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Masao Akiyama Collection (92.14.1)

Masao Akiyama Collection (92.14.1) [7 of 7] (The Akiyama family at home (Akiyama_07))


Published: June 4, 2008 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025

Black & white silent amateur footage of the K.M. Akiyama family of Los Angeles, filmed by Mr. Noritake, ca. 1936-1941.

This segment (00:40; very dark) shows family members at home, including a girl playing the piano, and home decorations.

Credit: Masao Akiyama Collection, Gift of Yoshio Akiyama, Japanese American National Museum (92.14.1). Preserved and made accessible in part by a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation.


1930s 1940s California children housing Los Angeles music

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Masao Akiyama Collection (92.14.1)
Black & white amateur footage of K.M. Akiyama Co. located at 115 N. San Pedro Street in Little Tokyo and color footage of Akiyama family at home and playing in Los Angeles, California filmed by Mr. Noritake, ca. 1936 and 1941. Includes fo…
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