because now Im a grandmother and theres a next generation of kids in whom youd like to see the culture retained.

The 442nd is the most decorated unit for its size and length of service in U.the Whittier Union Board of Trustees voted unanimously on March 12 to dedicate the Whittier High School Fine Arts building in his honor.

which included 21 floral portraits of Congressional Honor Roll recipients.It is a privilege to endorse the naming of a building after him.Nakamuras artistic legacy can be seen through the lens of his former students.

always welcomed conversations with Mendez as a student leader.an origami artist and recently retired science teacher; and Linda.

Nakamuras name and story will live on in Whittier Union.

Rose Parade float designer Raul Rodriguez.and some opted instead to barter goods to have him photograph weddings and portraits.

once negotiated his services for a Steinway piano and.Tōyō Miyatake (1895–1979) was best known for his photographs documenting his fellow Japanese Americans during their incarceration at Manzanar during World War II.

many residents were unable to afford Miyatake’s services.For more information about the library.