Matsuoka Family Collection ddr-densho-390
154 items
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Public health merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-126)
A partially filled in application for Walter Matsuoka's public health merit badge.
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What is a boy scout? (ddr-densho-390-129)
An essay by Scoutmaster James F. Michaud, discussing the talents and standards of the Boy Scouts. Michaud hopes to grow the Amache's scouting program to 100 boys in the upcoming year.
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Application for membership in senior scouting (ddr-densho-390-130)
Walter Matsuoka's application to join Troop 162.
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Application for membership (ddr-densho-390-131)
Walter Matsuoka's application for Boy Scout Troop 162.
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Reveille Volume 1, Number 1 (ddr-densho-390-133)
The inaugural issue of Reveille includes articles about the Scout Christmas party, athletic and outdoor events, scout number changes, Lil' Neebo illustrator Chris Ishii, a call to join the scouts, a short story, and more. One article mentions 14 boy scouts saved a flag from a mob during the Manzanar riot.
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Reveille Volume 1, Number 2 (ddr-densho-390-134)
The second issue of the Reveille includes articles about upcoming events, information on Amache Senior High, a short story, hopeful predictions for the new year, a cartoon, and more.
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Reveille Volume 1, Number 3 (ddr-densho-390-135)
The third issue of the Reveille includes articles about upcoming events, updates on new buildings, a short story, scouting in other camps, sports, a salute to Tom Sasaki, and more.
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Reveille Volume 1, Number 4 (ddr-densho-390-136)
A partial copy of the fourth issue of the Reveille. Pages one and two include articles about upcoming events, poetry, a cartoon, a salute to Miles Hamada, and more.
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Reveille Volume 1, Number 5 (ddr-densho-390-137)
The fifth issue of Reveille includes articles about Easter, field day, upcoming events, the announcement of a new troop leader, poetry, a short story, prayers, and more.
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Reveille Volume 1, Number 6 (ddr-densho-390-138)
The sixth issue of the Reveille includes articles about Mother's Day, a short story, upcoming events, updates on troops at other camps, and more.
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11th Triennial Nisei Veterans Reunion Maui News supplement (ddr-densho-390-139)
Articles on the 11th Nisei Veterans Reunion held in Maui, with a list of participants. Walter Matsuoka is listed on page 24 with the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Amache Reunion materials folder (ddr-densho-390-140)
An Amache reunion materials folder with an itinerary printed on the inside.
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The Evacuation of the Japanese During World War II (ddr-densho-390-141)
An essay describing the evacuation of Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II, including a list a recommended further readings.
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Amache camp map (ddr-densho-390-142)
A map of the Amache concentration camp created for the 1978 Amache reunion.
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Amache camp welcome pamphlet (ddr-densho-390-145)
A welcome pamphlet from the Amache concentration camp, belonging to Harry and Walter Matsuoka. Topics discussed include a welcome message to Jerome concentration camp transfers, various community amenities, information on the camp organization, and more.
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Amache information booklet (ddr-densho-390-146)
An information pamphlet from the Amache concentration camp, belonging to Harry and Walter Matsuoka. Includes detailed information on amenities, employment options, and operations at Amache with several illustrations and a cover created by the Amache Silk Screen shop.
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Guide to Relocation (ddr-densho-390-147)
A guide for detainees "to supply essential information... in working out their relocation plans." Also included is a transcription of a speech by James G. Lindley, a list of relocation offices, and a map with detainee relocation destinations.
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Portrait of Walter Matsuoka (ddr-densho-390-148)
A photograph from Fox Studios of Walter in uniform with a handwritten note: To Mom and Pop. Love, Walter.
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Amache High School Onlooker yearbook (ddr-densho-390-150)
The 1944 edition of the Amache High School yearbook, Onlooker, belonging to Walter Matsuoka. Walter is included in the freshman class portraits. The yearbook includes several handwritten messages and signatures.