Ray Ogura digital photograph collection, circa 1943-2000
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ogura, Ray, 1922-2016
- Title
- Ray Ogura digital photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1943-2000 (inclusive)19402000
- Quantity
- 8 digital images
- Collection Number
- P1718
- Summary
- Ray Ogura (1922-2016) was a Japanese American military veteran who served in the 442nd Regiment, Company G, and the Military Intelligence Service Unit during World War II. He settled in Utah after his military service, where he opened several businesses and worked for the Utah Transit Authority. This collection consists of 8 digital-only images depicting Ray Ogura during his military service in the 1940s and visiting the Go for Broke monument in California in the 1980s.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Ray Ogura was born on May 2, 1922 to Ishinosuke and Masa Ogura. He grew up in Corvallis, Oregon. The family was imprisoned in Minidoka Relocation Center during World War II. From there, Ogura enlisted in the United States Army, where he served with the 442nd Infantry Regiment, Company G and with the Military Intelligence Service Unit. Ogura received several medals for his actions in the military, including a Bronze Star. Ray Ogura married Sachi Fukui on July 18, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he settled after being discharged from the military. Ray and his brother Ken started K and R Market and Masa Cleaners. Later, Ray Ogura worked for the Utah Transit Authority. Ray Ogura died on December 26, 2016. (Source: "Ray Ogura Obituary," Salt Lake Tribune, January 8, 2017)
Content Description
The Ray Ogura digital photograph collection consists of 8 digital only images. They were scanned from four 6x7.5 black-and-white photograph prints of Ray Ogura during his World War II service and four 4x6 color photograph of Ray Ogura at the Go For Broke Monument in California. The prints date from the 1940s and circa 1999-2000. The original prints were returned to the donor.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Ray Ogura digital photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Ray Ogura digital photograph collection, P1718, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P1718.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Ray Ogura during World War II and later visiting a monument, digital only
- 1-4: Ray Ogura in the 442nd, Company G, World War II
- 5-8: Ray Ogura at the "Go For Broke" Monument in California, circa 1999
Container: Box 1, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Japanese American soldiers--Photographs
- Veterans--United States--Photographs
- War memorials--Photographs
Personal Names
- Ogura, Ray, 1922-2016
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd
Form or Genre Terms
- digital images
