Title:
Buddhist Hostel, 1336 W. 36th Place, Los Angeles, showing (left to right): Mrs. Chiyo Okamoto (Amache), Rev. Imamura's little
son ...
Date:
1945-06-25
Subject:
Japanese Americans--Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945--Photographs
Note:
Full title:Buddhist Hostel, 1336 W. 36th Place, Los Angeles, showing (left to right): Mrs. Chiyo Okamoto (Amache), Rev. Imamura's
little son Ryo; Rev. Kanmo Imamura (Gila River); and Arthur Takemoto (Poston). Rev. Imamura is a director of the hostel, and
Mr. Takemoto is manager. In addition, Mr. Takemoto is just starting part-time classes at Los Angeles City College. Buddhist
Hostel is one of five hostels now open in greater Los Angeles, serving any and all Issei or Nisei families or singles, whether
direct from centers or not. The charge is $1 a day per person for lodging and three meals a day, and is usually raised to
$1.50 after the first week or ten days. There's no time limit on the length of stay. Every adult helps with the work. The
hostels are not financed by the W.R.A.<lb/> Photographer: Mace, Charles E.<lb/> Los Angeles, California.
Local Call Number:
WRA no. H-783
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Buddhist Hostel, 1336 W. 36th Place, Los Angeles, showing (left to right): Mrs. Chiyo Okamoto (Amache), Rev. Imamura's little
son ...