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Ensemble

Ensemble. Made from a Japanese Kimono of orange silk with red, cream, and black Ikat design of elongated hexagons. A) Jacket. Formed of upper part of kimono, with Short band collar and wide kimono sleeves. Lined in red. Label sewn inside at collar: "Ryu-Bi Style / Kimono Suite / Made in Tokyo" B) (Not pictured) Skirt. Formed of the lower part of kimono, full-length, wrap style, wide waistband secured with two pairs of hook-and-eyes. Lined as jacket.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Geta sandals

Pair of Geta. The sandals are straight last, with thick white plastic soles, having horizontal bands of orange in two shades. Orange and white straps to fit between toe and back to sides of foot. One with paper label on reverse. Came with original plastic bag with printing and snap closure.
Date: 1950/1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Shirt of red rayon, designed as a kimono. Black band at front opening and around neckline, with white Japanese characters printed on upper section at front. The kimono has a scene of a procession by children in traditional Japanese clothing, one on horseback. At upper back is a circular printed Mon in blue and white of a trefoil leaf form. Unlined. May be a child's kimono rather than a youth's shirt.
Date: 1950/1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Uchikake

Wedding uchikake (padded hemmed kimono) of pink and white polyester(?) lined in red silk. Embroidered with large chrysanthemum and sakura (cherry blossoms) in pink, white, silver, red and with large cranes in flight in red, white, and gold with blue crowns.
Date: 1950/1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Uchikake

Wedding uchikake (padded hem kimono) of white polyester with large silver embroidery cranes, silver metallic thread lining, which shows at bottom hem, which is padded. Cranes in flight indicate younger bride, Long sleeves, indicating youth. Metallic lining is very modern, likely to have been made for tourist market. Corners of front retain protective covers which are taken off when worn.
Date: 1950/1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Studies on the Atomic Bomb Injuries in Hiroshima City (open access)

Studies on the Atomic Bomb Injuries in Hiroshima City

Report on the atomic bomb injuries in Hiroshima City.
Date: February 13, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.
Date: July 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing an agreement to compress 5,000 bales of cotton for Cook and Company, the hiring of Frank Mendel, a previous letter from William B. Keyser about motor numbers on two trucks purchased, and the amount of cotton purchased and sold since Kempner has left.
Date: August 4, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing an agreement to compress 5,000 bales of cotton for Cook and Company, the hiring of Frank Mendel, a previous letter from William B. Keyser about motor numbers on two trucks purchased, and the amount of cotton purchased and sold since Kempner has left.
Date: August 4, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner providing updates about the night watchmen on Kempner's estate, cotton gin reports, correspondence from Bill Keyser, a meeting with John Harris about the Galveston Orphans' Home, cotton sold to Japan, seed prices, and notice that he is leaving for Paragould.
Date: August 24, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1950]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing business affairs related to cotton trading. He also reports a lack of communication from a trade partner, sales to Japan, purchase of cotton bales from the Commodity Credit Corporation, and trading activities in the Waco region and Sugar Land lots.
Date: August 29, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the New Oriental Trading Co., Ldt. to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, August 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the New Oriental Trading Co., Ldt. to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, August 29, 1950]

Letter from The New Oriental Trading Co., Ltd. to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing importing raw cotton to Japan.
Date: August 29, 1950
Creator: The New Oriental Trading Co., Ldt.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0227.0290]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Marjorie L. Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clark, 801 NE 19, is having little trouble deciphering Japanese movie billboards. She has been in Yokahama since October 15 as special services recreation director with the army."
Date: October 18, 1950
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1376.0232]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Major General Charles Willoughby, for 10 years General MacArthur's controversial intelligence chief, announced Friday that he has quit the army and intends to offer his services to his old boss."
Date: December 1, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1219.0230]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Upon arrival at Otaru, the mayor of that city welcomed the division by presenting Gen. Styron with flowers."
Date: May 1, 1951
Creator: Pyer, Ron
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.b1406.0392]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Pfc. August L. Beyer, kneeling at right, Cuddy, Pa., buries the hatchet with Pfc. Alvin Whitekiller, Hulbert, Ok., kneeling at left, and First Sgt. Eddie Lara, Anadarko, Ok., center, in their company area here on Hokkaido after it was learned the Pennsylvania legislature proposed to repeal an old law which granted bounties on Indian scalps."
Date: May 29, 1951
Creator: Pyer, Ronald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1064.0323]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "CWO Adrian H. Primo, Oklahoma city directs the 29th army band during an oreientation programs at the Bataab theater, Nupunja, Okinawa. The band is used for ceremonies parades and serenading for events on the island."
Date: June 4, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1219.0236]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Maj. Gen. James C. Styron, Commanding General of the U. S. 45th Division, is shown being interviewed by Earnest Hoberecht, United Press General Manager for Asia. (Hoberecht's parents live in Watonga, Okla.) Hoberecht said Gen. Styron is certainly proud of the 45th, and he hasn't "seen a better looking (group of) troops in the Far East."
Date: June 15, 1951
Creator: United States. Army. Infantry Division, 45th
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0226.0992]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "TOKYO, JAPAN -- with their chief, Lt. Col. Florence M. Clark, Far East Command WAC staff advisor, a group of Oklahoma Wacs stationed in Tokyo get together for a picture for the folks back home."
Date: July 13, 1951
Creator: Lamb, Jerry
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0226.0993]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Tokyo is full of WACs and they are under command of a former Oklahoma girl. Lt. Col. Florence M. Clark, Taloga, who quit a job with the Oklahoma tax commission in 1942 to join the women's army corps, is the far east command's WAC staff advisor."
Date: July 13, 1951
Creator: Lamb, Jerry
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1062.0300]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: August 28, 1951
Creator: Pyer, Ronald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1219.0238]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "The generals' field mess tent was marked by wooden cutouts in the shape of Oklahoma and California maps recently, when representatives of California visited the Oklahoma National Guard Division in Hokkaide, Japan. Standing by cutouts of their states are Maj. Gen. Daniel H. Huddelson, commander of the 40th Infantry from So. California; and Maj. Gen. James C. Styron of Oklahoma's 45th."
Date: September 21, 1951
Creator: Pyer, Ron
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Business Card for K. Nakazama] (open access)

[Business Card for K. Nakazama]

Business card for K. Nakazama, Business Director of Kamasaki Steamship Company, providing the location.
Date: 1952
Creator: Kamasaki Steamship Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History