Photograph of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) statue at the Kōtoku-in temple in Kamakura, Japan, circa 1945-1952.
Typed caption in margin: "Daibutsu or Great Buddha at Kamakura."
Typed caption on verso: "The world-famed Buddha, known as Dai-Butsu, is…
Photograph of two United States Army servicemen in front of the pagoda at Hōryū-ji, Japan, circa 1945-1952.
Typed caption in margin: "Pagoda."
Typed caption on verso: "The Pagoda originated in India in a remote age, and was introduced into Japan…
Photograph of a temple building at Sōji-ji near Yokohama, Japan circa 1945-1952.
Typed caption in margin: "Sojiji Temple."
Typed caption on verso: "No information can be gathered on this Temple, however, it has it's [its] definite purpose as do all…
Photograph of U.S. Navy serviceman Jerry Michaud standing in front of the Great Buddha at Kōtoku-in, Kamakura, Japan, circa 1945-1946.
Inscription on verso: "Kamakura, Jap."
Photograph of U.S. Navy serviceman Jerry Michaud standing in front of the Great Buddha at Kōtoku-in, Kamakura, Japan, circa 1945-1946.
Inscription on verso: "Jerry + Budda [Buddha]. Kamakura, Japan. Jan. 4, 1946."