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Muramoto Collection

 

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