Seated, left to right: Nop Ska, Dr. Frank Powell, and (probably) Green Rainbow, 1879. An autograph below the photograph reads, “Fraternally and with sincere respect, I am, dear fellows, Yours, “Nop-Ska.” Others unknown. Photograph collection (2006.14), Lanesboro Historical Preservation Association, Lanesboro, Minnesota. Used with the permission of the Lanesboro Historical Preservation Association.

Two Beltrami County Poor Farm staff, ca. 1929–1930. Mrs. Beaulieu (at right) was the farm's cook. From the Beltrami County Poor Farm records (State Archives, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul).

Acrylic-on-canvas triptych painting ("Ruth Nomura Tanbara: A Life of Public Service") by HIRO, 2005.

Ruth and Earl Tanbara at the Festival of Nations in St. Paul, 1973. Photo from the private collection of Judy Nomura Murakami. Used with the permission of Judy Nomura Murakami.

Earl and Ruth Tanbara on their wedding day in Portland, Oregon, 1935. Photo from the private collection of Judy Nomura Murakami. Used with the permission of Judy Nomura Murakami.

Ruth Nomura in a flower kimono, 1924. Photo from the private collection of Judy Nomura Murakami. Used with the permission of Judy Nomura Murakami.

Ruth Nomura and family in Portland, Oregon. Left to right: Howard (sitting), Paul (standing), Ruth, mother Kiyo (standing), Elsie, and father Frank Jiro, 1919. Photo from the private collection of Judy Nomura Murakami. Used with the permission of Judy Nomura Murakami.

Ruth Nomura, graduate of Oregon State University, 1930. Photo from the private collection of Judy Nomura Murakami; used with the permission of Judy Nomura Murakami.