The Asakawa family is shown on the lawn of their home near Gresham, Oregon. Formerly residents of Hunt, Idaho, the ...

1945-05-20

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

WRA no. I-918

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Full title:The Asakawa family is shown on the lawn of their home near Gresham, Oregon. Formerly residents of Hunt, Idaho, the family has been returning in different sections ever since spring. In the picture are, left to right: Mrs. Toyoko Kashia, a daughter; with Roy Kashia, 2; and Janet, 5; Mrs. Asakawa, Walter Asakawa; Mr. Asakawa, and Ben Asakawa. Walter is in the last half of his senior year at Gresham High School. Two other sons, Jack and Nogi, are not shown because Nogi was busy plowing a Caucasian neighbor's field with the assistance of a Caucasian friend, and Jack is in the army. Photographer: Iwasaki, Hikaru Gresham, Oregon.
Part of: War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement

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