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photograph
Date1945
Mediumpaper
DimensionsL: 5 in, W: 4 in
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineGift of Don S. Okubo
Object number95.85.56
Description1 photographic print: b&w; Close up of an Imperial Japanese admiral seated at table; others around him cannot really be seen; ocean in background, on deck of a ship; pen and paper in his hands; wearing glasses and turned to the left of photo.
Written on verso in black ink, "Rear Admiral Matsuda / Later committed suicide with his pistol aimed at his forehead. Responsible for killing five American prisoners of war. Americans were shot to death by the beaches of Jaluit Atoll, Marshall islands. Admiral Matsuda aboard US Delaware for a preliminary conference in regard to surrounding his command."; on upper right corner, "#16"
Written on verso in black ink, "Rear Admiral Matsuda / Later committed suicide with his pistol aimed at his forehead. Responsible for killing five American prisoners of war. Americans were shot to death by the beaches of Jaluit Atoll, Marshall islands. Admiral Matsuda aboard US Delaware for a preliminary conference in regard to surrounding his command."; on upper right corner, "#16"
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