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Memories of Denson, Ark., Oct. 22, 1942 to June 23, 1944

Date1942-1945
Mediumpaper, leather
DimensionsH: 10. in, W: 12.5 in
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineGift of Ben Tonooka
Object number2007.74.1
DescriptionCommercial photo album covered with dark brown Naugahyde cover with grey removable pages. The first page is titled "Memories of Denson, Ark, Oct. 22, 1942 to June 23, 1944". Made by Ben Tonooka with a photo of him dated Apr. 25, 1944. A section of the album titled "Memories, Rivers, Ariz., June 23, 1944 to July 10, 1945" completes the album. Pictures in the album are of friends of the author in Denson, Ark. and Rivers, Ariz. and acquaintances, classmates and includes pictures of activities such as baseball. A good photo record of the lives of teenagers in two camps with photos of barracks, school buildings and hospital. Illustrates what the boys and girls wore in camp.
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Murakami, Momoko
1943-1944
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Hohri, Sohei (John)
1942
copy negative
1920-1929
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Murakami, Itsuye
1942-1945
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1900-1923
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1900-1923
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1900-1923
copy negative
1910-1915
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1900-1923
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Shimada, Mori
1944
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Nakagawa, Kiyoko J.
1942-1945

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