ddr-densho-432 — Tsutomu and Ruth (Yamada) Matsumoto Collection — Objects

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, January 11, 1943 (ddr-densho-432-11)

This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp, including discussion of the social activities and holidays. 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-432-11/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, February 3, 1943 (ddr-densho-432-12)

This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp, including discussion of the social activities, trips into McGehee, and the weather. 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-432-12/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, March 11, 1943 (ddr-densho-432-13)

This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp, including discussion of a wedding, dentistry, and rations. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Missoula, MT. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-13/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, March 29, 1943 (ddr-densho-432-14)

This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp, including discussion of a horseshoe tournament. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Missoula, MT. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-14/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, April 2, 1943 (ddr-densho-432-15)

This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Missoula, MT. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-15/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, July 12, 1943 and an Independence Program (ddr-densho-432-16)

This letter discusses life at Rohwer concentration camp. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Missoula, MT. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-16/

doc Letter from Matsuye Koiki to Ruth Yamada, August 23, 1943 (ddr-densho-432-17)

This letter discusses Matsuye Koike's repatriation date and his preparations to leave the U.S. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-17/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to Lillian Yamada Kuwata, May 9, 1952 (ddr-densho-432-18)

Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to her sister, Lillian Yamada Kuwata. The Matsumotos lived in Washington Heights in Tokyo, Japan. Ruth writes about the communist riots and their car being destroyed. She also discusses life in Japan with her family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-18/

doc Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to Lillian Yamada Kuwata, November 27, 1954 (ddr-densho-432-19)

Letter from Ruth Yamada Matsumoto to her sister, Lillian Yamada Kuwata. The Matsumotos lived in Washington Heights in Tokyo, Japan. Ruth writes about life in Japan with her family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-19/

img Tosao and Ruth Yamada in their grocery store (ddr-densho-432-20)

Caption on reverse: "Oct. 1939."

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img Ruth Yamada standing in front of a house (ddr-densho-432-21)

Caption on reverse: "Ruth Rinko Yamada."

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img Ruth Yamada in front of Mess 32 at Rohwer concentration camp (ddr-densho-432-22)

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img The Matsumoto Family in playing in snow (ddr-densho-432-23)

Caption on reverse: "The Matsumotos and friend. / Washingto [sic] Heights, Tokyo, Japan / about 1954 or 1955." Left to right: Clyde Matsumoto, uknown, Ruth Matsumoto, Dawn Matsumoto, and Allen Matsumoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-23/

doc Letter from Rose Yamada Kono to Ruth and Lillian Yamada (ddr-densho-432-24)

Letter from Rose Yamada Kono to her sisters, Ruth and Lillian. Rose discusses her life in Japan, her husband Shiro, and her pregnancy.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-24/

img The graduating class at Fort Snelling, Minnesota (ddr-densho-432-25)

This is probably a photograph of the graduating class at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Tsutomu Matsumoto stands in row 5, far right in a suit and tie. Caption on reverse: "Matsumoto."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-25/

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