Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
Museum and the Online Archive of California
Creator Name:
Shimada, Mori, Japanese American, photographer
Creator Role:
Photographer
Title:
L.A. Girls
Collection Title Date:
1942-1945
Date:
1944
Current Location:
Japanese American National Museum
Address:
Los Angeles, California 90012
Object ID:
92.10.2AY
Heading:
Marks and Inscriptions
Notes:
Inscribed on reverse: L.A. girls. Had picture of their social club but I gave it away along with many others. Mori Shimada. One of the very few pictures that I have with the guard tower. I see Tets (with glasses) at Mt. Views bon odori Didn't go this year
Heading:
General Physical Description
Notes:
Black and white photograph
Heading:
General Content Note
Notes:
"Bon odori" refers to a traditional dance (odori) often performed at a Buddhist festival (bon) held in August.
Notes:
1 b&w photograph of 5 young women. Side view of them posed. All with hands on their hips. Barracks in background.
Collection Description:
METS ID:
ark:/13030/tf6b69n80 q

L.A. Girls