ddr-densho-433 — Kimiko Fujii Kitayama Collection

Kimiko Fujii Kitayama Collection

ddr-densho-433

The Kimiko Fujii Kitayama Collection consists of materials related to the Fujii family's incarceration at Topaz Concentration Camp, Kimiko's time in college, her work as a florist and with various community organizations, and diaries from later in her life. The collection is in large part made up of meeting notes and other materials related to her work on the Alameda Contra-Costa Transit Board and with California's Democratic Party. Included are political pins from the various events Kimiko attended. Additionally, the collection contains several diaries about Kimiko's life with her husband and his family.

1905-2009

1940-1979

1283 objects including: 623 documents, 562 photographs, 76 physical objects, 18 diaries, and 4 albums.

Densho

Courtesy of the Kimiko Fujii Kitayama Collection, Densho

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1282 Objects

doc Letter from Lily Abiko to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-1)

Lily Abiko writes to Kimi Fujii to inform her that Frank, a man Kimi had been romantically interested in, is now married to Lydia Tanji. Lily also updates Kimi on the Abiko family's health and life in Philadelphia.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1/

doc Letter from Koby to Kim Fujii (ddr-densho-433-2)

Koby, who refers to himself as "Jerk" and "Jerk Extraordinary," writes to Kim Fujii about her first semester at Brigham Young University, not remembering Frank, and his "favorite topic - women."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-2/

doc Letter from Koby to Kim Fujii (ddr-densho-433-3)

Koby, who refers to himself as "that jerk" and "Joe College," writes to Kim Fujii about work, college, and women.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-3/

doc Letter from Koby to Kim Fujii (ddr-densho-433-4)

Koby, who refers to himself as "the jerk," writes to Kim Fujii with a response about Frank's marriage, updates about his girlfriend, his visit to a Japanese restaurant in New York, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-4/

doc Letter from Lily Abiko to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-5)

Lily Abiko writes to Kimi Fujii about a date night with Frank and his new wife and advises Kimi that she and Frank aren't together because of a "nasty" letter she sent to Frank due to her temper.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-5/

doc Letter from Lily Abiko to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-6)

Lily Abiko writes to Kimi Fujii with updates on discrimination she's encountered while apartment hunting, friends she has seen recently, and thoughts about the military draft. She also advises Kimi about concerns Kimi has about marriage and infertility.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-6/

doc Letter from Ed Bando to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-7)

Ed Bando writes to Kimi Fujii about being drafted, updates on his family, and gives advice about her heartache after Frank's marriage.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-7/

doc Letter from R. Fujii to Kimiko Fujii (ddr-densho-433-8)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-8/

doc Letter from Koby to Kim Fujii (ddr-densho-433-9)

Koby, who refers to himself "the jerk" and "Joe College," writes to Kim Fujii about complaints he has about a woman he calls "the ship," his recreational activities, a recent date he went on, and his draft status.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-9/

doc Letter from Yutaka to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-10)

Koby, who refers to himself as "Yutaka" writes to Kimi Fujii about her dating again, complaints about a woman he calls "the ship," the military draft, and his plans to dig victory gardens during the summer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-10/

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