Sadahei Hirose family in front of the Hirose residence, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

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Collection40 Families CollectionDate1940-00-00DescriptionImage shows group portrait of the Hirose family in front of a single story wooden structure. Visible in the foreground are a pond, rocks, stepping stones, and bushes. A partial view of the Palos Verdes hills is visible in the distance. Handwritten in lower left is "Hirose Family Summer 1940" and stamped "Kai Studio 3503. E. First St. Los Angeles" at bottom. Identified from left to right: front row, Mizuye Hirose, Sadahei Hirose, "Napolean" (the family dog), Mutsuo Hirose, Mutsumi Hirose; and back row, Ruriko Hirose and Atsushi Hirose. The photo was featured in the 26th anniversary (1940) issue of the oldest Japanese newspaper, Rafu Shimpo.NotesLibrary has digital image only, courtesy of Mutsuo Hirose.LanguageengResource Typestill imageHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code00044396Restrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District as part of the 40 Families Project. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.

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Geographic LocationPalos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)SubjectPortraits, GroupHirose, Sadahei (1879-1945)Hirose, Atsushi (1923-2006)Hirose, Mizuye (1925-2008)Hirose, Ruriko (1926-2001)Hirose, Mutsuo (1928-)Hirose, Mutsumi (1933-)DogsJapanese AmericansJapanese American familiesJapanese American womenRock gardensTime Period1931-1940

PersonSadahei HiroseTomiko Hamaya

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