Sasaki, Kohana [aacr2]; Japanese drama [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Ethnic identity [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- California -- Florin [lcsh]; Japanese American children [lcsh]; Florin Japanese Methodist Church [aacr2];
Mrs. Kohana Sasaki (wife of Rev. Y. Sasaki) taught the girls about Japanese culture through dramatic productions of Japanese plays which she wrote, directed, did the make-up, and even made the costumes.
New Year decorations, etc. [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Plates (Tableware) [lcsh];
One of a set of five plates. Might have contained mochi (rice cakes), which are served at breakfast for the first three days of January as a means of praying for longevity and health.
Part of sumari armor set. Haidate (thigh-plates) was additional thigh protection for foot combat by samurai. It was not always worn as many samurai preferred to keep greater mobility. Haidate give no protection against attacks from behind. They...
Tule Lake Relocation Center [lcna]; Concentration camps -- California [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Nishioka, Nancy [aacr2]; Watercolor painting [lcsh];
Autograph book (or memory book) with watercolor sketches and signatures of people close to Nancy Nishioka (also known as Haruye Doi) at Tule Lake Relocation Center. Many of the autographs are hospital workers since she worked in the hospital.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Japanese American [lcsh]; War memorials -- France [lcsh]; United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd [lcna]; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France [lcsh];
Reads, "To the men of the 442d RCT, U.S. army, who reaffirmed an historic truth here . . . that loyalty to one's country in not modified by racial origin. These Americans, whose ancestors were Japanese, on October 30, 1944 during the battle of...
Scroll reads "Shoufuu issetsu ni kusu" which translated into English means "With one sip I drink in the pine wind." The source of the quote is from the late Southern Sung priest Kaiseki Chihou's poem titled "Keizan sencha". Keizan refers to a...
Scrolls reads "Myouju, tanagokoro ni ari" which translated into English means "The bright jewel is within the palm of your hand." The source of the quote is Hekiganroku (The Blue Cliff Record). The term Myouju refers to Buddha nature. There is no...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; tea caddies [lcsh]
The 14th generation Urasenke master Tantansai (1893-1964) designed this unlacquered nakatsugi of mulberry wood to be used by students studying the wakin temae. The wakin temae, created by 11th generation Urasanke master Gengensai (1810-1877),...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
The "ears" on this fine mizusashi are fashioned in the shape of shrimp, which suggest a congratulatory theme. The work exhibits pleasing ash marks from the firing and the rich, toffee-colored (amegusuri) glaze which is a special attribute of the...
The characters, which read "FURYU" (an aesthetic concept of naturalness) reproduce the calligraphic hand of the 14th generation Head Master of the Urasenke tradition of tea, Tantansai Mugensai Soshitsu (1893-1964). The potter is Kyuho, with whom...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
The damask (donsu) fabric of this dashibukusa employs a stylized pine cone motif known as karamatsu (Chinese pine) over which an emblem of stylized wisteria leaves has been embroidered in gold thread. It was presented to Nakatani Sokiku in her...
Japanese American business enterprises -- California -- Sacramento [lcsh]; Advertisements [lcsh]; Fan painting, Japanese [lcsh]; M. Kambara Shoe Store [aacr2]
The fan, made of bamboo and paper, is an advertisement for the M. Kambara Shoe Store which was located at 1315 4th Street, Sacramento, California. The fan was made in Japan and used prior to World War II.
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
The identifying feature of the furo trivet is the opening between the two front legs which accomodate a fire baffle tile, known as maegawara. This controls the flow of air to the fire. The heads of the trivet may come in various shapes; these are...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh];
The identifying feature of the furo trivet is the opening between the two front legs, which accomodate a fire baffle tile, known as maegawara. This controls the flow of air to the fire. The heads of the trivet may come in various shapes; these are...
Concentration camps -- Arkansas [lcsh]; Jerome Relocation Center (Ark.) [aacr2];
The Jerome Relocation Cener was named after the town of Jerome, which was located one-half mile south. However, the official post office designation for the center was Denson.
Jerome Relocation Center (Ark.) [aacr2]; Concentration camps -- Arkansas [lcsh]; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 [lcsh]; Hospitals [lcsh];
The Jerome Relocation Center was named after the town of Jerome, which was located one-half mile south. However, the official post office designation for the center was Denson.
The key date is April 15, 1852; Chapter XXXIII; Section 5; This citation was taken from the Generl Laws of the State of CA. by theodore H. Hittell, which was troublesome to scan.
The key date is April 22, 1850; Section 3; Chapter 140. The site was taken from the General laws of the State of CA complied by Theodore H. Hittell, which was troublesome to scan.
