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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, September 24, 2001
Oral History
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Indexing Metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Commands given in Japanese/Japanese booby traps/preventing heavy casualties against Japanese forces/thoughts on Frank Merrill/receiving Purple Heart/interrogation/Japanese Eighteenth Division/thoughts on loyalty and defending one's country/thoughts on the JACL/learning Japanese and how it related to duties
Dublin Core
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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, part 8 of 8, September 24, 2001
Identifier
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2001OH0202_08_Matsumoto
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
Matsumoto describes his time serving as a master sergeant and helping younger and more inexperienced soldiers cope in battle. Later reflecting on oath and loyalty, Matsumoto gives his thoughts on serving his country and describes discrimination he faced along the way. Concluding the segment, Matsumoto gives his thoughts on the September 11th terrorist attacks and reparations for Japanese Americans held in the concentration camps.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Matsumoto, Paul:narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--During World War II
Japan--Military
World War II--Combat--Weapons--Artillery
World War II--Medals
Allied Occupation of Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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Video/m4v
Extent
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00:30:41
Language
A language of the resource
eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001-09-24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
"no-no boys"
casualties
combat
Frank Merrill
interrogation
linguists
medals & awards
Military Intelligence Service
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, September 24, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Second Battalion holds position at Nhpum Ga/attacked by Japanese soldiers at waterhole/sneaking down hill to Japanese camp/preparation for attack/Japanese attempt attack on American camp/aftermath of battle/conditions on "Maggot Hill"/length of battle on the hill
Dublin Core
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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, part 7 of 8, September 24, 2001
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2001OH0202_07_Matsumoto
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
Matsumoto discusses a battle in Nhpum Ga in which the Second Battalion were forced to protect a hill location. Stranded on the hill and running short of water and supplies, Matsumoto spies on the Japanese forces and learns of an attack planned at dawn. The battalion prepares for the attack and are able to fight off the attacking Japanese forces, turning the tide of the war in Northern Burma.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Matsumoto, Paul:narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Combat--Artillery
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--During World War II
World War II--Burma
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
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Video/m4v
Extent
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00:29:03
Language
A language of the resource
eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001-09-24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
artillery
casualties
China-Burma-India Theater
combat
foxhole
mountain warfare
Occupied Japan
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, September 24, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Combat teams/Assignment to Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon/knowledge of Japanese dialects/combat/military awards and medals
Dublin Core
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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, part 6 of 8, September 24, 2001
Identifier
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2001OH0202_06_Matsumoto
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
Matsumoto discusses his time serving in the Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon in Burma. In his time scouting the Japanese soldiers, Matsumoto was able to utilize his knowledge of many Japanese dialects to gather important strategic information. After serving in many battles, being wounded, and nearly shot, Matsumoto was awarded the Bronze Star for his acts.
Creator
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Matsumoto, Paul:narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Education--Japanese language schools
World War II--Combat--Artillery
World War II--Medals
Type
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Oral Histories
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Video/m4v
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00:24:50
Language
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eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001-09-24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
artillery
casualties
China-Burma-India Theater
combat
Frank Merrill
medals & awards
Military Intelligence Service
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, September 24, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Volunteering for dangerous missions/helping language officers practice Japanese/war crimes trail/encountering cousin in prison camp/discovery that family is safe after dropping of atomic bomb/arranging formal surrender of Japanese Army
Dublin Core
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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, part 4 of 8, September 24, 2001
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2001OH0202_04_Matsumoto
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
Matsumoto describes his role in tutoring language officers and helping them with their Japanese. Later he encounters his cousin and younger brother as captured Japanese soldiers in China. After a reunion, Matsumoto is relived to hear that his parents and family are safe after the dropping of the atomic bomb. Matsumoto concludes by describing his role in the Japanese surrender.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Matsumoto, Paul:narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Jerome
World War II--Japan--Hiroshima-shi
World War II--Japan
World War II--War crimes trials
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
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Video/m4v
Extent
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00:26:09
Language
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eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001-09-24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
American Concentration Camps
American Japanese
family
Hiroshima & Nagasaki
identity
Japanese language school
linguists
Military Intelligence Service
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, September 24, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Assignment to Royal Air Force/transfer to China/assignment to Chinese prison camp/introduction to the Office of Secret Services/reunion for American and Chinese World War II veteran's/assignment to French Indochina
Dublin Core
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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, part 3 of 8, September 24, 2001
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2001OH0202_03_Matsumoto
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
Matsumoto discusses his assignments after the end of the war in Southeast Asia, including his transfer to China. In China, Matsumoto became involved with the Office of Strategic Services. He describes his duties within the OSS, which he was forced to keep confidential for 50 years, and the various espionage and counterintelligence tactics they employed. Matsumoto concludes by describes his interrogation tactics when dealing with Japanese POWs.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Matsumoto, Paul:narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Military service--Embarkation
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service--Confidential missions
World War II--Veterans
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
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Video/m4v
Extent
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00:29:37
Language
A language of the resource
eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001-09-24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
China-Burma-India Theater
confidential missions
embarkation
France
Military Intelligence Service
prisons and prisoners
veteran organizations
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, September 24, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
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Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
Reflection on childhood/discrimination in Japan/grandfather's work as contract laborer in Hawaii/living conditions at Santa Anita/anger towards enemy alien classification/anger amongst incarcerees in concentration camps/volunteering to join army/Military Intelligence Service classes/knowledge of Japanese language/tutoring soldiers in Japanese
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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, part 2 of 8, September 24, 2001
Identifier
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2001OH0202_02_Matsumoto
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
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Matsumoto returns to the topic of his grandfather and his days working as a contract laborer in Hawaii, before coming to the mainland U.S. Following this discussion, Matsumoto describes the living conditions during his time at the Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility, as well as his day to day life in the camp, including his time working in the mess hall. Concluding Part 2, Matsumoto describes how he came to join the Military Intelligence Service and discusses helping officers with their Japanese language skills.
Creator
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Matsumoto, Paul:narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
Subject
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Education--Japan
Race--Discrimination
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Jerome
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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Video/m4v
Extent
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00:29:57
Language
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eng
jpn
Date
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2001-09-24
Spatial Coverage
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Los Angeles, California
American Concentration Camps
basic training
employment
Hawaii
Jerome Concentration Camp
linguists
Military Intelligence Service
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, September 24, 2001
Oral History
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Subject Notes
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Family and farm life/early life in Los Angeles/education/living with grandparents in Japan/attending school in Japan/returning to Los Angeles to attend school/first job at produce market in Long Beach/graduating high school/exemption from draft/start of the war/beginnings of Japanese incarceration in "assembly centers" (temporary detention facilities)
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
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Roy Matsumoto oral history interview, part 1 of 8, September 24, 2001
Identifier
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2001OH0202_01_Matsumoto
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
Matsumoto describes his early life growing up in Los Angeles and later moving to Japan with his grandparents to attend school. Upon returning to the Los Angeles area, Matsumoto settled in Long Beach, graduating from the local high school and worked in various produce markets and grocery stores in the area. Matsumoto describes his profession and life in the time leading up to the beginning of World War II.
Creator
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Matsumoto, Paul:narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
Subject
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Identity and values--Youth
Industry and employment
Education--Japan
Education--Public schools
World War II--American Concentration Camps
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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Video/m4v
Extent
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00:29:03
Language
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eng
jpn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001-09-24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
American Concentration Camps
education
employment
family
Japan
Japanese language school
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