Poston (Colorado River)

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/

img Wedding portrait of Masasuki "Mack" Shikuma and Hiroko Nakata (ddr-ajah-6-276)

Includes biographical data on family

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-276/

img Three women standing outside Poston Camp school building (ddr-ajah-6-174)

Caption below photo: Shigeko "Cookie" Koga, center, poses with two friends who were teacher at Poston, Arizona, incarceration camp, just as she was. Cookie was from Alameda, CA. Photo circa 1942-1945

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-174/

doc "Gifts to Nisei Children arouse town's ire" (ddr-densho-423-153)

Article reprinted from Fellowship, the journal of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, relating story of group sending Christmas gifts to children at Poston which the local town suspected of being weapons sent by conscientious objectors. Signed in upper right corner: Martha Nozawa

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-153/

doc Block 207 log (December 26, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1194)

Recording log submitted by Kazuo Kushida, a manager, and Mabel Okino, a secretary, covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief comments on the "Camp 1 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1194/

doc Memo from Dallas C. McLaren, Principal, Poston II School, to all employees and supervisors of employees, February 2, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1808)

Memorandum of understanding from Dallas C. McLaren to All Employees and Supervisors regarding recording work time of employees and the creation of a sign-in sheet at Poston II School. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1811

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1808/

doc Block 207 log (December 1, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1169)

Recording log submitted by Kazuo Kushida, a manager, covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief comments on the "Camp 1 situation." See this object in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1169/

doc Letter from Edward Fukunaga to Mr. Dallas C. McLaren, May 22, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1883)

Correspondence from Edward Fukunaga to Dallas McLaren regarding teaching positions in Hawaii. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1886

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1883/

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