1967 Dream of Hatsue Kawakami Okinawa Christian Mission Blackie Photos
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A scarce 1967 photographic history documenting the remarkable faith and dream of Hatsue Kawakami in postwar Okinawa.
Hatsue became completely paralyzed following an automobile accident in August 1960. After becoming a Christian, she dreamed of establishing a church in her village of Iju. This privately produced book was published to share her story and help raise money toward fulfilling that dream.
Compiled by Mildred M. Kiyuna, the first section combines substantial narrative text with photographs showing Hatsue, her community, and the American military-connected and Okinawan Christians who supported her physical and spiritual needs. The remainder presents an extensive photographic portrait of Okinawa, including its landscapes, villages, religious customs, festivals, agriculture, and everyday life during the 1960s.
The numerous black-and-white images were taken by Earnest Gordon “Blackie” Bradford, an American military veteran and photographer who documented Okinawan life from 1949 through 1968. A meaningful historical source for collectors interested in Okinawa, Christian missions, postwar Japan, American military communities, and documentary photography.
Published circa 1967 by Walsworth of Marceline, Missouri. Large pictorial hardcover, approximately 112 pages. No dust jacket, as issued.
Covers show rubbing, scattered marks and spotting, edge wear, and some bowing. Page edges have age-toning and discoloration. Interior pages appear clean and readable. Binding remains intact. Please review all photographs for the exact condition.
SKU G-6
1967 Dream of Hatsue Kawakami Okinawa Christian Mission Blackie Photos
$60.00
Hatsue became completely paralyzed following an automobile accident in August 1960. After becoming a Christian, she dreamed of establishing a church in her village of Iju. This privately produced book was published to share her story and help raise money toward fulfilling that dream.
Compiled by Mildred M. Kiyuna, the first section combines substantial narrative text with photographs showing Hatsue, her community, and the American military-connected and Okinawan Christians who supported her physical and spiritual needs. The remainder presents an extensive photographic portrait of Okinawa, including its landscapes, villages, religious customs, festivals, agriculture, and everyday life during the 1960s.
The numerous black-and-white images were taken by Earnest Gordon “Blackie” Bradford, an American military veteran and photographer who documented Okinawan life from 1949 through 1968. A meaningful historical source for collectors interested in Okinawa, Christian missions, postwar Japan, American military communities, and documentary photography.
Published circa 1967 by Walsworth of Marceline, Missouri. Large pictorial hardcover, approximately 112 pages. No dust jacket, as issued.
Covers show rubbing, scattered marks and spotting, edge wear, and some bowing. Page edges have age-toning and discoloration. Interior pages appear clean and readable. Binding remains intact. Please review all photographs for the exact condition.
SKU G-6