Based on the letters of Earl Philip Reinhalter (1922-1953). Edited by his son, Earl Philip Reinhalter (1950-).

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THE POSTCARDS BELOW ARE NOT YOKOHAMA, BUT ARE FROM THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF MANCHURIA.

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The Japanese caption reads: Main Gate of the Northern Tombs in Mukden The North Tomb is the popular name for the Zhaoling Tomb. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the mausoleum of Hong Taiji, the second emperor of the Qing dynasty, and his empress.

The Japanese caption reads: The majestic palace in the heart of Mukden. The white stone obelisk on the left side of the plaza is a historical monument erected during the era of Japanese administration. It has since been removed.

The Japanese caption reads: The Stele Pavilion, Stone Elephant, and Long'en Gate at the North Tomb in Mukden The Stele Pavilion is the structure on the right enclosing a sacred stone monument. The Long'en Gate is the towering gate building with multiple roof tiers in the center background.

The Japanese caption reads: The Long'en Hall, Ming Tower, and Precious Citadel at the North Tomb in Mukden Long'en Hall (Hall of Eminent Favor) is the main sacrificial hall building in the center foreground. The Ming Tower is the tall two-story tower structure built on top of the fortress-like wall on the left. The Precious Citadel refers to the crescent-shaped earthen burial mound directly behind the Ming Tower where the Qing emperor Hong Taiji is interred.

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