1943 3 29 Letter from Kay to John
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1943 3 29 Letter from Kay to John
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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 and board at Chicago hostel.
Kay says she won't work for less than $19.70 Although others like Asako Sakai left this Camp for less money. Clerical working conditions for Blacks in Washington. Students fear relocating now,
Youth are now unwilling to take good domestic work opportunities with higher education option. Mr. Lafabregue is taken by Army. Asks John for employment availability in AFSC in Chicago. Kay is anxious to relocate quickly.
Kay says she won't work for less than $19.70 Although others like Asako Sakai left this Camp for less money. Clerical working conditions for Blacks in Washington. Students fear relocating now,
Youth are now unwilling to take good domestic work opportunities with higher education option. Mr. Lafabregue is taken by Army. Asks John for employment availability in AFSC in Chicago. Kay is anxious to relocate quickly.
Creator
Kay Yamashita
Source
Notebook C page 25-28
Date
March 29, 1943
Language
English
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Citation
Kay Yamashita, “1943 3 29 Letter from Kay to John,” Yamashita Family Archives, accessed May 17, 2024, https://yamashitaarchives.ucsc.edu/items/show/541.
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