News broadcast by Mr. Sakaguchi, 3-9-43 7:30 PM

Maker Hoshida, George (1907 - 1985)

Date1942-1943

Mediumink, paper

DimensionsH: 9.5 in, W: 6 in

ClassificationsFine Arts

Credit LineGift of June Hoshida Honma, Sandra Hoshida and Carole Hoshida Kanada

Object number97.106.1CB

Description1 drawing on paper : ink ; 5.125 x 6 in., on sheet 9.5 x 6 in.;Ink drawing of crowded barracks interior filled with men listening to Mr. Sakaguchi reading the news on March 9, 1943, 7:30 PM. A man in glasses stands in profile reading aloud from a paper he holds in his left hand toward the left back of the barracks ; most men are seated and are only their heads are visible. A large rectangular object appears to the right with a sign in Japanese that reads "No smoking." Among the crowd Six men are identified by inscription in the foreground, Tatsuda, Yamakawa, Yamagata, Suzuki, and, standing, Hata.
Drawing 97.106.1CA on recto of same sheet.