Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from R. Maeda

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PARTNER

Japanese American Museum of Oregon
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OBJECT ID

ddr-one-5-54 (2015.1)

PARENT COLLECTION

Dr. Keizaburo Koyama Family Collection

DESCRIPTION

Yellowed envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama in Camp Livingston from R. Maeda at Minidoka. The envelope is postmarked April 28, 1943. Along the top of the envelope is "5/11-43" written in red pencil. Along the left edge of the envelope is clear tape that has the number 149 printed on it. The tape wraps around to the back and has the words “EXAMINED BY” printed on the tape. On the back of the envelope is a purple "RECEIVED" stamp dated May 9, 1943. Inside the envelope is a letter written in Japanese that has not been translated. Some parts appear to be discussing the weather and close friends.

DATE

04/28/1943

LOCATION

Minidoka, Idaho

OBJECT GENRE

Correspondence

OBJECT FORMAT

Document

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CONTRIBUTOR

Japanese American Museum of Oregon

PREFERRED CITATION

Courtesy of the Koyama Family Collection, Japanese American Museum of Oregon

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