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

Miyatake, Toyo
Rafu Shimpo [ bio ]
Toyo Miyatake Studio [ bio ]

Description

1 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.

Inscription
Typed on original envelope: Kunsho -- Kinoshita -- Nagumo -- Koyama -- Presentation of Medal from Emperor of Japan -- Consul General Residence.

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