Samizu Matsuki winner of two Art Awards

References documenting two awards won by artist Samizu Matsuki in New York, in 1970 and 1971: the Gold Medal at the First New York International Art Show in 1970, for Triumphal Return and the Grand Prix at the Locust Valley Art Show, Long Island, New York in 1974, for "Ah".
Matsuki's works played an important role in the 1970's resurgence of Realism as an important art style. She was also one of the first woman painters elected to the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City, when it opened its membership to female artists in 1973

References to both awards are contained in the book:
Artists/USA 1972-73 - Guide to Contemporary Art

Published by Artists/USA, Inc. Feasterville, PA 19047.
Library of Congress Catalog Number 78134303. ISSN: 0196-6154

Below are relevant excerpts from the book.