There is more unknown about photographer Frank S. Matsura than there is known about him. That’s one take away from a new independent film about the Okanogan County photographer called “Our Mr. Matsura” by Vancouver, Washington-based filmmaker Beth Harrington.
Japanese-born Matsura was virtually a household name in Conconully and Okanogan, where he lived and worked from 1903 to 1913. When he died unexpectedly at age 39, three hundred people attended his funeral, a number never…
If you haven’t seen Beth’s film on Frank Matsura, make sure to do so. I enjoyed it so much I attended a second showing!!
There is a lot to absorb in the documentary. I watched it again too.
A very poignant article about an interesting character, a part of local history. Thank you for sharing this story.
Thank you : )