1943 2 13 Letter from Kay to Tom
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1943 2 13 Letter from Kay to Tom
Description
Kay's describes the wedding preparation for Iyo and Min's wedding and Min's family. Mas Yamada sent her candy, is going to Cal on a research grant, has an apartment in Berkeley. Kay describes that the "Camp is in turmoil" over Question 28. Heated meetings of Issei. The question was qualified, becomes "Will you be as loyal as you have been to the US?" Kibei are hostile according Kay/ Bitter divide between Kibei and Nisei. Kay mentions the American Friends are creating hostels for JA's working. Inter-camp violence of pro-Americanism over Question 28. Kibei emotionalism and mob spirit of Banzai's. No alternative to registration. Inter-family breaks for Question 28. Fear of anti-Japanese groups hearing of JA's refusing to answer "loyalty" question.
Kay suggests that Tom become a Civil Engineer to avoid being drafted for combat duty. She has not yet found a job to relocate to.
Kay suggests that Tom become a Civil Engineer to avoid being drafted for combat duty. She has not yet found a job to relocate to.
Creator
Kay Yamashita
Source
Notebook C page 11-16
Date
Feb 13, 1943
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Citation
Kay Yamashita, “1943 2 13 Letter from Kay to Tom,” Yamashita Family Archives, accessed May 7, 2024, https://yamashitaarchives.ucsc.edu/items/show/536.
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