Questions & Answers about the Furusato mosaic Poster

Q:        Where did the photos come from?

A:         Images are from the early 1900s through 2002:

- Family photo albums

            - San Pedro Bay Historical Society archives

- Digital photos taken at the 2002 Picnic, Memorial Monument Dedication, Golf tournament and New Year’s Party

- Frames captured from Orangewood Production’s video interviews at the Memorial Monument Dedication

- One-time use cameras handed out at the Picnic, Memorial Monument Dedication, and the Dedication lunch

Q:        How was the mosaic created?

A:         Yukio Tatsumi created the Furusato characters which were scanned and stored on a computer.  Over 3000 photos and images were organized in a database after they were either scanned or copied from digital cameras.  Hundreds of these photos were manually edited, cropped and cleaned.  Special software was then used to organize the photos to outline the Furusato artwork Mr. Tatsumi had created. 

Q:        Where is the photo(s) I submitted?

A:         More than 3000 images were collected and organized.  From this number, 1290 were required for the final poster. Family photo albums were given the highest priority, but the ultimate selection of photos was automated and the software determined which photos were required to shape the Furusato character. 

Q:        Is it too late to submit photos?

A:         While the poster is completed, the documentary being produced by Orangewood Productions, LLC is still looking for family photos, films and mementos from Terminal Island.  Please contact admin@terminalisland.org or call 310-228-6249 for more information. 

Q:        How many posters can I have?

A:         The California Civil Liberties Public Education Program (CCLPEP) has underwritten the cost of the posters for Terminal Island residents and their families through June 30, 2003.  Posters were distributed free at the 2003 New Year’s Party and at the 2003 Picnic.  There are enough posters for 1 per household – so that the children and grandchildren of Terminal Island residents can share these memories.  Posters must be picked up in person.