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1942 5 27 Letter from Chiz to Kay
Chiz writes about her new life, after a month of living in Tanforan. Needs such as garbage collection and brooms are not being met because the inmates cannot talk to the administration in a meaningful way. She writes, “We are constantly aware of…
1942 12 4 Letter from Kay to Tom
Page 1: Kay tells in more detail about the Thanksgiving Dinner in the dining hall. The camp cook made a masterpiece of pumpkin pie. Ate nus, fruits (red apples, grapes and oranges). Neech and Keech and the baby had dinner at home, but the rest of…
1942 12 12 Letter from Kay to Tom
Page 1: Kay is relieved to hear from Tommy "a-unshin shita." Mom Tomi and John picnic at Mt. Topaz. Remembers mom's bday the previous year, 5 days after Pearl Harbor. Gifts: Mrs. Obata bought a cake, Ted sent chocolates and stationary box. Passed…
1943 1 19 Letter from Kay to Betty and Joe
Kay give personal detailed updates, about new years' celebrations at the camp. The cooks made omochi for the issei who wanted it. The caucasian staff had alcohol. (not allowed in camp). She describes the scene. She also comments on how supportive Mr.…
1942 9 Letter from Kay to Frida
Kay explains that Frida should make sure that others who see the letter she wrote understand that she doesn't think that Japanese Americans are not the only ones to suffer, but she refutes the claim that evacuation was based on military necessity and…
