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Box 1

 Container

Contains 4 Results:

Wakayama, 1959; undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Contains a map of Wakayama, Japan; an issue of Taiji-cho newsletter; and a travel guidebook, "南紀: 伊勢・志摩・吉野・熊野" [= Nanki: Ise, Shima, Yoshino, Kumano] with marginalia.

Dates: 1959; undated

Taiji whaling, 1932, 1962, 1993, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Contains a book, "紀伊熊野太地浦捕鯨史" [= History of Kii Kumano Taiji whaling], compiled by Tamaji Azuma; Tomoji Wada's critique and comments on the book; and clippings on Taiji Whaling.

Dates: 1932, 1962, 1993, undated

Tomoji Wada, 1964-1965

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Includes Tomoji Wada's death certificate, a Japanese condolence letter for his passing, genealogies, biography, photographs, and funeral information. Also included is a CD containing digital files created by the donor. The images capture banners which were flown when Tomoji Wada was born on October 2, 1882, in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan; Flags of the Wada family crest; Taiji whaling painting done by Shohachi Wada; and swords.

Dates: 1964-1965

Kan Wada, 1964, 1974, 1980

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents

Includes her biography, memorial service notice and condolence message for her passing, death certificate, and social security information.

Dates: 1964, 1974, 1980