Yamashita Family Archives

1943 3 29 Letter from Kay to John

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Title

1943 3 29 Letter from Kay to John

Description

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.

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 December 22, 2024, https://yamashitaarchives.ucsc.edu/items/show/541.

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