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People out on the reef gathering shellfish and seaweed, April 13, 1948

 Item — Box: 1, item: H-80

Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "Okinawan women and girls, with a few small boys, out on the reef vest of the sea wall around Shioya at extreme low tide hunting for shellfish, seaweed, and other living organisms suitable for food or compost. The reef is largely bare."

Dates

  • Creation: April 13, 1948

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

Language of Materials

English

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Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

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