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Tadaichi Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-787)
img Tadaichi Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-787)
Tadaichi Yoshioka stands on the front steps of the new family residence at 216 E. 27th St. in Minneapolis.The Terakawa and Yoshioka families eventually relocated to Minneapolis after they were released from the Topaz concentration camp.
Cooperative Colonization Plan (ddr-densho-379-746)
doc Cooperative Colonization Plan (ddr-densho-379-746)
Chimata Sumida, T. Takasugi, and S. Muraoka authored a resettlement plan for Japanese American incarcerees entitled "Cooperative Colonization". This plan called for a large scale resettlement of Japanese Americans on 100,000 acres of farm land with help from the government in order to purchase farm equipment and other needed items. This plan was discussed by government …
Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Ray D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-41)
doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Ray D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-41)
Ray Johnston , Project Director of Rohwer, recommended employment for Chimata Sumida in cities that he wished to relocate. Mr. Johnston wrote that Chimata Sumida was a "leader" in the Center and was very "instrumental in maintaining cooperation and understanding between the resident evacuees and the Relocation Authority management staff."
Letter from Grace Rayko Sumida to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-327)
doc Letter from Grace Rayko Sumida to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-327)
Letter to her future husband, Kats Nagai. Mentions whereabouts and plans of her siblings, and daily life in Cincinnati.
Letter from Muneo Sakane to Masako Sumida (ddr-densho-379-35)
doc Letter from Muneo Sakane to Masako Sumida (ddr-densho-379-35)
Letter gives news from Rohwer including that the "segregation train" left and was expected to arrive in Tule Lake the next day. He comments on the Japanese that relocated in places such as Cincinnati are pioneers, and not all Caucasians are prejudiced. He states that most of the young men left at Rohwer are waiting to …
Report on Rohwer Relocation Planning Commission trip to Rio Grande Valley (ddr-densho-379-240)
doc Report on Rohwer Relocation Planning Commission trip to Rio Grande Valley (ddr-densho-379-240)
Chimata Sumida puts forward to the Rohwer community that the Lower Rio Grande Valley would be a good place for resettlement especially for Japanese Americans interested in farming.
Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Wilma van Dusseldorp (ddr-densho-379-40)
doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Wilma van Dusseldorp (ddr-densho-379-40)
Wilma van Dusseldorp's, Counselor of Welfare Department of the WRA at Rohwer, letter of recommendation regarding Chimata and Masako Sumida's character and qualifications for employment. Masako Sumida served as a Counseling Aide for the Welfare Section Staff at the American Hostel in Cincinnati, Ohio. She stated that Chimata Sumida was a youthful person in his range …
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