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Kay Nakayama and Jim Nakayama examine asparagus roots in Michigan, April 20, 1943

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Photograph of two men dressed in hats and jackets kneel in the dirt. They look at a large cluster of roots being held by the man on the right.

The text on the back of the photograph reads "Japanese in Mich. Right=Jim Nakayama, 20, former high school halfback at Fresno, Calif., is showing Kay Nakayama, of Los Angeles, 22, - same name but no relation - an armful of asparagus roots just removed from their bin."

Dates

  • Creation: April 20, 1943

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

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