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Writing on the back reads, ”1944 Brother (real / biological) 25 years old Employed at Manchuria Fushun Chemical Industry Office” 裏に『昭和十九年 実兄 二十五才 満州撫順市化学工業所勤務』と書いてあります。

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Writing on the top on the front reads, “ Notes” followed by numbered items. The bottom line under the photo reads, “Manchuria Fushun Chemical Industry Co ID, carry this proof of identity, and present this with it to staff upon ticket inspections....

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This envelope is from a photographic store called “Izutsuya”. Their address is “Higashi 1 Cho, Katabiranotsuji, Sanjo, Uzumasa, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City.” The back of the envelope reads that it is for a customer called, “WADA”, dated June 2nd at 4pm. The order shows 1 roll...

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This is a New Year’s greeting postcard from Ono Hairdressers to CHO, Kazuko (can also be read as Kotoko, Sumiko, Toshiko or Hisako). Many characters for the recipient address are unknown, however the words, “Kyoto” and “Daiei Worker’s Residence” can be read. The...

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This is a postcard addressed to “Daiei Workers’ Residence Uzumasa, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. The sender thanks the recipient for the calendar received from and informs that she has sent a box of Aomori apples in a parcel, and would like them to be shared with everyone.

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This is an envelope addressed to Nagokakyo City  from Sumitomo Life Insurance Kyoto Kawaramachi Shimokyou Ward, Kyoto City.”  Above the sender’s address are printed words, “Servicing the health of the community”.