Obon Dancing in America: Reverend Yoshio Iwanaga Photo Album

Stockton, 1930s

In 1935, Iwanaga was appointed head minister of the Stockton Buddhist Temple and married his longtime collaborator, Helen Chizuko Okamoto. The two would later have two sons, Mutsumi (b. 1938) and Rio (b. 1941). The last photo shows Reverend and Mrs. Iwanaga seated in the center.

Doyo buyo recital performance of Hanayome Ningyo (“Bridal Doll”) in Stockton, California, 1930s.

Doyo buyo recital performance of Hanayome Ningyo (“Bridal Doll”) in Stockton, California, 1930s.

Doyo buyo recital in Stockton, California, 1930s.

Doyo buyo recital in Stockton, California, 1930s.

Doyo buyo recital performance of Usagi no Mochitsuki (“Rabbit Pounding Rice for Mochi”), 1930s.

Doyo buyo recital performance of Usagi no Mochitsuki (“Rabbit Pounding Rice for Mochi”), 1930s.

Doyo buyo recital in Stockton, California, 1930s

Doyo buyo recital in Stockton, California, 1930s.

Doyo buyo recital in Stockton, California, after 1935. Photo by the Stockton Times Company.

Doyo buyo recital in Stockton, California, after 1935. Photo by the Stockton Times Company.

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