Photographs, 1938/1969

Scope and content:

Loose vernacular photographs and studio portraits documenting the life of Florence Masao Kikuchi.There is a combination of images of Florence, her family, and additional inscribed photographs from the 1930's to the 1960's. There are also photographs inscribed to Florence from Japanese American servicemen from World War II. There are many photographs of social events and also of children, including her daughter Candace "Candy" Jean Toy, and Florence's husband, Harry Gee Toy. Also her brothers Shigeo Kikuchi and Paul Kikuchi. Included are photographs of their bowling teams at the Japanese American Citizens League National Tournament in 1962.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research.

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