1942 11 27, Letter from Hirabayashi in King County Jail to Art
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1942 11 27, Letter from Hirabayashi in King County Jail to Art
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Gordon Hirabayashi
Date
Nov 27, 1942
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American Friends Service Committee Archives in Philadelphia
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King County Jail
Nov 27, 1942
Dear Art,
Thanksgiving came and went, but not without its influences. The greatest surface influence to most of us in here was the two pieces of turkey, boiled potatos, gravy, stuffing, apple sauce, instead of the usual and expected beans. I believe we enjoyed the surprise as much or even more than the actual dinner.
June Mott had brought with her a pie baked by Mrs. Schmore, but unfortunately (especially for me and my two cell-mates) it must have been “way-laid.” I appreciated and enjoyed the thoughtfulness and it turned out to be a very fine dessert after all.
Although I have not been accustomed to wearing pajamas, I wore a nice warm and last night. It was mailed to me by mother. Such things are rare privileges here as it takes the place of sheets as well as blanket.
Recently I have read two great books. One was Um Penn by Eliz. Janet Gray and the other Native Son by Richard Wright. Both have inspired me tremendously and has given me further impetus to live and to live more abundantly. That, of course, involves participation and sharing with fellowmen. You have probably read them already ; I cannot recommend them too strongly. Incidentally, those are the only two books that have made the rounds of six or more in this tank.
Mary Farquharson saw me just before she left for her Thanksgiving engagement and Tule Lake.She told of the status concerning my release on bond. I certainly appreciate all that friends of friends are doing for my personal welfare.as well as for the inspiring and _______ way in which this case has been contested and challenged.
She alas told me how Harry is doing at Lanton [sp]. I hope some action is taken on his behalf pretty soon. It must be pretty different for him to maintain high spirit in the face of so much restricition.
How is Ginnie and Gordon? Getting along fine I trust. I certainly enjoyed Ginnie’s letter. Howie still seems to be enjoying freedom. Joe Goodman writes of meting Howie and Ruane at S.F. Joe incidentally is now working with Tom Bodine as you probably know.
Nov 27, 1942
Dear Art,
Thanksgiving came and went, but not without its influences. The greatest surface influence to most of us in here was the two pieces of turkey, boiled potatos, gravy, stuffing, apple sauce, instead of the usual and expected beans. I believe we enjoyed the surprise as much or even more than the actual dinner.
June Mott had brought with her a pie baked by Mrs. Schmore, but unfortunately (especially for me and my two cell-mates) it must have been “way-laid.” I appreciated and enjoyed the thoughtfulness and it turned out to be a very fine dessert after all.
Although I have not been accustomed to wearing pajamas, I wore a nice warm and last night. It was mailed to me by mother. Such things are rare privileges here as it takes the place of sheets as well as blanket.
Recently I have read two great books. One was Um Penn by Eliz. Janet Gray and the other Native Son by Richard Wright. Both have inspired me tremendously and has given me further impetus to live and to live more abundantly. That, of course, involves participation and sharing with fellowmen. You have probably read them already ; I cannot recommend them too strongly. Incidentally, those are the only two books that have made the rounds of six or more in this tank.
Mary Farquharson saw me just before she left for her Thanksgiving engagement and Tule Lake.She told of the status concerning my release on bond. I certainly appreciate all that friends of friends are doing for my personal welfare.as well as for the inspiring and _______ way in which this case has been contested and challenged.
She alas told me how Harry is doing at Lanton [sp]. I hope some action is taken on his behalf pretty soon. It must be pretty different for him to maintain high spirit in the face of so much restricition.
How is Ginnie and Gordon? Getting along fine I trust. I certainly enjoyed Ginnie’s letter. Howie still seems to be enjoying freedom. Joe Goodman writes of meting Howie and Ruane at S.F. Joe incidentally is now working with Tom Bodine as you probably know.
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Gordon Hirabayashi, “1942 11 27, Letter from Hirabayashi in King County Jail to Art,” Yamashita Family Archives, accessed May 19, 2024, https://yamashitaarchives.ucsc.edu/items/show/867.
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