Undated (around June 21, 1943), letter from Gordon Hirabayashi to Homer Morris
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Undated (around June 21, 1943), letter from Gordon Hirabayashi to Homer Morris
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Gordon Hirabayashi writes to Homer Morris about ways that the WRA could assist in making resettlement better for those who are leaving the camp for jobs in the Midwest and East. He wants this process to go well so that more will leave the camps and do well on the outside. Gordon also writes about reading in the newspaper about the Supreme Court's decision on his legal case against incarceration and removal. He thanks Morris for all the work he did on the case.
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Gordon Hirabayashi
Date
Circa June 21, 1943
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American Friends Service Committee Archives in Philadelphia
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Many evacuees, accustomed to pre-evacuation wage scales, are prone to accept such offers with a little sales talk. WRA should protect these evacuees by never offering such an opening. These jobs are the ones which created resettlers who write discouraged, disillusioned, sad letters to camp which check so adequately the resettlement movement within camps.
You will realize, of course, that I am presenting the sad side of our resettlement program. And that is fortunately the minor side of our program. The case after case of happy adjustments and successful resettlements have constantly keep encouraged and inspired to carry on. Even at times of deep discouragements.
I wonder if there is any way of challenging effectively absurd statements made by the Dies (?) Committee. It is amazing that Congress allows such movements to contrive and in the name of uncovering the Un American activities at that!
I hope to keep in constant touch with you when I reach Spokane. I am thankful for the opportunity to be of some advice. And to be able to serve with those like you.
My best regards to your wife, Edna Morris.
Sincerely, Gordon Hirabayashi
P.S. I have just read the Portland Oregonian with the news that the Supreme Court has upheld our convictions. So I guess the government will call for my first three months and in this case, they will have their way.
I appreciate very deeply the efforts you have expended for our cause. I shall never forget. I will be back for work soon.
G.H.
You will realize, of course, that I am presenting the sad side of our resettlement program. And that is fortunately the minor side of our program. The case after case of happy adjustments and successful resettlements have constantly keep encouraged and inspired to carry on. Even at times of deep discouragements.
I wonder if there is any way of challenging effectively absurd statements made by the Dies (?) Committee. It is amazing that Congress allows such movements to contrive and in the name of uncovering the Un American activities at that!
I hope to keep in constant touch with you when I reach Spokane. I am thankful for the opportunity to be of some advice. And to be able to serve with those like you.
My best regards to your wife, Edna Morris.
Sincerely, Gordon Hirabayashi
P.S. I have just read the Portland Oregonian with the news that the Supreme Court has upheld our convictions. So I guess the government will call for my first three months and in this case, they will have their way.
I appreciate very deeply the efforts you have expended for our cause. I shall never forget. I will be back for work soon.
G.H.
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Gordon Hirabayashi, “Undated (around June 21, 1943), letter from Gordon Hirabayashi to Homer Morris,” Yamashita Family Archives, accessed May 19, 2024, https://yamashitaarchives.ucsc.edu/items/show/1025.
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