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[Kunsho award presentation at Consul General of Japan's residence, Pasadena, California, May 22, 1970]
[Kunsho award presentation at Consul General of Japan's residence, Pasadena, California, May 22, 1970]
[Kunsho award presentation at Consul General of Japan's residence, Pasadena, California, May 22, 1970]

[Kunsho award presentation at Consul General of Japan's residence, Pasadena, California, May 22, 1970]

Maker (1895 - 1979)
Date1970
DimensionsNeg Type: 120.00 mm
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LinePhotograph by Toyo Miyatake Studio, Gift of the Alan Miyatake Family
Object number96.267.1136
Description1 photographic print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in. , 3 negatives : b&w ; 120 mm. , Published in Rafu Shimpo, May 23, 1970, Japanese section.;Consul General of Japan, Kanji Takasugi, presents Order of the Sacred Treasure, or Kunsho (medal) award, on behalf of the Japanese government to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, Dr. Ryojun Kinoshita, and Mr. Shiroichi Koyama at his residence in Pasadena, California, May 22, 1970. Takasugi is white-haired with dark eyebrows, eyeglasses and wears a dark suit with light necktie. Includes Takasugi presenting certificates in room with mural walls, and posing with three recipients (Published); and a group portrait standing outside on sidewalk with Fred Wada at far left.

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