Many photographs have manuscript notes on the reverse, and all the sheets have concise ms. captions noting the building depicted and the date the photograph was taken. [Kyoto & Nara]: ca. 1938-55.

A rich archive documenting culturally significant temples and shrines in Kyoto and Nara; Kondō was one of the foremost experts on historic architecture, and he wrote several influential books on the subject. According to a memorial written by one of his colleagues, when sites were being refurbished, Kondō was the first to be consulted by officials to ensure the original designs were properly followed and traditional construction techniques... More