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The Matsuokas sit in an orange chair (ddr-densho-390-111)
Kazuko, Walter, and Kent sit in an orange chair.
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Walter and David Matsuoka pose in a yard (ddr-densho-390-46)
Walter stands behind a kneeling David in a yard with a patio.
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Walter Matsuoka sleds down a hill (ddr-densho-390-98)
Walter, probably on a school field trip, sleds down a hill.
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Walter Matsuoka and woman with skis (ddr-densho-390-97)
Walter, probably on a school field trip, stands in the snow next to a woman with a ski pole.
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Walter Matsuoka sleds down a hill (ddr-densho-390-99)
Walter, probably on a school field trip, sleds down a hill.
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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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Walter Matsuoka poses in a letterman jacket (ddr-densho-390-67)
Walter smiles, wearing a letterman jacket, in front of an illustrated backdrop of a bridge and flag.
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Walter Matsuoka skis down a snowy hill (ddr-densho-390-101)
Walter, probably on a school field trip, skis down a snowy hill.
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Camp permission slip (ddr-densho-390-122)
A permission slip for Walter Matsuoka to attend Civilian Conservation Corps camp, through the Boy Scouts of America, in exchange for helping the War Relocation Authority in tearing down buildings and acquiring lumber.
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First aid merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-125)
A partially filled in application for Walter Matsuoka's first aid merit badge.
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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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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.
Collection
Matsuoka Family Collection (ddr-densho-390)
The Matsuoka Family collection consists of personal family documents, photographs, books, and objects belonging to the Matsuoka family. The collection is primarily made up of photographs, Harry's family history, and Walter's high school experience. Also included are materials from the Amache concentration camp where the family was incarcerated and reunions that the family was involved with. …
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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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Pocket signal disk (ddr-densho-390-116)
A pocket signal disk with a rotating inner disk to display different alphanumeric signals. The disk likely belonged to Walter Matsuoka and possibly is connected to his time as a Boy Scout during his incarceration.
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Safety merit badge applications (ddr-densho-390-123)
Two partially filled in applications for Walter Matsuoka's safety merit badge.
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Cooking merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-117)
Walter Matsuoka's application for a cooking merit badge.
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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.