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Up for sale is an archival lot of eleven (11) original, official U.S. Army Public Information Office (P.I.O.) black-and-white press photos from Camp Crawford / Camp Chitose (Hokkaido, Japan) spanning July – November 1951.Ten of the prints retain their original typed paper caption slates glued to the reverse side detailing tracking codes, dates, and named subjects.### HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:
- **July 28, 1951:** (2 Photos) Sapporo Women's Society post tour, featuring an interior Post Exchange (PX) retail store scene and a formal flower presentation ceremony to Base Commander Col. Robert J. Martin.
- **August 5-6, 1951:** (2 Photos) High-level inspection tour featuring FEAF Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Otto P. Weyland and 45th Infantry Division Commander Maj. Gen. James C. Styron reviewing tactical maps and dining at the Officers Mess.
- **August 21, 1951:** Goodwill visit featuring legendary Japanese historical novelist Jiro Osaragi, Diet member Muyoshi Tokugawa, and movie starlets/singers Yosuko Fujita and Fubuki Koshiji.
- **August 28-29, 1951:** (4 Photos) California Governor Earl Warren (future Supreme Court Chief Justice) arrival, field maneuvers with San Jose Sgt. Robert Harris, a base cake-baking contest, and a Service Club social tour.
- **November 23, 1951:** Cross-cultural Thanksgiving dinner served by Hawaiian/Nisei Mess Sgt. Shicho Matsud. Features bold "Sapporo Photo Lab" back stamps.
- **Fall 1951:** (Caption Lost) Base Commander Col. Martin gifting a vintage box of "Curtiss Saf-T-Pops" candy to a child.### CONDITION & SHIPPING:
Genuine 75+ year old silver gelatin prints. Strong contrast and sharp details. Expect minor age-appropriate edge wear, corner bumps, or faint silvering typical of archival news photography. Packed completely flat between heavy cardboard inserts and shipped fully insured.select sample photos are detailed below
1. **July 28, 1951 (Serial: CRA-21-5 / JLC-51-40) — PX Retail Scene**
Fascinating interior view of the Camp Chitose Post Exchange (PX) store shelves packed with 1950s consumer goods as members of the visiting Sapporo Women’s Society browse the facility. Several women are dressed in beautiful traditional kimonos. (Photographer: Kuska)2. **July 28, 1951 (Serial: CRA-21-6 / JLC-51-41) — Flower Presentation Ceremony**
Sequential companion photo to the PX scene. Features Michiko Ochiai and Noboko Uki presenting bouquets to Base Commander Col. Robert J. Martin and Miss Julia Williams (Director of the Camp Chitose Service Club). (Photographer: Kuska)3. **August 5, 1951 (Serial: CRA-33-2 / JLC-51-66) — The Generals' Mess**
A historic "Who's Who" command gathering. Depicts a powerhouse group dinner at the Officers Mess featuring Far East Air Forces (FEAF) Commander Lt. Gen. Otto P. Weyland, Maj. Gen. James C. Styron (45th Inf. Div), Brig. Gen. T. Spivey (314th Air Div), Col. Robert J. Martin, Brig. Gen. George E. Price (Misawa AB), Brig. Gen. Hal G. Muldrow, and Brig. Gen. Robert Dulaney. (Photographer: Kuska)4. **August 6, 1951 (Serial: CRA-33-4 / JLC-51-68) — Air & Ground Tactical Map Review**
Elite military intelligence/strategy scene showing FEAF Commander Lt. Gen. Otto P. Weyland huddled over military maps with 45th Infantry Division Commander Maj. Gen. James C. Styron during an official base inspection tour. (Photographer: Kuska)5. **August 21, 1951 (Serial: CRA-51-3 / JLC-51-110) — Cultural Royalty & Cinema Starlets**
High-value goodwill visit featuring legendary Japanese historical novelist Jiro Osaragi, Diet member Muyoshi Tokugawa (a direct descendant of the historic Tokugawa Shogunate clan), and famous postwar movie starlets/singers Yosuko Fujita and Fubuki Koshiji alongside Col. Robert J. Martin. (Photographer: Kuska)6. **August 28, 1951 (Serial: CRA-65-3 / JLC-51-150) — Arrival of California Governor Earl Warren**
Important political/military crossover. Documents California Governor Earl Warren (future landmark Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court) arriving at Camp Chitose Air Field, greeted by Maj. Gen. James C. Styron. Features a massive military transport aircraft in the background. (Photographer: Kuska)7. **August 28, 1951 (Serial: CRA-65-4 / JLC-51-151) — Gov. Warren Field Maneuvers & Regional Hook**
Governor Earl Warren and California's 49th National Guard Division Commander Maj. Gen. Curtis D. O'Sullivan out in the field chatting with local California soldier Sgt. Robert F. Harris (specifically noted from San Jose, CA) of the 45th Division G-2 Intelligence section. (Photographer: Kuska)8. **August 28, 1951 (Serial: CRA-66-3 / JLC-51-156) — JLC Activation Day Cake Contest**
A great look at base recreation. Military judges rating entries for a cake-baking contest celebrating Activation Day, featuring full identification of personnel down to their hometown addresses (including NY, Arkansas, and New Hampshire).All items are described to best of my ability. Please ask questions prior to purchase.
