Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Miriam Kiyo Koyama
PARTNER
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
Visit partner
OBJECT ID
ddr-one-5-52 (2015.1)
PARENT COLLECTION
Dr. Keizaburo Koyama Family Collection
DESCRIPTION
Envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama at Camp Livingston from his daughter, Miriam Kiyo Koyama, at Minidoka. In place of postage “Internee of War/Free Mail” is written in the upper right hand corner. Postmarked Apr. 18, 1943. In the upper center of the envelope “4/30-43” is written in red pencil. Along the left edge of the envelope is discolored tape, with the number 253 fading in the center. On the back a purple "Received" stamp is dated Apr 30, 1943. Inside the envelope is a letter dated April 17, 1943. Miriam writes about turning 10 soon and her weight and complexion. She describes the warmer weather and hopes that things are well with her father. There is a postscript asking for a letter back.
DATE
04/17/1943
LOCATION
OBJECT GENRE
Correspondence
OBJECT FORMAT
Document
TOPICS
- World War II -- Pearl Harbor and aftermath -- Arrest, searches, and seizures
- World War II -- U.S. Army internment camps
- Identity and values -- Issei
- Identity and values -- Nisei
- World War II -- Concentration camps -- Impact of incarceration
- World War II -- Concentration camps
- World War II -- Concentration camps -- Medical care and health issues
FACILITY
CREATORS
- Koyama, Miriam Kiyo (author)
PERSONS/ORGANIZATIONS
CONTRIBUTOR
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
PREFERRED CITATION
Courtesy of the Koyama Family Collection, Japanese American Museum of Oregon
RIGHTS
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