Tsutomu and Ruth (Yamada) Matsumoto Collection

PARTNER

Densho
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COLLECTION ID

ddr-densho-432

DESCRIPTION

The Tsutomu and Ruth (Yamada) Matsumoto Collection contains letters written between Ruth Yamada Matsumoto and Matsuye Koike when they were in Santa Anita Assembly Center, Rohwer concentration camp, Fort Bismarck and Fort Missoula. There are also two of Ruth's photograph albums that record life in Japan and the United States.

INCLUSIVE UNIT DATE

1918-1955

BULK UNIT DATE

1930s-1940s

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

19 letters and 2 photograph albums

CONTRIBUTOR

Densho

CREATORS

PREFERRED CITATION

Courtesy of the Tsutomu and Ruth (Yamada) Matsumoto Collection, Densho

RIGHTS

184 Objects

Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, May 18, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-1)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, May 18, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-1)
This letter discusses Ruth Yamada's arrival at Santa Anita Assembly Center. It includes her impressions on the journey, their living conditions, work, and Social and recreational activities|id:63 in camp. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-1/
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, June 1, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-2)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, June 1, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-2)
This letter discusses life at Santa Anita Assembly Center, including Ruth Yamada's thoughts on school, church, and food. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-2/
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, c. 1942 (ddr-densho-432-3)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, c. 1942 (ddr-densho-432-3)
This letter discusses life at Santa Anita Assembly Center, including Ruth Yamada's thoughts on school, church, and food. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-3/
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, July 2, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-4)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, July 2, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-4)
This letter discusses life at Santa Anita Assembly Center. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-4/
Letter from Matsuye Koiki to Ruth Yamada, July 11, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-5)
doc Letter from Matsuye Koiki to Ruth Yamada, July 11, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-5)
This letter discusses Matsuye Koike's decision to repatriate to Japan. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-5/
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, August 28, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-6)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, August 28, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-6)
This letter discusses life at Santa Anita Assembly Center and Mr. Koike's decision to repatriate. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-6/
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, October 23, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-7)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, October 23, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-7)
This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp, including discussion of the food, environment, church, and school. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-7/
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, November 5, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-8)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, November 5, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-8)
This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp, including discussion of the social activities, religion, and logging Social and recreational activities|id:63. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-8/
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, November 9, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-9)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, November 9, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-9)
This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp, including discussion of interactions with the Arkansas community. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-9/
Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, November 21, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-10)
doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, November 21, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-10)
This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp, including discussion of the social activities, Thanksgiving, and teachers. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-10/

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