A black-and-white photograph of the gate (torii) at the Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukaichi, Japan which looks like it.

The Floating Torii, Itsukushima Shrine

The Floating Torii, Itsukushima Shrine   By Maia LiVecchi Title: Japan, Torii-Itsukushima Shrine Year: 1932/1937 Location: Itsukushima Island, Japan Photographer: Albert E. Kane   This image is Albert…

Black and white image of a Chinese sailboat called a ‘Junk’ in the calm harbor of Hong Kong. On the boat are two fishermen and further back in the waters are larger vessels (ships). The backdrop of the image is the city of Hong Kong with a towering mountain range.

Hong Kong, Chinese Junk by Albert E. Kane

Basic Information The image, Hong Kong, Chinese Junk, was taken from approximately 1932 to 1937 in Hong Kong, China. Sourced from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Libraries’ Rare…

Photograph taken from the mountains looking down on boats in Victoria Harbor and the buildings of Hong Kong

Victoria Harbor and the Rise of Hong Kong

  Albert E Kane‘s photograph of Hong Kong Harbor (1932-1937) depicts the city’s skyline before the building boom which is a major aspect of Hong Kong’s identity today….

Title: Keijo, Korean Village. Caption: A photograph of many houses on a hill in Seoul, South Korea (called Keijo under Japanese rule). In the forefront, there is a business and its signs and groups of people are moving about.

Keijo to Seoul: History of Japanese Occupation and Urbanization of Seoul

During the 1930s, Korea was occupied by Japan after first being annexed in 1910. Japan invaded Manchuria during this time period and consequently began to further drive industrialization…

A photograph of the Wongaksa Pagoda in Tapgol Park (previously Pagoda Park) in Seoul, South Korea (Called Keijo under Japanese rule). Some Korean children are posing in front of the Pagoda.

Early Photography of Asia: Keijo, Pakota Park Monument

Pagodas are iconic structures that have been prevalent in the architecture and culture of various Asian countries for centuries. The origins of pagodas can be traced back to…

1900\'s Chinese funeral march

Peiping Funeral Procession

Ty Clark Asia – 2000-130R May 2023 Peiping Funeral Procession Final project The photo I chose is titled Peiping Funeral Procession. This photo was taken in Peiping, China…

A railroad yard with workers scattered around. A wooden crane holding a cart. Single story lodges in the background on a hill in the countryside.

What Really Makes the World Go Round

The image that I have selected was taken in 1917. I am unsure of the precise location of the image but according to the collection it is either…

https://libraries.colorado.edu/record=b12869511~S3

Japanese Family

Title: Photograph album of a Japanese family in Manchuria, colonial Korea, and Japan Year: 1920/1922 Location: Manchuria (China, Asia) (general region) Source of Image: https://www.getty.edu/vow/AATFullDisplay?find=&logic=AND&note=&subjectid=300054230 I choose a…

Troop of soldiers standing in a line with the leader in front of them, some soldiers have trumpets and large drums.

Manchuria During Japanese Occupation

“Manchukuo Troops”, 1932/1937, Manchuria, Albert E. Kane Everyone is familiar with the saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. In today’s standards, where everyone has a phone…

Two boats on the water in the Hong Kong harbor, one Chinese junk and one metal ship. Image taken from ship porthole.

Still on the Water

Title: Hong Kong, Junk Through The Porthole  Year: 1932/1937 Location: Hong Kong, China  Photographer: Albert E. Kane  Still on the Water    As Albert Kane rode the waves…

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