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Miyoko Matsubara discusses her experiences as a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima

BROADCAST: Mar. 29, 1962 | DURATION: 00:27:24

Synopsis

Miyoko Matsubara, a Japanese survivor of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, discusses her experiences through translator Joan Takada. Later in life, she went on to work with disadvantaged children and as an advocate for world peace and the prevention of nuclear testing and warfare.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 29, 1962

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
27 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

World War II

People

Educators

Tags

Naganuma, Myoko, 1957---Interviews Japanese--Interviews Hiroshima-shi-shi (Japan)--History--Bombardment, 1945. Audiotapes Radio programs Naganuma, Miyoko, 1957--- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Hibakusha Atomic bomb victims Nuclear warfare--Health aspects Atomic bomb -- Japan -- Hiroshima-shi Radiation sickness World peace

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