Photographs,, 1921-1948 and undated
Scope and Content note
This series contains a wide variety of photographs from Kenzo Koike before, during, and after World War II. The photographs depict life for a Japanese American before the war, showing time at summer camps and his house in Seattle, Washington. Some photographs show Heart Mountain Internment Center in Wyoming and the life created during the time of Japanese American internment. In addition, many photographs demonstrate Koike’s time in Japan as a member of the United States Army after World War II. Photographs depict post-bombing locations, people in traditional Japanese dress, relatives of Kenzo Koike, and everyday life in Japan after World War II.
Dates
- Creation: 1921-1948 and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Koike, Kenzo Robert (Creator, Person)
Language of materials
Materials are primarily in English, some materials in Japanese.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (4 document box + 1 clamshell box)
Arrangement note
Alphabetical order by folder title
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu