[Roy Sakakida in graduation cap and gown, head and shoulder portrait, Los Angeles, California, June 17, 1953]

Rafu Shimpo [ bio ]
Toyo Miyatake Studio [ bio ]

Description

1 negative : b&w; ; 4 x 5 in.

Studio head and shoulder portrait of Roy Sakakida, a young man who graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors at University of California, Los Angeles, dressed in black graduation gown with white V at collar over white shirt and necktie, black mortarboard with tassel on proper L and rimless eyeglasses, Los Angeles, California, June 17, 1953..

Inscription
Typed on original negative envelope: Sakaida, Mr. -- Grad Bust Port.

History
Mr. Roy Sakaida was one of the three who earned Phi Beta Kappa honors at University of California, Los Angeles. It is considered the highest national scholastic honorary, and in addition, Mr. Sakaida will graduate with his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

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