Guide to the Muramoto (Walter) Collection
1942-1945
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Guide to the Walter Muramoto Collection
1942-1945
Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles, CA
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Walter Muramoto Collection
Date: 1942-1945
Creator:
Muramoto, Walter
Repository:
Japanese American National Museum
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Provenance
Gift of Walter Muramoto family.
Access
Collection is open for research by appointment. Please contact the Japanese American National Museum's Collections Management
and Access Unit at (213) 830-5615 or collections@janm.org to schedule an appointment.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from materials in this collection must be submitted to the Collections
Management and Access Unit at the Japanese American National Museum (collections@janm.org).
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum, 97.292
Biography
Walter Wataru Muramoto (1915-1984) was an amateur photographer from Redondo Beach, California. Muramoto, a nisei, learned
about taking pictures from his father, a photographer who specialized in school photos in Japan. While incarcerated at Rohwer
concentration camp with his family from 1942 to 1945, Muramoto became known as the unofficial camp photographer. He was often
asked to photograph events and people in camp with the camera he had borrowed from a Buddhist reverend. The collection consists
of over 300 loose prints that document daily life at the Arkansas camp.
Scope and Content
361 black and white photographs of daily life in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
Graduates
Scope and Content
3 photographs of high school graduates in caps and gowns in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
6/7/1945 97.292.1A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a female graduate in cap and gown. Subject is standing in front of long building with white window frames.
Trees in background. Image is stamped on reverse BR with date: Jun 7 1945
1942-1945 97.292.1B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of standing female graduate in cap and gown. Subject wears glasses and white shoes and is holding a diploma in
front of her at waist level. Shrubs and trees in background. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.1C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of a stading female graduate in white cap and gown. Subject is posed in a flower garden with knee-high growth
obscuring her feet. Hedge and two-story structure in background. Smaller image, printed from same negative, is cropped slightly
on all sides.
Men
Scope and Content
25 photographs of men in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
10/1/1944 97.292.2A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of four seated men playing mah-jongg. A fifth man wearing a hat is standing next to the table in TR. Open door
with glass panes in TL background. Door in TR is marked "SUPPLY ROOM". Image is stamped on reverse at C with date: OCT 1 1944
11/2/1944 97.292.2B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man wearing necktie, sweater, and sunglasses standing in a grassy area. Subject's right eye is bandaged. Shrubs
in CR background, buildings in CL and CR background. Smokestack in far CL background. Image is stamped on reverse with date:
NOV 2 - 1944
6/9/1944 97.292.2C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man standing in front of a wall. Subject is wearing light-colored shirt and pants, a dark belt, and glasses.
In his right hand he is holding a small object, possibly a cigar. Image is stamped on reverse with date: JUN 9 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.2D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man posed in front of doorway. Subject has mustache and wears glasses and a swearer tucked into his pants.
Small box mounted by door in CL background is labeled "US MAIL". Mop propped against wall in R background. Reverse of image
has pencil inscription at TC: circled letter "D"
8/23/1944 97.292.2E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of several men wearing women's clothing, grouped as for a performance of pageant. Four men are seated to the L
of image. Another group of at least six men is standing to the R, facing the same direction as the seated men. Man seated
in near L foreground wears striped dress, necklace, corsage, and white hat, and holds a fan in his right hand. Reverse of
image is stamped with date: AUG 23 1944
10/12/1944 97.292.2F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man leaning against sign marked "SLOW SCHOOL ZONE". Subject wears jeans, a light-colored shirt, and glasses.
He holds a cigarette in his right hand. Buildings in C background. Two women carrying books are walking at CR background.
Image stamped on reverse with date: OCT 12 1944. Pencil inscription in TC: circled letter "D"
1942-1945 97.292.2G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a boy and man in room with desks or tables, probably a classroom or studio. Boy is seated on front edge of
desk at C, man leans against rear edge of same desk. Nameplate on desk reads "K. TASUGI". Two windows in rear wall, one with
partially closed blind. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D"
4/1/1944 97.292.2H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man seated behind table. Subject holds a cup and liquor bottle. Plates and two liquor bottles on tabletop,
lidded pot in BL. Pencil inscription on reverse: April 1944 across C, circled letter "D" in TL
2/18/1945 97.292.2I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of young man seated with knees drawn up on porch or board platform. Subject wears jeans and leather boots and
has his hands clasped in front of him. Building in T background with boardwalk in front extending from BL to TR. Reverse stamped
with date: FEB 18 1945
February, 1943 97.292.2J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of seven men, posed one behind another next to a porch. Woodpile in BL next to the subjects. First
man is seated, those behind him crouching or standing. Cut-open Cream of Wheat box mounted by doorway at C behind subjects.
BR of image is stamped with date: 1943. Pencil inscription on reverse: 2/43 at TC, circled letter "D" at TR
10/10/1944 97.292.2K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man crouching on the ground beneath and slightly in front of a small tree. Subject wears glasses and unbuttoned
sweater vest. Building with white porch railing in C background. Reverse stamped with date: OCT 10 1944
10/10/1944 97.292.2L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man seated on front bumper of transport vehicle, numbered 117. Subject wears glasses and unbuttoned sweater
vest and has hands on knees. Image stamped on reverse with date: OCT 10 1944
10/10/1944 97.292.2M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man crouching on ground in front of structure. Shrub behind him to CL. Image stamped on reverse with date:
OCT 10 1944
11/9/1944 97.292.2N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man reclining on cot or bed, reading a book or magazine. Hanging scrolls on wall in TL and TC background. St.
Louis Browns pennant on wall, TC. Image is stamped on reverse with date: NOV 9 - 1944
10/12/1944 97.292.2O
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man standing, with right hand on hip, on path next to wooden bridge. Telephone pole in C middleground, trees
and buildings in C background. Image stamped on reverse with date: OCT 12 1944
1942-1945 97.292.2P
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of four men seated around table with flowered tablecloth. Two men on L are reading, two men on R are writing.
Curtained window and closed door in background.
1942-1945 97.292.2Q
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of young man wearing letterman's sweater standing in front of wall. His sweater bears an appliqued letter "L"
and three stripes on left sleeve. Pencil inscription on reverse: circled letter "D" and three short vertical lines at TC
1942-1945 97.292.2R
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man wearing glasses and unbuttoned sweater vest, standing in front of small tree with left hand in pants pocket.
Shrubs and building in T background.
4/26/1905 97.292.2S
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man standing on dirt road. Subject wears a hat, three garlands around his neck, and a large flower pinned to
his vest. He holds a jacket and a folder or clipboard under his left arm. Buildings extend from CR to CL background. Three
women are walking away from the camera down the road at CL. Another person's shadow is visible on the ground at BR. Pencil
inscription on reverse: circled letter "D" at TL, date 1943 at BC
1942-1945 97.292.2T
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man wearing white shirt and dark pants, standing in front of interior wall decorated with an assortment of
items. Items on wall include a series of letters at TL similar to those used for lettermen's jackets, all letter "L". Table
behind subject at BR holds several bottles and two blackboard erasers. Pencil inscription on reverse: circled letter "D" at
TC
5/1/1905 97.292.2U
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two seated men. At far L there is a refrigerator. Man on L is wearing a jacket with a plush collar and drinking
from a tall glass, man on R wears a patterned T-shirt. In R background is a covered table and another indistinct figure. Inscription
on reverse: circled letter "D" in pencil at CR, stamped date 1948 at C.
1942-1945 97.292.2V
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man standing on wooden bridge with branch railing. Subject wears jeans and T-shirt with dark trim on collar.
Trees and shrubs in background.
1942-1945 97.292.2W
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two men standing on graveled area or dirt road, arms around one another. Man on L. wears deeply cuffed jeans
and a short-sleeved shirt under a dark vest. A few indistinct buildings in background at CL
7/7/1944 97.292.2X
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man seated on wooden chair in an open area or dirt lot, buildings in background at T. A woman with her back
to the camera is bending over in C background. Subject wears a light-colored shirts and necktie and holds a cigarette in his
right hand. Image has irregular scalloped border. Stamped date on reverse at C: JUL 7 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.2Y
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of the Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man standing on porch steps in front of screened door. Subject wears dark suit and white shirt with broad open
collar. Plaque above door with number: 2-4-B. Name on top of doorframe: Muramoto
Military
Scope and Content
25 photographs of uniformed military personnel in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
9/23/1944 97.292.3A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in uniform standing in front of flower garden, buildings in T background. Subject is depicted from knees
up, wearing gloves, hat with metal emblem, and purse over left shoulder. Date stamped on C reverse: SEP 23 1944
9/23/1944 97.292.3B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of uniformed woman standing in front of circular flower garden, buildings in background. Subject wears dark high-heeled
shoes, gloves, hat with metal emblem, and purse over left shoulder. Stamped date on C reverse: SEP 23 1944
9/23/1944 97.292.3C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in uniform seated on small wooden bench. Buildings with flowering vines extend from TL to TR in background,
small garden or planted area in CR background. Subject wears dark shoes, hat with metal emblem, and purse over left shoulder,
and is holding a pair of dark gloves in left hand. Stamped with date on reverse at C: SEP 23 1944
10/16/1944 97.292.3D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of standing man in military uniform. Large shrub in background, two vine-covered trellises or arbors in C background.
Another seated figure is visible in CL background under arbor. Stamped date on reverse BR: OCT 16 1944
8/20/1944 97.292.3E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two men in military uniform standing in front of large automobile. Man on left is posed with his arms at his
sides, man on right has his hands behind his back and feet slightly spread. Buildings in background at CL, telephone pole
in TR background. Pencil inscription on reverse at C: AUG 20 1944
8/20/1944 97.292.3F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man in military uniform, posed standing with arms at his sides in front of large automobile. Buildings at TL
and telephone pole at TR of background. Pencil inscription on C reverse with date: Aug 20 1944
8/20/1944 97.292.3G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of four men standing on gravel area in front of building. Two men at left wear white T-shirts, man second from
left has two bandaged fingers on his right hand. Man third from left is wearing military uniform. Climbing vine covers post
or wire behind them at C. Date stamped on reverse at C: AUG 20 1944. Larger image, printed from same negative, is cropped
very slightly at B.
8/20/1944 97.292.3H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of seven adults and one small girl. Seating in front are one older woman, man in military uniform holding
small girl on his knee, and an older man wearing glasses. Standing behind them are two women, a man, and another woman wearing
a flowered jumper. Tree and building at T in background. Pencil inscription on reverse at C: Aug 20 1944
8/20/1944 97.292.3I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of six adults and one child. Seated in front are one woman in white blouse and shoes and dark skirt,
man in military uniform holding small girl in his lap, and a young woman wearing a flowered jumper. Standing behind them are
an older woman, another woman in a gingham blouse or dress, and a man in a white shirt. Tree in TL and building in TR background.
Pencil inscription on reverse at C: Aug 20 1944
8/20/1944 97.292.3J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of eight adults and one child. Seated on bench in front are an older woman holding small girl on her
lap, man in military uniform wearing sunglasses, and older man in white shirt. Standing behind them are two women, two men,
and another woman in a flowered jumper. Tree in TL and building in TR background. Date stamped on reverse: AUG 20 1944
8/20/1944 97.292.3K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of eight adults and one child. Seated in front on bench are two men in military uniform, with an older
man wearing sunglasses seated on a chair to the right. Standing behind them are two women, one holding a small girl, a man,
an older woman, and another young woman in a flowered jumper. A car is partially visible directly behind the group and a telephone
pole is visible at C. Buildings at CL and CR in background. Pencil inscription on reverse at C: Aug 20 1944
1942-1945 97.292.3L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man in military uniform with cross insignia on left breast. Subject is posed standing on variegated tile or
linoleum floor in front of three tables or cabinets, each draped with different flowered cloth. Radio sits on table at CR
2/11/1945 97.292.3M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of five adults posed in front of exterior wall of building. Crouching in front are two men in military uniform.
Man on right wears tie and cap with visor and metal emblem. Three women stand behind them. Date stamped vertically on reverse:
FEB 11 1945
1942-1945 97.292.3N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of six adults. Seated on wooden couch in front are an older man wearing dark suit and tie, young man
in military uniform with cross insignia on left breast, and an older woman in a dark coat. Standing behind them are two women
in patterned dresses, one on either side of a man wearing a suit and tie. Various furniture items at BR, framed pictures on
wall and shelves behind subjects. Cabinet or shelves at L are covered with a flowered cloth.
1942-1945 97.292.3O
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images - studio-style portrait of young man in military uniform. Larger image, printed from same negative, cropped very
slightly at L and has pencil inscription at TC: Shimatsu
2/11/1945 97.292.3P
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman and man seated on wooden porch steps. Woman is seated to man's right, with her right hand under her chin.
Man wears military uniform and is playing a small stringed instrument, possibly a ukelele or mandolin (?). Pencil inscription
on reverse: circled letter "D" at TC. Date stamped vertically on reverse at C: FEB 11 1945
5/15/1945 97.292.3Q
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of eight adults posed standing on dirt road, trees in CL and building in CR background. Woman at far left wears
dark coat. Man standing second from left wears suit and tie. Five women wearing suits and dresses stand in center of group.
Man at far right wears military uniform and holds a pair of gloves in his left hand. Date stamped on reverse at BR: MAY 15
1945
1942-1945 97.292.3R
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man and woman, seated. Woman is on left, wearing flowered dress, with her left hand in her lap. Man wears military
uniform with top shirt buttons undone and holds a dark patterned object across his knees.
10/1/1944 97.292.3S
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of man in military uniform, posed standing with his hands behind him, by the corner of a building. Sign mounted
on building wall reads: Co. "A" 232nd Bn. Chain link grate covers window at TR. Date stamped on reverse C of smaller image:
OCT 1944 Smaller image, printed from same negative, is cropped slightly on all four sides.
1942-1945 97.292.3T
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of young man in glasses, helmet, and military fatigues standing near wooden buildings with windows propped open.
Subject wears utility belt, canteen, and backpack. Helmet bears label with illegible name.
1942-1945 97.292.3U
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three women and two men standing at porch steps in front of building. Women are standing in front, all wearing
patterned skirts and sweaters. Man standing behind them to left wears military uniform with metal emblem on his cap. Doorway
behind group at TC is marked with small sign: 2-3-D. Reverse stamped at BR in pink ink: 643D
11/21/1944 97.292.3V
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of 10 people. Man in military uniform stands at far left. To the right and in front are three young boys
and a girl wearing saddle shoes and a polka-dot jumper. Behind them are standing an older man holding a small boy, another
man in uniform, and two women. Buildings to TL and TR in background. Stamped on reverse at C with date : NOV 21 1944
10/1/1944 97.292.3W
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two men in military uniform posed in front of exterior wall of building. One man is crouching with his hands
on his knees, the other stands behind him with his hands on the other's shoulders. Closed window is directly behind them at
TC. Stamped on reverse with date: OCT 1944
3/1/1945 97.292.3X
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man in military uniform, from hips up. Subject is standing in front of a building, at CR in background, and
an arbor or canopied area at CL. Broom leaning against post at BL, mop leaning against railing at CR in background. Stamped
on reverse BR with date: MAR 1945
11/26/1944 97.292.3Y
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of six adults posed in front of an interior wall. A bed with a floweres spread is visible in background at BL.
Two women are seated in front. Behind them stand a man wearing a suit and tie, two younger women, and a man with glasses in
military uniform. Pencil inscription on reverse at C: 11/26/44 and TL: Ninomiya
Kabuki
Scope and Content
36 photographs of kabuki actorrs in costume during rehearsals and performances.
7/3/1944 97.292.4A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of Kabuki performance. Young boy in striped T-shirt, with back to camera, watches from BL foreground. Single actor
in tartan costume, with sword and round shield, stands onstage. Backdrop with stylized mountaintop hangs behind actor, streamers
hang from ceiling. Inscription on BR of image in red ink: 7/3/44. Stamped on reverse at C with date: JUL 3 - 1944
10/21/1944 97.292.4AA
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of single actor seated onstage during performance. Man is wearing dark robe, holds pipe in right hand, and has
left ankle resting on right knee. In backgroun is a curtained opening at L, decorated doors and a shrine or cabinet at R.
Stand microphone in BR foreground. Pencil inscription on reverse at R edge: Kawamoto 25-4-A 3 each Date stamped on reverse
C: OCT 21 1944
10/21/1944 97.292.4AB
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three actors onstage performing in combat scene. Figure at BL wears patterned robe and is lunging with pike
or spear, one foot on bottom tread of a set of wooden steps at BC. At C, a second figure stands on an elevated portion of
the stage, arms outstreched in front. A third figure at R prepares to draw a sword, with one foot on bottom tread of steps.
Metal stand microphone in BR foreground. Pencil inscription on reverse at R edge: Kanamoto 25-4-A 3 each Sasaki 34-7-F 2 each
Kono 38-5-C 1 each Yono 34-12-F (1) Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 21 1944
10/21/1944 97.292.4AC
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of costumed actor onstage during performance. Figure is kneeling at C, to left of a small wooden stool in a fabric-draped
enclosure. Figure is wearing patterned garment and tall headdress, and is holding an open fan with one hand and a cylindrical
object with trailing streamers in the other. Backdrop behind figure has multiple panels with elaborate plant or floral motif.
Pencil inscription on reverse at L edge: Kanamoto, 15-4-A 3 each Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 21 1944
1942-1945 97.292.4AD
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of kabuki actor in warrior's costume. He holds a closed fan in his teeth and is pulling on a rope with both hands.
A teapot sits on an elevated area of the stage at BL
1942-1945 97.292.4AE
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of actor in kabuki costume. Subject is standing, wearing kimono, wig, and makeup, turned slightly with both hands
down and to the right. A closed door is partially visible to R.
1942-1945 97.292.4AF
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of stage and figures during performance. At C in front of striped backdrop, a figure in a striped robe stands
slightly crouched, back to camera. Man sits backstage with his chin in his hand at far right of C. Heads of audience visible
at B edge. Pencil inscription on reverse at L edge: 38-3-A Masuda 1
1942-1945 97.292.4AG
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of actors onstage during performance. At L, to standing men with their heads covered by scarves each hold one
arm of a man seated between them. The seated man points to two figures at R, a standing man pulling the arm of another seated
figure, dressed in kimono, who is resisting. Metal stand microphone is onstage at C.
11/12/1944 97.292.4AH
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of kabuki actors onstage during performance. One man wears a tartan robe and is seated with feet spread wide on
set of wooden steps. His hands are behind him. A second figure in patterned garments stands behind him at C. To CR is a screened
enclosure from which an inscribed banner hangs. Pencil inscription on reverse at TL: 2-7-F Yamada (1) 3-10-D Yamauchi (2)
Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 12 1944
1942-1945 97.292.4AI
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of five actors during performance. Two robed figures stand to L in front of cluster of bamboo stalks and wooden
gate. A third figure in a striped robe, arms up, faces two more figures at R, a man wearing a loose robe, holding a stick
and a lantern, and a man in a checked robe sitting in a wagon. Pencil inscription on reverse at R edge: 5-12-E Mori 38-3-A
Masuda (1) 15-6-D Morimoko (1) 25-3-F Kume (1)
1942-1945 97.292.4AJ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of actors onstage during kabuki performance. Figure at L stands with his left arm raised and right foot off the
ground. At far R, a figure in warrior's costume grasps one end of a long bow, the other end of which is held by a third figure
wearing kimono and headdress. Two microphones are on stage at CL and CR. Heads of audience visible at BL and BR. Pencil inscription
on reverse at R edge: 3-10-D Yamauchi (2) 5-2-d Omachi 1 11-2-C Yamasaki 1
7/1/1944 97.292.4B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of kabuki actor before backdrop of stylized mountaintop, stars, and moon. Subject wears tartan costume, sword,
and wig, and is holding a small round shield up by its edge. Front of stage is covered by a piece of cloth or paper with stars
adhered to it. On reverse, stamped with two dates: JUL 6 - 1944 (blurred) JUL 4 - 1944
11/12/1944 97.292.4C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image, a group photo of seventeen people onstage. Nine of the subjects are kneeling in front, with three costumed actors
on the left, an elderly man in the center, two children, two women, and another elderly man to the right. Actor in front at
far left holds a long bow. Standing in the second row are several more costumed actors and other men. Backdrop, partially
visible, features blossoming tree branches. Another figure is partially visible below the stage at BR. Image stamped on reverse
at C with date: NOV 12 1944
11/11/1944 97.292.4D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a pair of costumed kabuki actors during performance. Man in warrior's garb with sword and headband stands to
left, woman wearing kimono and headdress kneels at right. Each is grasping one end of a bow. Pencil inscription on reverse,
T, TL, and TC: 15-6-H Morimaka 1 5 12 E Mori 1 5-2 C Omachi 1 11-2-C Yamasaki 5 38-3-A Masuda 1 15-6-D Morinaku 1 3-10-D Yamauchi
1 20-4-C Ogata 1 25-3-F Kume 1 Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 11 1944
1942-1945 97.292.4E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of kabuki actor standing onstage during performance. Subject wears wig, headdress, and kimono patterned with flowers
and butterflies on sleeves. In background at CR, another actor is partially visible behind curtains and scenery at rear of
stage.
11/12/1944 97.292.4F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three costumed kabuki actors onstage during a performance. One actor kneels at BL, wearing a light-colored
robe with a white circle on each shoulder and a dark sash. A second actor in a dark robe and white headband stands behind
him at CL. At CR, a third actor wearing a tartan robe stands with feet apart and knees bent. A rope or cord is bound around
his chest and arms, the other end held by the actor standing at CL. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 12 1944. Pencil inscription
on reverse at TL: 2-7-F Yamada, 1 3-10-D Yamauchi 2 20-4-C Ogata 1 25-3-F.Kume 3
1942-1945 97.292.4G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of costumed kabuki actors onstage during performance. Actor in kimono kneels with head bowed at C. Actor in warrior's
garb is lunging or standing with knees bent directly behind and to left of kneeling actor.
1942-1945 97.292.4H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two young boys in kabuki costume standing onstage before a wrinkled fabric backdrop. Both have small pipes
in their mouths and wooden swords or staves at their sides. Between them at BC onstage is a small model of a house.
11/12/1944 97.292.4I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of four costumed kabuki actors onstage during performance. One man stands at L wearing a dark robe and patterned
pants. At C, a second man kneels, his arms tied behind his back, in front of two others: a kneeling figure in a kimono, and
between them, someone huddled on the floor covering their face. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 12 1944
10/21/1944 97.292.4J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of kabuki actor kneeling onstage in front of patterned curtain with two vertical slits in it. A wooden bench or
box sits on the floor in front of stage at BR. Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 21 1944
10/21/1944 97.292.4K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two costumed kabuki actors kneeling onstage in front of a patterned curtain with two vertical slits in it.
Actor on left wears patterned kimono, actor on right wears dark robe with stripes. Pencil inscription on R edge of reverse:
Sasaki 34-7-F (2) Tsubouchi 2 each Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 21 1944
10/21/1944 97.292.4L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three costumed children during kabuki performance. At C, two children with wooden staves stand in front of
a piece of scenery. At BR, a third child kneels by the prow of a boat, a wooden paddle or other implement in his right hand.
At BL are cloth-draped steps to upper level of stage and a stand microphone. Pencil inscription on reverse at L edge: Suzuki
39-3-D (1) Sasaki 34-7-F (1) Yano 34-12-F (1) Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 21 1944
11/12/1944 97.292.4M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two kabuki actors onstage during performance. On L, figure with closed eyes and musical instrument on her back
grasps the end of a pole with both hands, as if being led by the second figure, who holds the other end. Both wear light-colored
cloths over their hair. Pencil inscription on reverse L edge: 15-6-D Morimaka (3) 11-2-C Yamasaki (3) 3-10-D Yamauchi (1)
20-4-C Ogata (1) and number "8" in ink at TC Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 12 1944
11/12/1944 97.292.4N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two costumed kabuki actors kneeling onstage during performance. Both are in kimono, with light cloths covering
their hair. In C background is a border of flowers and plants. At R in background is a backdrop with floral or tree motif.
Onstage at CR is a wooden fence. Pencil inscription on reverse L edge: 15-6-D Morimaka (3) 11-2-C Yamasaki (1) At TC number
"4" in ink Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 12 1944
1942-1945 97.292.4O
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of kabuki actors onstage during performance. At L, four actors, including one in kimono, pull rope attached to
a wagon on R side of stage. A man in a patterned robe sits cross-legged on the wagon. To the left stands another man in a
robe, and to the right is another actor in kimono, holding a long paddle. Heads of audience are visible at B edge. On reverse
at L edge is pencil inscription: 25-3-F Kuma 2 [plus additional characters] 11-2-C Yamasaki 1 38-3-A Masuka 1 15-6-D Morimaka
1 On TL, 5 12 E Mori 1 At TC number "6" in ink
9/17/1944 97.292.4P
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three kabuki actors onstage during performance. At L, actor in light-colored outer robe is kneeling. At C another
actor kneels to the left of a third, who stands next to a sedan chair or litter. Stand microphone is in front of stage at
BL. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 17 1944
1942-1945 97.292.4Q
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two kabuki actors seated onstage during performance. To L, actor in geometric-patterned robe gestures with
right hand upheld while actor on R watches. Between them in background are a mounted tree and backdrops depicting landscape
with mountain and trees. Pencil and green ink inscription on reverse R edge: 25-3-F Kume [plus additional characters] 3--10-D
Yamauchi (2) 5 12 E Mori 1 5-2 C Omachi 1 11-2-C Yamasaki 1 15-6-D Morimaka 1
10/21/1944 97.292.4R
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three kabuki actors kneeling onstage during performance. Figure on L wears dark robe, and other two are in
kimono. Behind them in background are a curtained opening, decorated doors, and a cabinet or shrine. Pencil inscription on
reverse at R edge: 1. Nagai 34-1-D (2) Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 21 1944
10/21/1944 97.292.4S
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two kabuki actors kneeling onstage during performance. Man on left in dark robe points at piece of paper in
his left hand. Figure on R in striped robe raises corner of sleeve to face, as if crying. Behind them in background are curtained
opening, decorated doors, and a shrine or cabinet. Pencil inscription on reverse at L edge: Suzuki 39-3-D (1) Yano 34-12-F
(1) Nakagawa 41-7-F (1) Tsubouchi 2 each Date in pencil written vertically on reverse at C: Oct 21-1944
1942-1945 97.292.4T
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two kabuki actors onstage during performance. At L, figure in geometric-patterned robe kneels, hands upraised,
holding end of sword extended by standing figure at right. At R behind them is an elevated enclosure onstage. Pencil inscription
on reverse at R edge: 25-3-F Kume 3-10-D Yamauchi (2) 5-2-C Omachi 15-6-D Marimaka (1)
1942-1945 97.292.4U
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two kabuki actors in kimono and headpieces, holding fans, standing onstage during performance. Backdrop behind
them features repeated images of cranes wading by trees. Pencil inscription on reverse R edge: 38-3-A Masuda 1 20-4-F Asawa
1 On reverse at C, number "2" in pencil
1942-1945 97.292.4V
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of costumed performers onstage. At BL, man in dark robe kneels watching dancer in kimono at C. Four musicians
are seated at R on platforms. Cloth backdrop features large cluster of buildings, possibly a village or city.
10/21/1944 97.292.4W
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of four costumed actors seated onstage during performance. At L, two figures in kimono kneel facing one another.
Figure at far L holds hand by mouth as if whispering. Two other figures sit at R. Figure at L of second pair, also in kimono,
is also holding hand by mouth. Backdrop behind them features curtained opening and decorated doors. Pencil inscription on
reverse at R edge: Suzuki 39-3-D (1) Tsubouchi 2 each Date stamped and written in ink on reverse at C: OCT 21 1944
10/21/1944 97.292.4X
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two actors onstage during performance. Figure kneeling on L wears kimono, figure on R wears dark robe and is
seated on an elevated area slightly recessed from the front of the stage. He holds his left hand against his stomach. In his
right hand is a sheaf of papers. At C of background is curtained opening. Pencil inscription on reverse at R edge: Nakagawa
Setsu 41-7-F (1) Suzuki 39-3-D (1) Kono 38-5-C 3 each Yano 34-12-F (1) Dated stamped on reverse at C: OCT 21 1944
11/12/1944 97.292.4Y
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of kabuki actors onstage during performance. At L, two figures kneel and one stands on elevated area of stage.
On R side is a small room or screened enclosure. At C, a fourth figure sits, holding a sword upright, on a set of wooden steps.
Stand microphone at BC. Pencil inscription on reverse at L edge: 2-7-F Yamada (1) 25-3-F Kume (1) Date stamped on reverse
at C: NOV 12 1944
1942-1945 97.292.4Z
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two actors onstage during performance. Figure at L kneels at feet of second figure, who wears kimono and is
gesturing with one hand raise and the other held out before her. At CL is a tripod with a teapot suspended from it. Heads
of audience just visible at BL and BR. Pencil inscription on reverse at TL: 5-12 E Mori 1 5-2 C Omach 1 20-4-C Ogata 1 25-3-F
Kume (1) 3-10-D Yamauchi (1)
Funeral
Scope and Content
9 photographs of funerals in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
6/11/1944 97.292.5A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of funeral gathering. Garlands, flowers, and a small shrine are arranged at the rear of the room on covered tables.
Small boy sits facing away from camera at BL. A pair of men in dark embroidered robes sit to L of tables, and two more men
in robes sit to to R. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUN 11 1944
1942-1945 97.292.5B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of fabric scroll with Buddhist mantra.
11/1/1944 97.292.5C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of Catholic priest during religious ceremony. Subject has one hand raised in front of his face, and is wearing
lace and embroidered vestments. Altar behind him is covered with a long cloth runner, and holds several vases of flowers and
four lit candles. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 1, 1944
11/1/1944 97.292.5D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of Christian altar with candles and several vases of flowers. Small tables to L and R hold more flowers, and above
them on the walls are hung devotional pictures. Wooden pews are visible at BR. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 1 1944
12/8/1944 97.292.5E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of large outdoor funeral gathering. Coffin covered with flowers stands on base at BC, behind five wreaths on stands.
A large wreath of white flowers stands among crowd at BL. Dozens of people are posed behind the coffin and flowers. Building
behind group at C. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: 12/8/44 Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 8 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.5F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images (same size) of large crowd at outdoor funeral gathering. Several large wreaths and an American flag arrayed in
front of stage at CR. Crowd extends across frame from CL to CR. Grassy area at B is clear of people. Buildings and poles in
background across C.
9/30/1944 97.292.5G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of front of large crowd gathered outdoors. Three men at C wear boldly patterned robes. A woman with a baby in
her arms stands just to the right of them. In front of the crowd at B is an open area of ground with small tufts of grass.
Pencil inscription on reverse at C: SEP 30 1944 and BL: Molton Johnston
9/30/1944 97.292.5H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of seated crowd at outdoor gathering. Three robed men are in front row, BL. Many in the crowd are shielding their
faces from the sun with fans or pieces of paper. Several cars are pulled up at the back of the crowd. Buildings across background,
C. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 30 1944
10/11/1944 97.292.5I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of funeral gathering, indoors. At C, a priest stands next to a covered table topped with flowers, a soldier's
cap, and other items. Several large flower arrangements stand to either side of the table. An American flag is hung on the
rear wall of the room, at C, behind several rows of attendees. Long wooden tables occupy foreground at B. Pencil inscription
on reverse at C: Oct. 11 44
Women (1)
Scope and Content
113 photographs of women in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
11/10/1944 97.292.6A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of standing woman from hips up. Subject wears glasses, a buttoned sweater over a blouse with ruffled collar, and
a small wristwatch. Buildings and a sparse tree in background at CR. Vine-covered arbor in background at CR. Date stamped
on reverse at C: NOV 10 1944
10/1/1944 97.292.6AA
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women posed sitting together on wooden platform. Both wear glasses and short-sleeved shirts and sit with
one knee drawn up, hands clasped around raised leg. Building extends across background at T. Signs above doorframes at TL
are marked "1-4-A" and "1-4-B". Clump of shrubs behind them at CR. Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 1 1944
9/23/1944 97.292.6AB
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman from hips up, standing with hands clasped in front of her. Subject wears light-colored blouse and skirt,
wristwatch, and glasses. Bushy climbing vine at L. Building extends across background from BL to BR.
9/23/1944 97.292.6AC
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman from waist up, wearing light-colored blouse with bow at neck and glasses. Subject is posed in front of
building. Signs above doorframes are marked 2-7-C and 2-7-B. Sign above letterbox mounted next to door at CL is illegible
- possibly name beginning "Wa-". Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 23 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6AD
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in dark suit and light-colored blouse with large pin on collar, standing in open area. Her hands are
at her sides. Across background at C are buildings and telephone poles. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.6AE
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman from waist up, wearing light-colored blouse with short sleeves and open neck, unbuttoned sweater vest,
and glasses. Shot from low angle, background is dominated by a sparse young tree and part of a building at BR. Image has decorative
geometric cropping at corners.
9/23/1944 97.292.6AF
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women seated on porch, from waist up. Woman on left wears patterned dress and is looking away from camera.
Woman on right wears glasses and light short-sleeved blouse and is looking toward camera. Doors behind them at CR are marked
"2-7-C" and "2-7-D". Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 23 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6AG
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing arm in arm outside near tar paper buildings. Woman on left has both hands at her sides and
wears flowered dress with macrame or woven belt. Woman on right wears flowered pinafore or apron-style dress over short-sleeved
blouse and has hands clasped. Image has decorative geometric cropping at corners.
1942-1945 97.292.6AH
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in white blouse and short dark skirt posed standing next to truck. Subject's right hand is on door handle
of vehicle. Image is taken at extreme angle, such that subject's feet are at BR and her head is nearly in TL. End of building
partially visible over truck at T.
1942-1945 97.292.6AI
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in white blouse and light-colored skirt posed standing next to truck. Her right foot is drawn up behind
her, resting on running board of vehicle, and her right hand is on door handle.
1942-1945 97.292.6AJ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of woman (same subject as in 97.292.6AI). Rear and cab of truck partially visible behind
her at CR.
1942-1945 97.292.6AK
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in white blouse by front fender of truck. Number "87" visible below headlight at BL. Building partially
visible at T in background.
10/31/1944 97.292.6AL
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in flowered dress with ruffled collar and sleeves, standing outdoors next to climbing vine. Subject wears
wristwatch and glasses and has her arms at her sides. Porch steps and railing are just visible at CR. Image is stamped on
reverse at C with date: OCT 31 1944. Name written in ink on reverse at T: Kay Nakashima
1942-1945 97.292.6AM
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of woman wearing glasses and white open-necked blouse. Climbing vines are visible directly
behind her.
1942-1945 97.292.6AN
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman (same subject as 97.292.6AI) in white open-necked blouse, from waist up. Wooden plank, possibly side
of truck bed, visible behind her at BR.
1942-1945 97.292.6AO
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in white, short-sleeved, open-necked blouse (same subject as in 97.292.6AI) from waist up. Her right
shoulder is turned slightly toward the camera. Telephone pole in background at BC.
1942-1945 97.292.6AP
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors near buildings at CR. Subject wears open-necked shirt or belted dress and unbuttoned
letterman's sweater. She has her hands behind her back. Date stamped on reverse at C: JAN 29 194? (last digit obscured by
ink correction or marking)
1942-1945 97.292.6AQ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in flowered dress with lace ruffle at neckline standing outdoors near buildings. At R is a tall leafy
plant, one leaf of which she is holding with her left hand. Wooden chair in front of porch steps at CL behind her.
10/31/1944 97.292.6AR
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in short-sleeved blouse and pleated skirt seated on stool in front of porch steps. Subject has her right
hand on her knee. Small shrub at BL and climbing vines on porch and railing at TL and TC. Image stamped on reverse with date:
OCT 31 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6AS
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in short-sleeved flowered top, buttoned to neck, with ribbon in her hair, from waist up. Subject is outdoors
in nearly featureless landscape, with telephone pole (?) at CR, and road or cleared area across horizon at C.
1942-1945 97.292.6AT
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in short-sleeved polka-dot dress with dark ribbon in her hair, kneeling on sidewalk. Open intersection
and some brick or stone buildings are visible at T.
1942-1945 97.292.6AU
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in candy-striper's apron standing with her hands behind her back. Open area behind her gives way to shrubs
at C, with buildings and trees in distance. Smokestack at TR. Image has irregular scalloped border.
7/9/1944 97.292.6AV
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in spiral-patterned dress (same subject as 97.292.7F) standing with her hands behind her back next to
trellis with climbing vine. Building with chimney partially visible at CR. Image has irregular scalloped border and is stamped
on reverse at C with date: JUL 9 1944
7/9/1944 97.292.6AW
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors next to vine-covered trellis. Subject wears short-sleeved dress with spiral pattern
and white shoes and ankle socks, and holds her hands behind her back. Tarpapered building with open double doors and brick
chimney in background at TR. Date stamped on reverse at BR: JUL 9 - 1944
1/29/1944 97.292.6AX
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors on unpaved ground near building. Subject wears cardigan sweater, pleated skirt, open-necked
white blouse, and glasses. She stands facing camera with her arms at her sides. Behind her at C are a cultivated patch of
earth, possibly a small vegetable or flower garden, and two buildings. Date stamped on reverse at C: JAN 29 194(4/5) - ink
mark obscures last digit.
10/15/1944 97.292.6AY
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors near building, a wooden bench just behind her. Subject wears glasses, light-colored
blouse and shoes, and a knee-length skirt. Several tall plants are growing against the building wall behind her. Date stamped
on reverse at C: OCT 15 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6AZ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman's head and shoulders. Image is in poor focus and may be an enlarged detail of another image. No distinguishable
background or surrounding detail.
1942-1945 97.292.6B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman from waist up, posed next to wall. Subject wears white short-sleeved blouse with one breast pocket and
open neck. Her hair is pinned back at the sides. Hanging vines at TL and CL.
1/29/1944 97.292.6BA
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors by pathway between buildings. Subject is same woman pictured in 97.292.6AX and stands
holding a tall stick. A shovel leans by porch steps next to her feet at BL, and porches of buildings are visible at CL and
CR in background. Date stamped on reverse at C: JAN 29 194(4/5) - ink mark obscures last digit.
8/3/1944 97.292.6BB
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing by building wall, holding a branch of a small flowering tree. Screened windows and chimney of
tarpapered building are visible behind her and above at T. Subject wears white short-sleeved blouse and floral-patterned skirt.
1942-1945 97.292.6BC
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman seated on small quilted blanket on grass. Subject wears short-sleeved, floral-patterned dress with dense
ruffle around neckline, and is leaning on her right arm. Plants of medium height behind hre and in background from CL to CR.
Telephone pole at R in distance. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 3 - 1944
7/9/1944 97.292.6BD
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman-- same subject as in 97.292.6AW--standing outdoors in virtually identical pose. Image has irregular scalloped
border. Date stamped on reverse at BR: JUL 9 -1944
1942-1945 97.292.6BE
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors next to flowering plants. Subject wears glasses, striped t-shirt, and shirt with monogram
"BN" on breast pocket. She is standing with her arms at her sides, turned slightly. Building with brick chimneys, wooden awnings
in background across C.
7/29/1944 97.292.6BF
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in candy-striper's smock and glasses, posed by white railing. Image taken from low vantage point, looking
up toward subject. Windows and roof edge of buildings visible at BR and BL. Image has irregular scalloped border. Date stamped
on reverse at C: JUL 29 1944
October 29 1944 97.292.6BG
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of smiling woman in light-colored blouse and glasses. Shadow of subject's head is visible
on wall directly behind her at CL. Date stamped on reverse at C (upside down): OCT 29 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6BH
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and upper torso of smiling woman in short-sleeved, open-necked blouse. Small dark object below her shirt
collar (perhaps cap of pen in breast pocket). Slightly darker background line at low C may be roof of building.
1942-1945 97.292.6BI
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women posed outdoors next to building and shrub. Both are wearing short-sleeved white blouses and patterned
skirts. Window frames at TL and TR. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.6BJ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing together on footpath outside building. Woman on left wears patterned shirt and short dark
skirt; woman on right wears vest, skirt, and short-sleeved blouse and has her arm around the other woman's shoulders.
1/29/1945 97.292.6BK
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing together outdoors on unpaved open area. Woman at left wears dark sweater and light-colored
blouse and skirt; woman at right wears glasses, light sweater, and dark skirt. They are positioned to left of center of image.
At CR behind them is a small cultivated area, perhaps a vegetable or flower garden. Buildings and telephone poles in distance
at CR.
1/29/1945 97.292.6BL
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing together outdoors near building. Both are standing with their arms at their sides. Woman
at left wears a patterned blouse and letterman's sweater. Woman at R wears herringbone jacket with white piping, buttoned,
and patterned blouse. Building with collapsed trellis or awning in background at CR. Date stamped on reverse at C: JAN 29
1945
1942-1945 97.292.6BM
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three women posed crouching outdoors near building, among flowerbeds. String and stick borders of planted areas
run across bottom and center of image. Woman at center wears gingham dress with ruffles at shoulders. Tarpapered wall and
a row of broad-leafed plants behind them at center.
1/11/1945 97.292.6BN
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women seated together on porch steps. The two subjects are seated close together, both with their knees
drawn up and their hands in their laps. Woman at L wears pants and a dark, short-sleeved sweater; woman at R wears a boldly
patterned skirt and flower brooch at the collar of her blouse. Unmarked mailbox hangs behind them at TR, just below windowframe.
Pencil inscription on reverse at TR: Jan 11, 1945
7/23/1945 97.292.6BO
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two young women in short-sleeved blouses and short skirts standing together near building. They are on the
edge of a dirt road or leveled area, with a clump of shrubs behind them at CL. A bucket sits next to a simple wooden frame
at the end of the building, CR.
10/16/1944 97.292.6BP
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a woman in a striped t-shirt, cardigan, and trousers standing on porch steps. She has one hand behind her back
and her ankles are crossed so that one foot is mostly off the step on which she stands. There is a pile of wood by the stairs
at BL, and behind her on the porch railing at CL is a cylindrical object, perhaps a bug sprayer or atomizer. Date stamped
on reverse at BR: OCT 16 1944
4/28/1945 97.292.6BQ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman posed standing on dirt road near row of buildings, power lines overhead at T. Subject wears glasses and
a dark suit with short pleated skirt and short-sleeved jacket. A small wooden table stands next to the end of the building
at BR.
1/29/1945 97.292.6BR
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors on dirt road or cleared area near a building. Subject wears glasses, a dress with a
bold floral pattern, and a cardigan with two light stripes on one sleeve. Next to building at CR, a wooden ladder leans against
a gallows-like wooden construction. Date stamped on reverse at C: JAN 29 1945
10/16/1944 97.292.6BS
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a woman leaning back against a tree. Subject wears a trenchcoat, belted, and light-colored blouse with a pin
at the collar. She has both hands behind her and one leg drawn up. Behind her at CL is a high wooden fence; at CR are several
wooden crates. Date stamped on reverse at BR: OCT 16 1944
10/1/1944 97.292.6BT
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two older women in patterned dresses standing on footpath between planted areas. Behind them at T is a brick-chimneyed
tarpapered building. Both women are wearing patterned dresses and have their hair pulled back. The woman at L wears a buttoned
jacket with a checked or striped pattern. Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 1944
1/29/1944 97.292.6BU
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors near building, in same location as pictured in 97.292.6BR. Subject wears short skirt
and buttoned herringbone jacket with white piping. A collapsing awning or trellis hangs from building at CR. Date stamped
on reverse at C: JAN 29 194[4/5] - ink inscription obscures last digit.
1942-1945 97.292.6BV
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing on porch steps. Subject wears a short dark skirt, unbuttoned cardigan, and white blouse. She
has her right hand on the porch railing. Low bushes are growing by gravel walkway at either side of porch steps, CL and BR.
7/29/1944 97.292.6BW
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a Caucasian woman seated on porch steps next to railing. Subject wears a white dress with an indecipherable
emblem or design on the left breast, and wears a nurse's cap. A second building is visible in background at TL. Image has
irregular scalloped border. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 29 1944
1/22/1945 97.292.6BX
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing together indoors. Both wear white blouses and dark sweaters or jackets. Window at TL has
lace curtains. "Chicago, Ill." pennant and a few framed pictures hang on wall at CR, behind them. Pencil inscription on reverse
at CR: circled letter "D". Date stamped on reverse at C: JAN 22 1945
1942-1945 97.292.6BY
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women (same subjects as pictured in 97.292.6BN) standing close together outdoors. Picture was taken from
low angle, so sky dominates background and only a small area of roof at CR is visible behind them. Woman at left wears a heart-shaped
pin at her collar.
7/9/1944 97.292.6BZ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women posed standing outdoors next to vine-covered trellis (site and woman at left same as pictured in
97.292.6BD). Woman at right wears patterned skirt, white short-sleeved blouse, and bracelet or small wristwatch. Image has
irregular scalloped border. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL - 9 1944
7/27/1945 97.292.6C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of the same group of 3 women, printed on the same sheet. The subjects are posed slightly differently in the two
shots. The woman in the center of the group wears a polka-dot dress and a kerchief on her head and has her arms around the
shoulders of the other two girls. Building partially visible next to them at TR. Pencil inscription on reverse: 7/27/45 at
L edge, circled letter "D" at CR
1942-1945 97.292.6CA
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman seated on wooden chair. Subject wears floral-patterned dress and white shoes and socks. She has her hands
folded in her lap and her legs are crossed at the ankles.
4/29/1945 97.292.6CB
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in tartan skirt suit seated on wooden bench indoors. She wears glasses and a wristwatch, and holds her
hands clasped on her lap. A fringed blanket is spread on the seat of the bench, and behind her at CL is a fringed cushion
with U.S. Army motifs on it. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D". Date stamped on reverse at BR: APR 29
1945
1942-1945 97.292.6CC
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing in cleared area next to gravel path between buildings. Subject wears short dark skirt, cardigan,
and white blouse. At CR next to her is a small bush. Two buildings meet at right angles in background at T.
1942-1945 97.292.6CD
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing in empty lot near dirt road. Subject wears patterned jumper, short-sleeved blouse, and striped
socks. A wooden footbridge at CR crosses ditch between road and lot. Image has irregular scalloped border.
7/29/1944 97.292.6CE
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a Caucasian woman in white dress (possibly a nurse's uniform) standing next to white railing. Buildings in
background meet at right angles at CR. Image has irregular scalloped border. Date stamped on reverse at C (upside down): JUL
29 1944
8/3/1944 97.292.6CF
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman seated on wooden chair next to wall of tarpapered building. Subject wears patterned skirt and short-sleeved
white blouse. Screened windows visible at TL and TR above her. Image has irregular scalloped border. Date stamped on reverse
at C: AUG 3 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6CG
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of older woman standing on porch steps. Subject wears patterned dress. A substantial growth of flowering vine
covers the roof of the building, and from it at R hang half a dozen hechima, each several feet long. A wooden bench sits next
to porch steps at BR.
2/28/1945 97.292.6CH
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors in empty lot or cleared area, some distance away from two buildings at C. Subject wears
light-colored, belted shirtdress and slingback shoes. A tall chimney or smokestack at TR is producing a plume of dark smoke.
Date stamped on reverse at C: FEB 28 1945
1942-1945 97.292.6CI
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of four women standing around a snowman. The women at far left and far right are both wearing candy-stripers'
aprons. Buildings and bare trees are visible in background across C, and a smokestack rises at TC. Image has irregular scalloped
border.
10/28/1944 97.292.6CJ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of four young women standing outdoors in wooded area. A wooden bench sits at the edge of a cleared
area at CR. All but the leftmost woman in the group are wearing glasses. Woman at right wears a patterned dress. Date stamped
on reverse at C: OCT 28 1944
6/9/1945 97.292.6CK
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of three women and one man standing on dirt road. The man stands behind the three women, his hands on
their shoulders. All three women wear dresses, which are being blown by the wind. Road gives way to an open meadow at C and
power lines extend overhead. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUN 9 1945
7/3/1944 97.292.6CL
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women seated on wooden platform or rough porch by open double doors of tarpapered building. Woman on left
wears glasses; both women have their hands folded in their laps. A wooden armchair stands next to platform at CL. Image has
irregular scalloped border. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 3 - 1944. Red ink inscription on front in BR margin: 7/3/44
6/2/1945 97.292.6CM
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing indoors in corner of room. Woman at left wears belted light-colored dress; woman at right
wears dark suit with brooch by collar. A map of Asia is pinned to the wall at CL. Date stamped on reverse at C (twice): JUN
2 1945
1942-1945 97.292.6CN
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors on footpath next to patch of shrubs and tree. Subject wears dark pleated skirt and
white blouse with short sleeves and bow at neck. Building with stick fence is in background at CR.
7/3/1944 97.292.6CO
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing between building and garden. Subject wears glasses and a light-colored dress, and is obscured
from waist down by plants. A laundry line extends under a striped awning at TL. Image has irregular scalloped border. Date
stamped on reverse at C: JUL 3 - 1944. Red ink inscription on BR margin: 7/3/44
1942-1945 97.292.6CP
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in patterned dress standing on porch steps. Hanging from roof at R are half a dozen hechima, each several
feet long, and a flourishing vine. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D"
c. 1940 97.292.6CQ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing on dirt road at corner of field. Subject wears suit with knee-length skirt and orchid corsage.
Building in distance at CL. Pencil inscription on reverse at T: "Taken about 4 years ago. Printed 8/22/44"
4/15/1945 97.292.6CR
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three women and a little girl seated on wooden porch steps. The woman seated at front is holding the little
girl on her lap; the other two women are seated to either side of them on the step above. Wooden sign on screen door at CR
reads "G. Yoshi". Date stamped on reverse at C: APR 15 1945
1942-1945 97.292.6CS
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women on board footpath near building. Woman at left wears heavy coat, buttoned, and headscarf. Woman at
right wears dark skirt and jacket and saddle shoes. Wood is piled next to porch along building wall at CL. Image has irregular
scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.6CT
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors by shrubs and small tree, playing stringed instrument. Word "Kay" is on end of fretboard
by tuning knobs. Subject wears floral-patterned skirt and white blouse. Building in background at C. Date stamped on reverse
at BR: NOV 12 1944. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: Circled letter "D" and two short vertical lines.
1942-1945 97.292.6CU
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a woman standing on wooden steps leading down from screened double door. Subject wears dark pleated skirt and
white smock over a short-sleeved blouse. She has her right hand on the handrail.
1942-1945 97.292.6CV
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing with their arms around one another's waists next to building, in front of small tree. Woman
on left wears candy-striper's apron and has her right hand in her pocket.
1942-1945 97.292.6CW
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in flower-patterned skirt suit and open-toed shoes standing on wooden porch. A dark towel or blanket
hangs over railing at L, closed screen door at R. Pencil inscription on reverse at C: check mark
11/1/1944 97.292.6CX
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a Caucasian woman standing next to driver's door of a dark car. Subject wears dark knee-length skirt and patterned
blouse with small ruffle at collar. She has her left hand on the door handle of the car. Trees in background at TL and TR.
Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 1944
9/3/1944 97.292.6CY
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing on dirt road or footpath in front of tall barrier of climbing vines. Subject wears knee-length,
short-sleeved dress with floral pattern and dense ruffle at neckline. She stands in 3/4 profile, looking to left away from
camera. Date stamped on reverse at C (upside down): SEP 3 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6CZ
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in pleated skirt and white blouse standing on grass at corner of vine-covered rough wooden arbor. Subject
is looking up and to left, away from camera.
6/5/1945 97.292.6D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing on porch in front of door marked: 1-2-C. Woman on left wears glasses and an apron and leans
back against porch railing. Woman on R holds a letter up in her right hand. There are papers or magazines at her feet on the
porch. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUN 5 1945. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D"
1942-1945 97.292.6DA
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of young woman, wearing herringbone jacket and dark blouse with small white polka dots.
Background is indistinct.
10/5/1944 97.292.6DB
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in candy-striper's apron crossing footbridge with rough wooden rails. A small vine is growing on rails
at BR; telephone poles at TL and TR in background. Trees in distance at C. Pencil inscription on reverse at TL: "2 each" and
at TC: 10/ /44. Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 5 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6DC
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of smiling woman in light-colored blouse. Background is indistinct - possibly porch railing
and doorframe at C.
4/12/1945 97.292.6DD
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman seated on wooden chair in front of wall with floral-patterned papering. Subject wears glasses and a wedding
band, and is holding a rolled magazine or papers. She is looking to the right, away from the camera. Date stamped on reverse
at C: APR 12 1945
10/29/1944 97.292.6DE
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman's head and shoulders. Subject wears glasses and ruffled white blouse, and has a white flower in her hair.
Dark line across background at C may be back of chair or sofa. Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 29 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6DF
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of smiling woman. Subject wears flowered shirt with open collar. Window frames visible at
TL and TR in background.
9/3/1944 97.292.6DG
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of woman, in left profile. Subject wears flowered dress with dense ruffle at neckline. Leaves
and branches are just visible at CL. Date stamped on reverse at C (twice): SEP 3 - 1944
11/1/1944 97.292.6DH
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of woman posed in front of light-colored backdrop. Subject wears black dress, pearl earrings,
and multi-strand pearl choker.
1942-1945 97.292.6DI
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors on dirt road or leveled area near corner of tarpapered building. Subject wears dark
skirt and cardigan and has her hands clasped in front of her. A small sign at the corner of the building at TR reads "Block
2 B3". Porch and woodpile at TL.
1942-1945 97.292.6E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of an elderly woman wearing glasses and a dark coat, standing in front of two closed screen doors. Letterbox hanging
between doors at TC is marked "U.S. MAIL". Pencil inscription on reverse at TR: circled lettered "D" and two vertical lines.
11/10/1944 97.292.6F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman wearing glasses, blouse with ruffled collar, and buttoned cardigan, from hips up. Vine-covered arbor
to CL in background, building at CR. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 10 1955
1942-1945 97.292.6G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of young woman in leaf-patterned skirt, short-sleeved blouse, and unbuttoned vest seated on porch. Chunks of firewood
or cut logs behind her at BL, small tree by porch railing at C. Image has decorative geometric cropping at corners.
May, 1945 97.292.6H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing together in front of a wall. Woman on L wears cardigan sweater unbuttoned at the bottom
and holds hands clasped in front of her. Woman on right wears V-neck sweater and brooch. Date stamped on reverse at BR: MAY
1945
9/23/1944 97.292.6I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in glasses and short-sleeved white blouse sitting to left of porch railing. Behind her at C are two closed
screen doors. Signs above the doors are marked "2-7-C" and "2-7-D". Letterbox at right of doorframe, in CR background, reads
"U.S. MAIL". Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 23 1944. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D"
11/25/1944 97.292.6J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing near garden, buildings in background at T. Subject wears a light-colored coat and holds a letter
or card in her hands. Her hair, skirt, and blouse collar are being blown by the wind. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 25
1944
9/23/1944 97.292.6K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women from hips up, standing together before porch of building. Both women wear glasses and white blouses
over skirts. Woman standing to R wears small wristwatch. Directly behind them at TC is a bush climbing vine. Sign over doorfram
at TR is marked "2-7-B" or "2-7-D" (?). Fire extinguisher on building wall at CL. Bushes next to porch at BL. Date stamped
on reverse at C: SEP 23, 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women from hips up, standing together by building. Woman at L wears glasses. Woman at R wears short-sleeved
cardigan and a white flower or bow in her hair. White-framed screened window at TR, fence or wooden barrier at BR. Image has
decorative geometric cropping at corners.
1942-1945 97.292.6M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women from hips up, standing together outdoors near buildings. Both women wear glasses; woman on left wears
small wristwatch and woman on right wears leaf-patterned skirt and dark vest. Building with metal chimnet partially visible
at CL, and two additional buildings in background at CR. Image has decorative geometric cropping on corners.
6/6/1945 97.292.6N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman sitting on sawhorse. Behind her at CL in middle distance is a large pile of chopped wood. At CR in far
background is large building with vaulted roof. She wears light-colored blouse, skirt, socks, and shoes with laces. Date stamped
on reverse: JUN 6 1945
9/23/1944 97.292.6O
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman, from waist up, seated or standing by porch of building. Subject wears light-colored patterned dress
with short sleeves, and her arms are at her sides. A curtained window at C and two screened doors at BR are visible behind
her. Sign above doorframe at CR is marked 2-7-C. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 23 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6P
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman wearing white blouse, dark skirt, glasses, and wristwatch, leaning with her right elbow on wooden rail
or other structure. Small tree and corner of roof visible at CL, building in background at BR. Corners of image have decorative
geometric cropping.
9/23/1944 97.292.6Q
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman, standing, from waist up, in front of a building. Subject wears white short-sleeved blouse, glasses,
and light-colored skirt. Porch of building visible behind her at B. Directly behind her at C is a bushy climbing vine. Brick
chimney of building visible at CL. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 23 1944
1942-1945 97.292.6R
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman from hips up, shot from a low angle so that only open sky shows behind and above her. Subject wears leaf-patterned
skirt, white blouse with open neck and short sleeves, glasses, and unbuttoned sweater vest. Image has decorative geometric
cropping at corners.
1942-1945 97.292.6S
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in dark jacket, plaid skirt, and light-colored blouse with bow at neck, standing in an open area. Subject's
arms are at her sides, and an object, possibly a wadded tissue or handkerchief, is tucked into the top of her left sock. Some
distance behind her at C are several buildings. A truck is parked near a telephone pole at CL.
1942-1945 97.292.6T
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman, from knees up, standing in open area near buildings. Subject wears white blouse with open neck and short
sleeves, dark skirt, and glasses. She holds her left arm behind her. At CL building with metal chimney is partially visible.
A single figure walks between two other buildings in background at CR. Image has decorative geometric cropping at corners.
Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D" and two short vertical lines.
1942-1945 97.292.6U
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman seated on porch or wooden bin next to building. Subject wears white blouse, dark skirt, glasses, and
a small wristwatch and has her hands between her knees. A small tree grows next to the porch supports near her at R. Curtained
window at TL. Image has decorative geometric cropping at corners.
9/23/1944 97.292.6V
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman posed standing in front of building. Subject wears light blouse and dark suit with short sleeves and
knee-length skirt. Flowering plant next to her at BL, heavy growth of climbing vine at TC and TL. Sign above doorway at TC
is marked "2-7-B". Broom and mop on wall by door at TR. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 23 1944
11/7/1944 97.292.6W
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two dozen women posed in a group outdoors, in an open area, with some buildings and trees visible across C
background. Nine women are seated in the front row of the group, ten women stand behind them, and a third row of five women
stands at rear. Woman at far L of middle row stands slightly apart from the others. Date stamped on reverse at BR: NOV 7 -
1944
1942-1945 97.292.6X
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women from waist up, posed standing together outside of building. Woman on left wears striped blouse and
short-sleeved cardigan sweater. Woman on right wears patterned blouse and unbuttoned cardigan sweater. Image is shot from
low angle, so wall and side of building behind them fills background. Image has decorative geometric cropping at corners.
1942-1945 97.292.6Y
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of nine women posed outdoors. Four women in dresses kneel in front, five more women stand behind them.
A narrow log is laid along ground in front of them at B. Several bushes visible behind the group of CL and CR. Buildings visible
at TL and CR in background.
April, 1944 97.292.6Z
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women posed standing together by building wall. Woman on left stands slightly behind, wearing light-colored
short-sleeved blouse, floral-patterned skirt, and sandals with socks. She holds her hands behind her back. Woman on right
wears light-colored jacket and blouse and dark skirt and shoes. Their shadows fall on the wall next to them at CR. Buildings
in background at CL. Pencil inscription on reverse at T: April 1944. Image has irregular scalloped border.
10/18/1944 97.292.7A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a seated woman in saddle shoes and flowered blouse bent over a garment she is knitting or crocheting. A cloth
measuring tape is between her feet on the floor. At L in front of her is a desk with blotter and telephone on top and one
open drawer. Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 18 1944
Women (2)
Scope and Content
21 photographs of women in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
1942-1945 97.292.7B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of smiling woman (close-up, head and neck only) in fur wrap or coat. In background at TL is cornice or decorated
overhang of building.
10/29/1944 97.292.7C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in ruffled blouse, sandals, and glasses, seated in Art Deco-style chair with leather seat. Patterned
rug on floor extends beyond partition or wall behind chair. Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 29 1944
10/2/1944 97.292.7D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in candy-striper's apron standing between rough wooden rails near road or walkway. Leaves of shrub obscure
lower half of subject's body at BR. Road extends from BL to CR in background. In distance are trees and a telephone pole at
TL. Date inscribed in green ink on reverse at TC: October 2, 1944
11/22/1944 97.292.7E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of smiling woman (close-up, head and shoulders only) wearing upswept hairdo and candy-striper's apron. Trees visible
in background. Date inscribed in pencil on reverse at TL: Nov 22 1944
1942-1945 97.292.7F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman standing outdoors near vine-covered trellis. Subject is holding her hands behind her back and wears white
shoes with ankle socks and dress with spiral pattern. She stands on an area of dry ground in front of a small garden or planted
area. Vines on trellis at L behind her. Building with open double doors in background at TR.
10/29/1944 97.292.7G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of smiling young woman. Subject wears flower-patterned blouse with self tie at neck in a
bow. Background is featureless, probably sky. Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 29 1944
1942-1945 97.292.7H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of woman standing outdoors near building and planted area. Subject wears suit, with 3/4 length sleeves and embroidery
on shoulders, plus two-tone shoes and glasses. She is turned slightly away from camera and has her arms at her sides. Behind
her at L is the corner of a building with bare string trellis. In background at C and R are trees and another string trellis
with vines. Larger image is cropped on all sides; smaller image has irregular scalloped border.
10/16/1944 97.292.7I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of young woman posed standing outdoors by small tree. Subject wears short dress with embroidered sweetheart neckline,
sandals, small wristwatch, and necklace with heart-shaped pendant. Pile of scrap lumber by building in background at CL, and
pile of firewood along building wall at CR. Sign on building reads "No Smoking". Date stamped on reverse at C: OCT 16 1944
1942-1945 97.292.7J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of six women posed against side of a bus or van. Three women at L wear glasses, all wear coats, and woman at far
L wears scarf tied over her head. Image is blurry and appears to have been printed from damaged or very poor quality negative.
11/3/1944 97.292.7K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of woman wearing shirt patterned with palm trees and kerchief over her hair. Background
is divided horizontally near C, with a darker area above. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 3 - 1944 Pencil inscription on
reverse at TC: Margret Kikukichi
1942-1945 97.292.7L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of head and shoulders of two women posed in front of closed screen doors. Woman on L wears white blouse with open
collar. Woman on R wears sweater or blouse with contrasting collar.
11/3/1944 97.292.7M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three women seated around set table in sunlit room, probably a kitchen. Table is set as for tea service, with
silver candlesticks and flowerholder in center. A row of forks on the L corner of the table is complemented by a row of spoons
on the R corner. Countertop and cabinets at rear are largely bare, as is wooden floor. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 3
1944 Pencil inscription on reverse at CR: circled letter "D"
11/4/1944 97.292.7N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of two dozen women posed seated and standing in group outdoors. All are looking to L, away from camera. Woman
seated in center of front row wears dark dress embroidered at neckline and sleeves. Trees across background at top; building
partially visible at CL. Smaller image, printed from same negative, is cropped on all four sides. Image stamped on reverse
at BR: NOV 4 1944
1942-1945 97.292.7O
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of two dozen women (same group as in 97.292.7N) posed seated and standing. Some are smiling or looking
down, as if unaware that a picture is being taken at that moment. Group is in some disarray, and not formally posed in in
other image. Buildings and trees visible across background at T.
1942-1945 97.292.7P
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of six women standing outdoors on dirt road or empty lot. Five women are standing together in a group, posing
for picture, at C. In front of them with her back to camera is another woman in short skirt and sandals. She has her hands
in front of her and is probably taking a picture of the grouped women. Across background at T are trees and high growth, possibly
a cornfield. Smaller image has irregular scalloped border, shows additional image area on all four sides, including pile of
wooden crates and pallets at CR.
1942-1945 97.292.7Q
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of four women from hips up, posed standing outdoors near building. Woman on L appears somewhat older than the
others and wears a dark coat, buttoned. Two women at R wear spotted dresses. Building with white rail porches and brick chimneys
extends across background at C behind them.
1942-1945 97.292.7R
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in flowered dress and patterned, fringed headscarf standing in front of porch steps. Screen door behind
her bears sign with name "Kashiwagi". Subject stands with her hands at her sides, one foot slightly forward. Pencil inscription
on reverse: circled letter "D" at TC.
2/4/1945 97.292.7S
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of five girls outdoors around wooden bench. Slightly older girl in glasses and plaid skirt sits on bench reading
a book or magazine. Four smaller girls are gathered around her, two on each side. Dirt road extends behind them from BL to
CR. Building wall across background at T. Date stamped on reverse at C: FEB 4 1945
1942-1945 97.292.7T
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women standing outdoors next to vine-covered trellis. Woman on L wears white shoes and ankle socks with
spiral-patterned, short-sleeved dress. She has her hands behind her back. Woman at R wears white blouse and short patterned
skirt, plus bracelet or wristwatch. Vines on trellis behind them at L, building in background at T.
9/9/1944 97.292.7U
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of several women by open fire, holding long sticks, probably roasting hot dogs. All are standing and some are
turning away from blowing smoke. End of building barely visible at TR through smoke. Inscription at C reverse in green ink:
Sept. 9, 1944
Women in kimono
Scope and Content
13 photographs of women in kimono in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
1942-1945 97.292.8A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women in kimono. One is seated on a chair, the second stands behind and slightly to the right. A tatami
mat is spread on the ground under them. At TL behind them is a small tree, and buildings extend from TL to CR across background.
1942-1945 97.292.8B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women in kimono. Woman on L is seated with her hands clasped in her lap. Second woman stands to her right
with hands clasped in front of her. A tatami mat is spread on the ground under them. A small tree stands next to them at L.
Buildings extend from TC to CR across background.
8/14/1944 97.292.8C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two young girls in kimono, standing on dirt road. Larger girl stands to right with her hands by her sides.
Shrubs and grass at CR, buildings and telephone poles at CL. Date stamped on reverse at C: AUG 14 1944
1942-1945 97.292.8D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two young girls in kimono standing on dirt road. Girl on right is older and stands with her hands down in front
of her.
1942-1945 97.292.8E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in kimono standing with her back to the camera. Small wooden bench partially visible at CL, small tree
at C and TC. Building in background.
1942-1945 97.292.8F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two women in kimono in bedroom. One woman stands to left, the second sits or leans on bed behind them. Vase
with wisteria vine on shelf at TL, framed pictures on rear wall at TR.
1942-1945 97.292.8G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in kimono, standing, turned at 3/4 profile with her left side to camera. Tree at L, building and climbing
vines in background at TR.
1942-1945 97.292.8H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in kimono, standing in front of tree at TL and TC. Building at TR in background. Subject is holding a
small object, possibly a closed fan, with both hands in front of her.
1942-1945 97.292.8I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in kimono, standing in front of tree at C. Subject's hands are clasped in front of her. End of small
wooden bench visible at CL, building in background at TR.
1942-1945 97.292.8J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of woman in kimono leaning back against front fender of shiny Plymouth automobile. Subject wears dark kimono
with flying bird motif on lower front. Palm tree at TL, rear of another car partially visible at CL. Photographer's shadow
on ground at BC. Image has irregular scalloped edge. Pencil inscription on reverse of one image at TC: circled letter "D",
two vertical marks.
9/13/1944 97.292.8K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of woman in kimono, standing at 3/4 profile with left side to camera. Small tree at L and slightly behind subject,
buildings from TC to CR in background. Larger image stamped on reverse BC with date: SEP 13 1944. Larger image, printed from
same negative, is cropped on all sides.
1942-1945 97.292.8L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of woman in kimono standing outdoors at night. In one image, patch of grass is visible at BL, hem and sleeve
of garment are blurred, possibly windblown. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: Kimiko Yamasaki. Second image is printed
from same negative, but cropped to show only head and upper torso.
1942-1945 97.292.8M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of eight women in kimono, posed in 3/4 profile with left shoulders toward camera. Subjects are outdoors,
at night.
Couples
Scope and Content
5 photographs of young couples in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
1942-1945 97.292.9A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of four adults, two women seated in front, two men standing behind them. Subjects are outdoors, on
a porch or other slightly elevated structure, with buildings at R behind them in background. The woman seated at R wears glasses
and pants. The man at R behind her wears a brimmed hat, tilted to the side.
1942-1945 97.292.9B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a man and woman standing in an open graveled area. Telephone poles and a few distant buildings visible at CL
and CR in background. The man, who wears a short-sleeved shirt and vest, stands directly behind the woman, with one hand on
her shoulder and the other hand holding hers. She wears a short pleated skirt and a pin on the lapel of her jacket.
1942-1945 97.292.9C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a man and woman standing just inside an open doorway. The woman stands behind a small wooden table, which has
on it an open box and a roll of tickets like those used for raffles or door prizes. The man wears light-colored pants and
has one hand in his pocket, the other extended toward the woman.
7/7/1944 97.292.9D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of an elderly couple seated outdoors in wooden chairs. The man, at L, wears a suit and patterned tie and holds
a long string of beads across his knees. The woman wears a dark dress with an open collar and holds an object or objects in
each of her hands, which are slightly raised. Behind them at C are shrubs and string trellises with climbing vines, and the
wall of a building in T background. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 7, 1944
Nurses/Medics
Scope and Content
7 photographs of nurses and medical personnel in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
1942-1945 97.292.10A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a woman in candy-striper's apron, from waist up. Subject is standing in front of the door of a truck or other
vehicle, looking up away from the camera.
10/16/1944 97.292.10B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a woman in candy-striper's apron, her hands in the pockets, standing by a ditch next to a garden or planted
area. Buildings in background across C, trees behind them. Telephone pole in background TR. Date stamped on reverse in BR:
OCT 16 1944
9/19/1944 97.292.10C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of five women in candy-stripers' aprons, posed standing between rough wooden railings. Dirt road behind them extends
from BL to CR, trees and shrubs beyond road in background and at BR. Date written in pencil on reverse at C: 9/19/44
1942-1945 97.292.10D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in candy-striper's apron standing indoors in front of a wall. On the wall above her head at TC hangs
a picture, possibly of a dog or other animal.
11/2/1944 97.292.10E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a man wearing cuffed jeans and a jacket with the collar turned up, sitting with his arms around his knees on
the roof of a Red Cross vehicle. Treetops in background from CL to CR. Date stamped on reverse at C: NOV 2 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.10F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in candy-striper's apron, head and shoulders only. Subject wears a rectangular brooch at the collar of
her open-necked shirt. Top of telephone pole visible behind her at TC. Mark in green ink at reverse TL, possibly circled letter
"M"?
1942-1945 97.292.10G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in nurse's uniform, with cap and mask, holding an infant in her arms. She stands at the far end of a
row of cribs, in one of which another baby is visible. Behind her at CL is a low cabinet with canisters, bottles, and implements
on top.
Children
Scope and Content
13 photographs of children in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
7/29/1944 97.292.11A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of infant wearing bib and shorts, lying on bedspread. Baby is raising itself up on its arms. Small radio on wall
shelf at TC. Image has irregular scalloped border. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 29 1944
1942-1945 97.292.11B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of infant lying on stomach with head raised, on top of bedspread or blanket. Image has irregular scalloped border.
9/14/1943 97.292.11C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of nine small boys and girls posed in front of building wall. Four girls stand in front, the smallest of whom
stands at far R front and is crying. Five boys are seated behind the girls on an elevated wooden boardwalk or other structure.
Boy at far R sits slightly apart from the rest of the group. Shadows of two small trees dimly visible at TL and TR. Pencil
inscription with date on reverse at CL: 9/14/43
1942-1945 97.292.11D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of small boy in military uniform standing, arms at his sides, next to and slightly in front of small tree. Building
with "No Smoking" sign on L corner in background at T of image. Image has irregular scalloped border.
8/6/1944 97.292.11E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of small boy in military uniform standing, arms at his sides, on wooden steps in front of building. Two closed
doors behind him at TC and TR background. Metal bucket on porch at CL, letterbox next to doorframe at TL. Date stamped on
reverse at C: AUG 6 - 1944
9/23/1944 97.292.11F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of infant wearing T-shirt and shorts, lying on stomach with head raised. Blanket with checkered border underneath
baby, patterned fabric curtain or hangin behind him. Wooden planking visible at R. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 23 1944.
Pencil inscription on reverse at CR: circled letter "D"
1942-1945 97.292.11G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of toddler in striped ruffled pinafore, shoes, and socks standing on dirt road near building. Subject has string
of large beads around neck, and holds a flower in one hand and small object in the other. Shrubs are growing along wall of
building at TR. Sign on post visible at TL. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D"
5/24/1944 97.292.11H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of an infant and a small boy posed in front of plaid fabric screen. Infant wears sailor suit and hat and is seated
on a blanket-covered chair. Older boy stands to R of chair, wearing double-breasted suit and white shirt with wide open collar.
Photograph of uniformed man sits on shelf at TL. Date stamped on reverse at C: MAY 24 1944. Pencil inscription on reverse
at TC: circled letter "D". Image has irregular scalloped border.
5/24/1944 97.292.11I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of small boy and toddler, posed standing in front of bed or couch with striped cover and two ruffled pillows.
Older boy wears suit, younger wears sailor outfit with cap. Plaid fabric screen in TL background, "Arkansas" pennant on wall
behind them at TR. Date stamped on reverse at C: MAY 24 1944. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D" and
below it, date 5/24/44. Image has irregular scalloped border.
5/24/1944 97.292.11J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of small boy wearing double-breasted suit, standing against wall to R of chest with three drawers. Vase with flowers
on chest at TL, small wooden table partially visible at BR. Date stamped on reverse at C: MAY 24 1944. Pencil inscription
on reverse at TC: circled letter "D". Image has irregular scalloped border.
5/24/1944 97.292.11K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of toddler in sailor suit and cap, holding stuffed animal, seated on couch or bed with striped cover and ruffled
pillows. "Arkansas" pennant and large flower on wall above him at TC. Date stamped on reverse at C: MAY 24 1944. Pencil inscription
with date on reverse at TC: 5/24/44. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.11L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of toddler in ruffled flowered dress, standing on wooden stage or platform. A circular badge with the number 18
is attached to the front of her dress. With her left hand she is holding the post of a sign reading "Group 1 Personality".
A small boy holding an object, possibly a handkerchief, in front of his face is visible at CR, behind stage. Pencil inscription
on reverse at TC: circled letter "D", three short vertical lines.
Parents with babies
Scope and Content
6 photographs of adults with infants in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
1942-1945 97.292.12A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of seated woman wearing flowered skirt and short-sleeved blouse, holding infant on her lap. Behind her to L, chest
of drawers with stuffed animal on top, to R desk or filing cabinet with small radio on top. Pencil inscription on reverse
at TC: circled letter "D". Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.12B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of four women, each standing and holding a baby, and two children crouched on the ground in front of
them. Boy at C is shirtless, wearing shorts, and girl at CR wears gingham dress. A vine-covered arbor or trellis slopes downward
behind them from the building at L. Image has irregular scalloped border.
7/6/1944 97.292.12C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a pair of women, each standing with a baby in her arms. Little girl held by woman at R has number "18" on front
of her dress. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 6 1944. Image has irregular scalloped border.
9/3/1944 97.292.12D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in striped dress seated on a small blanket on the grass, a small toddler standing and leaning against
her at L. A baby doll is seated on the corner of the blanket at TR. Date stamped upside-down on reverse C: SEP 3 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.12E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of woman in flowered dress leaning into a crib to hold up a diapered baby. Other cribs are visible in background
at CL and BR.
1942-1945 97.292.12F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man seated on wooden porch steps with a toddler in a white dress on his right knee. He wears suspenders and
a white shirt open at the neck with the sleeves rolled up. A small sign on the screen door behind them at TR reads "G. Yoshi".
Pencil inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D" and two short vertical lines.
Groups
Scope and Content
30 photographs of groups of people in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
4/26/1905 97.292.13A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of four men and one woman, posed outdoors near a building. Two young men in aprons crouch in front of
the others at L, with the woman standing between them at rear. Two older men, also wearing aprons, stand at R. Building in
background bears sign at TL marked "Blk. Office 2-12-F" and has bulletin board under overhang at entrance. Image is stamped
on BR margin with date: 1943
1942-1945 97.292.13AA
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of 15 women and one man posed seated and standing in three rows in front of cloth drapery or backdrop. Man, who
wears suit and tie with chain and fob or emblem, stands in back row at L. Wooden column and steps visible at R. A strong light
source off-camera at BR casts shadows behind and to the L of group.
10/29/1944 97.292.13AB
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of five people posed standing outdoors near building and tree. In front are two small boys, both wearing
striped T-shirts, pants, and open jackets. Behind them at L is an older woman in a flowered jacket and a tall girl in flowered
skirt and white blouse. Porch support and doors of building visible at TC. Woodpile in background at CL. Overhanging foliage
at T. Pencil inscription on reverse at TC and BC: 10/29/44 and series of numbers - possibly calculation of costs (?).
1942-1945 97.292.13AC
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of ten adults and one child seated and standing outdoors near building. In C of front row sits a man
wearing a shirt with rolled sleeves, necktie, and glasses. At L, seated, are an older man in glasses and light-colored shirt,
buttoned to neck, and an older woman in a flowered dress. Between them at rear, standing, is a small girl in a flowered dress
with white collar. Buildings extend across background from TL to CR.
11/14/1944 97.292.13AD
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of several people seated and standing outdoors, as for a sporting event or performance. At C in foreground is
a cluster of four young women. Three are seated on a high wooden rail, the fourth on a folding chair in front of them. In
background, a group of eight men, most in suits and ties, sit in a line on a platform or stage. Date stamped on reverse at
C: NOV 14 1944
1942-1945 97.292.13B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of eight adults and one child. Four men are seated in front on a wooden bench; man at L holds a small
boy in overalls and a T-shirt on his lap. Man at R wears apron and has bandage or splint on index finger of his right hand.
Behind them stand three women and a young man in a V-neck sweater. In distance at TC a man with his back to the camera is
leaning against a telephone pole. Beyond him is a truck, partially visible. Buildings at TR and TL in background.
11/9/1944 97.292.13C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of six adults and one infant posed near a vine-covered wall. Group dominates the BL of image, with wall
at BR and building in background extending from TR to C. Seated in front is an elderly couple. The man, at L, holds an infant
on his lap. Behind them stand three women and a young man wearing glasses. Date stamped on reverse at BR: NOV 9 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.13D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of three adults posed standing on porch steps. In front are a man in V-neck vest, light shirt and pants,
and a woman in a patterned dress with circular belt buckle. Between them at rear is a young man in V-neck sweater. A tree
trunk is visible next to porch railing at TL, screen door at TR. Image has decorative geometric cropping at corners. Pencil
inscription on reverse at TC: circled letter "D"
9/26/1943 97.292.13E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of group of six adults and two children, posed standing in a line and looking away from camera to R. In front
of line at BL are two small girls in similar flowered dresses, the foremost of whom has her hands together at chest height
as if bowing or in prayer. The woman directly behind them wears pants and a kerchief. Four more women are behind her, and
at the the end of the line at R is a man in glasses and dark pants. Telephone pole and some trees in background at TR. Pencil
inscription on reverse of smaller image at T: 9/26/43. Second image, printed from same negative, is cropeed at top and bottom
but shows slightly more image area at R.
1942-1945 97.292.13F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of large gathering of people seated indoors as for performance or ceremony. All are seated on benches placed at
an angle ot wall, from BL to CR of image. An elderly man is seated on the frontmost bench, with his hat next to him. The rest
of the gathering is chiefly women. A large piece of lint or other foreign object obscures image at BR. Light fixtures along
T are draped with streamers and stars.
1942-1945 97.292.13G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a large assembly of people seated indoors, as for a performance or ceremony, on benches set at an angle to
the wall from BR to CL. Four men in shirts are seated on the frontmost bench. On the wall at C is a poster with text headed
by the word "CALORIES" in bold face. Streamers and paper stars are draped over light fixtures at TC and TL.
1942-1945 97.292.13H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of eleven adults and two children, posed standing before wall of building. The third man from L has his
hands on the shoulders of a young boy. Next to them another man holds the hands of a smaller boy standing in front of him.
At R in the front row are three women. On either side of the group at rear are two young trees. Small bed of flowers visible
along building wall at CL. Image has irregular scalloped border.
9/3/1944 97.292.13I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of three adults and five children posed standing outdoors. In front row are girl in patterned dress and
three boys, identically dressed in white short-sleeved shirts and dark dungarees. The middle boy wears wooden sandals. Behind
them are a woman in a ruffled apron, another woman in a patterned dress, and a man holding a very small boy. Buildings behind
them at CL and CR. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 3 1944
12/19/1944 97.292.13J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of eight adults and two children, seated at table covered with food, containers, and plates. At C in
rear are standing a man in military uniform holding the arm of a woman to the right of him. Above them on wall is an unframed
portrait. Directly behind them on a bookshelf is a framed photograph of a woman in cap and gown. At BR, a man and woman each
hold a small girl on their laps. Date stamped on reverse at C: DEC 19 1944
1942-1945 97.292.13K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of three women and one man, posed standing outdoors by building. The women, grouped at L, all wear suits.
The woman at far L wears a stem of flowers pinned to her shoulder. At R, the man wears an open-collared, short-sleeved shirt,
suspenders, and dark pants. Wall behind them at TR is covered in vines. Porch of building in background at TR is visible.
7/7/1944 97.292.13L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of elderly couple seated in wooden chairs, a younger man and woman standing behind them. Elderly man wears suit
and holds string of beads across his knees. Man standing behind him wears glasses and white T-shirt. Elderly woman wears dark
dress and holds two small objects in her hands. Woman behind her wears patterned dress with short sleeves. Small planted area
behind them, with vines climbing on stick-and-string frames. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL - 7 1944. Pencil inscription
on reverse at TC: circled letter "D"
1942-1945 97.292.13M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images (same size) of eleven adults and two children, same group as in 97.292.13H, posed standing outside by building.
Leftmost woman in front row is looking down at ground. Image has irregular scalloped border.
7/26/1945 97.292.13N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of crowd of people outside building with sign marked "Mess No. 2". A cluster of young men stands at BL. At C,
a man in military uniform stands between a pile of luggage and a group of women with their hands raised, waving. Top of umbrella
visible at CR. Additional buildings at CL. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 26 1945. Letters stamped at BL, blurred: "A.M."
9/3/1944 97.292.13O
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of 3 adults and five children (same as pictured in 97.292.13I). Boy second from L in front is sticking
his tongue out. Front end of car or truck visible in background at TR. Date stamped on reverse at C: SEP 3 - 1944
1942-1945 97.292.13P
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of three women and one man (same as group pictured in 97.292.13K). Group is shown full-length, from a
slight distance. Wooden bench at BR and vine-covered wall of building behind them at TR. Pencil inscription on reverse at
CR: circled letter "D" and two short vertical lines.
1942-1945 97.292.13Q
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of eleven children and adults, posed standing on porch steps. Two small girls in front of group wear
dark coats. Man behind them to R wears suit, tie, and glasses, and holds toddler in knitted coat in his arms. Boys standing
at L and R of group wear similar jackets and light-colored, wide-collared shirts.
1942-1945 97.292.13R
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of two men and two women. The two men are seated in front on wooden chairs or stools. The man seated
at L wears a three-piece suit and has white or graying hair. Man on right wears dark suit, tie, and glasses. The two women
standing behind them are similarly dressed in gray jackets. The woman at L wears glasses. Behind the group is a featureless
interior wall, with a strip of unfinished wood wainscoting. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.13S
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two adults and four children posed indoors. Three little girls in dresses are seated at L of a man, between
whose knees a fourth little girl is standing. A woman in a patterned dress stands behind them at L. An upholstered bench with
wooden arms and frame is partially visible at BL. Wall behind the group at TC and TR is hung with carvings and decorative
objects. A large wooden crate or box frame stands at R. In it is an unidentifiable object several feet high. Image has irregular
scalloped border.
4/15/1945 97.292.13T
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a group of seven adults and two children, posed outdoors in front of building wall. Seated on a wooden bench
in front are an older man wearing glasses, necktie, and sleeve garters, holding a cigarette in his left hand. Woman to R holds
a sleeping infant on her lap. Man to R holds a small girl in a patterned dress. Behind them stand three more women and a man
in glasses, short-sleeved shirt, and vest. Flower garden with blooming shrubs is before them at B. Image stamped with date
on reverse at C: APR 15 1945
1942-1945 97.292.13U
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of large group of over fifty men, posed seated and standing in four rows on wooden bleachers in large open area.
All are dressed alike, in white printed T-shirt, white pants, and headband. In the center of the group, two men hold up a
flag with appliqued characters (translation: Rohwer Young Men's Association), several children and adults are visible under
a canopied area in C background. Basketball hoops on backboards at CL and CR of background.
4/26/1905 97.292.13V
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of 30 boys and girls posed on wooden steps outside building. Two secured doors are visible behind them
at TC. Two boys at TL and one boy at TR are seated on the wooden railings. Date inscribed in pencil on reverse at C: 1943
1942-1945 97.292.13W
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of three women and two men posed standing by wooden porch of building. Woman at L wears short-sleeved
blouse and short pleated skirt and holds something in her left hand. An older woman with a coat or sweater draped over her
arm and another young woman stand behind and to R of her. Two men stand at R, one wearing necktie and windbreaker, the other
in a work shirt and cuffed jeans. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.13X
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of large gathering of people posed standing outside large building with sign: "Mess 3". Front row chiefly men
and children. In center of group at front is a woman in dark skirt and blouse with white collar. To R of her is a man in a
light-colored suit and open-collared shirt who holds a hat with a dark band in front of him. At far R, just in frame, a small
boy stands with his back to the camera.
1942-1945 97.292.13Y
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a large group of people posed seated and standing in front of a building. They are arranged in eight or nine
rows, with a group of children seated on the ground in front and holding a narrow banner or sign. Building directly behind
group. Roof visible across image at C; stovepipe or chimney at TL and gable at TR. Small tree at CR.
11/26/1944 97.292.13Z
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of fourteen adults posed standing in a group indoors. Nine women are clustered around a man at C who wears a robe
and narrow stole. A man at far R of group holds a tall metal stand microphone with his left hand. Most people in group are
holding a tasseled string of prayer beads. In background at TL is a tall wooden stand holding twelve lit candles. Pencil inscription
on reverse at TC: 11/26/44
Outdoor activity
Scope and Content
10 photographs of people involved in outdoor activities in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
6/2/1945 97.292.14A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of an assembly of people seated indoors, as for a performance or ceremony, on benches set at an angle to wall.
On R end of front bench, two women are seated together next to a triangular construction, perhaps an easel or display. Overhead
light fixtures are decorated with streamers and stars. Poster on wall between windows at CL is headlined with word "PROTEIN".
Date stamped on reverse at C: JUN 2 1945. Pencil inscription on reverse at CR: circled letter "D" and two short vertical lines.
1942-1945 97.292.14B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of gathering of people indoors, seated for performance or recital on benches set at an angle to wall. In foreground
at bottom are empty seats, music stands, and musical instruments. Several women stand near closed doors at CL. Pipes overhead
are decorated with streamers and stars.
6/2/1945 97.292.14C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of indoor gathering, with several dozen people seated and eating at cloth-covered tables set at an angle against
walls on either side of the room. At back of room, backdrop reading "June Serenade" hangs behind a group of empty chairs and
music stands. A man and a woman are standing near ends of tables at CL. Light fixtures overhead at TL, TC, and TR are draped
with streamers and stars. Pencil inscription on reverse at C: Jun 2 1945
6/2/1945 97.292.14D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of band playing indoors in front of backdrop emblazoned with words "June Serenade". Bandleader at C wears dark
suit and is looking back over his right shoulder towards camera. Upright piano at CL. Word "Rohwer" is visible on front of
kickdrum at C. Overhead lights draped with streamers. Pencil inscription on reverse at C: JUN 2 1945
1942-1945 97.292.14E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of loosely gathered crowd outside in front of building with sign reading "Mess 1". A few men sit and stand near
a pile of luggage and boxes at CR. Small child in overalls at CL is walking away from camera toward crowd across dirt road
or open area. Additional buildings in background at CL and CR.
1942-1945 97.292.14F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of parade or procession outdoors with crowd of spectators beyond at CL. In procession at CL, a man pulling a two-wheeled
cart is followed by other men, possibly in military uniforms and blackface (?) pulling a larger cart with a costumed figure
resembling Abraham Lincoln. Pennants and flags bearing the numbers 3 and 33 fly above crowd at TL. Procession extends from
BL to CR.
8/28/1944 97.292.14G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of lines of people in a commissary or general store. Signs overhead are marked "Magazine Dept.", "Stationery Section",
"Hardware Section", "Dry Cleaning Agency", "Grocery Section", and "Pastry Section". At R a row of people stands facing away
from camera, as at service counter. Shelves with cans and boxes along both sides of room, bare bulbs overhead. Date stamped
on reverse at C: AUG 28 1944
7/26/1945 97.292.14H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of crowd gathered outdoors. A young man's head and shoulders are visible at L, very close to camera. At C a woman
in plaid skirt, short-sleeved blouse, and saddle shoes is holding diapered baby. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 26 1945.
Letters "A.M." stamped on reverse at BL.
7/26/1945 97.292.14I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of crowd assembled outdoors, observing some sort of event or activity. Crowd is mostly women, and all are looking
to R, off-camera. In background at TL and TC are several buildings covered with heavy growth of vines, possibly kudzu. At
TR in background is building with sign reading "Mess 1". Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 26 1945. Letters "P.M." stamped
on reverse at BR.
9/30/1944 97.292.14J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of funeral gathering outdoors in field near large wooden building. Some individuals are seated in folding chairs
at BL, others are standing throughout crowd, which extends from L to R across image. Many are holding open umbrellas. Platform
with several large wreaths and American flag is partially visible at C. Buildings along horizon line at C in background. Date
stamped on reverse at C: SEP 30 1944
Buildings
Scope and Content
15 photographs of camp buildings in Rohwer, Arkansas.
1942-1945 97.292.15A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a low building viewed from across a swamp or grassy field. A smokestack emitting a dark plume of smoke stands
in front of the building at C.
1942-1945 97.292.15B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of garage with double doors to all four bays open. There are autos parked in all but the rightmost space. A flatbed
truck is parked outside garage at CR. Some trees and buildings in background at CL and CR. Grassy meadow dominates foreground
at B.
1942-1945 97.292.15C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of compound in foreground, dozens of additional barracks in background. Image is taken from elevated position
and shows mostly rooftops. Two vehicles are parked on either side of a ramp at C. Small stand of trees visible at CL.
1942-1945 97.292.15D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of compound with two parked Red Cross trucks, one on each side of ramp leading to building at CR. Telephone pole
in foreground at BR cuts between the two trucks. Ranks of additional buildings in background from CL to CR. One rear door
of truck at R is open. Larger image, printed from same negative, is cropped very slightly at bottom and sides.
1942-1945 97.292.15E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of building compound taken from elevated position. Dirt road extending from BL to BR cuts across covered walkway,
which extends parallel to buildings from CL to BC. A truck with two figures standing under canvas cover in back is passing
under pipework construction over roadway. Tree at BR, additional buildings in distance at CL.
8/19/1944 97.292.15F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of dirt road running from CL to BR, along row of windowless buildings with white doors at C. Additional building
at CL. Grassy area extends along roadway from BL to BR. Date stamped on reverse at C: AUGUST 19, 1944. Pencil inscription
on reverse at R: circled letter "D" and four short vertical lines.
1942-1945 97.292.15G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of monument under construction in open area. Planks are laid across ditch near pile of scrap lumber at BC. Monument
consists of square or rectangular platform with short tapered pillars along all sides. At center of platform is large square
column, inscribed, with spherical object on top. Photographer's shadow visible on ground at BR.
1942-1945 97.292.15H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of circular wooden structure (possibly water tank) next to dirt roadway. Trees in background across C. Several
figures, including a woman with open umbrella walking away from camera, and car are in roadway at CR.
8/19/1944 97.292.15I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of guard station or checkpoint in center of dirt road. Shrubs and several parked bicycles are visible at CR; behind
them are buildings with a row of parked cars next to them. Power lines and more buildings, cars, at L. Date stamped on reverse
at C: AUG 19 1944
1942-1945 97.292.15J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of open compound (same location as pictured in 97.292.15C and 97.292.15D). Image shows slightly more area to R,
including covered walkway parallel to buildings at BR.
8/19/1944 97.292.15K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of view down dirt road, with buildings on either side at C and telephone poles along right side of road. Second
image has date stamped on reverse at C: AUG 19, 1944
1942-1945 97.292.15L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of view across meadow or overgrown area, towards cluster of buildings. Long rooftop with chimney, small tarpapered
building, and circular wooden structure (possibly water tank) are just visible over growth at C.
1942-1945 97.292.15M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of large, unmarked wooden building beyond open cleared area. Building has large central element and smaller extensions
one both sides and at end.
1942-1945 97.292.15N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
2 b&w images of view over grassland or field toward ranks of identical buildings across B. At BC among buildings is a smokestack.
Dirt road just visible at BL.
1942-1945 97.292.15O
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of circular wooden structure (possibly water tank) in grassy area off dirt road, visible at BR. Small building
sits to R of structure, trees in background across C.
9/1/1944 97.292.15P
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of bridge with wooden railing over stream. Pencil inscription on reverse at BR: 9/1/44
Mess Hall
Scope and Content
14 photographs taken in the Mess Halls in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
1942-1945 97.292.16A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of five men, seated at wooden table and eating. At end of table at CL is a speaker, and to R of it a young man
is speaking into a microphone.
1942-1945 97.292.16B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three men standing around high table or counter with several large chipped enamel basins. All three have hands
in front of them and appear to be making rice balls, a plateful of which sits on table at C. Man at R wears white jacket with
letter "M" visible on left breast.
1942-1945 97.292.16C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of several dozen people, mostly standing with cups in their hands, indoors in large room with streamers overhead.
At CR a man stands next to microphone on elevated area with backdrop of stylized mountain. Pencil inscription on reverse at
CR: circled letter "D"
1942-1945 97.292.16D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three women in kitchen, standing around metal tub on wooden counter, possibly peeling potatoes. Rack with hanging
pots and implements runs overhead in front of them at T.
7/30/1944 97.292.16E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of three women and two men in kitchen. Men are bending down at end of counter at CL. Women are lined up along
right side of counter, preparing food. Rack overhead at TC holds pots, pans, and other cooking implements. Date stamped on
reverse at C: JUL 30 1944
1942-1945 97.292.16F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of several men and women behind long counter or table in kitchen, preparing food. Finished platefuls are lined
up along front edge of counter from BC to CR. Open shelves at TL hold serving dishes.
1942-1945 97.292.16G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of several men and women preparing food behind counter. At BL is a man in white jacket, apron, and hat. In front
of him on counter at BC is a large metal pot with handles and several stacks of paper cups.
5/17/1944 97.292.16H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of several adults in mess hall. In foreground are two men, one holding a piece of fruit, the other eating from
a full plate. Between them to rear are sitting an elderly man with his arms crossed and a younger woman in a sweater vest
and short-sleeved blouse. Others are seated and standing toward back of room at T. Date stamped at BC and one reverse at C:
MAY 17 1944 and written in red ink at BR: 5/17/44
6/2/1945 97.292.16I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of line of people in evening dress on far side of long table or counter. Two men and a woman are stooping with
backs to camera on near side of table at BL. Large metal pot with handles and rows of paper cups are visible at BR. Date stamped
on reverse at TC: JUN 2, 1945
1942-1945 97.292.16J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of line of people to left of table or counter covered with prepared plates of food. To right of counter are several
women and a man in white jacket and apron with more plates of food.
7/8/1944 97.292.16K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of crowd of people standing indoors. Overhead at T is a rumpled paper hanging or banner and bare light bulb. Woman
in C wears short-sleeved blouse and flowered skirt and holds a small paper bag or parcel in her left hand. Date stamped on
reverse at C: JUL 8 - 1944. Pencil inscription on reverse at R: circled letter "D" and two short vertical lines.
7/6/1944 97.292.16L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of row of women in candystriper's aprons and men, all with backs to camera behind table. In front of table is
a crowd of women and children. Mural is visible below windows at TL. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL - 6 1944
1942-1945 97.292.16M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of women lined up at C and CR with plates of food. Three women at CL are standing behind table or counter with
additional plates of food in their hands. Cloth or paper curtain visible at R.
1942-1945 97.292.16N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of line of people, mostly elderly men and women, in line in front of table or counter covered with plates of food.
Four-part curtain or hanging is behind them at TC and TL. Shoulder of man obscures image at BR, large metal pot with lid visible
at BL.
Arts and crafts
Scope and Content
17 photographs of arts and crafts displays in camp in Rohwer, Arkansas.
1944-1945 97.292.17A
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of painted mural panel propped on sawhorses against wall of wooden building. Mural depicts montage of Pearl Harbor
bombing and is signed at lower right (not legible). Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17B
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of painted mural panel propped on sawhorses against wall of wooden building. Mural depicts scenes from religious
observances and daily life. A young woman in short-sleeved blouse and dark pants is seated on sawhorse at CR. Image has irregular
scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17C
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of painted mural panel propped on sawhorses against wall of wooden building. Mural depicts scenes of people at
train station, surgeons, chemist, surveyor, farmer, and painter, and is signed (illegible) at lower right. Image has irregular
scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17D
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of painted mural panel propped on sawhorses against wall of wooden building. Mural depicts a large building and
grounds at center, and features a character resembling Alvin of The Chipmunks at upper left. Mural is signed (illegible) at
lower right. A woman in a short-sleeved shirtdress is seated on the sawhorse at BR. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1944-1945 97.292.17E
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of painted mural panel propped on sawhorses against wall of wooden building. Mural features freight train and
several outdoor/farming scenes, and is signed at lower right: Nobie F. Tanimoto 1944. Man in dark shirt and trousers stands
by panel at L. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17F
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of painted mural panel propped on sawhorses against wall of wooden building. Mural depicts exterior scenes of
people and buildings, with a uniformed soldier leading a group of people at bottom center. Panel is signed (illegible) at
bottom right. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17G
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of painted mural panel propped on sawhorses against wall of wooden building. Mural depicts housepainters, surgeons,
industrial and farm workers. Panel is signed at bottom right (illegible). Image has irregular scalloped border. Pencil inscription
on reverse at CR: circled letter "D" and two short vertical lines.
1942-1945 97.292.17H
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image, in poor focus, of eight landscape drawings or paintings pinned to interior wall. Open window is partially visible
at R edge of image. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17I
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of bonsai tree, several dolls, and decorative items arranged on cloth-draped, two-tiered platform or display table.
Screened doorway and windowa are partially visible on wall behind display. A broom and mop are propped against wall at R.
Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17J
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of several dozen dolls, bonsai, and ikebana arranged on two tiers of paper- or cloth-covered shelves. Multicolored
streamers are pinned to the wall above the shelves near a hanging collage. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17K
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of a display of small sculptures or carvings. Some are arranged on fabric-covered tabletop, others are displayed
on batting in wooden frame. Image has irregular scalloped border.
1942-1945 97.292.17L
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of sculptures and carvings displayed indoors. In foreground at center is a collection of gnarled and polished
sticks, probably walking sticks. Behind on table are sculpted objects of varying sizes; several rectangular carved wooden
reliefs hang on wall between uncurtained windows. Image has irregular scalloped border. Pencil inscription on reverse at CR:
circled letter "D"
1942-1945 97.292.17M
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of group of sculptures and flower arrangements displayed on covered tabletop. Large rectangular wooden relief
hangs on wall above, between two uncurtained windows. Image has irregular scalloped border.
7/22/1945 97.292.17N
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man in T-shirt with prize ribbon pinned to it standing in front of wooden table. In tabletop are several bonsai
or floral arrangements. Several drawings or paintings are hung on the wall behind him. Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 22
1945
1942-1945 97.292.17O
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of man in unbuttoned vest and long-sleeved shirt, standing behind table holding carved sculpture (possibly portrait
of Abraham Lincoln?). On table to R is another relief carving, depicting the see-no-evil, hear-no-evil, speak-no-evil trio
of monkeys. Several landscape drawings or paintings are hung on wall to rear. Image has irregular scalloped border.
7/22/1945 97.292.17P
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of display of several scrolls with landscape paintings or calligraphy, hung on cloth-draped wall. At TR, fragment
of mural depicted in 97.292.17B is visible. In front of hangings at BL, BC, and BR are small tables with bonsai arrangements.
Date stamped on reverse at C: JUL 22 1945
5/8/1944 97.292.17Q
Creator/Collector:
Muramoto, Walter
Physical Description:
photograph
black and white print
Contributing Institution: Japanese American National Museum
Custodial History
Gift of Walter Muramoto Family, Japanese American National Museum
Description
1 b&w image of two large tortoises in back of flatbed truck. Tailgate is half open, and a man in jeans is partially visible
standing next to truck at R. Image has irregular scalloped border. Date inscribed on reverse in pencil: 5/8/44