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- [Clipping: "Dorothea 'Didi' Moorman"]
- Newspaper clipping about women dispelling male fears about the B-29 Superfortress. A photo of Dorothea "Didi" Moorman standing with Brig. General Paul Tibbets in Fort Walton Beach Florida is shown.
- [Clipping: "Special Souvenir Edition Sweetwater Reporter", November 1990]
- November 1990 issue of the Sweetwater Reporter of significant historical events from the 20th century.
- [Soldier Standing by Warehouse]
- Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing in front of the entrance of a warehouse in Japan.
- [Two Soldiers by Jeep]
- Photograph of two unidentified soldiers of the 44th Tank Battalion sitting by a Jeep in Japan.
- [Two Soldiers in Front of Sign]
- Photograph of two unidentified soldiers standing in Japan in front of a sign, which reads: "You are now entering Tokyo. Home of 1st Cavalry Division. The First Ream. First in Manila. First in Tokyo."
- [Seven Soldiers in Japan]
- Photograph of seven unidentified soldier standing outside in Japan. A cherry tree is visible behind them.
- [Soldier In Front of Warehouse]
- Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing in front of the entrance to a warehouse in Japan.
- [Four Soldiers in Japan]
- Photograph of four unidentified soldiers standing in front of a base in Japan.
- [Soldier Smoking Pipe]
- Photograph of an unidentified soldier smoking a pipe in front of a building in Japan.
- [Soldier in Japan]
- Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing in front of the wreckage of a house. There is a sign warning against attacking U.S. soldiers in the background.
- [Two Soldiers at Base]
- Photograph of two unidentified soldiers standing in front of the base at Japan.
- [Kenneth Bray in Japan]
- Photograph of Kenneth Bray standing by a wrecked vehicle in Japan.
- Interview with Shigemi Ando, August 25, 1987
- Interview with Shigemi Ando, Consul General of Japan from Houston, Texas. In the interview, he discusses his work and responsibilities as Consul General.
- [Busy Street in Tokyo]
- Photograph of a busy street, most likely in Tokyo, Japan. There are many people on the street and signs on the buildings.
- [Marjorie Wakeham Eating with Chopsticks]
- Photograph of Marjorie Wakeham eating with chopsticks. There's a note written on the back of the photo: "Horrible picture but I had to include it you can guess what we are eating with chopsticks beans!! We took a lot of food with us - cooked wonderful meals of weiners and baked beans."
- [Postcard of Fujiya Hotel's Dining Room]
- Postcard of the dining room of the Fujiya Hotel in Hakone, Japan. "They have more waiters and waitresses than customers" is written on the back.
- [Postcard of Atami Hotel's Pool]
- Postcard of the Atami Hotel's pool and recreation areas. "Atami Hotel, Atami Hot Springs" is printed at the bottom of the image.
- [Police and Protesters]
- Photograph of police and protesters, likely at the Bloody May Day Riots in Tokyo, Japan. Several protesters are carrying large banners or signs with Japanese script on them.
- [Postcard of Atami Hotel's Pool]
- Postcard depicting the pool of the Atami Hotel. The text "Atami Hotel Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front. The correspondence is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham and postmarked July 14, 1952. The correspondence reads, "Dear Mother, Same place but in new [...] pool and play ground. I [...] you would love it there - looks a great deal like our coast could [...] only the weather isn't very good - Hot and rains on a moments notice. Received my dresses from [...] - like the[...]. Will write later. [...] B."
- [Woman on Fishing Boat]
- Photograph of a woman, possibly Marjorie Wakeham, standing on a fishing boat in Atami, Japan. There's a man walking in front of the boat. A note on the back reads, "We went fishing at Atami on our leave [...] little boat, also caught [...]unny little fish."
- [Woman in Front of Building]
- Photograph of a woman, possibly Marjorie Wakeham, standing in front of a large building, likely in or near Tokyo, Japan.
- [Marjorie Wakeham on a Path]
- Photograph of Marjorie Wakeham standing on a path through a garden, likely in or near Tokyo, Japan.
- [Black Car]
- Photograph of a black car, likely on a military base in Japan. The note on the back of the photo reads, "The color of the car is what the Japanese love. The Emperor drives a big black Chrystler, so everyone must have a black one."
- [Cars Flipped on Sides]
- Photograph of a row of burning cars, flipped on their sides, possibly part of the Bloody May Day protests in Tokyo, Japan in 1952.
- [Wagon With Tokai Drum]
- Photograph of a wagon with a tokai drum, on a street most likely in Japan.
- [Police Running Towards Crowd]
- Photograph of police running towards a crowd, likely during the Bloody May Day Riots outside the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.
- [Marjorie Wakeham Outside a Storefront]
- Photograph of Marjorie Wakeham standing outside of a storefront with a sign in Japanese, most likely in or near Tokyo, Japan.
- [Woman Riding in Richshaw]
- Photograph of a woman, likely Dolores Lamb, riding in a rickshaw.
- [Car Flipped Over]
- Photograph of a car that is flipped over in the street and burning. There are several people looking on, including one man in the foreground crouching, and one man holding a baton.
- [Japanese-Style Fishing Boat]
- Photograph of a Japanese-style fishing boat, likely near Tokyo, Japan. There are other boats visible on the water in the distance.
- [Man on Ground Behind Police]
- Photograph of a man on the ground behind a group of police in riot gear. The accompanying information states this is possibly during the 1952 Bloody May Day protests in Tokyo, Japan.
- [Cart with Drums]
- Photograph of a float or cart with a tokai drum visible on it. There are several people wearing traditional Japanese clothing around the float and a woman, possibly Dolores Lamb, holding a camera.
- [Dolores Lamb in Kimono]
- Photograph of Dolores Lamb, wearing a kimono in front of the Atami Hotel. A note on the back reads, "Dolores gone native - this is the hotel we like so well - the open place on the third floor is our room you sleep on the floors." "1954" is written in ink below the note on the back.
- [Atami Hotel Postcard]
- Postcard addressed to Mrs. E.A. Wakeham from her daughter. The image on the postcard is of the Atami Hotel and "Atami Hotel, Atami Hot Springs" is printed on the front along with some Japanese characters. The correspondence on the back reads "Dearest Mother - We spent a wonderful three days at this hotel. We were able to get European style rooms for two nights. One night we stayed was in Japanese style - was [...] experience - sleeping on the floor and wearing no shoes in the room. Beautiful [scenery] and etc. [...]"
- [Three People at Far East Air Forces Officer's Club]
- Photograph of two men and woman at the Far East Air Forces Officer's Club in Tokyo, Japan. The location is printed at the bottom of the image. There are other people in the background.
- [Marjorie Wakeham Standing on Steps]
- Photograph of Marjorie Wakeham standing on steps which lead up to a temple or palace, likely in or near Tokyo, Japan.
- [Woman in a Rickshaw]
- Photograph of a woman sitting in a rickshaw, with the rickshaw puller standing in front, likely in or near Tokyo, Japan. There is street with cars and a bus behind the rickshaw.
- [Marjorie Wakeham Next to Stand]
- Photograph of Marjorie Wakeham standing next to a stand decorated with paper lanterns. There are several girls lined up next to the stand.
- [Dolores Lamb in Kimono]
- Photograph of Dolores Lamb wearing a kimono in front of the Atami Hotel. "D. Lamb 1954" is written on the back.
- [Five People at the Far East Air Forces Officers' Club]
- Photograph of five people talking at a party at the Far East Air Forces Officers' Club. The text, "Far East Air Forces Officers' Club Tokyo, Japan" is printed at the bottom of the image.
- [Protesters Clashing with Police]
- Photograph of protesters clashing with police. The protesters are carrying signs and flags written in Japanese. The accompanying information states this resembles images from the 1952 Bloody May Day protests in Tokyo, Japan.
- [Dancing Woman Wearing a Kimono]
- Photograph of a woman wearing a kimono who appears to be leading a dance with two other women in western dress.
- [Rickshaws In a Street]
- Photograph of rickshaws lined up in a street, likely in or near Tokyo, Japan. There are a few rickshaw pullers sitting in their carts.
- [Japanese-Style Boat]
- Photograph of a Japanese style boat, likely in or near Tokyo, Japan. There are other boats in the background and a land mass visible in the distance.
- [Protest in Japan]
- Photograph of a protest in Japan. The people are carrying signs and flags, possibly as part of the Bloody May Day protests on May 1, 1952.
- [Party at Far East Air Forces Officers' Club]
- Photograph of a group of people at a party at the Far East Air Forces Officers' Club. The text "Far East Air Forces Officers' Club Tokyo, Japan" is printed at the bottom of the image.
- [Dolores Lamb Next to Rice Paddy]
- Photograph of Dolores Lamb in front of a rice paddy and a house in Japan. The note on the back reads, "Train Station at U[...]ama. Rice paddy and Japanese houses in the background."
- [Road with Structure in the Distance]
- Photograph of a road with a structure visible in the distance that is possibly a memorial, most likely in Japan.
- [Float in Japan]
- Photograph of a float in a street, likely in or near Tokyo, Japan. There are several people around the float and on the street.
- [Postcard of Atami Hotel]
- Postcard of the Atami Hotel with a hill in the background. "Atami Hotel Atami Hot Springs" is written at the bottom of the image.