Pfc. Steinberger with firewood and people from the school, Yokohama Christian School for the Blind, Japan

Album, Photograph

Accession Number: 2009.24.16.206

Description: Front of page: Six men are standing in the trailer of a military heavy transport vehicle, which has at least eight wheels. They are throwing wood pieces into a concrete area, which is a pit text to where the truck is parked. Caption says, "Pfc. Steinberger, 3rd from right, brings fire wood to the school from Yokohama Engineer Depot. Pfc. Steinberger aided in the organization of the first Eye Bank Committee in Japan." Reverse of page: In the top photo, Pfc. Steinberger poses outside in uniform with people affiliated with the school, namely two men and a child. In the bottom photo, Steinberger shakes the hand of one of the men from the above picture. They are outside in front of the open door of a car, and there are trees in the background. Part of a photo album, pages 15 and 16 of 86.

Medium: Photographic Paper

Print Size: 3.25" (h) x 5.25" (w) - 5.25" x 6.5

Photographer: Not identified

History/Provenance: Received with John Milton Society for the Blind (JMS) records from the American Foundation for the Blind.

Credit Line: AFB Migel Memorial Library Collection, 2009.24

Subjects: Armies Assistance Blind Eyes Japan Schools for the blind and visually impaired Soldiers Uniforms United States