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- Collection: Family Correspondence, 1943
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1943 2 28 Church service program from the First Methodist Church in Evanston
I believe that we have this document because John Yamashita got leave clearance to leave detention at Topaz and enter seminary school at Garrett Seminary in Evanston with the help of his mentor (Frank Herron Smith).
1943 3 12 Letter from Kay to Tom
Kay recommends that Tom apply for a Civil Service Job. Kay was not hired in Philadelphia, but her application was sent to Chicago for review. Kay sent a letter to Mr. Holland of the employment of WRA in Washington DC. Kay lacks special office…
1943 3 23 Letter from Kay to Tom
Kay thanks Tom for buying her buttons. She awaits response from AFSC regarding job in Chicago. Kimiko in hospital with pneumonia. A "half-baked" soda fountain opened. 67 students have left. Tule Lake and Topaz have the most students relocated. …
1943 3 29 Letter from Kay to John
Kay is pleased by Relocated Students who have assimilated, and dated Caucasian girls. Proud of being able to "adapt." Kay asks John if she should work in Washington or Chicago. AFSC couldn't offer her a job in Philadelphia. AFSC offers her room…
1943 3 3 Letter from Kay to Sylvia
Kay writes earnestlyabout depression in camp, her relation to Caucasians, how much everyone earns in camp. She complains that what the newspapers claim about camp pampering JAs is wrong. She also is upset about the loyalty questionnaire and the…
1943 3 6 Letter from Kay to John
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Iyo's marriage to Min. Neech (Susumo) helped out at wedding. The youth of the Intercollegiate Group have become cynical, bitter, apathetic. Product of the Army registration: the question is always "to fight for what?"
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Kay…
Iyo's marriage to Min. Neech (Susumo) helped out at wedding. The youth of the Intercollegiate Group have become cynical, bitter, apathetic. Product of the Army registration: the question is always "to fight for what?"
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Kay…
1943 4 14 Letter from Kay to Tom
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Mixed/ambivalent treatment of highly educated/intelligent Chinese and Japanese by Army. Some girls go to grad school.
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Kay says that she's been asked if she wanted to take a scholarship and relocate. Kimi [not Kimi in…
Mixed/ambivalent treatment of highly educated/intelligent Chinese and Japanese by Army. Some girls go to grad school.
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Kay says that she's been asked if she wanted to take a scholarship and relocate. Kimi [not Kimi in…
1943 4 16 Letter from Kay to Tom
Sachi Yoshinaza and possibly Kimi Neo (sp?) will be stopping by Lincoln on route to relocation destinations. Chiz and Eddie in Salt Lake. Mom Tomi cares for Kik. Min in Salt Lake NYA training still.
1943 4 21 Letter from Kay to John
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Kay has finally decided to leave camp to find work in Chicago. Plans to leave 5/19/1943 for Denver to attend Tommy's graduation, staying with Margaret Rohrer. Dr. Thomas, head of Baptist's, says opportunity to relocate is best in next 90…
1943 4 23 Letter from Kay to Tom
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Easter weather: dry heat, temperature falls 50 degrees between hot day and cool night. Neich and Martha will visit Mom Tomi and possibly Kay soon. Mr. Ernst, Project Manager, reports from Washington plan to relocate as many JA's as…
Easter weather: dry heat, temperature falls 50 degrees between hot day and cool night. Neich and Martha will visit Mom Tomi and possibly Kay soon. Mr. Ernst, Project Manager, reports from Washington plan to relocate as many JA's as…