Shizuo Nishimura's relocation ID

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Tomio Itabashi and Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura Collection

WRA identification card with photograph of Shizuo on the right and left-hand text reading "WRA-237 / UNITED STATES WAR RELOCATI [cut off] / CITIZEN’S INDEFINITE [cut off] / This is to certify that Shizuo Nishimura, a United States citizen residing within Granada Relocation Area is allowed to leave such area on 7/29, 1944 and, subject to the terms of the regulations of the War Relocation Authority relating to the issuance of leave for departure from a relocation area and subject to any special conditions or restrictions set forth on the reverse side hereof, to enjoy leave of indefinite duration. The holder’s first destination is Ontario, Oregon, [Project Director signature] / 9760 " Back of card shows (blank) space for special conditions or restrictions on leave, and right index finger print.

c. July, 1944

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Courtesy of Tomio Itabashi and Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura Collection, Densho

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