This album contains 185 black and white silver gelatin photographs. All photographs have been glued to the pages, with captions. The photographs were compiled between 1935 and 1937 by a young Japanese American woman named Helen. The album documents Helen's experience as part of the first group of Nisei students to attend the Waseda Kokusai Gakuin in Tokyo. Photographs show going-away festivities in California and many identified groups and individuals on board the ship en route to Japan. Students are seen enjoying parties, including a shinnenkai (New Year's Party) at the student home; at the institute; and at a YWCA. There are some photographs of young men, presumably Japanese nationals, in military or school uniforms, as well as scenic views of the country and bonsai exhibits in Japan.
Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A Japanese Americans--California--Photographs Japanese Americans--Cultural assimilation Japanese Americans--Study and teaching Japan--Photographs Photograph albums. (aat)
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Purchased from Between the Covers Rare Books, May 2018.
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