Buddhist Hostel, 1336 W. 36th Place, Los Angeles, showing (left to right): Mrs. Chiyo Okamoto (Amache), Rev. Imamura's little son ...

1945-06-25

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

WRA no. H-783

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Full title:Buddhist Hostel, 1336 W. 36th Place, Los Angeles, showing (left to right): Mrs. Chiyo Okamoto (Amache), Rev. Imamura's little son Ryo; Rev. Kanmo Imamura (Gila River); and Arthur Takemoto (Poston). Rev. Imamura is a director of the hostel, and Mr. Takemoto is manager. In addition, Mr. Takemoto is just starting part-time classes at Los Angeles City College. Buddhist Hostel is one of five hostels now open in greater Los Angeles, serving any and all Issei or Nisei families or singles, whether direct from centers or not. The charge is $1 a day per person for lodging and three meals a day, and is usually raised to $1.50 after the first week or ten days. There's no time limit on the length of stay. Every adult helps with the work. The hostels are not financed by the W.R.A. Photographer: Mace, Charles E. Los Angeles, California.
Part of: War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement

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