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Seattle is mosaic of cultures and diverse communities, with an endless supply of inspiring tales to share. Community Stories presents this rich tapestry -- the people, the neighborhoods, the communities, relevant issues, cultural traditions and rich histories that make each of us unique. Learn more about your neighbors on Community Stories.

To submit story input and for further information about Community Stories, please contact: Ian Devier, Community Stories Senior Producer, ian.devier@seattle.gov

Community Stories: I Put Down My Pen
Community Stories: I Put Down My Pen
6/2/201417:49

Kamekichi Tokita was an Issei artist who created paintings of Seattle cityscapes and a diary detailing the months before internment, leaving a rare history that captures his experience of wartime Seattle.

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