Seko Family photograph collection

Seko Family photograph collection, circa 1920s-1930s

Overview of the Collection

Collector: Seko family
Title: Seko Family photograph collection
Dates: circa 1920s-1930s (inclusive)
19201939
Quantity: 111 photographic prints
Collection Number: PH0226
Summary: Photographs of a Japanese-American family, circa 1920s-1930s
Repository: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions: The collection is open to the public.
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Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

The Japanese-American Seko family operated Bainbridge Gardens, a nursery on Bainbridge Island, Washington until they were evacuated during World War II.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs of Japanese-American family (K. Seko) circa 1920s-1930s. Collection consists of wedding and funeral pictures (circa 1936); Bush Hotel in the International District, interior and staff (circa 1928); Wasada and Meiji Baseball teams; individual and group portraits in Western and traditional Japanese dress (1920s-1930s); Mount Rainier mountaineering expeditions; Seattle waterfront; Volunteer Park; Snoqualmie Falls; travel pictures from Oregon and Japan; and a photograph of Charlie Chaplin posing with two Japanese actors in traditional dress (Folder 9).

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Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Preferred Citation

The required credit line for use of images from Special Collections is: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, [plus the negative number].

The negative number is provided with the image and is a letter + number combination such as UW13452; Hegg 1234; or NA1275. A typical credit line would be, University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, UW13452.

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