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photograph
Date1945
Mediumpaper
DimensionsL: 4 in, W: 5 in
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineGift of Don S. Okubo
Object number95.85.53
Description1 photographic print: b&w; 3 men seated at table with black tablecloth; man in uniform on left with round eyeglasses and a cross shoulder strap is a Imperial Japanese Navy officer; 2 others are U.S. officers and are watching the Imperial Japanese admiral signing the paperwork for surrender as 5 other men stand in background, watch. Far right blurred back of man's head.
Written on verso in black ink, "Signing of surrender at Maleoplap aboard USS Wingfield / DE 194 / Sept 6, 1945"; on lower right corner "#29"
Written on verso in black ink, "Signing of surrender at Maleoplap aboard USS Wingfield / DE 194 / Sept 6, 1945"; on lower right corner "#29"
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