Topaz (Central Utah)

Concentration Camp

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img Two toddlers at Topaz (ddr-densho-433-999)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-999/

doc Topaz High School reunion speech draft notes (ddr-densho-433-1266)

Kimiko Fujii's draft notes for a speech at a Topaz High School Reunion. She lists an overview of the government's concentration camps, her parents' lives, and her own life.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1266/

doc Letter from Kaizu to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-14)

Kaizu updates Kimi Fujii on her new living arrangements, expresses surprise that Kimi is drinking and smoking, and writes about her new job.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-14/

doc Kimiko Fujii resume (ddr-densho-433-309)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-309/

img Topaz English and history faculty (ddr-densho-433-986)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Faculty Topaz 1943, English-History

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-986/

doc Letter from Koby to Kim Fujii (ddr-densho-433-9)

Koby, who refers to himself "the jerk" and "Joe College," writes to Kim Fujii about complaints he has about a woman he calls "the ship," his recreational activities, a recent date he went on, and his draft status.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-9/

img Kimiko Fujii at physical education class (ddr-densho-433-992)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Physical Education.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-992/

doc Letter from Ed Bando to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-7)

Ed Bando writes to Kimi Fujii about being drafted, updates on his family, and gives advice about her heartache after Frank's marriage.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-7/

doc Letter from Hank to Kizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-25)

Hank writes to Kizie (Kimiko) Fujii about life in the Topaz concentration camp, updates on families leaving, and tells Kizie (Kimiko) that his mom wants to knit her a sweater for the colder months.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-25/

doc University of Wisconsin album (ddr-densho-433-981)

A photograph album with pictures and documents primarily related to Kimi Fujii's time at the University of Wisconsin. Additionally there are photographs from a Topaz school, a recital program (2003), a red cross card, and a Pacific Citizen article.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-981/

doc Topaz Harvest Festival program and premium list (ddr-densho-433-340)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-340/

doc Letter from Hank to Kizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-12)

Hank writes to Kizie (Kimiko) Fujii with updates on friends and a request for green wool and a pair of shoes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-12/

doc Letter from Sally to Kizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-31)

Sally writes to Kizie (Kimiko) Fujii about her life as a housewife and others' plans for leaving the concentration camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-31/

doc Letter from Hank to Keizie Fujii (ddr-densho-433-20)

Hank writes to Keizie (Kimiko) Fujii about the people they know who have died during the war, people leaving the concentration camp, and his educational aspirations. He also asks if she's seen Hattie Kawahara's essay, " I am an American," in Mademoiselle's college issue.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-20/

img Woman and two children (ddr-densho-433-1000)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1000/

img Domestic science members (ddr-densho-433-988)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Members, High, Domestic Science.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-988/

img Woman from a physical education class (ddr-densho-433-994)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Physical Education.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-994/

img Fujii family at Topaz (ddr-densho-433-1246)

From left to right: Kenji, Rutaro, Katsu, Hanako, Kimiko. Duplicate photocopy at ddr-densho-433-1274.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1246/

img Business and art members (ddr-densho-433-989)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Members, High, Business, Art.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-989/

doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-28)

Lorraine writes to Kim Fujii about events she's attended where people dressed in "Indian fashion," her outings with Hank and other friends, and laments about so many men being away to fight in the war.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-28/

doc Topaz High School reunion speech (ddr-densho-433-1265)

Kimiko Fujii's speech given at a Topaz High School reunion. She speaks about working as a physical education department teacher's aide and her life after Topaz.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1265/