Kinuta Uno Collection

ddr-densho-324

The Kinuta Uno Collection consists of letters and documents regarding the Uno Family's life in Seattle, Washington pre-World War II through their removal and life in Pinedale Assembly Center, Tule Lake and Minidoka concentration camp. Pre-war topics include: family business dealings and Kinuta Uno's work with the Northwest American Japanese Association, Seattle Zairyudobo, and the Consulate of Japan. Also covered is Kinuta Uno's arrest and trail at Fort Missoula, the Uno Family's preparation and removal to Pinedale Assembly Center, and life at Tule Lake and Minidoka concentration camps.

1917-1945

c.1930s-1940s

101 miscellaneous documents, correspondence and forms.

Densho

Courtesy of the Kinuta Uno Collection, Densho

101 Objects

Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-2)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-2)
Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter discussing gardening and the start date for his trial.
Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-3)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-3)
Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter discussing their everyday lives, a visit from Uno's wife, and affadavits for his trial.
Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-4)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-4)
Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter discussing, school, paperwork and the imminent mass removal of the Japanese American community from Washington.
Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-5)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-5)
Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter discussing mass removal and the need to sell their car. Also included, a document for the lost title and registration cards.
Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-6)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-6)
Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter discussing daily life, mass removal to Puyallup "Camp Harmony" Assembly Center asking about life at Fort Missoula, and requesting more letters from him.
Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-7)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-7)
Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter requesting power of attorney to sell their belongings before being removed.
Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-8)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-8)
Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter discussing plans for their removal and how they had to quit school after being banned from going into the city limits.
Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-9)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-9)
Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter discussing their evacuation instructions, being sent to Fresno Assembly Center, and being able to return to their land after the war.
Letter to Kinuta Uno at Tule Lake concentration camp (ddr-densho-324-10)
doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Tule Lake concentration camp (ddr-densho-324-10)
Correspondence regarding an inventory of possessions left behind, as well as for the sale of some large items.

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