The Buddhist Temple Hostel located at 1340 Kern Street, Fresno, California, has just been opened for occupancy for those who ...

1945-06-26

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

WRA no. I-966

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Full title:The Buddhist Temple Hostel located at 1340 Kern Street, Fresno, California, has just been opened for occupancy for those who desire temporary housing upon their arrival in the Fresno district. The Methodist Church Hostel has been in operation for approximately two months under the direction of Rev. and Mrs. Hideo Hashimoto. Shown in this picture are those in charge of the Fresno Buddhist Temple Hostel. They are left to right: Mr. Gunichi Takata, manager, Mrs. Fujinaga, Rev. K. Fujinaga and daughter, Karen Satomi, and Mr. S. G. Sakamoto, director. All returned to Fresno from the Gila River Relocation Center except Mr. Sakamoto who returned from Colorado River Center. While in the Center, Mrs. Fujinaga was the only woman Council representative at Gila River; Mr. Sakamoto was the Chairman of the Community Council of Unit II, Poston, Arizona. There is a nominal charge for room and board at the hostel. Photographer: Iwasaki, Hikaru Fresno, California.
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