Photographs of an unidentified family, a young man, a young woman, circa 1913-1920s

File — Box: 8, Folder: 8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection contains photographs of unidentified family members taken in Tokyo, Japan (ca. 1910s-1920s, photographs and negatives of vacations (ca. 1959-1960, 1990s), weddings and social events, holiday gatherings and the Himoto's places of work. Of note are several photographs of Mary Himoto with Chicago Bears football players and a sheet containing their autographs (ca. 1982). Also included is an extensive slide collection that documents the life and experiences of Mary and Sam Himoto as well as special events in the Japanese American community in Chicago. Photographs and slides related to the Nisei Ambassadors Drum and Bugle Corps (ca. 1960s) are present as well.

Dates

circa 1913-1920s

Extent

From the Collection: 9 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Japanese

Additional Description

General

Japanese writing on back of family photograph indicates that the photo was taken in Tokyo in January 1913; the photo was taken by Mitsuboshi [Three Stars] Photo Studio; style of dress indicates a well-to-do family; the family crest emblem is visible on the elder woman’s haori