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Alice Matsumoto Ando Interview (ddr-one-7-73)
vh Alice Matsumoto Ando Interview (ddr-one-7-73)
Nisei female. Born January 2, 1933, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland, where parents ran a hotel. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, returned to Portland.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-7-73/
Roy H. Matsumoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-153)
vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-153)
Nisei male. Born May 1, 1913, in Laguna, California. Lived in Japan from childhood through teenage years, before returning to the United States during high school. Incarcerated in the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas. Volunteered for the U.S. army in 1942, and was inducted in the Military Intelligence Service. Selected …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153/
Japanese American Citizens League reception at National Convention (ddr-densho-379-436)
img Japanese American Citizens League reception at National Convention (ddr-densho-379-436)
In the photograph from left to right are Mike Masaoka, Marjorie Yohko Sumida Matsumoto, Todd Endo, and Dan Matsumoto.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-436/
People seated (ddr-densho-326-562)
img People seated (ddr-densho-326-562)
Caption: Rev.s Matsumoto / Aoki / Portland
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-326-562/
Three siblings (ddr-densho-107-7)
img Three siblings (ddr-densho-107-7)
Left to right: Second son, Tak (Takeshi), third son, Tom (Tsutomu), and first son, Roy (Hiroshi).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-7/
Two children with their pets (ddr-densho-107-2)
img Two children with their pets (ddr-densho-107-2)
Left to right: Takeshi Matsumoto and Roy Hiroshi Matsumoto. Takeshi is teasing the family cat as Roy and family dog look on.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-2/
Wapato Buddhist Church (ddr-densho-128-7)
img Wapato Buddhist Church (ddr-densho-128-7)
A group of Japanese Americans standing outside the Wapato Buddhist Church. (L to R): Mrs. Matsumoto, Rev. Matsumoto, Frank Mizuta, unidentified, unidentified.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-7/
Takuaki Matsumoto, a Japanese University of Bonn professor wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-855)
img Takuaki Matsumoto, a Japanese University of Bonn professor wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-855)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Takuaki Matsumoto."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-855/
Portrait of Tai Matsumoto, a writer (ddr-njpa-4-853)
img Portrait of Tai Matsumoto, a writer (ddr-njpa-4-853)
Caption on front [translation]: "Tai Matsumoto."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-853/
Higashi Honganji, monk (ddr-njpa-4-847)
img Higashi Honganji, monk (ddr-njpa-4-847)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Nobuo Matsumoto."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-847/
Issei men in a snowball fight (ddr-densho-124-18)
img Issei men in a snowball fight (ddr-densho-124-18)
(L to R): Morioka, Tamura, Matsumoto.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-124-18/
A baby (ddr-densho-278-154)
img A baby (ddr-densho-278-154)
Caption on front: "J.Y Sunami Matsumoto."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-278-154/
Two girls outside (ddr-densho-321-1009)
img Two girls outside (ddr-densho-321-1009)
Caption in album: "Kiyoko Matsumoto & Kei."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-1009/
Family photograph (ddr-densho-107-6)
img Family photograph (ddr-densho-107-6)
Front row (L to R): Roy, Takeshi. Middle row (L to R): Frank Matsumoto (Roy's uncle), Aunty Kitahara (Grandfather's cousin) on her lap, Tsutomu (Tom), Mrs. Muranaka. Back row (L to R): Tei Matsumoto (Roy's mother), Yasaku Muranaka (Roy's Grandfather's half brother).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-6/
Matsumoto Collection (ddr-densho-107)
Collection Matsumoto Collection (ddr-densho-107)
The Matsumoto collection consists of photographs from the personal family collection of Ranger Roy H. Matsumoto, who was interviewed by Densho in 2003. Mr. Matsumoto was one of the famed Merrill's Marauders, and the photographs depict aspects of his life from his childhood in California through his induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107/
Nisei soldiers with Okinawan civilians (ddr-densho-179-64)
img Nisei soldiers with Okinawan civilians (ddr-densho-179-64)
Frank Mizuno, Tom Matsumoto and Bob Oda.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-179-64/
A boy sitting on steps (ddr-densho-321-965)
img A boy sitting on steps (ddr-densho-321-965)
Caption in album: "Tacoma Wash. / 'Barry' Matsumoto."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-965/
Three people seated at table (ddr-densho-426-1225)
img Three people seated at table (ddr-densho-426-1225)
Caption: Rich Matsumoto, Jack Merkel, Mrs. Takahashi
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-426-1225/
Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to Lillian Yamada Kuwata, May 9, 1952 (ddr-densho-432-18)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to Lillian Yamada Kuwata, May 9, 1952 (ddr-densho-432-18)
Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to her sister, Lillian Yamada Kuwata. The Matsumotos lived in Washington Heights in Tokyo, Japan. Ruth writes about the communist riots and their car being destroyed. She also discusses life in Japan with her family.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-18/
Children en route to Japan (ddr-densho-107-20)
img Children en route to Japan (ddr-densho-107-20)
Takeshi and Roy Matsumoto are aboard the Nippon Yusen, Brazil Maru.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-20/
Child with a broken leg (ddr-densho-107-13)
img Child with a broken leg (ddr-densho-107-13)
A family horse named "Joe" kicked Roy Matsumoto's left shin while following the horse while it was led by Uncle Frank, who was repairing an irrigation canal on the farm property.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-13/
Children wearing Japanese clothing (ddr-densho-107-21)
img Children wearing Japanese clothing (ddr-densho-107-21)
This is the first time Roy and Takeshi Matsumoto are wearing Japanese clothing after moving to Japan.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-21/
Portraits of elderly couple (ddr-densho-107-29)
img Portraits of elderly couple (ddr-densho-107-29)
Roy Matsumoto's paternal grandparents. Roy's paternal grandfather, Wakamatsu, was the youngest son of the Matsumoto family. He married his sweetheart and came to Kauai, HI, as a government contract laborer to work in the sugar cane fields. Upon completion of the contract, he came to the mainland United States, leased land in southern California, and operated …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-29/
Portraits of elderly couple (ddr-densho-107-28)
img Portraits of elderly couple (ddr-densho-107-28)
Roy Matsumoto's maternal grandparents. When Roy went to Japan, his maternal grandfather had already passed away. Roy did not have the privilege of meeting him, but enjoyed living with his grandmother, Tomi, for several winters. Roy's maternal grandfather, Shinjiro Kimura, was a famous fencing instructor for Lord Asano of Hiroshima. As a samurai, he engaged in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-28/
Two children playing with a toy (ddr-densho-107-4)
img Two children playing with a toy (ddr-densho-107-4)
Caption on back of photo reads: Hiro-bo (Hiroshi) and Take-bo (Takeshi) playing with a toy fire engine.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-107-4/
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