Yamakawa, Sutematsu, 1860-1919.

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Yamakawa was the first Japanese woman to receive a college degree, graduating from Vassar in 1882. She then returned to Japan, married Iwao Oyama, Minister of War, and was involved in women's work, especially nursing, during the war.

From the description of Papers, 1872-1983, 1882-1919 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155520391

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Japan
New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
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Japanese students
Marriage
Women
Women college students
Women in war
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Birth 1860

Death 1919

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