Caption on reverse [translation]: "No. 7,427 Wu Peifu. A recent picture of the man embarking on the construction of a new China despite his elderly body (taken on the 15th at his home). [Stamped November 18]."
Selected article titles: "Citation to Units of 442nd: Recognition of Action in Alsace Campaign" (p. 1), "Delegates from China to Visit" (p. 1), "Philadelphia Truck Farm Opportunity for Families" (p. 2), "Organize Kibei English Class" (p. 3).
Caption on reverse [translation]: "1. Wang Jingwei (left) arriving at the airfield west of Beijing. Welcoming him are Wang Kemin (center) and Wang Yitang (right). 2. Wang Jingwei visiting General Tada, commander of the North China Army."
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Their Majesties [illegible] in the palace. China Commission of Enquiry Members (from right). Dr. Schnee (Germany), General McCoy (US), Commission Head Earl Lytton (UK), General Claudel (France), Count Aldrovandi (Italy). ([illegible]). March 17, 1932."
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Their Majesties Dine With China Commission of Enquiry －At Homeiden in the Imperial Palace - Lord Lytton (Britain), General Claudel (France), General McCoy (US), Dr. Schnee (Germany), Count Aldrovandi (Italy), and Secretary-General Ark [?] of the League of Nations China Commission of Enquiry which is currently in Japan were received by His …
Left to right: Lt. Col Matsuura, Liaison Officer of the Imperial Japanese Army, and Msgt Roy Matsumoto of 701st Military Police of China Command. Msgt Matsumoto is escorting Col Matsuura to the War Crimes Tribunal from Ward Road Jail.
Select article titles: "Nixon invites Clers to attend employment meet" (p. 1); "Nisei veteran groups, JACL president protest showing of 'Air Force on TV" (p. 1); "Chinese Canadian legislator sees trade as start of winning China back to West" (p. 2).
Selected article titles: "Manzanar" (p. 4), "From Manzanar to Wounded Knee" (p. 7), "Hanami: a Little Bit of Everything" (p. 10), "A Separate Peace: War" (p. 12), "Food Prices: Let Them Eat Less or China: Food for Everyone" (p. 14).
Selected article titles: "Japan and China Persist in Parley to Conclude Pact" (p. 1), "Kurata in Victory Over Fuji to Win Kumagae Net Cup" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Schools to Open Again as Vacation Ends for Kiddies" (p. 4)
Caption below photo: Yasuharu Koike of Alameda, CA. He served in the MIS (Military Intelligence Service) during WWII in the China-Burma-India campaign. Koike is seen here rolling his own tobacco to make a cigarette. Photo April 7, 1944.
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
Hearing about the atomic bombings in Japan while in China
Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.
Assigned to interrogate Japanese prisoners of war in China
This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the …
Selected article titles: "Japan Students in U.S. Factor for Good Will" (p. 1), "Girl Wins Public Post of Trust in San Pedro; Encourages Others" (p. 2), "Know Japan, China Urges Alexander" (p. 3), "Lady of the Tiger" (p. 4), "An Appreciation" (p. 5), "Char
Nomura and Loni Ding look through a photo album of his, with several photos from his service in China. Nomura recounts several stories relating to the documents and photos in the album. Original title: II LA #45, 7-25-85, Sho Nomura Interview VI
Caption on front: "Marco Polo Bridge. About this bridge Marco Polo wrote some 700 years ago, 'A very fine stone bridge, so fine indeed that it has very few equals.' IT may be remembered that the present China Incident started in July, 1937, near this bridge."
