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Preferred Citation

Art Matsu photograph, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Benjamin "Benny" Zhang

Biographical / Historical

Arthur "Art" Matsu, class of 1927, was William & Mary's first known Asian American student as well as the first William & Mary alumnus to play for the National Football League (NFL).

Content Description

A portrait photograph of Art Matsu. The back of the photo reads "Art Matsu, Coll. William and Mary. Reference Dept. Jan. 9, 1926. NEA."

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Asian American college students
• College of William and Mary--History--20th century
• College of William and Mary--Students
• Photographs