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Title
Ireito at Woodlawn Cemetery
Contributing Institution
California State University, Dominguez Hills, Archives and Special Collections
Collection
CSU Japanese American Digitization Project
Rights Information
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Description
Photograph of the Ireito at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica. A man and a woman are pictured taking their seats most likely for the Memorial Day service.
The Santa Monica Nikkei Hall Records includes photo albums and photographs from the Santa Monica Nikkei Hall. The hall was constructed in 1957 and served the local Japanese American (Nikkei) community for over 60 years. The photo albums in the collection include images of annual picnics, performances, and events at the hall. There is also a photograph album from the Samo Dance Club with images of birthday events, and holiday and themed dances. The individual images in the collection include group photographs outside the hall and photographs taken in the 2000s around the building. Also included are photographs from the Memorial Day service at the Ireito in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica. The service was hosted yearly by different local organizations and churches.
Type
image
Format
Photographs
color, 4.5 x 3.5 inches
image/jpeg
Identifier
smnh_05_05_013
csudh_smnh_0010
http://cdm16855.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16855coll4/id/56036
Subject
Religion and churches--Christianity
Religion and churches--Buddhism
Religion and churches--Religious organizations
Community activities--Associations and organizations--Kenjinkai and Nihonjinkai
Community activities--Associations and organizations--Community and social service organizations
Geographic communities--California--Los Angeles
Identity and values--Men
Identity and values--Women
Identity and values--Issei
Identity and values--Nisei
Place
Santa Monica, California
Source
CSU Dominguez Hills Department of Archives and Special Collections;
Relation
California State University Japanese American Digitization Project
Santa Monica Nikkei Hall Records

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