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photograph
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

photograph

Subject/sitter
Date1945
Mediumpaper
DimensionsH: 4 in, W: 5 in
ClassificationsPhotographic Archives
Credit LineGift of Don S. Okubo
Object number95.85.41
Description1 photographic print: b&w; U.S. and Japanese Imperial officers in building; In foreground a Korean prisoner of war with his back to the camera, faces U.S. officer (Don S. Okubo), 1 man seated at desk with books and paperwork, another crouching behind U.S. Officer Don S. Okubo; in background 6 U.S. and/or Allied judges seated at a long table facing camera, table and chairs are elevated above the other men; U.S. flag at left, another flag at right; sunlight coming from behind; man in white navy uniform standing in doorway in background.

Written on verso in black ink, "Criminal Trial held on Kwajalein Atoll / 21 NOV 1945 / Korean laborer is being questioned by the judges. I am acting as court interpreter"; Written on lower right corner, "#74".


Copyright JANM
Mr. Don S. Okubo
1945
Copyright JANM
1942-1945
Copyright JANM
Mr. Don S. Okubo
1946
Copyright JANM
1942-1945

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