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Arthur Akira Morihara memorial service (died in action at Italy, Oct. 23, 1943) : S.F. Det.St. BK-58, 11-28-43 - 7:30 PM
Maker
Hoshida, George
(1907 - 1985)
Date1943
Mediumink, paper, laminate
DimensionsH: 6 in, W: 9.5 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineGift of June Hoshida Honma, Sandra Hoshida and Carole Hoshida Kanada
Object number97.106.2DM
Description1 drawing on paper, laminated : ink ; 6 x 9.5 in.;Ink sketch of barracks interior filled with people sitting on beds for Arthur Akira Morihara's memorial service at Barracks 58, Santa Fe Justice Department Camp, New Mexico on November 28, 1943, 7:30 PM. Morikawa died in action in Italy on October 23, 1943 ; his father was Usaku Morihara of Honaunau, Kona, Hawaii. Viewed from the back of the room, rows of men face away from the viewer toward Reverend D Kanada of Hilo, standing at right in the back. Other men identified in back rows: O. Ozaki, [unreadable], Imamura, Y.Hata, Kusano. Rafters are visible and lights are on. Drawing 97.106.2DN on verso of same sheet.