Poston (Colorado River)

doc Letter to Takeko Miyagi from Bill Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-14)

Letter to Takeko Miyagi from her older brother William "Bill" Miyagi. Bill writes that he received Takeko's letter, and he cannot send her the pictures he took at Poston as his camera has been stolen. He also writes that his schooling at Fort Snelling had not yet started.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-14/

doc Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from Akiko Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-2)

Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from his daughter Akiko Miyagi. Akiko tells about a sandstorm on July 3rd, how her younger brother Donald can now say "goodbye" and how the tempature in Arizona is very hot. Per donor, this letter was written by the older sister Takeko (aged 9) for Akiko (aged 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-2/

img Poston Black 54 (ddr-densho-416-32)

Panoramic photograph of residents of Poston Block 54

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-32/

img Uyechi brothers and Donald (ddr-densho-416-23)

Photograph of Joe and Yosh Uyechi with Donald Miyagi outside a barrack at Poston Assembly Center. Standing is Joe Uyechi, kneeling is Yosh Uyechi with Donald Miyagi on his knee.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-23/

doc Letter to Takeko Miyagi from Noby Okamoto (ddr-densho-416-15)

Letter to Takeko Miyagi from Noby (Tamaki) Okamoto. Noby updates Takeko about Kana Uyechi's living situtaion and plans as her son Joe Uyechi relocated to Utah. Noby also tells Takeko about Takeko's older brother William Miyagi staying with her before shipping out to Fort Snelling.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-15/

doc Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from Takeko Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-3)

Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from his daughter Takeko Miyagi. Takeko writes about how her brother just turned 7 months old, how she hopes her father enjoyed the postcards from her younger sisters Akiko and Yoko, and tells him about going to school.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-3/

doc Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from Takeko Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-4)

Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from his daughter Takeko Miyagi. Takeko writes about receiving candy from Yuhachi, how her sister, Akiko, was excited about the last telegram they received from him, and a watermelon the family bought.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-4/

img Block 54 Ladies (ddr-densho-416-18)

Photograph of the female residence of Block 54 in Poston. Identified individuals: Kame Nakamura- First row, 4th adult from the right; Kama Uyechi- First row, far right; Matsu Izumi- Middle row, far right; Taira Hana- Middle row 2nd from the right; Sonoko Miyagi- Back row, 6th from the left, holding Donald Miyagi.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-18/

doc Letter to Takeko Miyagi from Bill Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-16)

Letter to Takeko Miyagi from her older brother William "Bill" Miyagi. Bill writes about his military service in Italy and Austria, and his one-day trip to Milan. He also writes about hearing that Hachi Izumi has arrived overseas, but has not seen him yet.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-16/

img Rosie Uyeno and Donald Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-26)

Photograph of Rosie (Tamaki) Uyeno kneeling with Donald Miyagi outside at Poston Relocation Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-26/

img Yuhachi Miyagi's FBI file (ddr-densho-416-13)

Photocopy of part of Yuhachi Miyagi's FBI files. Includes dates of arrest, transfers, hearings and paroled.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-13/

img George and Donald Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-20)

Photograph of George Miyagi standing with Donald Miyagi outside.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-20/

img Woman and two children (ddr-densho-416-21)

Photograph of Kame Nakamura holding Donald Miyagi and Barbara Nishimura in her lap outside a barrack in Poston Relocation Center. Written on the back is "March 1943 Barbara is with the dress on" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-21/

img Donald Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-22)

Photograph of Donald Miyagi wearing pieces of Yosh Uyechi's miltary uniform.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-22/

doc Nursery School Measurements (ddr-densho-416-11)

Document from Poston Nursery School providing height and weight measurements for Donald Miyagi

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-11/

img William Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-19)

Photograph of William Miyagi in uniform while visiting Poston Relocation Center. Written on the back is "1944" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-19/

img Donald Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-29)

Photograph of Donald Miyagi sitting on the ground. In the background camp barrecks are visible

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-29/

doc Verification of Internment Dates (ddr-densho-416-12)

Form response to Ray Donald Miyagi from the Judicial, Fiscal and Social Branch of the Civil Archives Division of the National Archives and Records Service regarding verification of Internment Dates. Determined that Ray Donald Miyagi was at Colorado River from May 19, 1942-October 10, 1945.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-12/

doc Letter to Clarence R. Walker from Gonkichi Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-34)

Letter to Clarence R. Walker from Gonkichi Miyagi. Gonkichi talks about receiving 125 dollars from Clarence Walker for Clarence having sold something of Gonkichi's. Gonkichi tells Clarence he does not expect to return to California any time soon. Gonkichi talks how he feels about his grandson William Miyagi being drafted into the army while the rest …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-34/

img William Miyagi and Taka Uyechi (ddr-densho-416-25)

Photograph of William Miyagi and Taka Uyechi in military uniform standing together while visiting Poston Relocation Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-25/

img Donald Miyagi held by mother (ddr-densho-416-28)

Photograph of Donald Miyagi being held by his mother Sonoko Miyagi who is standing with Yosh Uyechi at Poston Assembly Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-28/

doc Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from Yoko Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-1)

Postcard to Yuhachi Miyagi from his daughter Yoko Miyagi. Yoko writes about how her sister Akiko misses him and wants him to join the family soon. Yoko also writes about her her brother Donald stood up for the first time on July 1st. Per donor, this letter was written by the older sister Takeko (aged 9) …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-1/

doc Letter to Takeko Miyagi from Bill Miyagi (ddr-densho-416-17)

Letter to Takeko Miyagi from her older brother William "Bill" Miyagi. Bill writes his military service hoping to avoid combat. He also talks about the improvement in his food since coming overseas as he as access to fresh food. He tells that his mail is slowly catching up to him, he is receiving items addressed from …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-416-17/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 30 (September 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-36)

Selected article titles: "Adopt Resolution to Send Gifts to Japanese Soldiers Held by US: Gift Drive Expected in Near Future" (p. 1), "Myer Reports 45 Center Nisei Killed in Italy; Tule Casualties Given" (pp. 1-2), "Mexicans Want to Intern Japanese" (p. 1), and "Department of Justice: Report Shows Decrease in Alien Population" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-36/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 26 (June 29, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-74)

Selected article titles: "Units of Two Centers to Close by Oct." (p. 1), "400 Arrive at Santa Fe Camp" (p. 1), "13,652 Relocate in Dec. 31-June 16 Period" (p. 2), and "Boxing Show Features Double Main Event" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-74/

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