Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. The images were taken in October 1984. Dianne Bowne and Mary Lou Howard learned kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. The images were taken in October 1984. Mary Lou Howard (far left), Sydney Heins (top center with striped blouse), and Shirley Reynolds pose with other women, all of whom are unidentified. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. The images were taken in October 1984. Larry Stamper and Ito, Japan officials sign a document regarding the status of the Sister Cities. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. The images were taken in October 1984. Shirley and Curtis Reynolds (second and third from left) and Sue and Larry Stamper (seventh and eighth from left) pose with a group of unidentified individuals. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. The images were taken in October 1984. This image shows a tree planting, delegates from left to right are: Joyce Petterson, ?, Larry and Sue Stamper, ?, Mary Lou Howard, Louise Penn, Curt Reynolds, Alma Olney, and Shirley Reynolds. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. Dianne Bowne wears a traditional kimono and poses for the camera; her husband Bob is in the background. The images were taken in October 1984. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. Delegates at a sister city ceremonial event. From left to right in the front row: Bob and Sydney Heins, ?, Alma Olney, Mary Lou Howard, Curt and Shirley Reynolds, ?. The back row from left to right: ?, ?, Sue Stamper, Louise Penn, Gary and Joyce Petterson. The images were taken in October 1984. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. The woman second from left is Alma Olney and seated is Mary Lou Howard. The other people are unidentified. The images were taken in October 1984. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. Delegates at a sister city ceremonial event. From left to righ: Larry Stamper, Louise Penn, Bob Bowne, Shirley Reynolds, and Gary Petterson on the far right. The other people are unidentified. The images were taken in October 1984. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. Former Burbank Mayor Mary Lou Howard wears a traditional kimono at a sister city gathering. The images were taken in October 1984. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. Sue and Larry Stamper and Shirley Reynolds pose for the camera. The images were taken in October 1984. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
Under the Sister City program, a group of Burbankers went to Ota, Japan to experience the culture and strengthen bonds with Burbank's Sister City. Former Burbank Mayor Larry Stamper poses with two unidentified men, presumably Ota City Officials. The images were taken in October 1984. This image came from a collection of images donated by Shirley Reynolds. She was on the board of the Sister Cities program for many years.
