Celebrations surrounding the first train crossing of a newly constructed Japanese bridge. Early train commuting occurred in Korea between Seoul and Pusan as early the 1880s. It is not clear which bridge and where this photograph was taken.
Inscription/Marks: Inscription, apparently in hand of WDS: 'Banzai! first train crosses new Japanese bridge'
Identifier: 1260.60.09.38.01
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'Souvenir picture of Japanese dignitaries including General Ito congratulating the signing of the Protectorate Treaty which was being met right at this moment with severe protest from both government officials and grass roots at the front gate of Toksugung (Toksu Palace).' Source: Sajin uiro ponun tongnip undong, 1996, v.1, p. 59.
Identifier: 1260.61.050.01
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the Japanese Consulate located in 'Namsan', Seoul. It was the official building of the Japanese consul until General Ito proceeded to the post of Resident-General in 1906.
The main gate of 'Toksugung' (Palace of Virtuous Long Life), 'Taeanmun'. Obviously, a dignitary (perhaps the king of Korea himself) is just being carried into the city in the palanquin to the left. The carriers of the palanquin are noticeably Korean. There is a Japanese band in the background, and Japanese troops are at attention. Originally named 'Taeanmun', this main gate to the palace faced south. Later, it was moved to face the east and burnt down in 1904. Rebuilt in 1906, its name was changed to 'Taehanmun'. The three Chinese characters for 'Taehanmun' were written by Nam Chongchol, the Mayor of Seoul. Source: www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/65 (viewed May 9, 2003)
Identifier: 1260.57.19.03
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Shigetsuna Furuya, 1876 - 1967 (here depicted in full diplomatic attire). Japanese. Graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1900, after working for Mitsubishi Goshi Kaisha, and the national newspaper, eKokumin Shinbune. After taking the Diplomat examination Furuya served in China, Korea, Belgium and Great Britain and later in increasingly important diplomatic posts in Canada, Mexico and Argentina.
Gonsuke Hayashi, 1861 - 1939. Served in the Japanese Foreign Ministry in a number of diplomatic and consular posts in China, Great Britain, Korea, Italy [and perhaps others]. In April 1899 he was appointed Minister in Korea. Hayashi signed various bi-lateral treaties and agreements relating to the status of Korea as a Japanese Protectorate. Most notable was the eJapan-Korea Protocole of February 1904, and the eConvention Providing for Control of Korean Foreign Relations by Japane in November 1905.
Shuichi Hagiwara, 1868 - 1911. Japanese. A career diplomat in Japan, appointed in 1901 as Secretary of the Ministry in Seoul, working closely with Gonsuke Hayashi on the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1904.
Two gentlemen, one Korean, one western (probably American), on the footsteps of what appears to be a government building or the Royal Palace.
Shigetsuna Furuya, 1876 - 1967. Japanese. Graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1900, after working for Mitsubishi Goshi Kaisha, and the national newspaper, eKokumin Shinbune. Furuya then took the Diplomat examination and served in China, Korea, Belgium and Great Britain and later in increasingly important diplomatic posts in Canada, Mexico and Argentina.
Oyama Iwao (1842-1916) was born in Satsuma (now Kagoshima Prefecture). He studied gunnery at school and invented a gun that was called the Yasuke cannon. In 1871, after being promoted to the rank of major general, he went to France to study military methods. In the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, he was a commander-in-chief of Japanese armies in Korea and Manchuria.
Collection: Willard Dickerman Straight and Early U.S.-Korea Diplomatic Relations, Cornell University Library
This picture depicts an elaborate and large scale banquet. Numerous wine bottles and lunch boxes are ready for the guests. We assume that this banquet was held on the grounds of a buddhist temple (a large Buddha statue can be seen in the back to the left).
Inscription/Marks: Inscription in ink under image: 'Japanese banquet' followed by pencilled inscription: 'evidently victory pidgin: note champagne.'
Identifier: 1260.60.09.30.01
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Japanese soldiers stand at attention in the field. The occasion is unknown. Japanese military presence in Korea grew to considerable numbers from 1905 onwards.
Inscription/Marks: No inscription.
Identifier: 1260.60.09.56.01
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Photograph of a large group of ciivilian and military dignitaries at the pavilion Chuhapru, a part of the Royal Changdok Palace in Seoul. Chuhapru, built during king Yongjo's (1724-1776) final years, is a two storied pavilion. The lower floor was used as a royal library while the top floor provided a place for entertainment and feast. The occasion is unknown, although judging from the presence of western, Japanese and Korean dignitaries, it must have been a significant event.
Inscription/Marks: Inscription in ink, presumably in WDS hand: 'Kuzoki & staff at Seoul'
Identifier: 1260.60.09.30.03
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A large regiment of Japanese armed infantry troops stands at attention, presumably as part of a military exercise.
Identifier: 1260.60.09.32.03
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Two Japanese soldiers stand guard (somewhat leisurely) in front of a modern brick compound. The signboard on the right side of the wall reads in translation: e[Japanese] Army Headquarters stationed in Koreae written in Chinese characters.
Identifier: 1260.57.13.01
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