Mr. and Mrs. Kanjiro Mayeda of Rt. 1, Box 374, Dinuba, is shown at their home to which they returned ...

1945-06-27

War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement, 1942-1945 circa 1941-1947

WRA no. I-987

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Full title:Mr. and Mrs. Kanjiro Mayeda of Rt. 1, Box 374, Dinuba, is shown at their home to which they returned with their son, Hiroshi and his wife, and their daughter, Hideko. Hiroshi Mayeda owns a 280-acre vineyard consisting of Emperor and Thompson Seedless grapes. The family arrived home from the Colorado River Relocation Center on February 27. They employ several families on their farm for year-round work. Hiroshi Mayeda, son and owner of the farm, was inducted into the U.S. Army on June 20, and is now stationed at Fort Douglas, Utah. The Mayedas have been residents of the Dinuba district for the past 40 years and is one of the most prominent Issei couples in the San Joaquin valley. When the picture was taken, other members of the family were not at home. Photographer: Iwasaki, Hikaru Dinuba, California.
Part of: War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement

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