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passport
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

passport

Date1907-1934
Object Namepassport
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsArchives
Credit LineGift of the Seiichi and Sachiko "Nancy" Toguchi family
Object number2024.25.1
DescriptionOne (1) passport of Kamado Asato, who would later change his name to Kenkichi Asato. Folded sheet of paper, Japanese writing on 1 side with purple decorative border and red seals, English and French on other side with personal information filled in in ink. On front page, top right corner is a stamp that reads, "Honolulu, T. H. / Aug 17, 1907." In Japanese it reads that Kamada Asato is from Henza-son, Okinawa Prefecture. In interior page, left side, a second passport stamp is issued at Honolulu on March 9, 1934; on right side written in graphite pencil, "Kenkichi Asato / AR3842659 / Blk Bran 5-1-125 / 912078 Ft. Weaver Rd, Honouliuli, Ewa, Oahu," and writing in Japanese.

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