Akune Sensei's Album

Akune Sensei's Album

Description

Title Proper Akune Sensei's Album
Date(s) of material from this resource digitized 1931–1970
General material designation
This file has an indeterminable GMD—digital object is not available at this time.
Scope and content
The file consists of 52 photographs related to Yuichi Akune Sensei's professional life. Images include Akune's early years as a kendo instructor with his kendo club establishment in Steveston, BC and Raymond, Alberta. The album also include Yuichi Akune's participation in the International Kendo competition including the World Tournament in Japan.
Name of creator
Yuichi Akune (née Yuichi Kawabata) has a significant role in the Japanese Canadian community, before and after World War II. He is internationally recognized for his passion and refined talent in Kendo. He was born on February 3 1909, in Kominato, Kagoshima, Japan. His surname was changed to 'Akune' after he was legally adopted by his cousin, Nariyoshi Akune. He is referred to as 'Gichan' by his son, Roy Akune.
Immediate source of acquisition
No digital copies of the records were acquired by the Landscapes of Injustice Research Collective between 2014 and 2018.

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Akune Sensei's Album
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