank album page.

Discharge certificate from the Hawaii Territorial Guard.

Caucasian couple on steps in front of house. Tsukiyama with clock tower in background.

Four photographs depicting Tsukiyama with a friend, Alcatraz, San Francisco, and a forest road.

Japanese American man and woman in front of palm tree. Blank note page underneath photograph.

Seven photographs of a Japanese American family engaged in leisure travel. Scenes depicting a train depot, cityscape, and ferry.

Eight pictures of Yosemite National Park.

Two Caucasian men and one Caucasian woman in front of house. Five winter scenes: five people seated in toboggan, Tsukiymama holding snowball, five people playing in the snow.

Two photographs of a cabin. Photograph of road. Photograph of coastline. Four outdoor group photographs: three seated Japanese American women, two Caucasian women and a Japanese man, two Caucasian women and two Japanese American women holding a…

Group of 6 men and women on the deck of a ship, Tsukiyama first row, center. Group of 2 men and 3 women. Caucasian man seated on deck of ship. Building and courtyard. Suspension bridge in fog. City street.

Tsukiyama seated with open book, taking notes

Japanese American couple leaning against railing, likely Tsukiyama. Japanese American woman seated in front of window. Japanese American couple standing in front of railing. Soldiers marching in formation, holding weapons.

One photograph of young adult Japanese American men, some wearing military or JROTC uniforms. Tsukiyama is sitting on floor, first row. Second photograph of young adults, both men and women, again, Tsukiyama is sitting on floor, first row.

Two photographs, Tsukiyama walking in front of store window and preparing to throw a shot put.

Class photograph at President Theodore Roosevelt High School. Ted Tsukiyama is seated in the front row, right.

Three portraits of young adult Japanese American women, presumably Ted Tsukiyama's sisters. Signature stylized portrait taken from below face level is present here and seen throughout the album.

Four photographs, one with Tsukiyama holding a model airplane. Three photographs of women, presumably his sisters.

Children posing in costumes as "cowboys and indians" and children sitting on side step of car.

Five photographs,presumably of Tsukiyama's parents and siblings. Likely representing celebrations-- Tsukiyama is adorned with several leis in one photograph. Two photographs are of his parents separate, taken from below face level (a common theme in…

Photographs of young men surfing.

Photographs and contact prints of Tsukiyama, President Theodore Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, Hawaii and other unknown individuals. Tsukiyama with dogs, throwing shot put, in uniform (photograph taken from below face level) and in a boat rowing…

Earl Carroll Theatre Restaurant Souvenir photograph. Signatures of soldiers in photographs include: Goichi Shimanuki and three illegible names. Ted Tsukiyama wrote, "went to Earl Carrlos with Phyllis and met these boys." Tsukiyama is in the…

From left to right. Ted Tsukiyama and father, Seinosuke Tsukiyama in formal dress; Ted Tsukiyama in military uniform in front of opened car door and garage; Ted Tsukiyama sitting and reading in striped shirt; Ted Tsukiyama wearing same striped shirt…

Two children with woman, possibly Ted Tsukiyama, a sibling and his mother, Yoshiko Tsukiyama

Three photographs of, presumably, Ted Tsukiyama with family as a toddler on a scooter, rocking horse and with a woman and second child.

Single photograph of Ted Tsukiyama as a toddler in a wagon. A date of August 1921 and "Ted" is written on the photograph.

Masayasu discusses growing up in Sacramento and Martha discusses growing up in Portland. They both speak about their experiences with Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. Masayasu details about his time in Japan during the Occupation. They both discuss…

Tanakatsubo discusses what it was like growing up being Japanese American living in California. He details how he ended up in MIS and his mindset along the way. Tanakatsubo also discusses his experiences on the Aleutian Islands. He reflects on the…

Sako discusses more about his interactions with the Japanese citizens. He details about his role with the 5250th Technical Intelligence Company. Sako also discusses the Japanese mindset in post-war Japan.

Sako discusses his role in Occupied Japan. He details about learning the Japanese language. Sako also discusses about his interactions with Japanese citizens in post-war Japan.

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi gives a personal message for people about his life experiences, and then displays a couple of personal photographs. Next, he recounts his wife's illness, diagnosis of cancer, treatments, and then her passing away. Lastly, he…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi recounts his military responsibilities while in Japan, going to bathhouses, and the high rates of boot theft at the bathhouses. Next, he talks about returning to the US, going to college, and beginning his teaching career.…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi recounts his uncertainty about what his military duties were going to be as the war ended. Next, he discusses the Japanese reactions to Nisei fighting for the US, the Filipino adults who were reacted negatively to Nisei…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi discusses how he met his wife, her family's background, and her athletic activities. Next, he talks about Fort Snelling and his language training. Lastly, he discusses the Japanese military culture, always keeping his Japanese…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi discusses his attempts to furnish and personalize his living quarters in camp. Next, he talks about military recruitment in the camps, being drafted, basic training, and some racial tensions at Camp Blanding. Lastly, he talks…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi talks about his reactions to evacuation, and the effects of evacuation to Little Tokyo. Next, he discusses the train trip to Manzanar, the food being served there, and the ingenuity of the Issei for building a secret alcohol…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi discusses that when he was a child that he identified with being Japanese, but when he was older he identified as being an American. Next, he recounts his reactions to Pearl Harbor, his parents reactions, and the law…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi first talks about his brothers, and the many crops that Issei farmers grew in California. Next, he discusses that it was difficult for Issei and Nisei to get jobs outside of farming or retail markets. Lastly, he recounts his…

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi begins the interview by giving background information about his family. Next, he discusses his father's occupation and going to picnics with his mother. Lastly, he talks about the sorts of activities that Issei and Nisei…

Part 2 of Mr. Saiki's interview primarily focuses on his life after his military service and reflections on past accomplishments. Mr. Saiki discusses an incident where he represented a delegation from Okinawa who testified in front of a Congressional…

Mr. Saiki continues on from an earlier interview, describing his military service in occupied Japan with the Counter Intelligence Corps. Mr. Saiki describes postwar Japan which was stricken with poverty and food shortage conditions, also talking…

Damaged infrastructure, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948

Damaged infrastructure, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948

Damaged infrastructure, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948.

Damaged housing, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948.

Damaged housing, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948.

People traveling among damaged housing, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948.

Damaged housing, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948.

Damaged housing, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948.

Damaged housing, possibly from the Fukui City Earthquake in 1948.

Street view of a damaged building.

A damaged building in Japan during the Allied Occupation.

Natural landscape in Japan during the Allied Occupation

Natural landscape in Japan during the Allied Occupation

Cherry blossom tree branch, up close.

Members of the Military Intelligence Service in Japan during the Allied Occupation; standing underneath a cherry blossom tree.

Kyoto Theatre facade.

Japan during the Allied Occupation

Japan during the Allied Occupation

Japanese children

L to R: Lt. Ikeguchi, Lt. Helms, Sgt. Shiozaki, Lt. Kono, and Lt. Caldwell

Posing with a cabaret dancer; Port of Beppu

Sights from traveling through Japan during Allied Occupation.

Traveling to Beppu, Oita, Japan.

Unzen Hot Springs, with the note that a volcano destroyed the site in the 1950s.

Traveling to Unzen Resort in Unzen, Japan.

Nagasaki. Street views.

Nagasaki. Industrial buildings, railroad tracks.

Sights and attractions around Japan with a fellow soldier.

Sights and attractions around Japan, including Kyoto and Miyajima ("Shrine Island"), the popular name for Itsukushima.

Cherry blossoms and Kyoto.

Cherry blossoms at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, Japan. Four photographs missing from page.

Walter Tadao Oka and his fellow soldiers serving during the Allied Occupation of Japan.

Walter Tadao Oka and his fellow soldiers and military personnel during the Allied Occupation of Japan.

Walter Tadao Oka and his fellow soldiers during the Allied Occupation of Japan.

Walter Tadao Oka and his fellow soldiers during the Allied Occupation of Japan.

Service duties during the Allied Occupation of Japan.

Daily routine and duties while serving during the Allied Occupation of Japan.

Playing football and tennis.

American military facilities in Maizuru, Japan.