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doc Cooking merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-117)

Walter Matsuoka's application for a cooking merit badge.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-117/

doc Juyo and Bessie Matsuoka's Japanese passport (ddr-densho-390-19)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-19/

img Dana Hoshide and Alice Ito in production room with narrator (ddr-densho-506-77)

Photo of Dana Hoshide and Alice Ito with a Narrator in what appears to be the Densho production room.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-506-77/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 36 (April 24, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-104)

"Matsuoka Elected Chairman of Jackson Council" (p. 1), "Ex-Envoy to Japan Believes Time Ripe to Drop Ban on Japanese in Immigration, Naturalization Bill" (p. 1), "Hearings Open on H.R. 5004; Four Testify" (p .1),

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-104/

doc 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-145/

img 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-116/

doc JACL 17th Biennial National Convention invitation (ddr-densho-280-17)

Letter of invitation for Japanese American Citizens League members to attend their 17th Biennial National Convention in Seattle, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-17/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-679)

Black and white photographic print of Bessie Matsuoka seated on deck lounge chair and writing aboard “Gen. Daniel I. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan. Inscribed on the back: "July 49/USAT SULTAN BESSIE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-679/

doc Letter concerning JACL ad space (ddr-densho-280-47)

Letter from Peter Ohtaki informing Mrs. George S. Matsui that her prior letter had been forwarded to James Matsuoka and that they intend to buy a full-page advertisement in the JACL EDM-MDC convention booklet.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-47/

img Wang Jingwei greeting Prime Minister Konoe (ddr-njpa-1-1077)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Chairman Wang Jingwei Comes to Japan. Dramatic handshake with Prime Minister Konoe, who came out to meet him. (taken at Tokyo Station on June 17) Foreign Minister Matsuoka is on the far right."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1077/

doc 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-146/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-680)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Bessie Matsuoka, Kiku Shimazaki, and Shiuko Sakai seated on deck lounge chairs aboard “Gen. Daniel I. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan. Inscribed on the back: "July '49/USAT SULTAN/ME KIKU BESSIE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-680/

img Walter Matsuoka poses by a sign at the 38th parallel north (ddr-densho-390-92)

Walter, in military uniform, poses by a sign reading: THIS IS WHERE IT IS 38'00'00" NORTH LATITUDE SURVEY CONTROL BY 1ST F.A. OBSN BN.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-92/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-678)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Okihara, Bessie Matsuoka, and Shiuko Sakai (kneeling) on deck of ship “Gen. Daniel I. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan. Inscribed on the back: "July '49/USAT SULTAN/TO SAN FRANCISCO/BESSIE HEIDI/ME."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-678/

Narrator Kay Matsuoka

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/55/

Narrator Tom Matsuoka

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/56/

Narrator Jim Matsuoka

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/484/

Narrator David Matsuoka

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/428/