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img Yosuke Matsuoka shaking hands with Hitler (ddr-njpa-4-896)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Foreign Minister Matsuoka and Chancellor Hitler. On March 7th, at his house in Berlin, Chancellor Hitler was delighted with the souvenir brought by Foreign Minister Matsuoka."

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img Walter and Kazuko Matsuoka hold their newborn son Kent (ddr-densho-390-108)

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img The Matsuokas sit in an orange chair (ddr-densho-390-111)

Kazuko, Walter, and Kent sit in an orange chair.

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doc Merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-124)

A partially filled in merit badge application for Walter Matsuoka.

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img Short article regarding Yosuke Matsuoka's son (ddr-njpa-4-900)

Article [translation]: "Rumors that the son of Matsuoka, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to study abroad. Bright news for Japan-America relationship. (Kuwa Bay) The son of Foreign Affairs Minister Matsuoka, Kenichiro, 27, is leaving for America on the 6th of this month by the ship Tatsuta Maru (or possibly the one after), departing from Yokohama, to study …

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img A smiling couple holds a baby (ddr-densho-390-87)

A smiling couple, possibly Toshio Matsuoka and his wife Lillian, smile while holding a baby.

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doc Kazuyoshi Ky Matsuoka (ddr-csujad-8-39)

Oral history interview with Kazuyoshi Ky Matsuoka. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Matsuoka, Kazuyoshi Ky

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img David Matsuoka sledding (ddr-densho-390-62)

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vh David Matsuoka Interview (ddr-densho-1010-5)

Nisei male. Born December 21, 1929, in Walnut Grove, California. Grew up in Walnut Grove where father owned and operator a shoe sales and repair business. During World War II, removed with family to the Merced Assembly Center, California, and Granada concentration camp, Colorado. Returned to California as a high school student.

(This material is based …

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vh Jim Matsuoka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-281)

Nisei male. Born July 27, 1935, in Los Angeles, Califonia. Grew up in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood prior to World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed with family to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, returned to Los Angeles and attended school. Became involved in gang activity in L.A. in …

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vh Kay Matsuoka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-48)

Nisei female. Born April 17, 1917, in Moneta, California. Grew up working on family's strawberry farm. Attended Japanese language school where she learned Japanese dancing and singing. Was popular and excelled in high school, but was prevented by the Parent Teacher Association from giving the commencement address because of her ethnicity. Attended dress design school, and …

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vh Tom Matsuoka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-47)

Kibei male. Born August 1, 1903, in Sprecklesville, Maui, Hawaii. Taken to Japan in 1905 and raised by grandparents. Returned to the United States in 1919, joining father at Barneston sawmill in Washington. Married and farmed in Bellevue, Washington. Founded Bellevue Seinenkai and managed the Bellevue Vegetable Growers Association prior to World War II. Was picked …

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doc Matsuoka family photograph album (ddr-densho-390-45)

A photograph album spanning several decades, containing photographs primarily of Walter Matsuoka.

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img Yosuke Matsuoka shaking hands with a German woman (ddr-njpa-4-892)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Foreign Minister Matsuoka arrived in Berlin with enthusiastic welcome. (Berlin). 1, At a train station at the German border, Foreign Minister Matsuoka shook hands with a welcoming girl."

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img Portrait of Walter Matsuoka (ddr-densho-390-76)

Walter Matsuoka smiles in front of a backdrop of painted greenery.

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img Portrait of Walter Matsuoka (ddr-densho-390-58)

Walter Matsuoka smiles in front of a backdrop of painted greenery.

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img Portrait of Walter Matsuoka (ddr-densho-390-59)

Walter Matsuoka smiles in front of a backdrop of painted greenery.

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doc Courtland Joint Union High School La Perita yearbook (ddr-densho-390-152)

The 1946 edition of the Courtland Joint Union High School yearbook, La Perita, belonging to Walter Matsuoka. Walter is included in the candid shots. Sho Matsuoka is included in the senior class portraits. David Matsuoka is included in the sophomore class photograph and basketball ball team photograph. The yearbook includes several handwritten messages and signatures.

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