ddr-densho-379 — Sumida Family Collection — Objects

doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-26)

Alice (Yuri) Sumida Endo's letter two weeks after arriving at the American Friends Hostel describing life in comparison to Rohwer. She mentions that her husband, Frank Aiji Endo, is working at a bindery in Dayton, Ohio, and stays in a YMCA. She discusses the shortage of housing and recommends that no one be released from relocation …

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-27)

Alice (Yuri) Sumida Endo's letter from underprivileged camp run by St. Barnabas Episcopal Church where she was working as a cook. She mentions that her husband Frank Aiji Endo started work at the McCall's factory in Dayton, Ohio.

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doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-28)

Emmy Sumida Ito's letter to her father, Chimata Sumida, regarding married life at Santa Anita. She mentions that she was surprised that her father had requested repatriation.

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doc Letter from Grace Sumida Nagai to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-29)

Grace Sumida's letter to her father, Chimata Sumida regarding life at Santa Anita Assembly Center. She mentions that 5 adults occupy a 12' x 20' room in their barracks. She mentions that all Japanese reading material with the exception of Bibles, hymnals and dictionaries were contraband, and Japanese records were off limits as well.

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doc Letter from Marjorie Yohko Sumida to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-30)

Yohko Sumida describes life at Santa Anita from the perspective of a young teenager. She mentions the new meal system which staggers the meal time with the use of tickets, her grades at school, and the group exercise sessions .

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-31)

Letter shares that there were rumors that the family would be sent to Arkansas, and shares where other friends were going. She itemizes the monthly clothing allowance that each person receives. She also shares that a driving range was built and most of his old golfing buddies were playing. She also shares that their family plays …

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doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-32)

Letter shares writer's request that Chimata be able to join the family in Santa Anita very soon before they are split up.

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doc Letter from Rayko (Grace) Sumida to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-33)

Letter shares news that Emmy Sumida Ito and her husband Ken will be leaving for the Amache Relocation Center the next day, and the rest of the immediate family would be leaving for Arkansas on the 6th of October. She requests that he wire them when he finds out an actual date of transfer because they …

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doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-34)

Letter shares that the items they had stored before evacuation were burglarized and she lost some possessions. She says they are concerned about the possibility of Aiji being drafted, but they hope "he won't be called."

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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 …

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doc Letter from Chimata Sumida to Theodore and Marshall Sumida (ddr-densho-379-36)

Letter gives fatherly advice regarding future education, and stresses importance of reading all kinds of books. Chimata Sumida writes that he spoke to members of the "Hearing Board from southern California" about "plan and methods of future education" for assembly camp internees.

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Nat R. Griswold (ddr-densho-379-38)

Chimata Sumida worked under his supervision for two and one-half years. His duties included lecturing nightly in Japanese to the Isseis about "news of the world." He said that Chimata Sumida had a "mind of his own," but he has cooperated with the WRA and his community even though he did not always agree with the …

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doc Letter from Charles B. Price to Emery Fast (ddr-densho-379-39)

Letter from Mr. Price, Relocation Program Officer at Rohwer, to Mr. Fast, Relocation Program Officer in Washington, D.C., requesting "courtesies" for Mr. Sumida in his quest of suitable employment in Washington, D.C. Mr Price wrote that in addition to his daily news translation, he served on various important committees at Rohwer, and he would be missed.

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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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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."

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doc Letter of introduction for Chimata Sumida from Bert H. Fraser (ddr-densho-379-42)

Bert Fraser's , DOJ Officer in Charge of the Alien Detention Station in Ft. Missoula, letter of introduction for Chimata Sumida upon his induction that day to travel to Rohwer. Chimata Sumida "served various supervisory capabilities and was Acting Mayor of the Japanese Camp for 3 months. He was at all times "very cooperative with supervisory …

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Joseph Hunter (ddr-densho-379-43)

Letter of recommendation from Joseph Hunter, Assistant Project Director of Rohwer, for Chimata Sumida . He wrote that Mr. Sumida's meetings on local and world events were attended by an average of 400 people and that the meetings were a "wholesome influence." He also wrote that Mr. Sumida was a man of "fine character; honest, industrious …

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doc Letter from Jin to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-45)

Letter from Jin who met Chimata Sumida at Rohwer and is presently in the Infantry "Somewhere in France."

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doc Letter from M. S. Schneider to Masako Sumida (ddr-densho-379-46)

Thank you letter for the special services at the American Friends Hostel while the Brittons were away.

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doc Testimony of Marshall M. Sumida before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (ddr-densho-379-53)

Portions of testimony of Marshall Sumida before the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.

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doc Interview of Grace Rayko Sumida before the U.S. Civil Service Commission (ddr-densho-379-54)

Interview and Special Hearing conducted by Lloyd C. Odell, Investigator of the U.S. Civil Service Commission about alleged activities of Grace Rayko Sumida.

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